COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Health Inspectors’ Union has announced that a total of 4,302 dansals have been registered across Sri Lanka in line with the upcoming Poson season.Association Secretary D.S. Muthukuda stated that the registration process for dansals will officially conclude after noon o...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Anuradhapura Special High Court has sentenced a man convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl to 32 years of rigorous imprisonment.The High Court Judge, in delivering the verdict, also ordered the convict to pay compensation of Rs. 500,000 to the victim. In addition, the court i...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Environmental Bill was presented to Parliament this morning. Minister of Environment, Dr. Dhammika Patabendi, stated that through these amendments, which are being introduced after 25 years, plans are in place to enact numerous new laws regarding the conservatio...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The number of dengue cases reported in the country so far has risen to 48,287.This includes 757 cases reported within the past 24 hours.The number of dengue related deaths reported so far stands at 29.Meanwhile, a special mosquito control program begins today covering high-risk M...

The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action.A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in Tuesday's 50-48 vote. The same measure was passed by the US House of Rep...