COLOMBO (News 1st) - Non-Cabinet Minister of Digital Infrastructure and Information Technology, Ajith P. Perera shared his thoughts on the UNP presidential candidacy today (August 19). He noted that they will announce their candidate amidst hundreds and thousands of party supporters at the Galle ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Parliamentarian Pavithra Wanniarachchi convened a media briefing today and spoke about the US agreements with Sri Lanka. Pavithra Wanniarachchi noted that the total immunity against local authorities which is provided in the SOFA for US personnel is detrimental to the country...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Awards ceremony for the year 2019 was held under the auspices of President Maithripala Sirisena today (August 19) at the BMICH. National awards such as Deshamanya, Sri Lanka Ratna, Deshabandu, Vidyajothi and Kalakeerthi were awarded to citizens who served the cou...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva was appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Army today (August 11). Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva was presented his letter of appointment by the President at the Presidential Secretariat this morning. Several officials including the Secreta...

Reuters - Three people were killed and at least 10 injured in riots on Saturday (August 17) before a football match between rival teams in Honduras. Fans of the Olimpia and Motagua football teams, bitter local opponents, rioted outside Tegucigalpa's National Stadium after a crowd of people believ...