COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's ambitious effort to reshape its education system entered a new phase this week, as parliamentarians were given a detailed briefing on the country's wide-ranging education reforms, including a revamped national curriculum, new assessment methods and the growing push to...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The corruption case surrounding former minister and Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dasanayake took another turn on Friday after the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court ordered that he and his former secretary remain in remand custody until November 6.The case was taken up befor...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, and former Krrish director Janaki Siriwardena ordered to remain in remand prison until November 6.The order was issued by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court when the case was taken up before Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodarag...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A long-running maritime dispute returned to the spotlight in Parliament, with the Government reaffirming its commitment to protecting Sri Lanka's marine resources and local fishing communities while continuing diplomatic efforts with India to address illegal fishing activities in...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Criminal masterminds directing organized crime and drug trafficking operations from overseas are now firmly in the sights of Sri Lankan authorities, with special operations being carried out in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies to bring them back to the co...