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Jaffna temple festival leaves 385 with eye injuries as police seize lights
Admissions after a Pandatharippu temple festival reached 385. The fireworks organiser has been remanded, and doctors point to possible UV eye injury.
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Five killed as tractor carrying Kebilitta pilgrims hits tipper truck in Monaragala
Five people died and three remain hospitalised after a tipper truck collided with a tractor at Kumbukkana on the Wellawaya–Monaragala Road.
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Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero laid to rest in Dehiwala
The award-winning lyricist monk was cremated at Sri Saranankara Grounds on Friday after lying at the Wellawatte temple since August 19.
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Road accidents have killed 1,749 people so far this year, police say
Motorcyclists and pedestrians account for more than two-thirds of the deaths, according to the DIG in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety.
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Warm weather advisory extended into Saturday for Eastern Province and six districts
Met Department warns the heat index will reach Caution level on Saturday across the Eastern Province and six northern and eastern districts.
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Air force helicopters drop seawater on Anawilundawa wetland fire
The Anawilundawa Ramsar Wetland Sanctuary fire spreads into its second day as tri-forces, wildlife officers and DMC mount joint response.
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Three killed, including seven-year-old girl, in Delgoda crash
A three-wheeler and a car collided on New Kandy Road in Delgoda, killing a 69-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman and her young daughter.
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Health Ministry launches community dengue pilot in Colombo District
A pilot project using communication methods to drive behaviour change in dengue prevention begins Friday at the Boralesgamuwa MOH office.
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Drug addiction behind most male university dropouts, psychiatrist warns
Professor Amila Isuru says 70-80% of male students who leave university without finishing are dealing with some form of narcotic addiction.
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El Niño nears 'very strong' category, bowsers deployed in six districts
Very strong El Niño approaching; Met Department puts 97% odds of lasting into 2027. Water bowsers deployed.
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Police issue traffic plan for fourth Kumbal Perahera in Kandy
The fourth Kumbal Perahera leaves the Sri Dalada Maligawa at 6.40 p.m. on Friday, with alternative routes in force across Kandy city.
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Five escape unhurt as car carrying Sri Pada pilgrims falls into Mohini Falls canal
Police had told the group from Vavuniya and Kilinochchi not to climb Sri Pada at night. Their car skidded off the Nallathanniya road soon afterwards.
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Three days of national mourning declared for Nanda Malini; final rites Saturday
Three days of national mourning declared; Nanda Malini's final rites to be held Saturday at Borella.
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Nanda Malini, 'the Voice of the Nation', dies at 82
The Voice of the Nation passes away: veteran Sinhala vocalist Nanda Malini dies at home, three days before 83rd birthday.
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Warm weather advisory issued for two provinces and five districts
Heat advisory issued: Met Department warns of Caution-level heat in Eastern and North Central provinces.
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17 gold-plated Buddha statues unearthed at Anuradhapura's Abhayagiri complex
Archaeologists call the find at the UNESCO-listed Sacred City the most significant at the protected site in more than three decades.
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Dengue deaths reach 69 as Sri Lanka nears 93,000 cases in 2026
The National Dengue Control Unit reports 69 dengue deaths and 92,854 cases so far in 2026, with Gampaha and Colombo accounting for four in ten infections.
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Elderly giraffe dies at Dehiwala Zoo
Elderly giraffe dies at Dehiwala Zoo after 30 years; two new pairs expected by year-end.
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Forest fire spreading near Glenalpine estate in Hali-Ela
Hiru News reports a fire in woodland near the Glenalpine estate in Badulla district was still spreading on Wednesday evening.
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Health Ministry warns prolonged sun exposure can be fatal as heat persists
Dr. Inoka Suraweera urged the public to stay out of direct sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., naming children, the elderly and outdoor workers as most at risk.
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Seatbelts mandatory for all expressway passengers from September 19
Police say every driver and passenger on Sri Lanka's expressways must wear a seatbelt from September 19, with a Rs. 1,000 fine for non-compliance.
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28 vehicles taken off the road after Talawakelle spot inspection
Forty vehicles were checked in a joint police and Motor Vehicle Inspector operation; 28 lost their revenue licences until defects are rectified.
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Amber advisory issued for high waves from Negombo to Pottuvil
The Met Department warns swell waves of 2.5-3.0 m may build from Negombo to Pottuvil, with surges possible in near-shore waters from Beruwala to Matara.
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Apeksha Hospital cancer patients warn Neupogen shortage is delaying chemotherapy
Cancer patients at Apeksha Hospital have written to the President and Health Minister warning a Neupogen shortage is delaying chemotherapy.