Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-31 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Patrick Wintour Fresh attacks on Red Sea shipping would be devastating – but the Iranian proxy has reasons to be cautious
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[2026-03-31 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Matthieu Buge, who has worked on Russia for the magazine l’Histoire, the Russian film magazine Séance, and as a columnist for Le Courrier de Russie. He is the author of the book Le Cauchemar russe (‘The Russian Nightmare’)
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[2026-03-31 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will look to finish their Asian Cup qualifying campaign on a high when they face Chinese Taipei in their final Group ‘D’ clash on March 31 (today), despite both teams already being out of contention for a place in the next round.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is hosting the ITF Asia Under-14 Development Championship Finals 2026 at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) Headquarters in Colombo, bringing together 14 nations in a key regional event aimed at developing Asia’s rising tennis talent.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has further strengthened its digital payments leadership by becoming the first bank in Sri Lanka to enable 3D Secure (3DS) authentication for e-commerce transactions on the LankaPay/JCB National Card Scheme, significantly strengthening the security and global usability of the card.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Pan Asia Bank rolled out a series of impactful initiatives focused on empowering women through financial literacy, reaching more than 1,000 women across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Industry leaders, technologists and policymakers came together this week at The AI Impact Forum to explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype into real-world application and what that means for countries like Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lasitha Ranjana Chanista Pathberiya popularly known as Lasitha Pathberiya has been appointed as the Director of the Economics Research Department at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with effect from March 2026.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A delegation of thirty professionals from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently completed a specialized residential training programme on International Trade Facilitation at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kia Motors Lanka has ignited a new frontier in Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape with the arrival of the all-new Kia Tasman – a vehicle that does not merely enter the pickup segment, but seeks to transform it.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A discussion on accelerating recovery measures and providing relief to those affected by the Cyclone Ditwah was held at Temple Trees recently, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and civil society organisations.
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[2026-03-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne visited China’s Hainan Province to participate in the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 recently.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two quarter finals will be held of the under 19 Division One tier ‘B’ inter schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association from today (31) at Darley road and Katuneriya.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has entered a strategic partnership with David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd to expand access to GWM vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka through attractive leasing solutions, effective from February 23.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank ushers in the spirit of Avurudu with the return of its much-anticipated SampathCards seasonal campaign, bringing together exceptional savings and memorable experiences for cardholders across the island.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the #1 overall domestic ranking among local banks.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At the 36th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers, Sri Lanka (APB), DFCC Bank emerged as a central presence, contributing to the industry conversation through leadership participation, professional stewardship and institutional support.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, the Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group of Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited organised an insightful panel discussion themed ‘Give to Gain’.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sun Siyam Pasikudah, the boutique luxury resort that earned the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award in 2025 and was named the Best Global Hotel Design winner at the Homes & Gardens Design Awards 2025, celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, with a full programme of experiences designed to make every woman feel genuinely seen and celebrated.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sands Active Private Limited, a conglomerate of Melwa, took part in the 15th edition of the Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2026 held at the BMICH in Colombo, where the company showcased a range of its pharmaceutical products to visitors from across the country.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lankan Government has implemented coordinated measures across key sectors to ensure uninterrupted operations in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential disruptions to fuel supplies.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has issued a series of recommendations to conduct school activities safely in view of the current dry weather conditions.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A discussion to review the progress of the “Prajashakthi” National Programme, implemented by the present Government with the aim of empowering communities and ensuring the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society, was held this afternoon (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Upali Pannilage.
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[2026-03-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Organised criminal and active member of an international drug network, Rajapaksa Pathiranage Prabath Madusankha alias ‘Midigama Chuti’ who was taken into custody by Security Forces in Oman was brought back to Sri Lanka yesterday (30).
