Population and Housing Census to be launched

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2 years ago

November 9, 2022

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A Census of Population and Housing is planned to be conducted during the first few months of next year, the Census and Statistics Department said.

Its Director General P.M. Prasad Anura Kumara said the first phase of the mapping work has already begun.

He said the second phase, which is the training of officials for making the lists, will be done this month and next month.

Mr. Kumara said the United Nations Population Fund will provide funds to the programme.

After the process of making lists, the census of population and housing is scheduled to be conducted in the first few months of next year.

The Director General said that he expects the support of all private institutions and people in this regard.

The last population and housing census was conducted in 2012. Although a census should be conducted once in 10 years, a census could not be conducted due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

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17 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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New Mosquito species discovered in SL

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20 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A new species of mosquito endemic to Sri Lanka has been identified from Mirigama.

The species has been named Culex (Lophoceraomyia) cinctellus.

Entomologist Gayan Kumarasinghe from the Medical Research Institute said that the newly discovered mosquito has been identified as a major carrier of viruses.

(News 1st)

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All postal ballot papers to be handed over to the EC today

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40 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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The Government Printer states that all ballot papers for postal voting will be handed over to the Election Commission today (April 20).

Printing of the ballot papers for 102 local government institutions were delayed due to a court order.

Director of the Government Printer – Pradeep Pushpakumara says that printing of ballot papers for postal voting, is currently underway and nearing completion.