COLOMBO (News 1st); Two children are reported dead due to drowning in Negombo. Accordingly, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old, who are local residents from Negombo, tragically drowned while swimming in the Negombo sea.     ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has appointed a committee of experts to probe an incident where several houses in Katana, Negombo were allegedly damaged by a low-flying aircraft. Sri Lanka's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala De Silva said that earlier, the Civil Aviation Aut...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A special search operation carried out by the Navy in Duwa area, Negombo on 08th November 2022 made way for the seizure of over 2448kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves, 02 lorries, 01 dinghy and apprehension of 02 suspects. Sri Lanka Navy conducts regular operations to prevent a wide r...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - As many Sri Lankans have cut down on their meals, the demand for staples has also seen a drop. Usually, more than 200 to 300 Sri Lankan fishing boats set out to sea, however after the economic crisis hit, coupled with an acute shortage of fuel most of the Sri Lankan fishermen h...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Motorcycle gunmen opened fire at a man traveling in a car close to the Negombo Court on Wednesday (31) afternoon. Sri Lanka Police said that the 40-year-old driver of the car, identified as Suresh Pushpakumara from Katuwellagama, Katana was injured in the shooting. Police said ...