Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-05 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka men’s cricket team is set to tour the West Indies for the first time in five years, with a full bilateral series against the Windies across June and July. The tour will commence with a three match ODI series which will start from June 3 at Sabina Park, Jamaica.
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[2026-05-05 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera emphasizes that the claims circulating on social media that the Value Added Tax (VAT) has been increased to 20.5 percent based on a recently issued gazette notification by the government, are completely false and baseless.
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[2026-05-05 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala College Kandy and Hindu College Jaffna entered the final of the Under 19 division 3 Tier ‘A’ inter schools 2 Days cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-05-05 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that widening of the Value Added Tax (VAT) net by the Government from July 01, 2026 will drag in the Small and Medium-sized Business Enterprises (SMEs), with the financial services taxed higher, which will directly affect SMEs adversely as it will simultaneously increase tax rates and tighten tax enforcement.
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[2026-05-05 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mels Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., the fully owned subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC, has been officially appointed as the authorised importer and dealer for BMW automotive vehicles in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-05 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Rahula College, Katugastota won the annual one-day cricket match against Sri Sumangala College, Kandy by 06 wickets at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium recently.
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[2026-05-05 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A blockbuster like no other. An explosive script that simply could not have been predicted. A re-write of political history.
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[2026-05-05 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC recorded a Group Revenue of Rs 3,292 Mn and a Group Profit Before Tax of Rs 1,926 Mn for the 1st quarter ending 31st March 2026. The depreciation of the LKR resulted in a net exchange loss of Rs 68 Mn on foreign currency loanscompared to a loss of Rs.
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[2026-05-05 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The leader of Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of defence minister following the killing of the previous minister in last week’s uprising by rebel groups.
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[2026-05-05 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The LNP's Fiona Hammond is going head-to-head with Labor's Luke Richmond for Stafford. (ABC NEWS: Pete Mullins)
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[2026-05-05 05:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three people have died in an outbreak of a dangerous respiratory virus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the World Health Organization.
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[2026-05-05 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Gen. M.M.Naravane, who served as India’s Army chief from 2019 to 2022, has suggested that India and China consider the 1959 Chinese proposal to barter the disputed territories of Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh to end the 75-year-long boundary dispute between the two countries.
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[2026-05-05 05:39 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says renewed border clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani troops have worsened humanitarian conditions and harmed civilians in eastern Afghanistan.
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[2026-05-05 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The political instability, unpredictable oil trade, and changing alliances have changed the ways energy is consumed and traded. It is no longer a simple commodity. It is a strategic resource that alters the way politics and economics are conducted. Countries that have prioritised energy trade and focused on energy supply are now using their energy supply to trade for market equity.
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[2026-05-05 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bangladesh has slipped down three places to 152nd on the World Press Freedom Index this year, losing some of last year’s gains.
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[2026-05-05 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Are we being dragged helplessly down a steep slope into a world of increasing chaos, mind-boggling cruelty? The United Nations and, various relief agencies, that have been repeatedly calling out this mayhem, report a growing number of their staff working in war-torn West Asia as asking for psychological relief, such is their trauma at work.
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[2026-05-05 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint in the West Asian war, India is working on a plan to urgently ramp up its shipping capabilities, with a renewed focus on building a robust, future-ready maritime ecosystem.
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[2026-05-05 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: After undergoing one of its worst financial crises, marked by soaring inflation, dwindling foreign reserves, and widespread social strain, the country is now attempting a carefully measured recovery.
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[2026-05-05 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Maliban Biscuit Chief Executive Officer Ravi Jayawardene presents the Man of the Series award to a New Zealand Under-85kg player after their series-winning performance.
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[2026-05-05 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: When cleanup volunteer Sergei Solovev arrived in the town of Tuapse, on Russia’s Black Sea coast, an unpleasant odour hung in the air and everything was coated in a layer of black grime.
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[2026-05-05 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A child can clearly understand the “PLASTIC PROBLEM”, but unfortunately the shortsightedness of many of us has allowed this problem to persist. Even a child can understand the damage plastic does to our environment, and the damage it does to our ecosystems. It is important to realize that when you RECYCLE, plastics can be transformed into new products, reducing the need for new plastics.
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[2026-05-05 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Following the bilateral meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives, who is currently on a State visit to Sri Lanka, official-level bilateral discussions between the delegations of the two countries were held yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat.
