COLOMBO (News 1st) - A peaceful protest against state suppression is to be held in Colombo today (2). Trade Unions, and Students Movements, supported by political parties will march from Maradana to Fort, where a rally will take place. Participants will march from Elphinstone Theatre to central Co...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The water supply to several areas in Wattala will be temporarily suspended for 24-hours from 10:00 AM on Monday (Jul. 26), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said. Accordingly, the water supply will be suspended to a section of the Wattala - Negombo road, a s...

Colombo (News 1st); Over a kilogram of heroin valued at over Rs. 10 Million was discovered under a pile of rubble from a demolished house in Maradana. Sri Lanka Police said 1.78 kg of heroin was discovered and said an arrest is yet to be made. The discovery was made following a tip-off given t...

COLOMBO (News 1st): With the resumption of long-distance train services from the 18th of January, the ticket reservation service is available from Tuesday (Jan. 12), the Department of Railways said. The long-distance train services will resume operation in strict adherence to COVID-19 health and ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Railway has decided to increase the number of train journeys from Thursday (Jan. 07), the Railways Department said. The decision was taken with the increase in the number of passengers who commute via trains, due to the relaxation of COVID-19 travel restricti...