COLOMBO (News 1st); High Commission of India in Sri Lanka Tweeted that Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zenghong has "violated  basic diplomatic etiquette, which may be a personal trait or reflecting a larger national attitude". The Indian High Commission stated that the Chinese am...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chief of Defense Staff, General Shavendra Silva declared in Kandy that he would dedicate himself for the betterment of the people of this country. The Chief of Defense Staff, General Shavendra Silva was conferred with the honorary title of 'Mahamanya Prathapadhi-keshwara...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The ever-intensifying Human-Elephant conflict in Sri Lanka claimed another life today (28th).  17-year-old Anuththara Idunil, a resident of Yaya 5 in Hasalaka left home early this morning, carrying the alms for her brother's 7-day remembrance. Her brother had lost his l...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The results of the 2021 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have been released. Accordingly, the results can be obtained by visiting the website of the examination department via www.doenets,lk. The total number of applicants who appeared for the 2021 A-level examination is 272,6...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The CPC says that it had taken measures to distribute extra 500 to 1000 metric tons of diesel and petrol in the island. The CPC stated that, accordingly, additional fuel stocks will be distributed in addition to the 4,000 metric tons of diesel which is curretly being distributed...