COLOMBO (News1st); Health units said the spread of dengue has increased in seven districts. Accordingly, dengue cases have risen in the Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Jaffna, Galle, Kandy, and Kurunegala districts. Dr. Lahiru Kodithuwakku of the National Dengue Control Unit requested the public ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Sri Lankan Test Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne, and several members of his family were involved in a motor accident in Thirappane, Anuradhapura. Sri Lanka Police said that the injured were rushed to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital for treatment. Authorities said that the...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected a 16-member squad to take part in the ODI series against Bangladesh. The squad was approved by Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando. The ODIs will be played on the 13th, 15th and 18th of March in Chattogram, Bang...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The two SriLankan Airlines flights which were diverted to India have returned to the island. SriLankan Airlines said the flights arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday (30) night. Measures were taken to divert the two SriLankan Airlines flights that were scheduled to land in Katun...

COLOMBO (News 1st); In recent days there has been an increase in social media profiles being hacked or prominent figures being impersonated on social media. News 1st reached out to Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, but we're yet to receive a response. Danu Innasithamby is one...