COLOMBO (News1st): The meteorological department has said that showers are expected to reduce on Thursday, as at least three areas received nearly 10 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours. The Agalawatte area in Kalutara received 344 mm (13.5 inches) of rainfall - the highest to have been recor...

Colombo (News 1st); The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said the data collected on the recent tremors felt in the Kandy District revealed the tremors did not take place close to main plate lines or Plate Boundaries. The GSMB in a statement said it believes the termors may have been the result ...

Colombo (News 1st); The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (02) informed the District Returning Officers to refrain from taking any future course of action with regard to 38 United National Party Local Government Representatives. The order was made after the Court of Appeal considered the petitions fil...

COLOMBO (News1st): Sri Lanka's first pain unit was declared open in Colombo on Wednesday by a former consultant at UK's National Health Service. The London Pain Management Center will offer physiotherapy services meeting international standards, and residential facilities for overseas and outstat...

Colombo (News 1st);  The Meegahawatte Police seized 23 kilograms of heroin following a raid in Heiyanthuduwa, Sapugaskanda. The heroin was discovered hidden inside two speakers inside a carpentry shed located along Samagi Mawatha in Heiyanthuduwa, Sapugaskanda. One suspect was arrested, said S...