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Special traffic plan in Kaduwela for Diya Kapima perahera
Police will run a special traffic plan on the 143 Avissawella-Colombo road from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Sri Rankadu Paththini Devalaya procession.
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Several spells of showers forecast for three provinces and four districts
The Met Department expects several spells of showers over the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, with 30-40 kmph winds elsewhere.
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Dengue cases reach 91,692 this year as unit warns of monsoon resurgence
The National Dengue Control Unit reports 91,692 cases so far in 2026 and warns numbers could climb again with the North East monsoon.
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One lane reopened on Hatton-Colombo main road after Kuyilwatte earthslip
A mound of earth blocked the Hatton-Colombo main road at Kuyilwatte at 1 a.m.; one lane has since been cleared, with police warning of further earthslip risk.
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Cabinet sub-committee to review El Niño impact on August 17
Water Supply Minister Susil Ranasinghe says stakeholders will meet Monday, as the Met Department forecasts El Niño conditions persisting until next April.
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Annual Feast of Our Lady of Madhu celebrated at Mannar shrine
Holy Mass began at 6 a.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu in Mannar, where the August 15 feast is seen as a symbol of reconciliation.
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Two injured in pipe explosion at Moratuwa fuel station
Two workers were admitted to Panadura Hospital after a pipe exploded during maintenance work at a fuel station on New Galle Road in Egodauyana, Moratuwa.
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Paediatrician warns swinging weather is raising infection risk in children
Dr. Deepal Perera says extreme heat in some areas and heavy rain in others is spreading pathogens, and urges parents to watch hydration and food hygiene.
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Showers forecast for Sabaragamuwa and four districts today
The Met Department expects showers in Sabaragamuwa and the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, with winds of 30-40 kmph over several provinces.
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Heat index to reach 'Caution' level in seven districts on Sunday
The Met Department has issued a warm weather advisory for Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara and Monaragala for Sunday daytime.
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Fresh Amber advisory issued as sea winds strengthen to 60 kmph
The Met Department has issued a new Amber advisory for two stretches of sea, with gusts now forecast at 55-60 kmph — up from 50 kmph earlier this week.
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Crocodile found inside banquet hall at Battaramulla hotel
Staff at a popular Battaramulla hotel alerted authorities after a crocodile entered a banquet hall. It was removed with no injuries or damage reported.
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Dry weather now affecting 68,041 people, with Monaragala worst hit
Disaster Relief Services Centre reports 17 Grama Niladhari divisions affected across four districts, with drinking water supplied to 12,291 people.
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Nearly 8,000 personnel deployed for Kandy Esala Perahera security
Police have set out a special security and traffic plan for the 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera, with roadblocks at 14 entry points and 13 designated parking areas.
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Police to take legal action against vehicles obstructing bus stops
Sri Lanka Police have told all stations to act against drivers blocking designated bus stops, citing gazetted no-parking distances of up to 30 metres.
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Reservoir storage falls to 37% as Ampara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee run lowest
Irrigation Department reports the sharpest declines in the eastern dry zone, with Ampara at 22.8%. Drinking water reservoirs are unaffected.
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Grade 5 Scholarship answer script marking to begin on August 20
The Department of Examinations says marking starts on August 20, with results expected within about a month for the 294,089 candidates who sat the exam.
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Two killed as van returning from wedding hits pole in Veyangoda
Van carrying wedding guests hits electricity pole on Magalegoda–Naiwala Road; driver and grandmother killed, seven injured.
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Education Ministry probes Physics papers found a day early at Ambalantota exam centre
Exams Department now says a question paper package was mistakenly unsealed at the Ambalantota centre and resealed. It maintains no papers leaked.
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Doctors warn of rising colon and rectal cancers in Sri Lanka
Specialists say colorectal cancers rank near the top of diagnosed cancers in Sri Lanka, and urge people not to dismiss bleeding or changes in bowel habits.
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Specialist warns of rising intestinal disorders among young Sri Lankans
Gastroenterologist warns of rising intestinal disorders among young Sri Lankans, linking the trend to processed foods and stress.
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Kap planting ceremony opens Kandy Esala Perahera season
The Kandy Esala Perahera begins with the traditional Kap planting ceremony at 6:17 a.m., ahead of street processions running from August 18 to 28.
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5.2 million motorcycles now on Sri Lanka's roads as police order crackdown on modified bikes
Motorcycles make up more than half of the country's 9.2 million registered vehicles. Police say riders aged 18 to 20 are dying in disproportionate numbers.
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PM Amarasuriya calls for education reform beyond an exam-centred system
PM calls for education reform beyond exams, emphasising skills, creativity and experiential learning in overhaul.