Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-29 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Joseph’s College Colombo scored 226 runs for 4 wickets against defending joint champions Royal College Colombo at close of day one in the final of the under 19 Division One tier ‘A’ inter schools 2-day cricket tournament commenced at P. Sara Oval stadium Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-04-29 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ganthiriyagama Mahinda MV will meet Yasodara Vidyalaya Colombo in the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament final at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium today.
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[2026-04-29 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan athletic team came up with fine performance to clinch 4 medals (one silver and 3 bronze) at the recently concluded Asian Beach Games in China. The medal winning Lankan athletes arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday. Lankan medal winners included: Silver medal – Ishara Samanmali in women’s long jump, Bronze medals – Shashikala Lankathilake and Jayathra Sampath Miranda in the women’s and men’s long jump with men’s 4x60m relay team comprising Manuja Prabhash, Malith Thamel, Malith Tharushan and
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[2026-04-29 05:45 UTC+10:00] [US Federal Communications Commission] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The comedian had made the comment about US first lady Melania just days before Saturday’s shooting incident
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[2026-04-29 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Professor Y. Karunadasa, Emeritus Professor of Pali and Buddhist studies, University of Kelaniya, and former Director of Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (PGIPBS), passed away on 27.04. 2026 at the ripe age of 92. Till his last moment, Professor Karunadasa continued to be a teacher at such national and international institutes as Centre for Buddhist Studies, Hong Kong University, and Buddha Dharma Centre, Hong Kong.
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[2026-04-29 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Today we are not looking for good leaders. We are looking for great leaders. We are looking for men and women who can take charge of a situation, who can inspire others and leaders who can contribute to the building of a country. A leader with a certain balance of qualities- strength, character, discipline, courage, intelligence, innovation and commitment to the task at hand.
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[2026-04-29 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Russian circumnavigation team 5 Oceans Club made a stopover in Sri Lanka this week during the second voyage around the world. On Friday (24), the crew of six was hosted at the Russia House in Colombo, where they spoke about life at sea, endurance, and the evolving meaning of travel under sail.
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[2026-04-29 05:35 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid (bottom row) put an end to Benjamin Netanyahu's (top row) successive 12-year tenure in a 2021 election, but their government lasted just 18 months. Source: AAP / Graphic art by Leon Wang
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[2026-04-29 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top junior tennis players began a crucial campaign at the ITF World Junior Tennis Asia Oceania Final Qualifying Event – Boys, which started on April 28 and will run until May 3 at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association in Kuching, Malaysia yesterday.
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[2026-04-29 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Police have issued a clarification regarding the arrest of MP Archuna Ramanathan, outlining the legal basis for action taken following the recent land dispute in Jaffna.
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[2026-04-29 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United National Party (UNP) has informed the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) that it will not be able to participate in the SJB’s May Day rally, as May Day falls on a full moon day (Poya). UNP General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala, in a letter to SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maddumabandara said that the Party had already planned to devote the day to religious observances.
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket decided to dedicate the ‘Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament’ in memory of the late Gwen Herat, the founder president of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association.
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The famous school, celebrating 175 years in 2026, will field a balanced squad led by No.8 and captain Merkyle Karunaratne, supported by 10 senior players and a group of promising youngsters. Officials said the team has undergone intensive pre-season training with a strong focus on both physical fitness and mental strength Coach Healey said the squad reflects the true Thomian identity.
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In celebration of Administrative Professionals Week 2026, the Sri Lanka Association of Administrative and Professional Secretaries (SLAAPS) had the distinct privilege of visiting the office of David Pine, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, and Bangladesh recently.
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CEAT Kelani Holdings has strengthened its leadership in Sri Lanka’s two-wheeler tyre market with the launch of the X5 series of its premium motorcycle and scooter tyre ranges –‘GRIPP’ and ‘ZOOM’ –which are engineered to deliver higher mileage, enhanced safety and superior performance for modern riding needs.
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named the Asia Pacific regional winner of the Circular Economy Commitment award at the sixth annual Sustainable Finance Awards presented by Global Finance, securing a significant third-party endorsement of the Bank’s commitment to sustainable and responsible banking.
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank has entered into a partnership with AlfaNow in Dubai, expanding its remittance network across the Middle East and improving how Sri Lankans overseas send money home.
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Exterminators PLC, Asia’s first publicly listed pest management company, today announced a landmark digital transformation in termite control with the launch of the re-engineered Smart Missile 3G.
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Navy arrested three individuals engaged in night diving without the valid permits to harvest sea cucumbers, during a search operation in the coastal area of Kudairippu, Jaffna, on Monday (27).
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Excavation activities at the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna resumed on Monday (27), marking the commencement of the third phase after a delay of over six months. The process had been paused due to last year’s North-East monsoon, with work now restarting under renewed arrangements at the site.
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[2026-04-29 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rita Asuntha Perera, the mother of Silumina Business Editor Inoka Perera Bandara, passed away on Monday.
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: JXG (Janashakthi Group) reaffirmed its commitment to youth development and sports by returning as the Title Sponsor of the Battle of the Golden Blues for the third consecutive year. The much-anticipated big match between St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa and St. Anthony’s College, Wattala was held on 24 and 25 April at the P.
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of ongoing commitment to digital transformation, Peoples Leasing & Finance PLC took a significant step in line with the organisation’s digitalisation strategy by relaunching the Fixed Deposit (FD) e-Certificate.
