COLOMBO (News 1st); In an operation led by the Valana Anti-Corruption Unit, four individuals were arrested today for allegedly selling cosmetics containing harmful chemical compounds. The arrests were made during a raid on four shops within the Second Cross Street area of Pettah.  Authorities...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Authorities have revealed that an electricity generator caught fire and was the cause of the massive inferno that engulfed a retail apparel store located on Second Cross Street in Pettah. 23 people were injured in the incident that took place this morning.  A fire broke at...

COLOMBO (News 1st); 23 people have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after a fire broke out in a shopping complex on 2nd Cross Street, Pettah. Deputy Director of the Hospital Dr. Rukshan Bellana said they were admitted to the hospital due to minor burns and breathing difficulties. The...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Inter-University Bhikku Federation gathered in Pettah on Thursday (8) evening to protest demanding the immediate release of student activists who are held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Sri Lanka Police informed the monks and the other student activists who gathered ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Investigations into the shooting at Bastian Mawatha in Pettah on Monday (30) afternoon have been handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division. Sri Lanka Police said that statements have been recorded from three people regarding the incident. One person was killed and another ...