Colombo (News 1st) - 4 suspects were apprehended at the Katunayaka International Airport for attempting to smuggle gold valued at over Rs. 14 million. Customs media spokesperson Sunil Jayarathna said that the suspects have arrived to the island from Mumbai. The gold was concealed in their clot...

Reuters  - Indian fans in Melbourne hoped their take team would win the second Twenty20 International match against Australia on Friday (November 23) despite fears of rain playing spoilsport. Excited fans, who flocked to the Melbourne Cricket Ground early in the day way before the match starts, w...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The spill gates of the Dedura Oya, Ranjanganaya, Uduwalawa, and Lunugamwehera reservoirs have been opened. Assistant Director of the Disaster Mangement Centre Pradeep Kodippili said that all locals residing in the lowlands should be cautious. Rainfall of over 100mm has bee...

Reuters - Winds gusting up to 70 kmph (44 mph) fanned major bushfires on Australia's east coast on Friday (November 23), threatening homes and forcing evacuations. A Boeing 737 modified for use as a waterbomber was used to fight bushfires as fires around the popular tourist spot of Port Stephens,...

Reuters - Her music teachers gave up on her because she couldn't read music - but Freya Ridings managed to overcome dyslexia and feelings of isolation in her teenage years to write her own album and headline venues around the world. The up-and-coming British singer-songwriter won over fans this s...