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University of Peradeniya to resume academic activities on August 10
Vice Chancellor Terrence Madhujith says arrangements are in place to restart teaching safely after weather-related suspension.
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Police warn motorists against watching videos at the wheel
In a public safety message, police say a few seconds spent looking at a screen removes the reaction time drivers need to avoid a collision.
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Professor Wimal Dissanayake, pioneer of communication studies in Sri Lanka, dies
The founding head of Kelaniya's Department of Mass Communication, who introduced the discipline to Sri Lanka's universities, has died.
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Aviation authority urges public to keep kites away from airports
Airport and Aviation Services warns kite-flying near airports endangers aircraft, days before the Colombo International Kite Festival.
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Air pollution causes about 7,000 premature deaths a year in Sri Lanka, Health Ministry says
Indoor air pollution from cooking fuels causes 7,000 annual premature deaths in Sri Lanka, Health Ministry data shows.
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Colombo Kite Festival: Traffic Plan Announced for Galle Face Weekend
Vehicle parade opens Colombo kite festival Saturday; 1,000 police deploy for Sunday's main event.
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Dengue cases pass 88,000 for the year as August total reaches 2,739
The NDCU puts the 2026 count at 88,088 cases with the death toll unchanged at 63, a fatality rate of 0.07%. Gampaha remains the worst-affected district.
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Wildlife Department completes coral reef survey at Kayankerni and Pasikuda
DWC surveys Kayankerni and Pasikuda reefs to assess health and collect baseline data for conservation efforts.
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Kelani Valley commuters left stranded by repeated train cancellations
The 4.00 p.m. Colombo Fort–Avissawella semi-express was cancelled without notice for the second time this week, forcing crowds onto the following service.
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Landslide blocks Sri Pada road as warnings extended and troops put on standby
Level 2 landslide warnings extended across four districts; Met/NBRO alert tri-forces to standby for rescue operations.
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Learner drivers and 'L' plate vehicles barred from expressways, Police say
Police say learner permit holders will be turned away at expressway entry points, and insurers may reject claims from unlawful driving.
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Animal Welfare Coalition backs Malabe woman harassed over feeding street dogs
Animal Welfare Council offers legal support to woman targeted on social media for feeding street dogs in public.
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Red warning for the Matara-Pottuvil sea as gusts reach 70 kmph
The Met Department has put the sea from Matara to Pottuvil under a Red warning until 10.00 a.m. Friday, with the rest of the coast a tier lower.
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Schools Close for August Holidays Tomorrow, Reopen September 7
Sinhala and Tamil schools end the third term's first phase on Friday. The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination runs from August 10 to September 5.
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University registration opens for students selected on 2025 A/L results
The UGC has opened online registration for state university admission until August 14, with appeals against selection accepted until August 21.
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Seven-Hour Water Cut for Wellawatte and Pamankada Tonight
NWSDB suspends supply to Wellawatte and Pamankada from 10pm tonight until 5am tomorrow for works under the Greater Colombo water improvement programme.
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Colombo company fined Rs. 100,000 over expired Ayurvedic medicines and unlabelled cosmetics
The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court fined a Colombo 13 firm and its director after they pleaded guilty to five charges, and ordered the seized stock destroyed.
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Health Minister sets two-year target to eradicate dengue
Health Ministry calls for structured national dengue eradication programme down to Grama Niladhari level.
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39 drugs have failed quality tests so far in 2026, Health Ministry says
Of 39 drugs that failed quality testing in 2026, 18 were made in India and four locally. The ministry counts 650 quality failures since 2017.
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Contingency plans set for Scholarship and A/L exams as wet weather persists
Met, DMC and Examinations officials met on Wednesday to finalise arrangements for the August 9 Scholarship and August 10 A/L exams amid adverse weather.
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Main Line trains delayed after body found on track near Gampaha
Railways Department says services between Gampaha and Daraluwa will run late until police complete inquiries and the body is removed from the track.
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Jaffna court fines two medical institutions Rs. 400,000 over expired stock and overcharging
Jaffna hospitals fined for expired medicines and equipment; clinic fined for overcharging on blood tests.
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Kotmale Reservoir spill gates reopened as Mahaweli residents told to stay alert
Kotmale Reservoir spill gates reopening Wednesday at 7 a.m.; five Mahaweli towns warned of rising water flow.
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Mahaweli Red alert lapses, replaced by minor flood warning for seven divisions
The Irrigation Department has issued a 24-hour minor flood warning for seven divisions along the Mahaweli, citing Kotmale spill gates and further rain.