COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect was arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the fatal shooting of a couple inside a restaurant in Gallassa, Kalutara. Police said the 30-year-old suspect is a resident of Kalutara South. The owner of the restaurant and his wife were shot dead on the 9th of...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect has been arrested in Narahenpita for possessing an illegally assembled jeep allegedly obtained using forged documents. Police said officers from the Western Province South Crimes Division carried out a raid near the Narahenpita Public Market following a tip-off, l...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has taken steps to award Rs. 56.4 million to 40 Sri Lankan workers who faced various difficulties after traveling to Saudi Arabia for employment. The Bureau stated that the funds were recovered through legal operations cond...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 13-hour-and-30-minute water supply interruption in several areas of Kelaniya and Gampaha today.The interruption will be in effect from 8:30 AM until 10:00 PM due to essential maintenance work on the power supply system...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Today marks World Diabetes Day, observed globally to raise awareness of diabetes and the importance of early detection and prevention.This year's theme highlights the need for early action against diabetes.A series of awareness programmes have been organised across the country t...