Colombo (News1st): The tenure of the Central Provincial Council will end tomorrow (October 08). An official of the Elections Commission said the authority of the provincial council will be handed over to the Governor of the province. The tenure of office of the Southern and Western provincial cou...

Colombo (News1st): Many roads have been inundated as a result of heavy rainfall experienced in several districts across the island including Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, and Puttalam. Vehicular movement in several areas have been affected and houses have also been damaged. Nearly 400 peop...

Colombo (News1st): The Disaster Management Center urges the public residing in Baddegama to be vigilant towards the rising water levels of Attanagalla Oya and the Gin river. Its Assistant Director Pradeep Kodippili said that alternative routes in several areas have also been inundated. Two dea...

COLOMBO (news 1st) - Ministry of Power and Renewable energy says electricity supply has been interrupted in several areas due to the prevailing weather condition. Media spokesperson Sulakshana Jayawardhane said nearly 3500 families have been affected by power failure in Kalutara, Baduraliya, Matu...

UPDATE 10.47 am - Conor McGregor loses to Khabib Nurmagomedov by submission at the UFC lightweight championship to retain title.   Conor McGregor is returning to mixed martial arts after a 23-month absence when he takes on lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. McGrego...