COLOMBO (News 1st): Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday (June 18), said the successful manner the spread of COVID-19 was brought under control proves that like the government led by him between 2006 and 2014, the present government led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is also capable of prev...

Colombo (News 1st); Former Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa called on authorities to take immediate action on the match-fixing allegations raised by Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgama.     In a tweet, Rajapaksa called for the ICC and the Minister of Sports to hold an...

Colombo (News 1st); Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne warned Prison Officers would be subject to investigations and action will be taken against any officer if they continue to commit offences. Addressing a forum in Colombo, the Defence Secretary said if an inmate becomes a perso...

COLOMBO (News1st): The Pathfinder Foundation has recommended the setting up of a presidential task force on Ocean Resources as part of Sri Lanka's post COVID-19 Development Strategy. "Sri Lanka ... should be ready to exploit the strategic location recognized by foreign naval powers for over some ...

COLOMBO (News1st): The examinations department has published the results of the 2019  G.C.E Ordinary Level examination online, to confirm the eligibility of a student to the Advanced Level. The results had been published online to minimize public gatherings, the department said in a notice. It...