COLOMBO (News 1st); The IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday (16) evening.A spokesperson said that the visit will end on February 18, 2026.During her visit, the Managing Director will engage with authorities and stakeholders, witness firsthand the impact of Cyc...

Global endurance excellence meets Sri Lanka’s future-ready international cityCOLOMBO, SRI LANKA – IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo returns to the world stage on Sunday, 22nd February 2026, with Port City Colombo as the official presenting partner and venue partner. This landmark partnership, brought to fruition...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa, has departed for Bangladesh to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the country’s new cabinet.The visit follows an official invitation from Bangladesh, which was extended to 13 countries, including Sri Lanka, to witness th...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The final rites for Lawyer Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his spouse, who were tragically shot dead in Akuregoda, Thalangama, are scheduled to take place today. The burials will be held at the family cemetery later today.The remains were placed at a private funeral parlor in B...

COLOMBO (News 1st); UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday 17 February to reaffirm the UK–Sri Lanka partnership and witness the UK's humanitarian response to Cyclone Ditwah.During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for disc...