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Meteorology warns of week-long heavy showers across south-west Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology forecasts sustained heavy rain through May 29 with the worst flooding risk on May 28 in Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Ratnapura.
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Tuk-tuk driver arrested at Colombo Port for fleecing cruise tourists of Rs. 180,000
Driver agreed an Rs. 18,000 city-tour fare then withdrew Rs. 90,000 twice from a tourist's ATM card; tourist police recovered the full sum and arrested him.
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Gammadda Rebuild moves to Kandy with vocational training for Ditwah survivors
Gammadda Rebuild's Kandy phase ran a second day at the Kandy Technical College with masonry, carpentry, electrical and plumbing training for Ditwah survivors.
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One dead, 7,757 affected as NBRO issues Red landslide warnings for Kegalle and Ratnapura
DMC reports first monsoon fatality after a 64-year-old swept away in Divulapitiya; NBRO red-level evacuate warnings cover Kegalle and Ratnapura.
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Mellawagedara bridge collapses, Naikanda road blocked as Attanagalu Oya warning extends to Monday
Aththanagalu Oya warning extended 48 hours to 6am Monday May 25; Mellawagedara temporary bridge collapsed; Katunayake-Minuwangoda road blocked at Naikanda.
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Kalu Ganga Reaches Minor Flood Level at Millakanda, Eight Kalutara Divisions on Alert
Kalu Ganga rose to minor flood level at Millakanda and is approaching danger marks at Ellagawa and Putupawula. Houses inundated in Ingiriya Nambapana area.
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2,388 dansals registered islandwide for Vesak so far, PHI Union says
The PHI Union has registered 2,388 Vesak dansals islandwide through MOH offices since early May, with registration set to continue until May 29.
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Amber Warning: Heavy Rain Above 100mm Forecast for 8 Districts
Met Department issues Amber-level advisory for Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces plus Galle, warning of thundershowers above 100mm.
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DMT urges motorists to collect 100,000 unclaimed number plates before June 30
Nearly 100,000 printed number plates from 2023 and 2024 remain unclaimed at Narahenpita and district offices, DMT says, with a June 30 collection deadline.
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Three-month-old infant killed in three-wheeler accident on Nittambuwa-Ruwanwella road
An infant died at Avissawella Hospital after a three-wheeler overturned in Gonagala on the Nittambuwa-Ruwanwella road; Ruwanwella Police arrested the driver.
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Monsoon floods submerge Colombo–Avissawella road, divert six BIA flights to Mattala
Kelani and Kalu Ganga basins on flood warning; Pambegama records 336.5mm of rain in 24 hours as airport diversions hit Western Province.
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NBRO Landslide Alerts and Aththanagalu Oya Flood Warning as Monsoon Brings 200mm Rains
Gampaha, Kalutara and Ratnapura on Amber alert; Irrigation Department warns nine DS divisions of flooding as SW monsoon establishes over the island.
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One in Three Sri Lankans Has High Blood Pressure, Health Ministry Says
Hypertension-related illnesses account for nearly 34% of deaths; 63.9% of patients receive no treatment, NCD Unit Director Dr. Shreeni Alahapperuma warns.
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Polonnaruwa hospital performs Sri Lanka's first pediatric kidney transplant outside a children's hospital
China-Sri Lanka Friendship Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa performed the first pediatric kidney transplant outside a specialist children's hospital on.
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President's Fund to grant scholarships to school-going children of low-income lottery sellers
The President's Fund board has approved monthly scholarships for school-going children of low-income National Lotteries and Development Lotteries sellers.
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Kelani Valley line train services restricted May 23-24 for Kota Road crossing repair
Sri Lanka Railways will close the Kota Road crossing between Baseline and Narahenpita from 9.30am May 23 to 7.30am May 24; no Fort-Narahenpita Sunday service.
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Met Department warns of fairly heavy rain above 50mm as South-West monsoon establishes
Showers expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces; seas off Hambantota to Kankesanthurai to turn rough with 30–40 kmph winds.
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Sri Lanka ranks fourth globally for family relocation in Remitly's 2026 Immigration Index
Last year's number one slips to fourth behind Spain, China and the US as the index adds new metrics on schooling, childcare and parental leave.
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Government to Lift Fuel and Electricity Restrictions for Vesak Week
PM Secretary Saputhanthri chaired the final Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone meeting at Temple Trees, with fuel and power curbs to be lifted for festival week.
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Police Announce Island-Wide Security Plan for Vesak Week
Sri Lanka Police have announced enhanced patrols, traffic management and strict conduct rules for the Vesak season ahead of Poya on May 30.
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128 Wild Elephant Deaths Recorded in First 4.5 Months of 2026
DWC reports 128 wild elephant deaths through 15 May 2026; 35 human deaths from elephant attacks also recorded over the same period.
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Half of diesel vehicles tested emit harmful black smoke; DMT gives 14 days to fix or face blacklist
About 1,000 vehicles inspected this year; mobile teams in 12 high-usage districts, Emissions Division Director Dasun Janaka Gamage tells NewsFirst.
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Hambantota Elephant Management Reserve an 'urgent national necessity', Patabendi warns
Minister Patabendi declares the proposed Hambantota elephant management reserve a national environmental emergency tied to food security and rural safety.
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Cabinet clears Jaffna University's four-year UK global-health research agreement
University of Jaffna will partner with Birmingham and 11 institutions on a Rs. 173.92mn UK-NIHR project on violence against women and children.