Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-25 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Control Union Sri Lanka has opened its new analytical laboratory, marking a significant milestone as the 28th laboratory within the global Control Union network and the first PCR-based food testing laboratory in the country.
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[2026-02-25 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NDB Bank recently spearheaded a large-scale environmental clean-up initiative at the Negombo Lagoon, reinforcing its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability through its ongoing ‘Adopt a Lagoon’ programme in partnership with Clean Ocean Force.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Major General Mahesh Abeyratne once again came to the fore when he won the Hammer Throw Silver medal ( age 55 gtoup ) at recently concluded Open Masters Games held in Abu Dhabi.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Toyota SURE concept was officially introduced by Toyota Lanka in 2019 and was launched in the Wattala Branch. Today, it has expanded with its second new showroom at Ratmalana, bringing certified Japan Domestic (JDM) Toyota vehicles through a carefully selected, inspected, and fully certified mobility experience. Designed to make quality, reliable, and durable vehicles more accessible, Toyota SURE reinforces Toyota Lanka’s commitment, as the Authorized Toyota Distributor in Sri Lanka, to providing trustworthy vehicle ownership solutions across the island.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Swisstek Aluminium opened its new Design Studio at Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, further strengthening its position the leading aluminium solutions provider in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Driven by a commitment to elevate customer lifestyles while making the best in mobility accessible to all, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., to promote the GWM and BAIC range of vehicles marketed by the latter, via a specially structured leasing proposition for customers.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cinnamon Hotel & Resorts and Walkers Tours have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC SL), bringing two of the country’s established travel brands into closer alignment with the national sporting body.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: RDB Bank, a government owned premier development bank has announced the appointment of its new Directors. The newly appointed Board brings together a team of experienced professionals with diverse expertise in finance, development, governance, and management to guide the Bank towards achieving its strategic vision of empowering entrepreneurs and financial inclusion.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tasma Group Company donated an ECG Machine and Medical Equipment to the Biyagama Government Hospital at a cost of Rs. ten lakhs on February 21 .
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa President Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Committee of World Military Sports Council (CISM)
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Clement Ethan’s 6 wickets for 31 helped Buonavista College Galle to beat Udugama Maha Vidyalaya by three wickets in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Division three Tier B inter schools Limited Overs cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya Colombo recorded second win in their first round fixtures of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Zone24x7 concluded 2025 with significant industry recognition, securing seven awards across three leading technology competitions, marking one of the strongest years in the company’s 22-year journey.
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylinco Life is funding the construction of two new classroom buildings for under-resourced schools in the Ampara and Galle Districts, extending the reach of the Company’s long-running Classroom Development Programme, which has built 89 classrooms to date.
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The inter-house sports meet of Hemamali Maha Vidyalaya in Gampaha was held on February 12 at the Wasana Sports Ground in Ganemulla.
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[2026-02-25 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Courtyard by Marriott Colombo appoints Suranga Peelikumbura as its new General Manager.
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[2026-02-25 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the Government and provincial councils should take steps to provide the necessary facilities to public institutions to carry out social service activities, and that if they do so, those institutions will be able to provide a great service to the people.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE), marketer of David Pieris Solar and the renewable energy arm of the David Pieris Group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) to promote the adoption of solar energy solutions among customers in both the domestic and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sectors seeking HNB loan facilities.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Social media build and engage online communities which is a powerful marketing channel for acquiring, engaging and retaining clients locally or globally. Through effective content strategies, interactive features and strategic management techniques there are opportunities across multiple social media platforms. By developing sustainable content and workflows, an organisation can reach its target audience in just a few clicks.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Central Province DIG Sudath Masinghege says that thirty people were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs during searches carried out in the Kandy district during the first 45 days of this year.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All arrangements for the 2026 Annual feast of St. Anthony’s Shrine at Kachchatheevu have been finalised, Jaffna District Secretary M. Piratheepan announced following the final coordination meeting held yesterday (24).
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The annual ‘Big Match Dinner’ organised by the Ananda College Old Hostellers Guild will be held at the Solis Hotel, Pita-Kotte on Saturday (28) 6 p.m. onwards.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It is well-known that trade union leaders in Sri Lanka draw their monthly salaries without working even a single day and they just go to the ATM on the 20th of every month and withdraw their monthly salary without any problem after staying at home and doing their private work and sometimes other jobs?
