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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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Over 15,900 kg of drugs seized in Sri Lanka’s anti-drug operations
Sri Lankan authorities have seized more than 15,900 kilograms of illicit drugs and arrested 230,248 suspects since the launch of
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Navy arrests 28 in crackdown on illegal fishing operations
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 28 individuals involved in illegal fishing activities during a series of operations conducted across the
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Negombo Prison CCTV DVRs sent to University of Moratuwa for forensic analysis
Two digital video recorder (DVR) hard drives containing CCTV footage from Negombo Prison have been sent to the University of
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Construction of South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel completed under North Central Canal Project
Construction of South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel, a key component of the North Central Canal Project, was completed on Wednesday
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Fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Summit in 2027 to be held in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will host the Fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting and Senior Officials’ Meeting on 17 and 18 March 2027,
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Police warn public of fake online traffic fine messages
Sri Lanka Police has cautioned motorists against fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages instructing them to pay traffic fines online through
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Sri Lanka to build 881 rural bridges under four-year infrastructure programme
Construction of more than 100 rural bridges under the Government’s “Punarudaye Purawara” national programme will commence on Tuesday (14) as
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Sri Lanka’s oldest living woman passes away at 114
Punchage Kalumenike, from Sangili Kanadarawa in the Anuradhapura District, widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s oldest living women, has
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President AKD extends condolences on passing of Qatar’s Father Emir
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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Wildlife Dept officers launch trade union action over civil security absorption
All trade union members of the Department of Wildlife Conservation today (13) reported sick leave and commenced trade union action
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Dry weather to prevail across most areas, says Met Department
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occur
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Weather today: Showers expected in some areas, mostly dry elsewhere
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occur
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Turkish Airlines flight circles off Sri Lanka after reported bird strike
A Turkish Airlines flight bound for Istanbul remains in a holding pattern off Sri Lanka’s western coast after a reported
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Sri Lanka launches national audit on disability accessibility
Sri Lanka has launched a nationwide audit on accessibility and sanitation facilities in government institutions for persons with disabilities. The programme,…
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Deadly blaze in Thalawathugoda claims three lives
Three people have died following a devastating fire in Thalawathugoda. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze as emergency teams respond to the…
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Sri Lankan Economist Athukorala Recognised with Prestigious Australian Honour
Emeritus Professor Prema-chandra Athukorala has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List for his outstanding…