COLOMBO (News 1st): The made in India, AstraZeneca COVISHIELD Vaccine was administered at 100 hospitals across all 25 districts in the island, including Trincomalee and Jaffna. Secretary to the State Ministry of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control, Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva to...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The trade unions collective to protect the East Container Terminal handed over 6 proposals on how to resolve the issues that have arisen with regard to the East Container Terminal.  The initial proposals presented by the trade unions include Development of the West Contai...

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued instructions to Departments and Institutions to draft new laws on wildlife conservation and land in a manner that would be beneficial for the people. This was in response to a request made by a member of the public during the Gama Samaga...

COLOMBO (News1st):  All parts of the government must come together and present one stance on the handing over of the East Container Terminal, Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero said. Addressing a media briefing today, the Venerable Thero said that different parts of the government are expressing...

Colombo (News 1st);  The State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management has requested for the National Flag to be displayed from the 01st to the 07th of February 2021 at all residences, shops, government and private establishments and vehicles, celebrating the 73rd Indepen...