COLOMBO (News 1st); Port City Colombo (PCC) has been crowned the Best Knowledge Zone in Asia-Pacific in the prestigious FDI Intelligence Global Free Zones of the Year 2025 awards, marking a major milestone for Sri Lanka’s flagship smart city project.Built on 269 hectares of reclaimed land off the co...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Maharaja Media Network has officially partnered with the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025, bringing international rugby action back to Colombo after an eight-year hiatus.The second leg of the prestigious tournament will take place at the Race Course Grounds on October 18 an...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A close associate of the notorious organized crime gang known as ‘Loku Patty’ has been arrested in the Hungama area.The suspect, identified as S.F. Indika, was taken into custody in relation to an investigation carried out by the Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division. ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Security Office Neville Wanniarachchi, has been further remanded until October 31 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama, following his recent arrest over allegations of illicit asset accumulation.Wanniarachchi was taken into custody...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A suspect linked to the fatal shooting of a former prison officer near the Bolgoda Bridge was arrested by the Kalutara Crimes Division.Investigations have revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in coordinating the murder via WhatsApp.Upon arrest, police recovered five s...