Colombo (News 1st): President Gotabaya Rajapaksa departed for India on a two-day visit a short while ago. With this, the President begins his inaugural overseas visit. The President is due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as the Indian President Ramnath Kovind during his tour. The President’s tour party will consist of 5 members, […]
Colombo (News 1st): Minister of State for International Cooperation Susil Premajayantha commenced his duties at the Ministry of External Affairs today (November 28). When questioned about the fate of the MCC Agreement, he noted that he cannot comment on the agreement as they have to hold discussions within the government, according to their policies. He […]
More discussions needed on MCC agreement: Min. Susil Premajayantha
Colombo (News 1st): A six-member committee has been appointed, based on the President’s orders, to recommend the appointment of persons with qualifications for public enterprises, state institutions, and state-owned commercial enterprises. Sumith Abeysinghe, a senior government official, has been appointed as the chairman of the committee. The committee also includes Susantha Ratnayake, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, […]
Colombo (News 1st): The Meteorological Department noted that the northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the country. Therefore, they stated that the prevailing showery condition in the Northern and Eastern parts of the country is likely to continue further. Cloudy skies can be expected over the island. It adds that showers or thundershowers will […]
Colombo (News 1st): A three-member committee has been appointed to look into the Yal Devi train derailment near the Galgamuwa railway station on the Northern Railway Line. The Superintendent of Railways Gamini Seneviratne stated that the committee has been instructed to submit an immediate report on the accident. He added that repair work on the […]
Colombo (News 1st): A body of a youth has been discovered from Park street, Narahenpita. News 1st Correspondent noted that the body was discovered following a tip-off received by the residents in the area. The victim is believed to be a resident of an apartment in the same area. The Narahenpita police is conducting further investigations.
Colombo (News 1st): The Speaker says he received a letter bearing the signatures of 57 MPs representing the United National Front requesting the post of Opposition Leader be given to MP Sajith Premadasa. According to a statement from the Office of the Speaker, the Speaker had sent a copy of the letter to the General […]
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are likely in parts of the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces t...
