Topic: Education — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thehas Rithmika Kiringoda, a 13-year-old student of Ananda College, Colombo, emerged overall champion in the accompanying Blitz Chess Tournament of the 12th Kalutara International Rated Chess Championship 2026. Displaying remarkable skill and composure, he achieved a perfect score, winning all nine rounds to secure the coveted title.
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Meadowlea, one of Pyramid Wilmar’s flagship brands, is proud to announce its partnership with Royal College as the official team sponsor for the 2025/2026 school cricket season. This collaboration is a part of Meadowlea’s ongoing support towards promoting youth development and sportsmanship. The cricket season, which kicked off in December last year, is scheduled to culminate in March with the much-awaited Big Match.
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena says that immediate steps will be taken to suspend the semi-luxury bus service.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, has announced the launch of the 2026 Dialog Big Match Season initiative. At the heart of Dialog Big Match Season is school cricket, a cornerstone in nurturing future cricketing stars, as it is on school grounds that dreams take flight and lay the foundation for national and international success.
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[2026-02-10 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Didula Theekshana of Gnanodaya Maha Vidyalaya Kalutara had a match bag of 11 wickets against Sri Sumanagala Maha Vidyalaya Gonapola in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-10 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-02-10 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The centrist Bangladesh Nationalist Party is the front-runner, rivalling the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami and the student uprising-founded National Citizen party.
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[2026-02-09 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The Free Democratic Party (FDP) was once pivotal in shaping policy in post-World War II West Germany. It was part of almost all federal governments between 1994 and 2013.
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[2026-02-09 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a resounding victory in Sunday's general election, with her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) securing a commanding two-thirds supermajority in parliament's powerful lower house.
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[2026-02-09 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: When world leaders meet at the 2026 Munich Security Conference starting Friday, interconnected topics of trans-Atlantic security policy and EU defense will be high on the agenda.
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[2026-02-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Fields Medal winner and his country’s most distinguished mathematician is leaving the US and returning to Asia
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[2026-02-09 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedFebruary 9 2026
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[2026-02-09 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Asia Pacific Hong Kong activist’s father convicted under national security over insurance policy Asia Pacific TIMELINE: Hong Kong’s legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic Feb 9, 2026 2:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Asia Pacific Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years after national security trial Feb 9, 2026 10:22 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology Trump’s ‘narrative warfare’
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[2026-02-09 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Asia Pacific Hong Kong activist’s father convicted under national security over insurance policy Asia Pacific TIMELINE: Hong Kong’s legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic Feb 9, 2026 2:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Asia Pacific Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years after national security trial Feb 9, 2026 10:22 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Asia Pacific Hong Kong
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[2026-02-09 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-09 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedFebruary 9 2026
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[2026-02-09 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedFebruary 8 2026
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[2026-02-09 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedFebruary 8 2026
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[2026-02-09 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedFebruary 8 2026
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[2026-02-09 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedFebruary 8 2026
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[2026-02-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Khairiya Ahadiya School (Clifton Lane Islamic Instruction Society) held its 68th anniversary and prize giving ceremony at the Tower Hall, Maradana, Colombo, recently. It was held under the patronage of the Principal M.Z.M. Zainul Abdeen.
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[2026-02-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Mahajana College, Tellippalai, Jaffna, representing the Northern Province, were crowned overall girls champions of the All-Island Inter-School Football Championship 2025 (Under-20) following the conclusion of the tournament held under the patronage of the Ministry of Education.
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[2026-02-09 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Anne’s College Kurunegala beat De Mazenod College Kandana by eight wickets in their fixture of the Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket on Saturday.
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[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The University of Peradeniya will host the Rebuild Pera Donor Conference to outline the recovery and rehabilitation programme for its structures damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tuition classes for the GCE Ordinary Level – 2025 (2026) examination will be prohibited from midnight on Wednesday (11) until the examination is concluded, Examination Commissioner General Indika Liyanage said yesterday.
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[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kingswood College Kandy and Christ King College Ja Ela recorded wins in their fixture of the Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-02-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the British prime minister’s visit to Beijing, allies drifting away from Washington, and the blame game over narcotics
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[2026-02-08 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Legal blunder that saw legislation repealed is a blessing in disguise. Problems faced by passengers need to be considered and the policy improved
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[2026-02-08 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Digital platforms are trying to curb the adverse impact of disinformation and fake news on Generation Z ahead of Japan’s election on Sunday
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[2026-02-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Number of foreign visits to mainland hospitals spikes to 1.28 million in 2025, a rise of 73 per cent on the number 3 years ago
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[2026-02-07 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The defence secretary says the Ivy League university ‘no longer meets the needs of the War Department or the military services’.
