Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-25 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (23) approved a proposal to promote digital payments by removing transaction fees for both senders and recipients on QR-based payments below Rs. 5,000, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2026-03-25 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The special ward at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital (SJPH), which had until now been reserved exclusively for the use of the President, will open to the public for the provision of medical treatment to the public from today (25).
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[2026-03-25 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: JXG, the parent company of the JanashakthI Group, comprising First Capital Holdings PLC, Janashakthi Insurance PLC, and Janashakthi Finance PLC announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Rs. 5 billion.
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[2026-03-25 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), through the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, successfully conducted a Training Programme on Branding and Digital Marketing for women entrepreneurs in Anuradhapura, with the participation of over 50 women led businesses.
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[2026-03-25 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Kenya started shipment of exports to China under a newly introduced zero-duty trade arrangement, former Sri Lankan envoy and businessman Kana Kananathan said that Sri Lankan businesses operating in Kenya are well-positioned to benefit from the new initiative.
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[2026-03-25 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California Democrats are facing a nightmarish scenario in the 2026 governor’s race as new internal polling shows two Republicans — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — leading the field in the June 2 primary election.
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[2026-03-25 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “Fraud Management Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused digital transformation partner and system integrator, together with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions. The forum focused on how financial institutions can strengthen fraud risk management as digital payments continue to expand.
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[2026-03-25 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bank of Ceylon has donated 300 computers to the University of Peradeniya to support the restoration of facilities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in November last year.
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[2026-03-25 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All rounder Sahan Arachchige and middle order batter Pasindu Sooriyabanadara are tipped to be appointed captains of the Sri Lanka ‘A’ ODI team and four-day team against New Zealand ‘A’ in their series which will commence on April 5. The 26-year-old Sahan Arachchige the NCC left handed batsman and useful off spinner has played five one dayers and a T-20 game for National side once again gets a chance to play for Sri Lanka ‘A side with additional responsibility.
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[2026-03-25 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics
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[2026-03-25 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Under-20 national football team recorded a historic 3-2 victory over Maldives in the SAFF U-20 Championship under floodlights on Monday night at the Galolhu National Stadium in Male, after trailing 2-0 at half-time.
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[2026-03-25 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Phil Berger, candidate for North Carolina State Senate, campaigns at Douglass Elementary in Eden, N.C., on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Woody Marshall/News & Record via AP)
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[2026-03-25 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 4D Angio CT suite and dental unit at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital was officially handed over to the hospital yesterday.
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[2026-03-25 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marlbo Trading Company showcased cutting-edge technologies from the globally recognised brand FLIR at the INCO 2026 Industrial Exhibition, held from March 13 to 15 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
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[2026-03-25 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka continued their impressive run with a convincing 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Junior Davis Cup – Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-03-25 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL), the nation’s trusted insurer, continuing to champion the wellbeing of Sri Lankans, through accessible health protection, was the Official Insurance Partner of the Medicare 2026 Health Exhibition, held from March 6-8, at the BMICH, Colombo.
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[2026-03-25 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala College Panadura group ‘A’ leader will meet Sri Dharmaloka College Kelaniya fourth placed team of group ‘B’ in the quarter final of the under 19 Division One tier ‘B’ inter schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket from today at Army grounds Kuruvita.
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[2026-03-25 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a new set of guidelines for the economical use of energy with the conflict situation in the Middle East region causing disruptions in the import of fuel.
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[2026-03-25 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: New artist's impressions show the interior of the new Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park. (Supplied: Queensland government)
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[2026-03-25 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce marks its 187th anniversary on 25th March, reflecting a long-standing commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s businesses and contributing to the country’s progress.
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[2026-03-25 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has undertaken the renovation of Ward No. 03 at the historic De Soysa Hospital for Women in celebration of International Women’s Day, underscoring its ongoing commitment to women’s empowerment.
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[2026-03-25 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Quarter finals of the Under 19 division Two Tier ‘A’ inter schools 2 days cricket tournament starts today (25) at Aarons Country Club ground Bulathsinhala.
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[2026-03-25 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman yesterday urged the Government to present a relief plan for those who will be badly affected by the upcoming price hike in all goods and services followed by significant increases in fuel prices recently. He accused the Government for neglecting to provide a safety net for lower-income groups.
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[2026-03-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Holdings PLC has once again been crowned People’s Financial Services Brand of the Year at the SLIM Kantar People’s Choice Awards 2026, achieving a truly historic milestone by securing the title for the tenth consecutive year.
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[2026-03-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At least 66 people have died and dozens of others have been wounded after a Colombian military plane with 125 people on board crashed after takeoff in the South of the country, officials have said.
