COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Defence announced that the deadline for renewing firearm licenses for 2026 ends today.According to the Ministry’s Media division, firearm owners who have not yet renewed their licenses are required to do so before the 10th of February, subject to payment of the a...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A suspect has been arrested for aiding and abetting the disposal and concealment of the firearm used in the fatal shooting of an individual in Jinthupitiya, Colombo.The police stated that a three-wheeler in the suspect's possession was also taken into custody. The arrested indivi...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Minister Douglas Devananda was released on bail today (9) after being produced before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court in connection with an ongoing investigation into firearms issued to him more than two decades ago.The Magistrate ordered Devananda’s release on two personal...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A fire broke out at a garment factory in Navagamuwa earlier today. According to police, the blaze has since been brought under control following the deployment of seven fire engines....

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Investigations have revealed that 20 firearms issued to former Minister Douglas Devananda remain missing. Among the missing weapons are 15 T-56 firearms and five 9mm pistols. Investigations are also underway into more than 1,500 T-56 bullets and over 100 rounds of 9mm ...