COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has said that Sri Lanka is looking at forging a closer relationship with India. Highlighting that India is one of the fastest growing largest economies, he told India's ANI that the two countries are trying for electricity, renewable en...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has approved the Sri Lankan contingent for the upcoming 2023 Cricket World Cup. The squad includes: Dasun Shanaka - Captain Kusal Mendis - Vice-Captain Pathum Nissanka Kusal Janith Perera Dimuth Karunaratne Charith Asalanka Dananjaya De Silv...

Colombo (News 1st): The bill for the establishment of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation has been gazetted. According to the order of the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms, the bill was gazetted on the 22nd of September. Aimed at the need and importance ...

Colombo (News 1st) - Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said that the controversial Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6 has not been given approval to dock in Sri Lankan ports, since Indian security concerns are an important factor, but that negotiations are ongoing, Indian media reported ...