COLOMBO (News 1st) It was a day steeped in pride and tradition as the Sri Lanka Navy marked its 75th anniversary with a historic relocation to the state-of-the-art Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda.The ceremonial occupation of the Navy Headquarters at Block No. 3 wasn’t just a move—it...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A landslide has been reported in Meegolla, in Meegahakiwula, Badulla.Meegolla Divisional Secretary Nirmala Kumuduni says that many families have already been moved to safer locations.However, about 10 families have so far refused to evacuate.Arrangements are being made to reloca...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Two men and a woman were arrested in connection with the shooting and injuring of a three-wheeler passenger in Boralugoda, Kosgama.According to police, the gunman who carried out the attack, the motorcycle rider, and a woman who allegedly provided them shelter were taken into cu...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs says a special programme is being implemented to ensure the safety of children affected by the disaster. The ministry stated that more than 100,000 children have been affected, with the highest number reported from the Puttalam distri...

Katunayake, Sri Lanka — In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s flood response, a U.S Air Force C-130 Super Hercules transport aircraft took off from Bandaranaike International Airport this morning, carrying urgently needed flood relief mobilised through Sirasa #SahanaYathra, the Disaster Response arm ...