COLOMBO (News 1st); former Chairman of the Wattegama Urban Council, Ravindra Bandara, and an associate, Lakshitha Manoj Weerabahu, have been released on bail following their arrest in connection with the fraudulent import and registration of two Jeep vehicles.The order was issued by Teldeniya Magist...

(CNA) A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday (Sep 15), the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence.The fresh defence agreement will be signed by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Ja...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court has scheduled October 1 as the next hearing date in the high-profile case against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife, three daughters, and son-in-law, who are accused of illegally acquiring assets during his tenure in public office.The ca...

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert among the night’s big winners.Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 list of winners:Best Drama Series:The PittBest Comedy Series:The StudioBest Limited or Anthology Series:AdolescenceBest ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A covert methamphetamine production facility operating within the Mayura Housing Complex in Hambantota has been dismantled by a team of officers from the Kalutara Crimes Division.The raid, led to the arrest of a suspect found in possession of equipment used for manufacturing meth...