COLOMBO (News 1st) -  Psychiatric specialist Dr. Rumi Ruben says that the rapid growth of the elderly population is leading to a rise in reported cases of Dementia.He noted that Sri Lanka is recording Dementia cases at a rate similar to global statistics.Meanwhile, Dr. Ruben stated that a signi...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A man has been killed in a sharp-weapon attack, in the Ihala Biyanwila area of Kadawatha. Police said the assault took place following a dispute involving two other individuals while the victim was attending his brother’s birthday party.Another person was injured in the inc...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A total of 75 people have died due to drowning incidents so far this year.Police stated that many of these incidents occurred while individuals were bathing in unsafe locations.According to police, 450 people lost their lives due to drowning incidents in 2025. Police have u...

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A fire has re-erupted in the Daragalapathana Reserve in Kumbalwela, prompting renewed firefighting efforts.Police stated that officers from the Sri Lanka Army have been deployed to assist in containing the blaze.A fire that broke out in the reserve yesterday was brought under co...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says a fuel station will be established for the first time on Delft Island in Sri Lanka.CPC Managing Director Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage said the initiative is expected to boost tourism development and support livelihoods on the island.He a...