COLOMBO (News 1st): "On behalf of the Ministry of Health, we appeal to all Sri Lankans to do your part to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus again in the country by through proper adherence to the respective health guidelines in the coming period," noted a COVID-19 Warning issued by the Health...

COLOMBO (News 1st): A 20-day-old male infant who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away, at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) on Tuesday evening (Dec. 08), hospital sources confirmed. "The 20-day-old infant was admitted to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital at around 4:00 am today (08). At ...

COLOMBO (News 1st):- An individual was injured after a mortar bomb exploded at a steel shop in the Seelawaththa area in Mullaitivu. The injured victim has been identified as a 42-year old steel merchant. Our correspondent stated that he is currently receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police state that investigations have been launched to identify the persons who shot a woman at Malwatte, Grandpass around 9 p.m. last night(February 14). The victim has been identified as 39 year old, Asha Faari alias "Kudu Chooti". She is the mistress of the infamous drug l...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Intensive care unit of the Balangoda base hospital has been shut down due to the lack of doctors. Medical Superintendent of the hospital, D. M. C. Dissanayake said that although nine doctors are on duty, three of them are currently on leave. He noted that the functions...