The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in his open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand.  The pictures were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Francis's residence at the Vatican. Source: BBC...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala says that approximately 50,000 passports applied for from overseas have now been issued.Minister Wijepala added that a total of 50,000 passport applications from individuals residing overseas and 125,000 applications from those residin...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Siri Dalada Vandana, which marks a very special religious and spiritual experience for Buddhists across the world, continues for its 5th consecutive day, today. The veneration time was extended by an hour from yesterday, and will now commence daily at11.00 AM.Following s...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Numerous witnesses have testified at the Batalanda Commission, revealing the existence of torture chambers within several houses at the Batalanda Housing Complex.Many individuals who entered these chambers met their end through brutal means, such as being burned with tires or bea...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A 21-year-old woman was abducted in Weligama last night (24), according to Senior Police Superintendent Buddhika Manathunga. The abduction was carried out by two individuals armed with sharp weapons.The woman, who works at a textile factory, was on her way home after finishi...