COLOMBO (News1st): Nine more expatriates who returned to the country have tested positive for COVID-19 since September 2, officials said on Thursday. Three expatriates from India, two each from the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, and one from Qatar had tested positive for the virus. They are ...

COLOMBO (News1st): Sri Lanka will not import vehicles for a year in a move to curb currency outflows, as there are sufficient vehicles in the local market, a government spokesman said Thursday. "...obviously there are enough and more vehicles at the moment for about a year," ministerial cabinet s...

The Sri Lanka Air Force has deployed the 'Beechcraft' to assist in the rescue operations of the crew of the 'MT New Diamond' which is in distress 38 Nautical Miles off Sangamankanda Point. Army Commander Shavendra Silva said the Crew of the Oil Tanker (excluding captain and an officer) has been r...