Colombo (News1st) - Former Minister Harin Fernando convened a media briefing in Colombo today. Addressing the media at the occasion, the former minister stated that Sajith Premadasa who contested for the presidential election would convene a media briefing tomorrow (Nov 21) at the UNP party headquar...

Colombo (News 1st) - Speaking to reporters in Maharagama last night, MP Dinesh Gunawardena shared his views on the future of the Government. He stated that a General election could not be held until the end of February based on the provisions of the 19th amendment. However, the MP noted that this co...

Colombo (News 1st) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa traveled to Kandy this morning to obtain blessings from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. President Rajapaksa who assumed duties yesterday was welcomed by Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela at the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. It is tr...

Colombo (News 1st) - The price of a 450g loaf of bread is set to increase by Rs 5 with effect from midnight tonight. The price increase was announced by the Chairman of the All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association, N. K. Jayawardene. K.N. Jayawardena,  Chairman of the All Island Bakery Owners' Associ...

Colombo (News 1st) - Three individuals were arrested in the Awariyawatte area in Ja-ela today as they were transporting heroin in a three-wheeler. The suspects were arrested following a raid conducted by the Special Task Force. The three individuals aged 21, 22 and 26 were in possession of 6g and...