COLOMBO(News 1st) - Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa speaking to print media had said that he has begun the process of relinquishing his US Citizenship to contest for the presidential election. Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he will revoke his American Citizenship and contest the preside...

Colombo (News1st): The body of the second man who jumped into the Mahaweli River in Kinniya, Trincomalee following a raid to shut-down illegal sand-mining in the area, was discovered this afternoon (Jan 30). The deceased was a 19-year-old resident of Kinniya. Two men who jumped into the river wer...

COLOMBO(News 1st) - The inaugural flight to Colombo of the Thai Lion Air carrier arrived at the BIA, today (January 30). Several dignitaries including the Chairman of Airport Aviation Sri Lanka Limited Dammika Ranatunga were present at the occasion to welcome the maiden flight including its pass...

COLOMBO(News 1st) - Yesterday (January 29) saw the launch of the Center for Investigative Reporting in Colombo. The event was attended by a number of influential personnel including journalists, activists and invitees. Iqbal Athas, the consultant editor of Sunday Times addressed the crowd and ...

Colombo (News1st): Customs Personnel have stepped away from their stations as a mark of protest against the decision taken to appoint a Retired Navy Officer to the post of Customs Director General. Cabinet Approval was granted yesterday to remove the present Director General of Customs and appoint R...