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45-year-old man from Eheliyagoda drowns sea bathing off Moragalla
A 45-year-old man from Eheliyagoda drowned at Moragalla beach, Aluthgama after being swept away by strong currents; police recovered the body.
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National Dengue Control Week to begin June 15 as cases rise islandwide
The National Dengue Control Unit declared a nationwide Dengue Control Week from June 15 amid rising cases, with a follow-up local government week planned.
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Rs. 12 billion 16-storey heart centre planned at Sri Lanka National Hospital
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says construction begins this year and will complete within three years. A stroke unit is also under consideration.
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Rs. 12 billion 16-storey heart treatment centre planned at National Hospital this year
Sri Lanka will build a Rs. 12bn, 16-storey cardiac centre at the National Hospital this year, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announces.
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17 schoolchildren injured in school van–bus head-on collision on A9 at Katugastota
A school van and a Kandy-bound private bus collided head-on at Kalugala on the A9 road on Monday afternoon, injuring 17 schoolchildren and the van driver.
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Lotus Tower lit purple as Sri Lanka launches nationwide elder-care home survey
Sri Lanka marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Monday with a purple-lit Lotus Tower and a national survey of elder care home conditions, NF reported.
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NATA warns of youth e-cigarette marketing as Sri Lanka holds World No Tobacco Day event
NATA chair Ananda Rathnayake warned tobacco companies target youth with e-cigarettes at Sri Lanka's delayed World No Tobacco Day event in Colombo Monday.
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Five visitors arrested at Yala for stepping out of safari jeeps in Sudu Weli Mulla
Yala wildlife officers arrested five park visitors who left their safari jeeps in violation of park rules and allegedly threatened officers, Ada Derana said.
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Met Department issues Amber advisory for strong winds across several provinces
The Met Department issued an Amber advisory for 40-50 kmph winds over Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-central provinces, valid until 8:30 p.m.
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Over 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers set Guinness World Record at Galle Face Green
Sri Lanka set a Guinness World Record for the largest Bharatanatyam dance lesson, with over 5,000 dancers performing together at Galle Face Green in Colombo.
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Health Ministry launches tobacco-prevention training for field health workers
Ministry of Health launches Brief Intervention counselling training for field health staff starting June 15 in Colombo, with second workshop in Piliyandala.
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Four illnesses spreading among children, LRH paediatrician urges vigilance
Dr. Deepal Perera of Lady Ridgeway Hospital warns of dengue, influenza, hand-foot-and-mouth disease and viral meningitis spreading among children.
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School mosquito larvae density triples to 63% as Sri Lanka dengue risk climbs
Mosquito larvae density rose to 12% in May from 8% in April nationwide, and schools jumped from 23% to 63%, the National Dengue Control Unit said.
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Government yet to contact Mihintale temple on State Poson Festival, says Chief Incumbent
Mihintale Chief Incumbent Ven. Dhammarathana Thero said no officials had been in touch on the State Poson Festival; Mihindu Perahera will proceed regardless.
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Specialised Wombaroo milk formula delivered to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
WNPS, China Merchants Foundation, HIPG and DWC have imported Australian Wombaroo elephant milk formula for orphaned calves under 8-10 weeks at Udawalawe ETH.
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Sri Lanka marks World Blood Donor Day with 100% voluntary donor coverage
Sri Lanka marks World Blood Donor Day with 100% of blood needs met by voluntary donors; 467,000 units collected last year served nearly one million people.
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Dengue claims 21 lives including five schoolchildren as hospitals exceed capacity
The Health Ministry confirmed hospitals are over capacity; five of the 21 dengue deaths are school students, with a Dengue Control Week starting June 15.
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Education Ministry orders schools to complete 2026 O/L and A/L syllabi on time
Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa instructed principals to use extra time to close any syllabus gaps, signalling the 2026 O/L and A/L exams will not be postponed.
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Met Department forecasts 75mm rainfall across Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
Showers and thundershowers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces with 40–50 kmph winds over the western slopes of central.
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Met Department issues 'Red' advisory for strong winds and rough seas off northern coast
Sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar will be very rough with gusty winds of 60–70 kmph; naval and fishing communities told not to venture out.
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Sigiriya Police arrest three after birthday egg-throwing turns into assault on driver
Sigiriya Police arrested three men over a June 11 assault on a driver who reprimanded schoolchildren for throwing birthday eggs that hit a parked car.
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UGC starts paying Rs.5,000 monthly allowance for university students with disabilities
The University Grants Commission has begun paying a Rs.5,000 monthly allowance with arrears to university students with disabilities, retroactive to January.
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Schools to remain open until August 7 for 2026 A/L candidates
Ministry of Education says schools will remain open until August 7 ahead of the August 10 A/L exam, giving candidates nine school days of final revision.
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Met Department extends Amber wind advisory through June 13
Met Department issues Amber advisory for 40-50 kmph winds across Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-central provinces, valid until 6 p.m. June 13.