COLOMBO (News 1st) - Deputy Leader of the United National Party, Minister Sajith Premadasa requested all those who distanced themselves from the UNP to join with him, to build the country. Issuing a media release the Minister stated that disparities in ideologies are matters that can be discussed...

Colombo (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology predicts persistent heavy rainfall over the next 36 hours in several parts of the country. In its latest forecast, the department has noted that rainfall above 200mm could be experienced in certain locations of the Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister Lakshman Kiriella shared his thoughts on the UNP presidential candidate today (September 24). Lakshman Kiriella responding to questions from journalists noted that the working committee of the party will decide on a candidate following the discussions tomorrow and th...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Public Services Commission had decided to interdict Solicitor General Dilrukshi Dias Wickremesinghe with immediate effect. This was confirmed to News 1st by State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne, the Coordinating Officer to the Attorney General who said the Public Services Comm...

Colombo (News 1st) - The Police has introduced two contact numbers to aid people to reach help during an urgent disastrous situation. The police further stated that 50 teams comprising lifeguards specialized in disaster relief have been deployed to the districts of Galle, Matara, and Kalutara. In...