Colombo (News 1st): Railway trade unions announced another one-day strike starting at midnight today (June 27). The unions stated that they will stage a one-day strike from 12 midnight on Thursday every week until their demands are met. Railway trade unions launched the strike action over the fai...

Colombo (News 1st): Two people died and another two sustained injuries when a mound of earth collapsed in Pothupitiya, Kalawana today (June 27). The 15-foot high mound of earth collapsed on the victims who were engaged in excavation activities to construct the foundation for a school building. ...

Colombo (News 1st): Nine luxury buses were handed over to the Sri Lanka Transport Board today (June 27). A total sum of Rs 153.9 million was spent to acquire these luxury buses. These buses are to be added to the fleet of buses in seven bus depots island wide. The buses are equipped with passenge...

Colombo (News 1st): Transparency International Sri Lanka ( TISL) convening a media briefing once again called on the 225 members of parliament to publicly disclose their declarations of assets and liabilities in the interest of strengthening their accountability and as an example of their commitment...

* This article originally appeared on www.thesun.co.uk A Man resembling a "mummy" has been found alive in a bear's den a month after the beast attacked him and dragged him to its lair for a future meal, according to reports in Russia. Named only as Alexander, the victim is said to have been severe...