COLOMBO (News 1st); A concealed T-56 assault rifle had accidentally discharged in Gonapinuwala following a motor accident. Police stated that a motorcycle and a bicycle had collided in Gonapinuwala, and at the moment, the motorcyclist has attempted to flee, when another person had tried to snatch...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has announced power cuts for Monday (28), as the Ceylon Electricity Board has run out of fuel. Power Cuts for Monday (28) Groups A, B, C: 4 hrs & 40 Min Groups P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W: 5 hrs & 15 Min...

COLOMBO (News 1st); 556 people with outstanding warrants, 34 wanted criminals and 134 suspects were arrested in a special operation in the Western Province yesterday (26). Police stated that in addition, 352 suspects were also arrested for corruption offenses. The suspects were arrested in a s...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A fire broke out in a warehouse where chemicals were stored in the Jampettah Street in Colombo. The Colombo Fire Brigade stated that about 12 service vehicles were deployed to douse the fire, and the fire was put out after about an hour and a half. The officer in charge of ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Maithripala Sirisena says that sacrifices must be made and steps must be taken for all citizens to make a unanimous decision to develop the economy of Sri Lanka. Pointing out that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could have lasting repercussions on the nation, evi...