Colombo (News1st): The Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) ‘Somudra Joy’ arrived at the Port of Colombo today (12 September) on a goodwill visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival. Officials from the Bangladesh High Commission in Colo...

Colombo (News 1st) - 4 fishermen have died after their fishing boat collided with a merchant vessel 30 nautical miles from Galle. Navy Spokesperson, Commander Dinesh Bandara speaking to News 1st said one fisherman was rescued by the Sri Lankan Navy. The rescued fisherman said that the vessel h...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Coconut Cultivation Board has taken a decision to enforce the law on the sale of bottled coconut oil. This decision has been taken to reduce the supply of coconut oil with low standards. Chairman of the Coconut Cultivation Board, Kapila Yakandawala stated that measures...

Colombo (News 1st) Is Bitcoin money? In a way, yes, though it’s not necessarily a useful form of it. It’s possible to buy or sell some things with Bitcoin but very few people do. Extreme volatility is perhaps the biggest argument against treating cryptocurrencies. The hallmark of a reliable curren...

Colombo (News 1st) - A consultation on introducing “no-fault divorces”, which could streamline the slow and confrontational procedures couples face when separating, is being prepared by the United Kingdom government. Under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 in England and Wales, anyone seeking a div...