COLOMBO (News 1st); The radiotherapy machine at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital, which was inactive has been repaired.  According to the Apeksha Hospital, the radiotherapy machine was repaired by an Engineer who visited from India.  The Director of the Apeksha Hospital, Dr. Aruna Jayasek...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A protest demanding cooking gas took place on Friday (20) by blocking the Dehiwala - Maharagama main road at the Nedimala junction. News 1st Correspondent said that due to this protest heavy traffic congestion was reported....

COLOMBO (News 1st); A 16-hour water cut will be experienced from 8 AM on Saturday (8) to midnight the same day, said the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. The water supply will be disrupted to the areas located in the following localities: - Colombo Municipal Council - Dehiwala Mount ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The new entrance of the Ruhunu Kataragama Devalaya over the Menik Ganga began on Saturday (01), led by the President.  Accordingly, the foundation stone was laid in an event attended by the President and Ministers Chamal Rajapakse, Mahinda Amaraweera, State Minister Shashindra...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Tensions flared at the Maharagama Urban Council while the National Anthem was being played on Friday (24). Chaotic scenes were witnessed following a revelation of financial malpractice at the Urban Council as ruling party members expressed their displeasure to the council chai...