Colombo (News 1st): Laying of pipelines carrying oil from the Colombo port to Kolonawa which was stopped, re-commenced this morning (July 4). The construction was stopped temporarily when only 140 metres of the pipeline was remaining to be laid, due to protests by residents of illegal settlements of...

Colombo (News 1st): The national event to commence the second phase of granting infrastructure facilities under the "Langama Pasala - Hondama Pasala" or the nearest school, best school concept commenced today at the Peradeniya National College of Education. The event was held under the auspices o...

Colombo (News 1st): The strike action launched by Railway trade unions was called off this evening after discussions were held with the Minister of Transport Arjuna Ranatunga. Although the strike action was called off many commuters were severely affected by major delays of office trains this evenin...

Colombo (News 1st): Police dispersed a group of protesters obstructing the Gampola - Nawalapitiya main road at the Mariyawatta junction. The protesters were demanding the renovation of a road in the area. The Venerable Kalugala Kassapa Thero of the Thambiligala Bauddhaloka Pirivena first proteste...

Colombo (News 1st): A person was shot dead by a soldier, posted at the Upanandana Primary school in Maanawila, Akmeemana. Police media spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara said the shooting occurred when the man attempted to grab the firearm of the soldier. A parent, who had been informed that his ch...