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[2026-03-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Java Lane and Beruwala Super Sun SC produced a stunning goal-fest to rewrite Sri Lanka football history, scoring a record 35 goals in a single match, with Java Lane edging a dramatic 18-17 win on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the FFSL Champions Cup Knockout Tournament match at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo on Sunday night.
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[2026-03-25 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is set to host its flagship Women in Tech Conference bringing together an exceptional lineup of global visionaries and local trailblazersto explore the evolving role of women in the digital economy.
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[2026-03-25 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant step towards strengthening professional pathways in Sri Lanka, the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) has granted NVQ Level 6 equivalency to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business.
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[2026-03-25 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cenmetrix recently achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, the world’s most widely recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS).
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[2026-03-25 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Global GIS(Pvt) Ltd, the pioneer of geospatial positioning solutions in Sri Lanka, celebrated its 12th year of operations with the opening of its office building at 6th Lane, Pagoda Road, Nugegoda.
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[2026-03-25 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat on Monday in a referendum on justice reform, but despite the major blow to her far-right leadership, she insisted she was going nowhere.
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[2026-03-25 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Huawei recently hosted its Huawei Intelligent IT Summit 2026, bringing together Sri Lanka’s leading CIOs, CTOs, enterprise technology leaders and digital transformation decision-makers to explore how organisations can build the next generation of AI-ready digital infrastructure.
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[2026-03-25 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Aberdeen Holdings marks its 30th anniversary, reflecting on a journey shaped not only by growth and diversification but also by the people who have stood behind the organisation for three decades.
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[2026-03-25 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the billions of dollars Russian oil and gas companies are poised to reap from the war in Iran should be used to pay off their debts.
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[2026-03-25 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With no letting up in the Middle East conflict, authorities in Sri Lanka will be looking at alternative markets and diverse approaches to pitch the country and keep tourism on track.
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[2026-03-25 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Traditional rivals St. Benedict’s College and Wesley College shared the honours in their annual Inter-School Big Match played for the Cartman Cup at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo.
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[2026-03-25 06:49 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Minister tells security conference many people could have been killed in Invasion Day incident; Treasury working ‘full tilt’ on budget measures. Follow updates live
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[2026-03-25 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah poses with the winner’s trophy after the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
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[2026-03-25 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister, Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest in the international conference on ‘Transforming TVET Systems for climate resilience and green jobs’ organised by Colombo Plan Staff College, Philippines together with the Sri Lankan Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry held in Colombo recently.
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[2026-03-25 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 42nd Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) Novices Badminton Championship successfully concluded on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on a week of competitive action held at the MBA courts.
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[2026-03-25 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s renowned isotonic drinks manufacturer Yeti will be the hydration partner for the 49th Mustangs Trophy limited overs cricket encounter between traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College on March 28 at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place.
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[2026-03-25 06:44 UTC+10:00] [Justice Department] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Monday vowed to fight for ’accountability that the federal government is desperate to avoid’
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[2026-03-25 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Urban Development and Planning
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[2026-03-25 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Under-20 Girls’ Elle Championship of the Panadura Division Schools Sports Tournament was successfully held with the participation of twelve schools from the Panadura Education Division. The tournament took place at the grounds of Sumangala Boys’ College, Panadura.
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[2026-03-25 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that ensuring food security of the country and its people remains a top priority of the Government. Accordingly, the President instructed the Agriculture Ministry and private sector companies to jointly formulate a programme to maintain sufficient fertiliser stocks in the market, so as to ensure an uninterrupted supply to farmers during the forthcoming Yala season.
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[2026-03-25 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Parliament Select Committee (PSC) to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard, met for the first time on March 19 at Parliament under the chairmanship of Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
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[2026-03-25 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that disability should be viewed not only from a medical perspective, but also from social and human rights perspectives. He made these remarks while participating in an awareness programme on service delivery for persons with disabilities, held on March 20, at the auditorium of the National Epilepsy Centre of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL).
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[2026-03-25 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Largely out-gunned Iran burns from Western air attacks while over a million people are displaced in tiny Lebanon now being ruthlessly overwhelmed by Israel’s war machine. The billions of the world’s poor, the many small and weak Third World nations, are gripped in desperate anticipation of worse to come in geopolitical chaos – the current global energy crisis starkly the ominous harbinger of crippled economies and starvation.
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[2026-03-25 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Parliament Select Committee (PSC) to look into and report to Parliament on the matter of selecting the electoral system under which the Provincial Council (PC) Elections should be held and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard, met for the first time on March 17, at Parliament, under the chairmanship of Minister Vijitha Herath.
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[2026-03-25 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Restrictions on high-powered e-bikes have been introduced, as the state government explores age limits. (ABC Radio Sydney: Declan Bowring)
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