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The Department of Meteorology in Sri Lanka has issued a warning that heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm is possible in several areas, including the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, with thundershowers and moderately strong winds expected across multiple provinces and districts.
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Police in Colombo have enforced a mandatory seat belt regulation for all passengers on expressways, denying entry to vehicles where belts are not worn following a grace period for vehicle modifications, with fines to be issued for non-compliance.
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Sri Lanka today commissioned a 10 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Galle, part of a national program that includes 16 such facilities with a total capacity of 160 MW, aiming to integrate renewable energy and stabilize the grid. This followed the recent inauguration of the first 10 MW BESS in Anuradhapura by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
A 15-year-old boy from Deniyaya went missing after a drowning incident at the Ilwatta Anicut on Nugaduwa Road in Weligama. Police reported the incident occurred in the afternoon, and a search operation is currently underway.
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Sri Lanka's Department of Motor Traffic has introduced a new WhatsApp number (074 245 3300) for the public to submit complaints and raise issues. The service, launched under the theme 'Tell the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic,' requests that only messages be sent to the number.
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Two people died and two young women remain missing after a drowning incident in Maha Oya at Peragahamankada, Badalgama. The group from Hatton had gone bathing when one woman drowned, and the other three drowned while attempting to rescue her. A search operation by Badalgama Police and residents is ongoing.
The Supreme Court's confidential determination on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is scheduled to be presented to Parliament by the Speaker on September 22. The Speaker will receive the determination on September 21, with a party leaders' meeting also set for that morning, and debate on the amendment and the Judicature Act amendment is expected on September 24 and 25.
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Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya has urged the Ministry of Education to include road discipline and traffic rules in Sri Lankan school curricula. He emphasized that fines alone cannot improve road safety and that instilling these values from a young age is essential.
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The Department of Wildlife Conservation has filed a legal case against the Department of Irrigation for destroying around 110 trees, including large Kumbuk, Bakmi, and Madan trees, near Nelumwewa in the Wilpattu National Park buffer zone. The alleged destruction occurred during restoration work after the tank bund collapsed due to Cyclone Ditwah, and no prior environmental approval was obtained. The case was filed under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance at the Puttalam Magistrate’s Court.
Sri Lanka's Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said a request has been made to Interpol for a Blue Notice against former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who has fled the country. Interpol has requested further information from Sri Lanka, and two arrest warrants have been issued against Rajapaksa related to alleged illicit property purchase and misuse of public funds.
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The Supreme Court dismissed 40 Fundamental Rights petitions filed by nearly 1,050 police officers who challenged promotions granted between 2019 and 2023 under former Inspectors General of Police Pujith Jayasundara, C.D. Wickramaratne, and Deshabandu Tennakoon. The court ruled that the petitioners failed to provide sufficient information to establish that irregularities occurred in the promotion process.
Two people were injured in a shooting at a hotel in Kegalle following an argument between party attendees and hotel employees. A hotel employee was arrested for allegedly firing an air rifle during the altercation.
A 37-year-old man was killed with a sharp-edged weapon in Anguruwatota following an argument, and his brother has been arrested by police.
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US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets — CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — from the White House, accusing them of reporting 'fake news.' The move is expected to face legal challenges over First Amendment free press protections.
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The Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is closely monitoring the case of Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan national sentenced to five years in prison in Saudi Arabia for posting social media content deemed insulting to a religion. The ministry is coordinating with Sri Lanka's Riyadh embassy and Saudi diplomatic missions in Colombo while conducting diplomatic discussions to safeguard Sivarasa's interests.
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The Supreme Court determination on the 22nd Amendment will be presented to Parliament by the Speaker next week, with debate time allocated and a possible referendum if required, according to Minister Susil Ranasinghe.
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Sri Lanka’s police have identified 712 accident-prone and hazardous road locations nationwide. So far in 2026, 1,849 fatal road accidents have been recorded, with pedestrians and motorcyclists among the most affected groups.
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Sri Lanka has made seat belt usage mandatory for all expressway passengers, ending a grace period for older vehicles without seat belts. Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced strict enforcement with legal action against non-compliant drivers and passengers.
The Department of Meteorology forecasts increased rainfall over southwestern Sri Lanka from today, with fairly heavy showers in Sabaragamuwa, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya. A low-pressure area is expected to form near the Andaman Islands, increasing wind speeds over the Bay of Bengal and prompting warnings for naval and fishing communities.
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Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.2% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, with GDP at constant prices rising to 3.029 trillion rupees from 2.908 trillion rupees a year earlier. The industrial sector drove growth with 7.3% expansion, while services grew 2.7% and agriculture contracted 2.3%. The government allocated 100 billion rupees in subsidies to cushion the impact of global conflicts and rising commodity prices.
