COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, will arrive in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit starting on the 23rd of this month.This marks the first visit by a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Sr...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has revealed that Sri Lanka’s education system will undergo a significant transformation in 2026, marking a pivotal step toward national progress.Speaking at an event in Colombo yesterday, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of a ho...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayasinghe ordered to release former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshani Epa Wiheena, and their daughter Chandula Ramali Rambukwella on bail.They were arrested on charges of money laundering.The Chief Magistrate ord...

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Disanayake lauded Mahinda Siriwardana, the outgoing Secretary to the Treasury, for his exemplary service, stating that it is the responsibility of public officials to strive to prevent adverse outcomes and contribute to positive change.The President particu...

COLOMBO (News 1st): A scheduled parliamentary debate on the escalating Iran-Israel conflict was abruptly halted today (18) due to the absence of MP Ajith P. Perera, who had submitted the motion.Earlier in the day, 20 opposition MPs signed a formal request urging Parliament to hold a debate on the ma...