Extreme heat advisory issued for over 20 districts
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a “Warm Weather Advisory – Extreme Caution Level” for over 20 districts across the country.
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Watch Live: State oil-anointing ceremony for Avurudu commences
The official state ceremony for the traditional oil-anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has commenced at the Natha Devalaya grounds,
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Additional train and bus services in place based on demand: NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that additional passenger transport buses will also be in operation today (15) based on public need.
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412 admitted to National Hospital due to accidents during New Year
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A total of 412 persons have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital owing to injuries sustained from various accidents reported on 13 and 14 April.
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Notice on bus and train services for today and tomorrow
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that passenger transport buses will be in operation starting today (15), based on public need.
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Doctors warn of unsafe firecrackers in the market
As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year approaches, medical specialists are warning the public about the dangers of low-quality fire crackers being sold in the market.
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Limited passport services on April 15–17
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that its 24-hour one-day passport issuance service
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Police officer hailed hero after saving drowning girl in Mahaweli River
A police officer deployed on traffic duties in Katugastota, Kandy has been hailed a hero after he rescued a girl from drowning in the Mahaweli River.
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Underwater Avurudu festival for the first time in Sri Lanka
For the first-time ever, a unique underwater Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival has been held in seas off Trincomalee.
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9,000 children identified as autistic in Sri Lanka
According to latest data, over 9,000 children have been identified as autistic in Sri Lanka.
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