COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Census and Statistics has announced the launch of a comprehensive economic census aimed at capturing detailed data on agricultural activities across the island.The initiative will focus on key sectors such as crop cultivation, livestock management, and aquacultu...

COLOMBO(News 1st); The Ministry of Health reports that twenty-two people have died from dengue over the past year.According to the National Dengue Control Unit, more than forty thousand dengue cases have been reported during the same period.The unit warns that the risk of dengue has increased in 11 ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A special search operation is underway in the area surrounding the Moragahakanda Reservoir today (12), following the discovery of a stock of live ammunition.The Naula Police recovered 448 live rounds of various types that had been abandoned near the reservoir.Police suspect that...

COLOMBO(News 1st); Three police teams have launched investigations into the live ammunition discovered in the Sirikandura area of Mathugama.Police stated that 95 live rounds, used for various types of firearms, were found near a stream in the area.This stock of ammunition was recovered by Mathugama ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Two suspects have been arrested with 728 T-56 ammunition in the Neriyakulam area of Vavuniya.The arrests were made as part of ongoing investigations into the recent recovery of buried explosives and ammunition in the Settikulam area.Earlier, authorities recovered 86 hand grenades...