COLOMBO (News1st): Assistant Superintendent of Police Douglas Peiris.Yesterday, News 1st revealed how Douglas Peiris, who joined the police force in 1967 as a probationary constable, rapidly received promotions within the police service.This information was based on excerpts from the Batalanda Commi...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Aruna Vidhanagamage, also known as Meegas-are' Kajja, and his two children in Middeniya.According to Sri Lanka Police, this murder was orchestrated from abroad.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Mana...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The government has agreed to consider the opposition's request for increased representation in parliamentary committees.This agreement was made during a special party leaders' meeting chaired by the Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.The meeting was convened to discuss the opposit...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The process of selecting candidates for the upcoming Local Government election is currently underway.News 1st inquired with several major political parties regarding this.The National People's Power says that the process of selecting candidates for the upcoming Local Government e...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Today marks the second day of the debate on the second reading of the 2025 budget. The Parliament is scheduled to convene at 9.30 am today. The debate will continue until the 25th of February, while the vote on the second reading of the 2025 budget will be held that eve...