COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has emerged as the world’s top trending wellness travel destination for 2026, recording a remarkable 100% surge in global demand, according to data highlighted by TimeOut Asia, part of TimeOut Worldwide, citing the latest State of Retreats 2026 Report by BookRetreats.co...

The Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA), signed in 2024 and currently awaiting implementation, took center stage at the Thailand–Sri Lanka Business Forum: Trade, Investment and Beyond, organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in collaboration with the Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council and ...

An ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.The Major Oak in the heart of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire was thought to be up to 1,200 years old and has perished after its first spring with no leaves.The conservation charity, which manages the woodland, said it had been in de...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo woke up to the rich aromas and vibrant flavours of Türkiye on Sunday (14) morning, as the Embassy of Türkiye hosted its annual International Breakfast Day, transforming a simple morning gathering into a celebration of culinary charm and cultural diplomacy.The event, elega...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A long-standing struggle faced by nearly 200 schoolchildren at Diggalpura Primary School in Medirigiriya has finally come to an end, as a newly constructed water purification system was officially declared open, bringing safe drinking water to both the students and the wider vill...