Colombo(News 1st); Several significant religious events, including the First Dhamma Sangayana, which was held under the guidance of Maha Kassapa Maha Rahath Thero, took place on a day like today, the Nikini Full Moon Poya Day.Today, devotees visited temples across the island, offering alms and obser...

Food enthusiasts, prepare for an extraordinary week of flavor! Gourmet Galle, Sri Lanka's premier culinary festival, is making its highly anticipated return from January 26 to February 1, 2026. This immersive, week-long celebration promises to showcase the island's rich culinary heritage amidst the ...

COLOMBO(News 1st): The residence of former Provincial Councilor Iniya Bharathi, a close associate of former Eastern Province Chief Minister Shivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, has been searched by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).The search took place at his house ...

Colombo(News 1st); A suspect who attempted to escape from prison and jumped into the Mahaweli River has drowned and is now missing.Police said the incident involved a suspect held at the Pallekele Open Prison Camp.The missing individual is a 39-year-old resident of Seeduwa.According to police, searc...

COLOMBO(News 1st); The report of the inquiry committee on IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon is set to be submitted to the Speaker next week. The committee which was appointed to investigate and report on alleged misconduct and serious abuse of power by Deshabandu Tennakoon recently concluded its evidenc...