COLOMBO (News 1st); Five individuals have been arrested and remanded in custody for allegedly assaulting a group of children at a probation centre in the Welimada area.They were remanded after being produced before the Welimada Magistrate’s Court.Investigations into the incident began following a co...

COLOMBO (News 1st);  Adhi Vesak Poya Day is being celebrated today.Various religious ceremonies have been organized at temples across the island, focusing on sharing and practicing Buddhist principles.Meanwhile, the Sirasa Namami Poya Day programme is being held today, centred around the histor...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Two police teams have been deployed to investigate the death of Acting Director of the Department of External Resources at the Ministry of Finance, Ranga Rajapaksa, who had been suspended in connection with the theft of 2.5 million US dollars from the Treasury by cybercriminals, ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Several political parties have organized May Day celebrations this year.The ruling National People's Power has organized 21 May Day rallies across the country.The May Day rally attended by the President will be held in Talawakele today.Another May Day rally of the National People...

Colombo (News 1st): International Workers’ Day is being marked today.This year marks the 140th International Workers’ Day.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake mentioned in his May Day message that the sole objective is to protect the rights of working people and build a more secure economy, ensuring a...