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[2026-02-07 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has decided to modernize and develop 25 technical colleges across all districts in Sri Lanka in line with contemporary global standards, marking a major transformation in the country’s vocational education sector.
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[2026-02-07 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Hong Kong steps up its fight against viral hepatitis, health authorities are right not to follow a US policy shift on the hepatitis B vaccine
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[2026-02-07 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament that the Government rejects sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom (UK) on four people including Sri Lanka’s military chiefs and will act in accordance with international law in accordance with the Government’s clear international policy.
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[2026-02-07 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Russian School of Music successfully held its annual music concert themed around Orthodox Christmas, celebrating the rich musical and cultural traditions associated with this significant occasion. Orthodox Christmas is traditionally observed on January 7, and in keeping with this tradition, the concert was held a week later, allowing students and audiences alike to come together in a festive spirit of music and reflection.
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[2026-02-07 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nethuja Basith of Richmond College, Galle produced a fine bowling performance, claiming 6 wickets for 49 runs against Wesley College, Colombo in their Under-19 two-day inter-schools cricket fixture yesterday.
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[2026-02-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An awareness training workshop aimed at developing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of Justices of the Peace, organised by the Kurunegala Sathkorala Justices of the Peace Association, will be held at the Kurunegala Maliyadeva Model School on Saturday (7) from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., under the leadership of Sathkorala Justices of the Peace Association’s Chairman T.
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[2026-02-07 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: इसी हफ्ते सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने वॉट्सऐप और उसकी मालिक कंपनी मेटा की डाटा‑शेयरिंग और प्राइवेसी पॉलिसी पर कड़ी नाराजगी जताई है. कोर्ट ने साफ किया कि किसी भी भारतीय नागरिक के प्राइवेसी अधिकार के साथ छेड़छाड़ बर्दाश्त नहीं की जाएगी. व्हाट्सएप डाटा साझा करने के नाम पर निजी जानकारी का दुरुपयोग नहीं कर सकता.
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[2026-02-07 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Marketing Alumni Association (MAA) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura launched the fourth phase of its Corporate Mentoring Program on 29 January 2026 at the university premises. The program is a joint initiative of the MAA and the Department of Marketing Management and is the first of its kind within the Sri Lankan university system, collaboratively designed and implemented by alumni and academia.
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[2026-02-06 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Education chief says government will be ‘tolerant’ as it expects large number of applications and schools need time to adjust to new policy
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[2026-02-06 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The President’s Fund has allocated Rs. 1.925 billion to provide financial assistance to schoolchildren in all districts affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The aid, which includes a Rs. 10,000 grant per student, has been fully disbursed in several districts, with assistance for remaining areas expected soon.
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[2026-02-06 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moody’s has downgraded Indonesia’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing reduced predictability in policymaking
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[2026-02-06 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chamudi Prabodha of Sri Pragnananda Maha Vidyalaya Kumbukkana scored a brilliant century against Mahamaya Girls’ College Kandy in their first round fixture of the Under-19 Girls’ Division One Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament yesterday.
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[2026-02-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Head Office of Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education was opened at the Gangaramaya Educational Hub, located within the premises of the Gangaramaya Temple, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s higher education landscape.
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Wickramashila National School, Giriulla girls’ team pose with their trophies after clinching the championship at the 10th Junior National Fencing Tournament in Colombo.
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Hameed Al Husseinie College emerged champions of the All-Island Under 20 Football Championship , organised by the Ministry of Education at the Prison Grounds, Anuradhapura recently. Hameed Al Husseinie defeated St. Xavier’s College 1-0 in the final.Twenty seven teams from nine provinces participated.
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[2026-02-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya scored 194 runs against St. Aloysius’ College, Galle in the Under-19 Two-Day Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association, with sponsorship from Sri Lanka Cricket, yesterday.
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[2026-02-06 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Uma queda vertiginosa no número de leitores está atingindo diversas partes do planeta – e a tendência é preocupante. De acordo com um estudo da Universidade da Flórida e do University College London, da Inglaterra, a quantidade de pessoas nos Estados Unidos que mantêm o hábito da leitura por prazer caiu mais de 40% nos últimos 20 anos.
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[2026-02-05 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Documents released by US Justice Department show years-long email correspondence and meetings in person, with financier providing funds
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[2026-02-05 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (05) directed that the collection of money from parents at school level for Smart Boards be stopped immediately, stating that the government has already begun distributing the required equipment to schools under new education reforms.
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