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Met Department forecasts showers above 100 mm in western and central areas
Showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and four districts, with strong winds of 40-50 kmph over much of the island.
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Met Department issues Amber advisory for strong winds across five provinces
Winds of 40-50 kmph are expected over five provinces and three districts until 11 a.m. Saturday, hours after a Red-level marine advisory lapsed.
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Leopards roaming Peradeniya campus at night, students warned
A calf was killed and partly eaten at the Veterinary Faculty's livestock farm, with CCTV capturing the attack. Staff and students told to take care after dusk.
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State offices island-wide join mosquito control drive as dengue cases pass 84,000
Government institutions clearing mosquito breeding sites Friday to curb dengue amid National Integrity Week.
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New Polonnaruwa excavation seeks answers on the ancient kingdom's decline
A fifth phase of the Kelaniya-La Trobe research project is digging near Polonnaruwa's northeastern gate after LiDAR revealed 20 to 30 unexplained mounds.
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26 retired police dogs to be auctioned in Kandy on August 1
Dogs from the Asgiriya Police Kennel Division that worked in explosives and narcotics detection go under the hammer, with public inspection beforehand.
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Premadasa to host 'Sri Lankan Leopard Day 2026' in Colombo
The Opposition Leader will convene conservationists, researchers and state agencies on Saturday afternoon to build a national platform on leopard protection.
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Suwa Seriya marks 10 years with commemorative stamp and new mobile app
The 1990 ambulance service marked a decade of operations in Colombo, with India pledging 100 more ambulances and the foundation targeting a 400-vehicle fleet.
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Wilpattu tanks run dry as wildlife officers truck in water
Main water sources in Wilpattu's eastern zone have emptied completely, and the Department of Wildlife is filling concrete ponds by bowser.
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Asgiri Chapter assumes annual Theva duties at Sri Dalada Maligawa
Custodianship of the daily rituals for the Sacred Tooth Relic passed from the Malwathu Chapter to the Asgiri Chapter in a ceremony at the Kandy temple.
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Health Ministry orders crackdown on private hospitals overcharging for blood tests
Health Ministry directs CAA raids on private hospitals overcharging for blood tests amid dengue surge.
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Phone addiction and consumerism eroding family life, says Cardinal Ranjith
Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says heavy mobile phone use and consumer culture are weakening family bonds and traditional values.
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Met Department warns El Niño could strengthen sharply as officials urge water conservation
Forecasters say the developing El Niño may intensify from weak to a strong event, with the Environment Minister putting its peak around November.
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Red advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas off northern and eastern coasts
The Met Department issued a Red-level advisory for gusts of 60-70 kmph and waves up to 2.5 m off several coastal stretches, valid until 9 a.m. Friday.
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Suwa Seriya to deploy motorcycle emergency medical units in congested urban areas
The 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation will pilot motorcycle-borne medical responders in Colombo before year-end to reach patients ahead of ambulances in traffic.
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Two killed as vegetable cab hits tree on Jaffna-Kandy road in Vavuniya
Two people died after a cab carrying vegetables from Dambulla to Jaffna veered off the road at Kanagarayankulam. Police suspect the driver fell asleep.
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24 drivers issued prohibition orders in Wellawaya vehicle inspection operation
24 vehicles grounded in Wellawaya over defects and unauthorised modifications; drivers given 14 days to comply.
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Dengue toll reaches 62 as cases pass 84,700
The NDCU count has climbed to 84,724 cases with 62 deaths, even as the unit reports infections starting to fall in five districts.
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Foreign tourist killed as recreational aircraft crashes into sea off Bentota
A 31-year-old foreign woman died after a recreational craft crashed into the sea off Bentota. The operator survived and police are investigating.
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Buddhists across Sri Lanka observe Esala Full Moon Poya
Esala Poya marks the Buddha's first sermon and the start of the three-month Vas retreat, with devotees visiting temples to observe Sil and offer alms.
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Man killed in Gampola after dispute with nephew, suspect arrested
A 52-year-old resident of Keerapane died after a sharp weapon attack at a house on Tuesday night. Police have arrested a 43-year-old suspect.
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Government weighs turning Hendala Leprosy Hospital into a heritage museum
Science Minister toured the colonial-era Hendala Leprosy Hospital to assess converting the Wattala site into a heritage museum for visitors.
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Technical fault strands KKS Intercity at Veyangoda on Poya day
The fully booked Kankesanthurai Intercity Express failed at Veyangoda, forcing passengers onto the Yal Devi Express and causing severe overcrowding.
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Fire destroys plastic goods shop on Matara–Galle main road
A fire destroyed a plastic goods shop on the Matara–Galle main road on Wednesday afternoon. No casualties were reported; police suspect an electrical fault.