Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-09 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Joseph’s College Colombo secured a place in the final of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ Inter-Schools 2-Day Cricket Tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket, after a commanding semi-final performance against Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa, at DHH Cricket Ground, Madampella yesterday.
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[2026-04-09 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The High Court of Justice has postponed the joint hearing in the anti-war protest case and the Western Wall worship case from Wednesday to Friday, giving the state more time to file its response affidavits while making clear that the new schedule goes beyond what the state itself had requested.
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[2026-04-09 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (6) approved a decision to transfer the Galle Courts Complex, located within Galle Fort, to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) for the implementation of a tourism project under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
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[2026-04-09 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Meteorology Department has warned of an increase in warm weather conditions in several areas across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern, and North-Central Provinces, as well as in the Moneragala District.
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[2026-04-09 05:46 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose massive 50% tariffs on countries sending military firepower to Iran, putting Russia and China on notice.
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[2026-04-09 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El arquero de Leicester Mads Hermansen no logra evitar el remate a gol de Omar Marmoush en el partido de la Liga Premier, el 2 de abril de 2025. (AP Foto/Dave Thompson)
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[2026-04-09 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s public transport system, the Pettah Central Bus Terminal, widely known as the Central Bus Stand (CBS), has been reopened following an extensive and long-overdue modernisation project, bringing an end to nearly six decades of infrastructural decline and commuter hardship.
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[2026-04-09 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Federal Reserve officials stuck to their projection of one interest-rate cut this year at their meeting in March despite uncertainty around the war in Iran – and the odds of at least one cut tripled Wednesday following the start of a two-week cease-fire in the conflict.
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[2026-04-09 05:43 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: On February 18, as Premier Jacinta Allan spruiked the opening of the new Footscray Hospital, it appeared her government’s protracted battle with some of the state’s lowest-paid hospital workers was finally over.
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[2026-04-09 05:43 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Construction of the Mahaiyawa tunnel on the Kandy-Jaffna (A-09) road on inaugurated by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on February 6 is now being accelerated to meet completion targets. Authorities have set a target of 273 days from the commencement date to complete the tunnel construction.Workers have already completed soil excavation and tree removal for the new tunnel, which is being built adjacent to the old tunnel beneath the Kandy-Matale railway line.
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[2026-04-09 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon Tea remains one of Sri Lanka’s most respected exports, renowned worldwide for its distinctive regional flavours and high quality standards. Behind every cup are skilled professionals who carefully evaluate and preserve the character of the tea before it reaches global markets.
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[2026-04-09 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Worlds within a world. The mind can indeed be a strange and foreboding land.
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[2026-04-09 05:37 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force met Tuesday (07) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
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[2026-04-09 05:37 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ritigala Wildlife Officers arrested two individuals along with a stock of illegal deer antlers and sea shells hidden in a house in the Paragoda area of Bulathsinhala.
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[2026-04-09 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ritigala Wildlife Officers arrested two individuals along with a stock of illegal deer antlers and sea shells hidden in a house in the Paragoda area of Bulathsinhala.
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[2026-04-09 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The fully renovated Pettah Central Bus Terminal was officially opened to the public yesterday (8). The project, carried out under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, was completed ahead of schedule at a cost of Rs. 424 million.
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[2026-04-09 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pride Rock Partners, a Sri Lankan company specialised in Ceylon Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oils, cemented its position on the global stage, when it hosted a session at the World Aroma Ingredients Congress and Expo 2026 organised by Essential Oil Association of India from March 16-18, at Hotel Fairmont Mumbai.
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[2026-04-09 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser, MP Namal Rajapaksa claimed that a double standard exists in how wealth is perceived in politics, alleging that assets held by Government figures are described as “social capital,” while those linked to the Opposition are labelled as “theft.”
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[2026-04-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Consistently raising the bar on its legacy of corporate excellence, SLT-MOBITEL once again secured the Gold Award in the Telecommunications Category at the TAGS Awards 2025 for its Annual Report 2024.
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[2026-04-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Council for Business with Britain (CBB) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce supported an initiative aimed at restoring safe drinking water access for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The initiative is being implemented by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD).
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[2026-04-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samsung Sri Lanka celebrates a major global milestone as Samsung Electronics has been recognised as the world’s No.1 TV brand for the 20th consecutive year, reinforcing its leadership in the television industry and its continued commitment to innovation, premium performance and cutting-edge display technology.
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[2026-04-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank partnered with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) to support the World Wetlands Day – WNPS All-Island Programme 2026 as the Title Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation.
