Colombo (News 1st) - Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Headquarters in Battaramulla early this morning. The SLPP office began its activities for the new year following the arrival of the former President Rajapaksa. Parliamentarians, provincial councilo...

Colombo (News1st) - Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed party leaders today that Mahinda Rajapaksa will receive all privileges that come with the position of Opposition Leader. The party leaders meeting was held at the parliamentary complex today under the auspices of Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. It was...

Colombo (News 1st) -5 newly appointed Governors were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena today. Former Mayor of Colombo, former central provincial councillor, and leader of the National Unite Alliance Azath Sally was sworn in as the Governor of the Western Province. President's Coun...

Colombo (News 1st)-The turnover of the Colombo Stock Exchange dropped to 68.7 million rupees today, the lowest turn over reported since 28th April 2009. Even though the Bourse reverted back into the positive sentiment the ASPI witnessed a volatile sideways movement reaching an intraday low of 6,0...

Colombo (News 1st)-The Central bank of Sri Lanka extended the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited from carrying out business activities today (Jan 4). The Monetary Board of the Central Bank, acting in terms of the Regulations made under the Registered Stock and Securities Ordinance and the...