COLOMBO (News 1st): Two Grama Niladhari Divisions in Eheliyagoda and Pujapitiya, were placed in isolation with effect at 5:00 am on Wednesday (Jan. 06), the Department of Government Information said. Bamunugama Divanawatte GN Division of the Pujapitiya Police jurisdiction and Moragala GN Division...

COLOMBO (News 1st):- A group of individuals had reportedly attacked a political meeting that was held in Addalachchenai, Akkaraipattu. The police said that three people who sustained injuries in the incident were admitted to the Akkaraipattu hospital. The attack had been carried out by an unident...

Colombo (News 1st): Presidential Candidate of the National People's Power Movement Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed a rally in Akkaraipattu yesterday (October 24). JVP activists and local government representatives were among the attendees of the event. Speaking at the event Presidential Candidate...

Colombo (News 1st): Money and equipment suspected to have been used by Mohommad Zahran who is behind the 04/21 terror attacks were discovered today (May 31) in Palamunai, Akkaraipattu. Speaking regarding the discovery Police media spokesperson noted that on the 22nd the police arrested an individ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A mother and two daughters were killed in an accident in Akkaraipattu, Pottuvil last night (September 24). The accident took place at around 7 pm last night (September 24) near a bridge in the vicinity. Police said the accident had occurred when a car had knocked a woman cros...