COLOMBO (News 1st) - Hospitals in the Batticaloa District have halted providing meals to patients.  A Ministry of Health official in the Batticaloa district said the decision was reached as funds were not provided for food suppliers. He added that the payments for the suppliers are overdue fo...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - State Minister of Power and Energy Indika Anuruddha said hydropower generation in Sri Lanka has risen to 14%.  He said despite showers experienced in many parts of the island, areas surrounding hydropower plants have not received significant rainfall. Hydropower generatio...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had told India's PTI that India has been greatly sensitive to the needs of our valued neighbour, Sri Lanka, during their tough times. In an exclusive with PTI the Indian Prime Minister said that India looks at building consensus to evolve ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Deputy Director General of Health Services G Wijesuriya said the bio samples of the person who died after being administered an antibiotic at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka have been sent to India for further investigation. He said samples of the antibiotic, Co-amoxiclav, w...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Litro Gas said the price of a gas cylinder will have to be increased by a large percentage. Chairman of Litro Gas Muditha Peiris said the new rates will be announced on Monday (04) morning. He said global gas prices have risen by approximately USD 105, marking the highest rate...