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Dehiwala Zoo's Nile hippo calf is named 'Momo' after a children's competition
The name was chosen from nearly 1,000 entries submitted by children. Avandha Tamari, who proposed it first, was honoured at a World Children's Day ceremony.
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Man arrested in Kalpitiya trying to sell 20 protected cowrie shells
Wildlife officers acting on Air Force intelligence seized 10 Sri Lanka Map Cowries and 10 Tiger Cowries in Kalpitiya town. The suspect faces court on October 5.
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Walkie-talkies banned in Kumana National Park from October 1
Kumana National Park authorities banned walkie-talkie use in tourist jeeps, bungalows and camps, citing harm to wildlife and environment.
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Swedish schoolchildren introduced to Martin Wickramasinghe's 'Madol Doova'
Sri Lanka's Stockholm embassy hosted Swedish-translation reading of classic novel with Swedish translator Priyanwada M. Banduwardana.
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Amber lightning advisory in force until 11.30 p.m. for five provinces and Mannar
Meteorology Department warned of severe lightning across Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Eastern, North Central provinces and Mannar district.
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More than half of Sri Lankans over 60 live with a chronic disease, census data shows
Census shows most over-60s have chronic conditions; demographers call for continuity-based healthcare instead of single-illness focus.
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Special traffic plan for Ambalangoda on October 1 and 2 as Modara Devalaya perahera parades
Police will restrict traffic on the Colombo–Galle main road during the annual procession and are advising drivers to use the Southern Expressway.
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Police sergeant dies after drowning while bathing in Gampaha
The 51-year-old, attached to Kurunegala Headquarters Police, died at Gampaha Hospital on Tuesday night after getting into difficulty at Ketawala Amuna.
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Elephant searching for water killed by illegal electric fence in Horowpathana
A 30-year-old wild elephant was electrocuted on a home-garden fence wired to the mains. A 65-year-old farmer has been arrested by wildlife officers.
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Sri Lankan productions land four nominations at 31st Asian Television Awards
A leopard documentary, an entertainment special, a music programme and a news feature are shortlisted for the November ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Amber alert for severe lightning tonight, heavy rain forecast for Thursday
Met Department advisory covers Uva and Eastern provinces plus three districts until 11.30 p.m., with rainfall above 75mm expected on October 1.
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Ministry warns parents over children's photos posted for social media revenue
Women and Child Affairs says Facebook monetisation is driving uploads of children's images, and warns they can be reworked by AI into explicit material.
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Sri Lanka named Asia's leading cultural and nature destination at World Travel Awards
The island took both titles at the 33rd World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean ceremony, beating India, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
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Sri Lanka's dengue cases pass 100,000 for the year
National Dengue Control Unit data show 100,127 cases by September 27 and 77 deaths. The Western Province accounts for more than half the national total.
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Two children killed, mother critically injured in Madampe motorcycle crash
Two brothers died when the motorcycle they were riding with their mother veered off the Madampe–Kuliyapitiya road and struck a pole early on Monday.
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Two arrested in Matara over ivory and protected-animal ornaments
Wildlife officers seized an ivory bracelet, pendants and a leopard-tooth ornament in two raids. One suspect fined Rs. 70,000.
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'Riverstone' named Sri Lanka's entry for the 99th Academy Awards
'Riverstone' chosen as Sri Lanka's Academy Awards entry for International Feature Film.
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'Rabies control has become a racket': animal welfare coalition accuses Health Ministry of neglect
Animal welfare coalition criticizes Sri Lanka for spending billions on rabies treatment vs. prevention.
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Dengue cases climb to 1,276 in a week as rains persist
The National Dengue Control Unit recorded 1,276 cases this week against 1,156 last week. The 2026 total has reached 99,634 infections and 77 deaths.
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Weather death toll rises to three as DMC count reaches 3,495 across 15 districts
The Disaster Management Centre reports 943 families hit across 104 divisions, with 448 houses partially damaged as the wet spell enters a second week.
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Civil Security officer's new Horana home gutted by fire while he was at temple
An oil lamp was left burning in the living room at Pokunuwita before Saturday night's blaze; the hillside site kept fire crews from reaching the house.
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Foreign Minister holds talks on bringing Miss Universe to Sri Lanka
Vijitha Herath met a Miss Universe Organization vice president and Caroline Jurie to discuss hosting the pageant, citing tourism and global visibility.
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Janiru Kavinda wins The Voice Teens Sri Lanka Season 3
Janiru Kavinda wins The Voice Teens Sri Lanka Season 3 with one-coach performance.
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Veteran music producer Ananda Ganegoda dies at 80
The founder of the Sing Lanka label produced recordings for Amaradeva, Nanda Malini, Gunadasa Kapuge and Clarence Wijewardena across four decades.