COLOMBO (News 1st); A train has derailed after colliding with a lorry between Welikanda and Eravur. Accordingly, train services along the route to Polonnaruwa have been restricted, the Railway Department stated. ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The death toll from the drowning incident at the Ellewala waterfall in Wellawaya rose to two when two people, aged 51 and 65, died. The search for the missing 56-year-old continues, however it was revealed that the warning board, which was placed at the location for safety pur...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police says that body of one more person who went swimming at the Ellewala waterfall in Wellawaya, was found. One person out of four is reported missing and a search operation is underway. The deceased have been identified as residents of Paramulla, Matara, aged 5...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The issue was never about going or not going to the IMF, but whether or not the conditions presented by such organizations are favorable or unfavorable to the country, says Minister of Industries, Wimal Weerawansa.  The Minister, speaking to media after a ceremony marking the ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Police says that two unidentified bodies have been discovered along the Wellawatte beach on Saturday (05). According to Police, several wounds are present on one body. The identity of the victims is yet to be ascertained. ...