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[2026-04-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), Sri Lanka’s oldest non-banking financial institution, secured three distinguished recognitions at the CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable finance, governance excellence, and responsible business practices.
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[2026-04-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has opened its Kaiyi Flagship Store in Colombo 10, offering customers a new, conveniently located destination to explore next generation mobility solutions.
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[2026-04-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: New Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket head coach Jamie Siddons believes that the Lankan women’s team have the talent and they just need to have the right mindset to emerge as one of the top teams in the world.
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[2026-04-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Top three women’s winners of Polhena two-mile sea swim
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[2026-04-09 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: McLarens Maritime Academy (MMA), a leading approved Maritime Training Institute in Sri Lanka, held their Convocation of 2025 at BMICH.
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[2026-04-09 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s men’s hockey team delivered a clinical and strong campaign to top Pool ‘B’ of the Asian Games Qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand, sealing a long-awaited place at the Asian Games to be held in Nagoya, Japan this September.
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[2026-04-09 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has stepped onto centre court and is playing a winning game as a rising tennis hub in Asia, with a packed international calendar and growing international recognition, according to Iqbal Bin Issack, President of the Sri Lanka Tennis Association.
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[2026-04-09 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lilantha Subasinghe has been re-elected as the 18th President of the Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) for a second consecutive term by the outgoing Council.
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[2026-04-09 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The power of momentum was the focus when Ceylinco Life, one of Sri Lanka’s life insurance market leader for an unbroken 22 years, celebrated the exceptional achievements of its top-performing sales force at its Annual Awards Ceremony 2026, held at Cinnamon Life Colombo.
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[2026-04-09 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sportsmen, women, cautioned against violating international rules
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Federal Reserve officials still expect to deliver an interest rate cut this year as they wrestle with the uncertain economic outlook because of the Iran war, according to minutes from the central bank's March meeting, released on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nestlé Lanka’s NESCAFÉ and MAGGI teams at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2026.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 99X, Mobitel, Allianz Insurance and Brandix Apparel registered wins in the first round games of the Stafford Motors sponsored – MCA ‘G’ division T20 League cricket tournament played on Saturday.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Five Chinese nationals were arrested by airport customs officers in the early hours of yesterday (08) morning for illegally bringing a consignment of cigarettes made in China worth Rs.5,200,000 into the country and attempting to take out them through the “Green Channel” where there is no need to declare anything, at the arrival terminal of the Katunayake Airport.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the current global war situation, where the prices of food, raw materials, gas and diesel have increased, the President of the All-Island Banquet Owners and Caterers Association (AIBOCA), Akila Jayaratne, said that his association will also take steps to increase the prices of food and other facilities provided by 15% and above from April 08.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A New Year Food Festival and Trade Fair is being held today (09th) at Gampola International School to mark the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year. The event is organised by the students of Gampola International School.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Focus was made on challenges arising in the release of lands held by Security Forces in the Northern and Eastern Provinces and in reopening closed road sections, along with possible constructive solutions during the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence held on Tuesday (7) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Defence Minister.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The recent sharp increase in LP gas prices is a result of the global rise in LPG prices, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The blockage of the vital Strait of Hormuz to commercial maritime traffic by Iran was one of the most agonising aspects of the conflict in Iran, which stemmed from United States (US) and Israeli attempts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The war on Iran dragged on for more than one month, but both the US and Iran have now announced a two-week pause in hostilities, with Iran agreeing to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital lifeline for the world’s
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LAUGFS Gas PLC announced yesterday that the company has commenced island-wide distribution, releasing approximately 30,000 LPG cylinders daily following the resumption of filling operations at both the Hambantota and Mabima plants.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SriLankan Airlines informs the public of a serious escalation in ongoing scam activities targeting passengers and potential customers.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The European Union has started to secretly explore ways to create its own nuclear weapons production capabilities, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said in a statement.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that he believes China got Iran to negotiate a ceasefire in the war against Israel and the United States.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country’s airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran war.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, potentially suspending a six-week-old war that has killed thousands, spread across the Middle East and caused unprecedented disruption to the world’s energy supplies.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Medical experts in local hospitals highlighted the existing hot climatical conditions currently prevail in the country could affect to children’s memory power and parents should advice their children to consume adequate water to get rid of from dehydration.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Liberal Party’s anxieties about One Nation have been exposed in unbranded, orange flyers directed at voters flirting with the hard-right populists in the seat of Nepean.
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