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Constructions (Pvt) Ltd (PCL), the construction arm of the real estate leader Prime Group, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a milestone showcasing the company’s steadfast commitment to quality, trust, and internationally recognised standards.
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), recently concluded its Annual Sales Awards 2026 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, recognising the outstanding achievements and dedication of its top-performing team members across the island.
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Aitken Spence Elevators, in collaboration with CINEC Campus, recently held the Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the latest batch of trainees of the Elevator Serviceman Course at the Elevator Training Centre (ETC).
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hoteliers along Sri Lanka’s Eastern Coast gathered at Sun Siyam Pasikudah on April 10, to confirm a new chapter for the Eastern Coast Hotel Association (ECHA), by appointing Arshed Refai, General Manager of Sun Siyam Pasikudah, as its new President.
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LB Finance PLC has secured a USD 15 million senior debt facility from Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ), a Switzerland-based impact asset manager, marking another significant step in the Company’s strategic funding journey and reinforcing its commitment to advancing inclusive finance in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank has been driving innovation to offer both mobility and energy independence. Anticipating the growing challenges surrounding fuel availability and energy costs in the country, Pan Asia Bank took proactive steps to offer customers a forward-looking solution.
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL has once again signed with the STEMUP Educational Foundation to conduct the Code Club programme. Entering its sixth year, the partnership continues to transform digital literacy access for students islandwide.
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[2026-04-29 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vietnam’s President To Lam is scheduled to address Parliament on May 8 and this, along with the Parliamentary business, was decided at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held on Monday (27) under the chairmanship Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, according to Parliament’s Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera.
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[2026-04-29 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Lanka Sportreizen ,a leading organization in Sri Lanka’s Sporting and Sports Tourism Landscape, organized its newest Youth Sporting initiative “Copa Simha”, under 12 Football Tournament and was held on 25th and 26th April, 2026 at the D. S. Senanayake College Grounds in Colombo. The inaugural edition of Cops Simha Competition 26 teams participated in four groups.
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[2026-04-29 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Decisions taken at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on April 27
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: RCGC Monthly Medal winners pose for a group photograph after the Sampath Bank RCGC Monthly Medal at the Royal Colombo Golf Club last weekend.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Petroleum Dealers’ Association has written to President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeking his intervention over changes to the fuel dealers’ commission calculation method and the reduction of commission payments.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has provided USD 18 million to WindForce PLC to develop Sri Lanka’s first utility‑scale 100‑megawatt (MW) solar power facility, a landmark project that will accelerate the country’s energy transition, strengthen energy security, lower electricity costs and create thousands of jobs.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Any life is precious. A person who drowns can die within minutes. An adult may lose consciousness in about two minutes underwater, while a small child can die within 30 seconds to two minutes. This is basic knowledge and not rocket science. Yet it has become a trend that many Sri Lankans lack even this level of awareness.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Traditional rivals St Peter’s College Bambalapitiya and St Joseph’s College Maradana will be the key highlight of this week’s Dialog Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament when they clash for the Rev Fr Basil Wiratunga Memorial Shield at Bambalapitiya, with both teams coming off strong opening wins and aiming to stamp early authority in the competition.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Despite the high literacy rate in the country, around 25 percent of children under the age of five suffer from malnutrition and as a result, one-fourth of school-going children are unable to reach their expected educational targets, a Community Health Specialist at the Central Province Health Department Dr. Suranga Fernando said.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pakistan – Sri Lanka bilateral counter-terrorism exercise ‘Shake Hands-II’ has commenced as a joint military training initiative between the Armed Forces of both countries, Pakistan media reported.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Four fishermen were arrested along with over 7kg of illegal Shark flesh (Alopias Vulpinus) by the Coast Guard personnel during arrival formalities of a local multi-day fishing vessel at the Valachchenai fishery harbour on Sunday (26).
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: KARUNADASA – PROF. EMERITUS Y. KARUNADASA “Sabbe sankhārā aniccā” passed away peacefully on 27th April 2026. Dearly beloved husband of Malathi, loving father of Himansu and Hemamala, cherished father-in-law of Deepani and Srinivasan, adoring grandfather of Sirini, Daham and Athena. Remains lie at the Jayaratne Restpect Funeral Parlour from 8.30 a.m.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Attention was drawn to the initiation of cable car projects at several tourist destinations including Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), during a meeting of the Tourism Task Force held yesterday (28) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath. It was noted that requests have been made over a considerable period by various parties to commence a cable car project in the vicinity of Sri Pada.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Five prison guards have been arrested so far in connection with the death of a remand prisoner at the Colombo Magazine Prison.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to grant permanent appointments to 9,800 employees currently serving in temporary and non-permanent positions across the state sector, Cabinet spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Several Finance Ministry officials including the Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma have been summoned before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) to inquire into the incident in which US$ 2.5 million belonging to the Treasury was transferred to another party through a cyber attack.
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[2026-04-29 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The seven-day Buddhist Peace Walk ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ to promote peace, compassion, and nonviolence ended in Colombo yesterday. A special State ceremony was held at the Independence Square, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to mark the occasion. Here, the President officially handing over a sapling of the Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi to Venerable Pannakara Thera who led the delegation of Buddhist Monks who participated in the walk.
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