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded a robust growth of 13.71 percent at the beginning of 2026 compared to the previous year, signalling a renewed momentum in the country’s foreign trade sector, Export Development Board Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe said.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Committee on High Posts of Parliament has approved the nominations of two Heads of Mission and a Ministry Secretary.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A spokesperson for Litro Gas Company emphasized that the LP gas shortage reported in certain areas of the island will be completely resolved within the next two days.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tokyo Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) reported a turnover of Rs. 14,523 million compared to Rs. 11,639 million over the same period of the previous year, and a profit after tax of Rs. 332 million compared to Rs. 1,006 million over the same period of the previous year, for the 3rd Quarter ending December 31, 2025.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Unbeaten hosts India and Sri Lanka will clash in the final of the Asian Deaf Cricket Association T20I Cup today in Odisha, India. The tournament is conducted by the Asian Deaf Cricket Association (ADCA).
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka cricket team set to be played against Afghanistan in the UAE in their bilateral white ball series which will start from March 13. The series will feature three T-20Is beginning on March 13 followed by a three-match ODI series commencing on March 20.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: REV. FR. P T WICKREMA FONSEKA of the Archdiocese of Colombo, expired on Monday 23rd February 2026. He is the beloved son of the late Mr. P.A. Wilfred Fonseka and late Mrs. J. Catherin T Fonseka. The mortal remains of Rev. Fr. P T Wickrema Fonseka will be received at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Archbishop’s House on Tuesday, 24th February at 4.00 p.m., on Wednesday, 25th February at 9.00 a.m.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel arrived at the Katunayake Airport for a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday (24) morning. He was accompanied by a delegation consisting of four senior officials from the country’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janith Ruwan Kodituwakku and Foreign Affairs Ministry officials were present to welcome the group.
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[2026-02-25 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Caribbean leaders met Tuesday in St. Kitts and Nevis to debate pressing issues including the region’s relationship with the U.S. government, which has continued to strike suspected drug boats in the area, killing local fishermen.
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[2026-02-25 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Elections
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[2026-02-25 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Local Government
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[2026-02-25 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The United States has set a Friday deadline for Iraq to form a government free of Iranian influence or face potential sanctions, Saudi television channel Al-Hadath reported.
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[2026-02-25 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed Tuesday to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre (49-hectare) plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays.
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[2026-02-25 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland was hospitalized last week after a suicide attempt, days after being charged with gross corruption over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Norwegian outlet iNyheter has claimed.
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[2026-02-25 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MOSCOW (AP) — Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, said Tuesday that the Russian government had opened a criminal investigation against him on charges of “aiding terrorism.”
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[2026-02-25 05:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-02-25 05:51 UTC+10:00] [Mexico] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: With the death of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho" — one of Mexico's most powerful drug lords — the government's long-standing policy of rapprochement with drug cartels appears to have ended.
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[2026-02-25 05:42 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: A plan for people who help Islamic State-linked families to be thrown in jail is unconstitutional, the prime minister says, as legal experts warn that Australian citizens must have the right to return home under international law. Source: AP / Baderkhan Ahmad
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[2026-02-25 05:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The NSW government has not prioritised the best type of residential development to deal with Sydney’s housing shortage and should follow Victoria’s blueprint to fix the crisis, a leading think tank says.
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[2026-02-25 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Sydney crime figures are suspected to be behind an audacious bribe plot allegedly aimed at silencing a victim of an ongoing NSW construction industry standover racket linked to major state and federal government sites.
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[2026-02-25 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Farmers in England will continue to be paid for environmental work after the government confirmed details of its flagship green funding scheme, which is being relaunched after its sudden closure.
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[2026-02-25 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: After controversial comments by the US ambassador to Israel suggesting it has the right to take over much of the Middle East, the country’s main opposition leader said he agrees with Israeli expansion as far as Iraq.
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[2026-02-25 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address tonight at 9 p.m. ET is likely to be a test run of the message Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate.
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