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Mother and son killed in Bakamuna bus-motorcycle collision; toddler injured
A 63-year-old woman and her 43-year-old son died when a bus hit their motorcycle at Bakamuna. His one-and-a-half-year-old child was seriously injured.
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US$2.73 million nutrition project approved for four districts
A three-year nutrition project will target pregnant mothers and under-fives in Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee.
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13 injured as SLTB bus hits lorry parked at Medawachchiya
A Sri Lanka Transport Board bus struck the rear of a broken-down lorry carrying roof tiles at Medawachchiya, injuring 13 people.
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No flood risk as rainfall eases, with scattered showers forecast for Tuesday
The Irrigation Department says river levels have stabilised and no flood risk remains, as the Met Department forecasts showers in several provinces.
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Rescued as a lost calf, 'Sumana' is now a Pinnawala draw
Found alone in Anuradhapura and raised at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sumana has grown into one of the site's best-known attractions.
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Health Ministry yet to respond a month after Ratnapura hospital death complaint
The father of a 21-year-old woman who died at Ratnapura General Hospital in July is still awaiting a decision on his request for an independent inquiry.
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Sajith calls for wild elephant to be named national animal
The Opposition Leader urged that the Sri Lankan elephant be recognised as the national animal, backed by science-based conservation and habitat corridors.
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Two motorcyclists including an 18-year-old killed in separate crashes
An 18-year-old died in Dambulla and a 27-year-old from Udugama near Galgodadeniya Junction, in two motorcycle crashes reported on Tuesday.
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Three pedestrians injured as car crosses lane and leaves road in Waskaduwa
A car travelling from Colombo towards Kalutara crossed into the opposite lane and struck three pedestrians in Waskaduwa. Police suspect the driver fell asleep.
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Special transport in place for A/L candidates as 1,700 Sisu Seriya buses deployed
Around 1,700 Sisu Seriya buses are running for A/L candidates, with SLTB prioritising school services and railways suspending Saturday maintenance.
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Applications open for eight allied health training courses
The Health Ministry is recruiting trainees in eight paramedical fields. A/L science and maths candidates from 2019-2023 have until August 31 to apply.
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Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs close to spilling after heavy rain
Castlereagh is within 1.2 feet of its spill level and Maussakelle within 3.4 feet, with residents along the Maskeliya Oya told to stay alert.
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Teachers' union demands action over late Grade 5 exam paper at Kegalle school
The CTU says students at a Kegalle school were handed the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship paper late and wants authorities to ensure they are treated fairly.
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Drone operator arrested for obstructing elephants at Kasikote crossing
Drone operator arrested after flying near Kasikote elephant underpass, disrupting jumbos crossing Galgamuwa road. Suspect admitted offence in court.
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Sri Lanka ranks 73rd of 123 countries in English proficiency index
Sri Lanka scores 486 in 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, ranking in Low Proficiency band, ahead of India but behind Nepal and Bangladesh.
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Health Ministry warns misleading firewood reports could strain energy sector
Health Ministry warns inaccurate firewood coverage risks pushing households to gas and electricity, adding pressure to energy sector.
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Met forecasts showers as winds ease to 30-40 kmph on exam opening day
Met forecasts showers in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces on Monday as winds ease to 30-40 kmph, with Matara–Pottuvil seas still a no-go.
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Sri Lanka to fold NVQ training into school curricula
Vocational training will enter Grade 10 and 11 classrooms and become a full A/L stream by 2031, with Rs 8bn in annual capital spending, the government says.
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Early syphilis cases among men up sharply since 2019
NSACP reports 508 early syphilis cases among men in 2025, up from 89 in 2019—nearly three times cases among women.
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A/L examination begins Monday with 372,310 candidates at 2,532 centres
The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination starts August 10 and runs to September 5, with 372,310 candidates sitting islandwide.
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Motorcyclist, 22, killed in collision with tractor trailer in Giriulla
A motorcyclist from Dambadeniya died after striking the rear of a tractor trailer at Pahala Katugampala, Giriulla, police said.
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Kotmale spill gate opened again as reservoir nears capacity
A Kotmale Reservoir spill gate was opened at 7 p.m. Sunday, releasing 20 cubic metres a second into the Kotmala Oya.
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Met forecasts showers and 40-50 kmph winds as heavy-rain warnings ease
Met forecasts showers in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces with 40-50 kmph winds Sunday.
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Rains over the southwest to ease after August 15, Met Department says
Met Department expects southwestern rains to ease gradually after August 15, and says El Niño could persist into the Northeast Monsoon season.