Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-02 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination released yesterday, 62.64 percent or 176,527 candidates have qualified for university entrance, Examinations Commissioner General Subhashini Liyanage said.
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[2026-04-02 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lankem Ceylon PLC has unveiled ‘Mada Raja’, Sri Lanka’s first locally manufactured Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertiliser, marking a significant milestone in strengthening national agricultural self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on imported fertilisers.
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[2026-04-02 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made clear Wednesday that the West’s response to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz will be heavy on diplomacy — and light on hard power — a stance already frustrating President Trump as the US looks for partners to help secure the global shipping lane.
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[2026-04-02 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An 18-member National Netball pool has been selected following the preliminary trials held at Bandaragama Indoor Stadium.Experienced players, including former national captains Gayani Dissanayake, Gayanjali Amarawansa and Dulangi Wannithileke, have been named in the squad. Seasoned goal shooter Thisala Algama and Thilini Wattegedara, both with prior Asian Championship experience, are also included.
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[2026-04-02 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Stock markets surged and oil plunged below US$100 a barrel after President Donald Trump suggested the US would end its attack on Iran in two to three weeks.
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[2026-04-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Students who have completed the Ordinary Level examination often begin their Advanced Level (A/L) studies with enthusiasm. However, by the end of the first year, many gradually lose interest in attending school. They express a range of concerns about the school environment, including the extent to which teachers respond to their academic expectations and future aspirations.
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[2026-04-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defending joint champions Royal College Colombo will face Mahanama College Colombo in the quarter-final of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament at DHH Cricket Ground, Madampella, Katana, from today (2).
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[2026-04-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged the Government to provide a relief package to the people and added that the Opposition will provide the necessary support for it.
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[2026-04-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There is a small factory in Kadawatha, on a strip of land beside a family home, that produces an interesting object. Interesting in the sense, the object sits uneasily within Sri Lanka’s regulatory frame. Air rifles are tightly controlled. Manufacturing them, more so. Yet it is here that Royston Thomas has built what appears to be the country’s only licensed operation of its kind.
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[2026-04-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the increase in transportation costs can be considered as a major reason for the increase in inflation this year (2026).
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[2026-04-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the preparation of a draft Bill for the Prevention of Organised Crime, designed to dismantle criminal gangs, drug trafficking networks, and their financial bases.
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[2026-04-02 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cinema has always been more than images on a screen. It is a conversation between artists and audiences and the time in which films are made. ‘Behind The Scenes’ is an important contribution to film literature. ‘Behind The Scenes’ published by Sarasavi Publishers has a collection of Channa Bandara Wijekoon’s interview articles and film reviews published in the Daily News.
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[2026-04-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism industry should pivot towards attracting high-spending visitors through a structured national programme, a leading hotel industry official said, highlighting the potential to significantly increase foreign exchange earnings.
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[2026-04-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Atmospheric conditions will be favourable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island over the next few days from today (2), the Meteorology Department said yesterday.
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[2026-04-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seven officers of the Kotmale Police have been hospitalised after they were attacked by wasps while on a raid to nab those operating an illegal liquor distillery at a reserve in the Ramboda area of Wedamulla, Kotmale. Kotmale OIC Indika Lalith said that the OIC of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Kotmale Police and six other officers, who went on the raid were attacked by wasps, sustaining serious injuries.
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[2026-04-02 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dilum Sudeera of Police SC and Lahiru Udara of NCC were named Best Bowler and Best Batsman respectively at the recently concluded Major Club Three-Day League cricket tournament, while Wanuja Sahan of Ace Capital CC was adjudged the Most Valuable Player.
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[2026-04-02 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan greet each other during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov, Pool)
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[2026-04-02 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Of course, the news is sometimes contradictory. Trump claims Iran is virtually bombed to submission, while Iran carries on making strike after strike on American bases in the Gulf States and most successfully defending itself. It is left to us, the hapless viewers, to decode the news as best we can and wonder where we stand amidst all this turmoil.
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[2026-04-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has entered into a partnership with GS EVO Motors Limited, a company engaged in importing electric vehicles (EVs) to Sri Lanka, to introduce a dedicated leasing facility for customers purchasing EVs.
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[2026-04-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the election of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) scheduled for April 25, one of the presidential candidates, who is a reputed business tycoon, sports administrator and present vice president of the NOCSL Shirantha Peries has announced his candidacy with a clear and practical mandate to strengthen governance, unify affiliated federations and elevate Sri Lanka’s sporting performance on international stage.
