Colombo (News 1st) - The renovated Iranamadu reservoir was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena this morning. Reconstruction of the Iranamadu reservoir, which is the largest reservoir in the North began in 2015. The Iranamadu reservoir that spans across 21,000 acres, will benefit 9180 ...

Colombo (News 1st) - 231Kg of heroin valued over Rs. 2.7 Billion was seized in the seas off Beruwala on Wednesday (Dec 5). Police stated that a notorious drug peddler who fled Sri Lanka is connected to this massive haul of heroin. The Police Narcotics Bureau noted that another 05 suspects have be...

Colombo (News 1st) - The Fundamental Rights Petition filed challenging the Gazette issued by the President dissolving Parliament which was taken up in court for a 4th day today. The court has noted that Interim injunction order issued against the dissolution of Parliament will stand until a verdict ...

Colombo (News 1st) - MP Dr. Harsha De Silva attended the satyagraha organized by civil organizations and the trade union collective affiliated to the United National Front today. The Satyagraha continued for its 17th day today. MP Harsha De Silva stated that it has been proven in parliament 4 ...

Colombo (News 1st) - UNP MP Ajith P. Perera stated that given the political situation in the country, Ranil Wickremesinghe has to show a majority of more than 113 in the Parliament. He noted that this will be done on the 12th of December through a motion expressing confidence which will be presen...