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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.
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First Kumbal Perahera parades Kandy's streets
Kandy Esala Perahera begins first street procession, opening 11-day pageant until August 28.
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Showers forecast for Sabaragamuwa, Western and North-western provinces
The Met Department expects showers in Sabaragamuwa, Western and North-western provinces on Tuesday, with fairly strong winds of 30-40 kmph in several areas.
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Tourism at Nildiya Pokuna to be regulated under the Wildlife Department
Cabinet has cleared regulations for the cave water source inside the Ravana Ella Sanctuary in Badulla, following a technical committee report.
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Water Board expands groundwater extraction ahead of 2027 dry spell
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board is drilling more tube wells and expanding groundwater capacity ahead of a dry spell forecast for early 2027.
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Veteran lyricist Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero dies at 76
The award-winning Buddhist monk, lyricist and author behind 'La Dalu Bopath' and 'Senehasa Puda' has died while receiving treatment in hospital.
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Military vets treat elephant calf shot in Herathgama as wildlife vets strike
Army, Navy and Air Force veterinary personnel operated on an elephant calf with a gunshot wound in the Herathgama Wildlife Zone on August 12.
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Boy, 12, dies after fall from Colombo 09 apartment building
The child had been at a swimming pool area of the 14-storey building with other children when he fell, police said. Maradana Police are investigating.