Colombo (News 1st): Yesterday (March 1), News 1st reported that the Presidential Commission that was appointed to investigate into the fraud and corruption that took place at state institutions, has decided to investigate into a complaint lodged against Minister Lakshman Kiriella. The complaint n...

Colombo (News 1st): A "Silent Vigil" was held today (Mar 2) in Kandy to raise a voice against animal cruelty. Members from several animal welfare societies and animal lovers in the vicinity joined the protest. The protesters mainly charged on the inhumanity meted on more than 38 spayed and fully ...

Colombo (News 1st): Police Special Task Force arrested an accomplice of 'Kanchipani Imran' who is currently in the custody of the Dubai Police. The suspect was arrested in Kotahena along with a stock of 2.08 grams of ICE and a machete. The suspect, Mohammed Mohudeen Rahuman Raheema is a 43-year-o...

Colombo (News 1st): SriLankan Airlines announced that flights between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will not operate until Monday (March 4). Pakistani air space continues to remain closed. Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority closed its air space last week as a security measure during the Pakistan - Indi...

Colombo (News 1st): The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water supply to Colombo 13, 14 and 15 will be suspended for a period of 18 hours from 9 pm tonight to 3 pm tomorrow (March 3). In addition, Fort and Pettah will have a low pressure water supply during the 18-hour period....