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Four illnesses spreading among children, LRH paediatrician urges vigilance
Dr. Deepal Perera of Lady Ridgeway Hospital warns of dengue, influenza, hand-foot-and-mouth disease and viral meningitis spreading among children.
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School mosquito larvae density triples to 63% as Sri Lanka dengue risk climbs
Mosquito larvae density rose to 12% in May from 8% in April nationwide, and schools jumped from 23% to 63%, the National Dengue Control Unit said.
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Government yet to contact Mihintale temple on State Poson Festival, says Chief Incumbent
Mihintale Chief Incumbent Ven. Dhammarathana Thero said no officials had been in touch on the State Poson Festival; Mihindu Perahera will proceed regardless.
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Specialised Wombaroo milk formula delivered to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
WNPS, China Merchants Foundation, HIPG and DWC have imported Australian Wombaroo elephant milk formula for orphaned calves under 8-10 weeks at Udawalawe ETH.
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Sri Lanka marks World Blood Donor Day with 100% voluntary donor coverage
Sri Lanka marks World Blood Donor Day with 100% of blood needs met by voluntary donors; 467,000 units collected last year served nearly one million people.
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Dengue claims 21 lives including five schoolchildren as hospitals exceed capacity
The Health Ministry confirmed hospitals are over capacity; five of the 21 dengue deaths are school students, with a Dengue Control Week starting June 15.
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Education Ministry orders schools to complete 2026 O/L and A/L syllabi on time
Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa instructed principals to use extra time to close any syllabus gaps, signalling the 2026 O/L and A/L exams will not be postponed.
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Met Department forecasts 75mm rainfall across Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
Showers and thundershowers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces with 40–50 kmph winds over the western slopes of central.
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Met Department issues 'Red' advisory for strong winds and rough seas off northern coast
Red alert for Kankesanthurai–Kalpitiya sea area — rough seas with 60–70 kmph winds for fishing and naval communities.
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Sigiriya Police arrest three after birthday egg-throwing turns into assault on driver
Sigiriya Police arrested three men over a June 11 assault on a driver who reprimanded schoolchildren for throwing birthday eggs that hit a parked car.
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UGC starts paying Rs.5,000 monthly allowance for university students with disabilities
The University Grants Commission has begun paying a Rs.5,000 monthly allowance with arrears to university students with disabilities, retroactive to January.
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Schools to remain open until August 7 for 2026 A/L candidates
Ministry of Education says schools will remain open until August 7 ahead of the August 10 A/L exam, giving candidates nine school days of final revision.
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Met Department extends Amber wind advisory through June 13
Met Department issues Amber advisory for 40-50 kmph winds across Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-central provinces, valid until 6 p.m. June 13.
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Peradeniya Hospital's Rs. 92m upgraded A&E unit and lab to open Sunday
The A&E unit's bed capacity rises from 18 to 47 and staff from 69 to 144 after a Rs. 92 million upgrade, with Health Minister Jayatissa to open it Sunday.
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Sri Lanka has recorded 122 drowning deaths in 2026, Police warn ahead of Poson
Police Spokesman F.U. Wootler said 122 drowning deaths — 113 men and 9 women — have been recorded so far in 2026, urging vigilance over Poson weekend.
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Special traffic plan announced for St. Anthony's Shrine Kochchikade feast on June 13
Police set a special traffic plan for the June 13 Suruvama Perahera at St. Anthony's Kochchikade, with restrictions from Kotahena from 2.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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173 child labour complaints recorded in 2025, NCPA warns on World Day Against Child Labour
The Authority also logged 53 child trafficking complaints, 287 child-begging complaints and three involving sexual exploitation, flagging rising cyber abuse.
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11-year-old boy dies after drowning incident at Galle Face, Colombo
Police said the boy was pulled from the sea off Galle Face on Wednesday and pronounced dead at hospital; the incident is under investigation.
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Agriculture Dept urges farmers to use water sparingly ahead of El Niño impact
Director General Thushara Wickramaarachchi told farmers to switch to short-term crop varieties during Yala but said they should not be unduly alarmed.
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Met Department issues Amber advisory for strong winds across four provinces
An Amber advisory was issued for strong winds of 40-50 kmph over the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-Central provinces and Trincomalee, Hambantota.
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CAA seizes uncertified canned fish from illegal facility in Arachchikattuwa
The Consumer Affairs Authority raided an illegal canned-fish facility in Arachchikattuwa, seizing a large stock of products made without the SLS mark.
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Health Ministry warns BPA and microplastics in food containers raise cancer and hormonal risk
Dr. Chandanee Withana urged switching to clay, metal, glass or ceramic containers, citing plastic chemicals accumulating in brain, liver and kidneys.
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NIID Angoda becomes Sri Lanka's first WHO Collaborating Centre for dengue training
Dr. A.P. Sandanayake said the Angoda NIID has trained professionals from Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan ahead of its formal WHO dengue designation.
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Uva Province has Sri Lanka's highest child malnutrition rate, faces dual burden, specialist warns
A specialist nutritionist said Uva carries both the country's worst undernutrition rates and rising rates of unhealthy weight gain in children under five.