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[2026-05-05 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dissanayake emphasised the need for a country in which Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim communities live together in harmony and brotherhood and reaffirmed that the strong steps taken towards national unity will not, under any circumstances, be reversed.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vidyaloka College Team :- 1st row Seated from left: Yasith Deshan(Assistant Coach), T.T.Kariyawasam(Head Coach),Nuwan Jayasingha(Master in Charge), W.G.Lnidula Nuwanga(captain),P.P.W.Seneviratne(principal) , .Pasan Madhusanka (Vice Captain),.Navoda Nirmani (Deputy Principal -Sport and Extra Curricularr Activities) ,Samanthi de Silva (Prefect of Games)2nd Row Standing From Left :.Duhindu Sandaru,.Abilash Alankara ,.Mandil Wijesinghe .Teshan Mendis , .Sachithya Induwara Mendis ,.Yasith Deemantha,W.H.Irantha darshapana,.Anuhas Kariyawasam , .Gajatha Sahiru ,N.G.Hettiarachchi ,T.N.Muttetuwewatte
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has recently entered a strategic partnership with DIMO, to introduce specialised financing solutions for heavy machinery.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC has entered into a partnership with the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), as part of its broader focus on supporting business growth and expanding market access for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) and Make-A-Wish Sri Lanka, marked the first anniversary of their shared initiative on April 29, celebrating a year of bringing hope and meaningful experiences to children battling critical illnesses.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank partners with the Sri Lanka Business and Biodiversity Platform to launch the ‘Life to Our Beaches – Beach Caretaker Initiative’, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable community development.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance joined hands with the Ministry of Health, working alongside NAMASTE Sri Lanka (Neurodevelopment and Autism in South Asia: Treatment and Evidence), to bring Autism Awareness Day 2026 to life at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Colombo, marking a landmark national dialogue on inclusion and neurodiversity.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Reaffirming its commitment to always provide its customers with the best offers and value, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced a nationwide campaign to accelerate the adoption of LankaPay JCB debit cards, offering customers across Sri Lanka another compelling opportunity to step into a more secure, convenient and rewarding cashless lifestyle.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Google has begun construction of its largest artificial intelligence (AI) hub outside the United States, marking a major expansion of global AI infrastructure and a significant investment in India’s digital economy.
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[2026-05-05 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This article argues that migrant writers from Sri Lanka enrich Australia’s multicultural literature by offering unique perspectives on memory, migration, identity, and belonging, thus broadening the national literary landscape.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Jessie Seneviratne of Lyceum International School, Gampaha stamped her authority by emerging as the Under-20 champion at the 50th National Age Group Swimming Championship held at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo recently.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC General Insurance PLC has unveiled V Claim, a groundbreaking virtual claims settlement solution set to redefine the motor insurance claims experience through speed, convenience and digital innovation.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Autobahn Traders (Pvt) Ltd, a respected name in the import and distribution of brand-new BMW vehicle spare parts, has embraced a digital-first transformation strategy to enhance operational efficiency and deliver optimised customer care and service to fleet owners and individual customers in this discerning segment.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ANC Campus announced the launch of a formal articulation partnership with Adelaide University at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, creating a clear progression pathway for Sri Lankan students seeking an Australian university degree.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) hosted the ‘Meet the Ambassador: Bilateral Trade Between Sri Lanka and France’ session on April 28, at the National Chamber’s Auditorium.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: South Asia’s premier fashion platform, Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), marked its 23rd year with a spectacular showcase at Cinnamon Life, bringing together innovation, creativity and cross-cultural collaboration.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sinhala and Hindu New Year was celebrated at Goldi Sands Hotel Negombo on April 13, 2026, bringing together both local and international guests for a day filled with tradition, colour, and cultural festivity.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands commemorated Remembrance Day by honouring Dutch victims of World War II war resting in Sri Lankan soil.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government yesterday appointed M. Fauser as Sri Lanka’s representative to Palestine.
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[2026-05-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and Sri Lanka’s Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa held talks in Colombo yesterday to strengthen Sri Lanka’s primary healthcare system and expand the use of modern technology, including artificial intelligence, in the health sector.
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[2026-05-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC’s women’s team emerged as Plate Champions at the recently concluded Mercantile Netball League Tournament, reflecting the Bank’s continued emphasis on building strong, connected teams beyond the workplace.
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[2026-05-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently influencing weather over the island as a result of which an increase in rainfall is expected over the island after May 6 the Meteorology Department said yesterday.
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[2026-05-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 12 dengue-related deaths have been recorded so far this year by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).
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[2026-05-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The training partnership between the Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy reached a new high-water mark with the successful completion of the joint diving exercise, ‘IN-SLN DIVEX 2026’.
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[2026-05-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fifty foreigners arrested yesterday afternoon for visa violations will be deported shortly.
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[2026-05-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sharks International 2026 Conference was inaugurated at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) yesterday. This historic event marks the first time this global gathering has been hosted in Sri Lanka, bringing together researchers, conservationists and Government officials from over 80 countries.
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[2026-05-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A shooting incident was reported at Galle Prison on Sunday (3) after two inmates allegedly attempted to escape from custody, according to Police.
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[2026-05-05 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of its ongoing programme to recognise the contributions made by Sri Lankan migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, felicitated Fareed Mohamed Hilurdeen who has served for 27 years at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh. The Ambassador presented him with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his long and dedicated service to both his home and host countries.
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