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Maliyadeva Model School :Seated from left: Vimukthi Udayanga (Assistant Coach ), Sujith Dissanayaka (Head Coach ), Wasantha Matugama (Master-in-charge – Cricket ), Sayuru Jayathilaka (Captain ), Major Y.K.Kumarathenna (Principal ),Nihal Santha (Deputy Principal ), Vihanga Kularathna (Vice Captain ), Lakmal de Silva (Master-in-charge – Cricket ), Menaka Bandara (Assistant Coach ), Sanjeewan Priyadarshana (Assistant CoachStanding from left: Yasiru Kavinda , Inuwara Thehan, Dimuthu Bandara , Didula Pathirana,Jenuda Sithmira, Haseem Himad, Sasen Pabasara , Nadun Bandara, Imeth Pathirana, Kanchana Rathnayake ,
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Diva, a most trusted brand in laundry care has revitalised its Diva Fresh detergent powder range with Triple Action Technology, reaffirming its commitment to helping Sri Lankan families manage everyday laundry challenges with greater ease and confidence.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is set to launch a smart ticket pilot project in April with the aim of establishing a new digital ticketing system across the country to replace traditional paper tickets.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Mayor, Vraie Cally Balthazaar, who visited Australia under the Special Visits Programme of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, delivered a speech on Women in Leadership to a group of Ambassadors and High Commissioners and several members of the Sri Lankan community, at a lunch at the Sri Lanka High Commission (SLHC) in Canberra recently.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will launch an 24-hour island-wide token strike from 8.30 a.m. today (31) to protest against alleged politically motivated transfers and improper, illegal procedures linked to transfer lists prepared by the Health Ministry.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy on Saturday facilitated an emergency medical evacuation of a crew member from a Chinese-flagged vessel.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has instructed officials to immediately prepare a plan for the environmentally friendly disposal of ash emitted from the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All four accused in the controversial triple murder in the Thotagamuwa area were acquitted and released recently by Balapitiya High Court Priyantha Liyanage after a lengthy trial of nearly ten years.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Police have taken steps to initiate strict disciplinary action against the Officer‑in‑Charge (OIC) of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) who allegedly hosted a birthday celebration for Ishara Sewwandi, a prime suspect in the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’.
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[2026-03-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko will arrive in Sri Lanka today (31) for two-day official visit.
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[2026-03-31 06:32 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Jerusalem: Israel’s Parliament passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.
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[2026-03-31 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 36th ‘Battle of Kalaniya’ cricket big match between the two leading Buddhist schools in Gampaha District, Gurukula College and Sri Dharmaloka Vidyalaya will be held on April 3, 4 and 5 at iconic P. Sava Cricket stadium.
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[2026-03-31 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National People’s Power (NPP) Puttalam District MP Muhammad Faisal’s car veered off the road and crashed into a gate and a wall at the Bandarawatta bend in Chilaw.
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[2026-03-31 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s immigration authorities yesterday, deported 125 Chinese nationals, including six women, who were staying in Sri Lanka illegally.
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[2026-03-31 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended four individuals who were harvesting sea cucumbers in the seas off Vankalai, Mannar, recently.
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[2026-03-31 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Well-known medical professional Professor Rezvi Sheriff passed away yesterday at the age of 77.
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[2026-03-31 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sweeping tax regulation changes that tighten compliance, expand the tax base, and alter tax rates were the key areas of discussion at the 17th anniversary celebrations of the Biyagama Traders Association (BTA) held recently.
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[2026-03-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All passengers like to wait at a clean and modern station until their train reaches the platform. This dream did not come true during the past several decades. But at last it is going to be a reality soon. It will also be a blessing for thousands of foreign tourists who arrive here to ride our trains, especially on the famous Kandy-Ella stretch.
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[2026-03-31 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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[2026-03-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Special Crime Investigation Unit (SCIU) of the Kandy Police has initiated an investigation into a financial fraud of about Rs. 7 million that occurred at the Municipal car park belonging to the Kandy Municipal Council, following a complaint filed by Municipal Commissioner Indika Abeysinghe.
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[2026-03-31 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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[2026-03-31 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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[2026-03-31 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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[2026-03-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AMERASINGHE – INDRA – Beloved wife of the late Cecil, loving mother of Nishan and Eva and of Dulshika and Sheahan, precious grandmother of Druvinka, Chevaan and Dihane, loving sister of the late Allan, Ranjini and Eulalie. Remains will lie at the residence from 7.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday 1st April 2026.
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[2026-03-31 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The recent right-wing campaign - joined by many leftists - in the US to blame Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for dragging Washington into a war on Iran is only the latest campaign to exonerate the US from its imperialist crimes and to absolve Israel of Netanyahu's alleged machinations.
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[2026-03-31 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de la Reserva Federal de Estados Unidos Jerome Powell, en la Universidad de Harvard, en Cambridge, Massachusetts, el 30 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Charles Krupa)
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