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[2026-04-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President’s College, Kotte won the 18th Rath-Ran Hatana annual cricket big match against Asoka College, Colombo by 45 runs at the P Sara Oval recently.
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[2026-04-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series in Sri Lanka through its retail and digital channels, bringing Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone lineup to local consumers.
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[2026-04-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Liberty Lands & Developments (LLD) has acquired the remaining shares of Scope Cinemas, securing full ownership of the cinema chain as part of its broader group restructuring and long-term strategic direction.
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[2026-04-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: After a long time Sri Lanka saw a competitive domestic tournament (Major Club 3 day league) being played where until the final weekend no one could name who the winner was going to be. Four teams were in contention for the title and finally Colts emerged the champions.
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[2026-04-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kaikatty Knight Riders team emerged victorious beating Kaikatty Eagles Wings team by four wickets in the final of the seventh Kaikatty Premier League (KPL) 2026 limited eight-over-a side cricket tournament organised by the KKR organisation, Sammanthurai and conducted at the Sammanthurai Public ground on March 25 and 26 in celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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[2026-04-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) announced the launch of its revamped official website at www.iasl.lk, reinforcing the Association’s commitment to transparency, accessibility and industry leadership in an increasingly digital landscape.
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[2026-04-02 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Jayawardenapura MV (SJMV) notched up an easy 7 wickets win over St. Thomas College Kotte in their 47th “Battle of Kotte” annual big match to retain the K,J Ranasinghe Memorial Shield when the two teams battled at Colts grounds over the weekend.
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[2026-04-02 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ACL Cables PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading cable manufacturers, has appointed Kusal Jayawardana as Director/Group Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026.
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[2026-04-02 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt) Ltd. announces the launch of its specially curated limited edition ‘Aluth Avurudu Gift Packs’ in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, offering a meaningful and educational gifting option for children across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-02 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Following are the decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting on March 30
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ganthiriyagama Mahinda Maha Vidyalaya Ipalogama advanced to the semi final of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIA Insurance Lanka Limited has strengthened its partnership distribution capabilities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned bank, to offer Decreasing Term Assurance (DTA)policy covers to BOC customers.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Havelock City Mall (HCM) has launched its Sinhala and Tamil New Year seasonal programme, ‘Nostalgic Avurudu’. Running from March 21 to April 12, the campaign blends traditional cultural celebrations with mall-wide retail activations through a curated calendar of community engagement.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Measures In view of the prevailing war situation in the Middle East region and the resulting external shocks affecting both the daily lives of the public and the overall economy, the Government has been implementing various measures to manage such impacts in a systematic manner.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The construction sector in Sri Lanka continued to grow in February 2026, Central Bank data shows.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to international news sources oil prices fell in Asian trading on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains, after reports suggested a possible easing of tensions in the ongoing Iran conflict.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a society must be built where all senior citizens can lead lives of safety, freedom, happiness, health, mobility and spiritual well-being, with their rights safeguarded. She emphasised that this is a responsibility shared by both the Government and society.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has approved the expansion of the ‘Artha’ programme to extend monthly financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 to more vulnerable children, including those affected by natural disasters and those living in unsafe conditions.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA), representing around 15,000 fuel stations, has warned of a national shutdown if its concerns are not addressed amid the Middle East energy shortage.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) summoned the Department of Archaeology recently to review the progress it has made implementing the recommendations that were made at their last meeting.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Chamber has recommended a number of policy measures to mitigate potential economic risks from the Middle east conflict.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a series of guidelines aimed at promoting energy and fuel conservation across the country in response to the Middle East crisis.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India and Chinese Taipei dominated the courts as strong and clinical performances marked the quarter-finals of the ITF Asia Under-14 Development Championship Finals at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked amateur Dhanushan Kumar produced a steady and calculated round to move to the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament at the scenic Victoria Golf Resort in Digana, Kandy yesterday.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top young swimmers will battle for supremacy as the 50th National Age Group Swimming Championships 2026 begins today, bringing together the country’s best school and club talent for five days of high-intensity competition at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government’s decision to implement strict energy conservation measures is a timely move, especially considering the many factors that mitigate against the uninterrupted provision of electricity to consumers. Such moves have been implemented even by some developed countries to conserve energy wherever possible given the serious energy crisis stemming from the Iran War.
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[2026-04-02 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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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Six Sri Lankan fishermen who were held in Bangladesh for eight months for illegally entering the country’s territorial waters have been released and are scheduled to return to the island today (2), officials said.
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[2026-04-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a cache of smuggled goods during a search operation conducted at the Kudawa beach area in Kalpitiya on Tuesday (31).
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