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Local news from across Sri Lanka: provinces and districts, police and courts, weather, schools and community stories — from Serendib News.
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New High Court judges sworn in before Chief Justice
Three newly appointed High Court Judges were sworn in before Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena. The appointments form part of periodic judicial cadre…
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Shop accused of charging Rs. 850 for a photocopy raided by CAA
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a shop in the Puttalam District following allegations that it charged Rs. 850.
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Peradeniya University retains No. 1 position in Sri Lanka in 2026 UI GreenMetric rankings
The University of Peradeniya has maintained its top position among Sri Lankan higher education institutions in the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University…
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2026 Colombo International Book Fair opens today at BMICH
The 27th Colombo International Book Fair has commenced at BMICH in Colombo and will run until October 4, opening daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Organised by…
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Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and North-western provinces
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is…
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Ms. P. M. Jayadeera (Engineer) appointed Director General of Irrigation
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation to appoint Ms. P. M. Jayadeera…
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Kush, hashish seized in courier haul
A consignment of 3.5 kilos of Kush cannabis and 2.4 kilos of hashish, smuggled into Sri Lanka through a private courier service, has been taken into custody.…
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From Colombo to Vegas: Sri Lankan talent shines at WCOPA
The World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) is known globally as the Olympics of performing arts, but Sri Lankans came to know of it more closely when…