Ampara (News 1st) ; A herd of wild elephants were caught on camera breaking through an electric fence, which was meant to keep them away, and cross in to farmland in Walathapitiya, Ampara in the Eastern Province. The journey of elephants begins from the Buddhangala Forest and ends in Deegawapiya ...

Colombo (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police seized more than Rs. 50 Million in cash in a surprise raid carried out at the house in Dematagota. Police Officers discovered US$ 140,000/- and more than Rs. 31.3 Million rupees in notes in the possession of a 55 year old suspect. Further, 04 grams of heroi...

Colombo (News 1st); The National Elections Commission said voters will be permitted to bring their own pen to mark the ballot paper at next week's General Election. A statement signed by the Chairman of the National Elections Commission noted the pen should only be either a blue or black ball poi...

(News 1st): Sir Alan Parker, the acclaimed British director of films such as "Fame", "Evita" and "Bugsy Malone" has died at the age of 76. The double Oscar nominee's many other credits include "Midnight Express", "Mississippi Burning", "Angel Heart", "The Commitments", "Angela's Ashes" and "Birdy...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Today the 01st of August, Muslims around the world celebrate the Hajj, focusing on sacrifice and the communal feeling. According to the teachings of the Prophet , Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Alha or Hajj in unison. Hajj is the annual pilgrimage made by Muslims t...