COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Mass Media, Dullas Alahapperuma says that the perpetrators behind the attack on the residence of journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama will be brought to justice with the assistance of Police, the Government and media.  The Cabinet Spokesperson emphasized that t...

COLOMBO (News 1st); President of the Federation of Health Professionals, Ravi  Kumudesh states that health professionals have temporarily called off their strike for 14 days. The strike was launched 09-days ago, citing several issues including salary anomalies. Patients who visited Government ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); 40,000 metric tons of fuel purchased by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation from the Indian Oil Corporation reached the Colombo Port on Tuesday (15). The IOC had submitted a quotation for fuel supplies based on a request by the Energy Ministry while the IOC has also granted them ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Teachers' Union convened a media briefing in Anuradapura on Tuesday (15) and express their views on media supression. The Chairman of the Ceylon Teachers Union, Priyantha Fernando stated that the Government has started a new make over with the arrest of Shehan Malak...

COLOMBO (News1st); Activist Shehan Malak was granted bail by the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court on Tuesday (15). Maligakanda Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali ordered for Shehan Malaka to be released on a cash bail of Rs. 15,000/- and two surety bails of Rs. 500,000/- each. In addition, a travel ban ...