Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-23 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pakistan faces a historic disruption to its national celebrations as the Government cancels the Republic Day parade today (23) amid a severe oil crisis. Rising fuel prices and global energy supply disruptions caused by Middle East conflicts have forced the country to adopt stringent austerity measures, impacting everything from Government operations to public events.
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[2026-03-23 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Finland has called for India to play a diplomatic role in easing tensions between the United States Iran, urging an immediate ceasefire as the Middle East war continues to escalate.
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[2026-03-23 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife was deeply involved in a democratic socialist activist campaign pushing political candidates critical of Israel and backing a controversial bill targeting pro-Israel charities, The Post has learned.
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[2026-03-23 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has granted permission to 11 companies holding storage licences to independently import, store, and sell fuel (including diesel and low/high-sulphur fuel) to specific private-sector industries in US dollars.
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[2026-03-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Australian High Commissioner, Matthew Duckworth, hosted a pivotal ‘Thought Leadership’ educational session titled ‘ConnectEd” at his residence in Colombo yesterday, focusing on disaster recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. This event was part of a series organized by the Australian Trade, Investment & Education division, aimed at fostering discussion on pressing issues in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CCC chasing a winning target of 219 were 217 for 8 wickets at close as they narrowly missed their out right victory against Ace Capital CC in their Major clubs super eight cricket fixture which ended in a draw at Colts grounds yesterday .
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[2026-03-23 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: What a pity Benjamin Netanyahu remains at large after an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes committed in Gaza was issued in 2024. Had he been detained, as he certainly should have been, the peoples of Iran, Lebanon, the Gulf – and Israel itself – might have been spared much present-day pain and suffering.
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[2026-03-23 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Police on Saturday arrested two men for illegally hoarding nearly 4,000 litres of fuel from Tharmapuram in the north and Ambalantota in the South.
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[2026-03-23 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chandupa Kavisha, left hand opener of Dharmasoka College Ambalangoda made a double century against Sri Devananda College Ambalangoda in their drawn 57th Battle of the Blues at the Public ground in Ambalangoda yesterday.
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[2026-03-23 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Saturday stated that the most suitable methodology and roadmap for a country is the “Middle Path,” also known as the “Third Way,” which remains the only viable alternative for society.
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[2026-03-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In line with the Government’s increase in petrol prices, the three-wheeler fare charged for the first kilometer will have to be increased by Rs.20, Rohana Perera, the National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers’ Association said yesterday (22).
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[2026-03-23 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Tottenham’s coach Igor Tudor gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest in London, Sunday, March 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
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[2026-03-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara yesterday said four Sri Lankans were injured and hospitalized following the missile attack in the Dimona area in Israel last night.
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[2026-03-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) President Gemunu Wijeratne said that a fare increase of about 15 percent is required in comparison to the increased fuel price. Accordingly, he said, his association is requesting the government to increase the minimum bus fare from Rs. 28 to Rs. 35. He said that about 90 percent of private buses stopped operating yesterday (22).
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[2026-03-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Port Transport Associations have jointly decided to increase container transport charges by 20%.
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[2026-03-23 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Amnesty International on Monday urged tech company Meta to address concerns over harmful online content on Facebook, citing risk of sectarian tensions, discrimination and violence against minority communities in Bangladesh.
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[2026-03-23 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nethul Anuhas of Prince of Wales College Moratuwa claimed 6 wickets for 85 runs against St. Joseph’s College Colombo in their fixture of the Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket at Moratuwa yesterday.
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[2026-03-23 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hot weather and heat waves cause significant health risks, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and fatal heatstroke, especially among elderly, children, and outdoor workers. High temperatures, particularly with humidity, strain cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
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[2026-03-23 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The All Ceylon Inter-Provincial Schoolchildren Transport Services Association said school student transport fees will have to be increased by 10% in line with the second increase in fuel prices.
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[2026-03-23 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At first glance, there is something somewhat unconvincing about Malaki Duwe Nuba. A manuscript becomes a book, a book becomes a sensation, and soon enough it is crowned with a State literary award. In life, we are all too aware that such a journey demands years. But cinema should not serve as a calendar.
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[2026-03-23 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: “There’s really nothing scarier for a parent than having the government come to your door, forcibly take your kid from you, not be sure where they’re going, not be sure when you’re going to see them again,” Max Selver told Gothamist.
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[2026-03-23 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ‘Gift of Vision’ programme completed one year, and a special programme to perform surgeries on a thousand patients who have impaired vision due to cataracts was held at the National Eye Hospital.
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[2026-03-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil were held at the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry in Colombo recently, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Ministry Secretary Aruni Ranaraja and Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Ministry (Asia and the Pacific) Secretary Ambassador Susan Kleebank.
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[2026-03-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Redeveloping the Second World War-era oil tank farms in the Trincomalee district is the “permanent solution” to the energy crisis, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said, adding that the Government was taking steps to expedite the project backed by India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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[2026-03-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: UnionPay International has come on board as a Platinum Sponsor for the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year of partnership with Sri Lanka’s premier awards platform dedicated to honouring the country’s payment technology innovators.
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[2026-03-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of operations across the country’s waters from March 3 to 18, in an attempt to safeguard the country’s marine resources and ensure sustainable fishing practices. These efforts resulted in the arrest of 53 individuals engaged in various illegal fishing activities. During the raids, Naval personnel also seized 13 dinghies and four tractors used for these unlawful purposes.
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[2026-03-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A formal programme to minimise the impact of the war in the Middle East on the agricultural sector has been prepared by agriculture authorities.
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[2026-03-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dineth Pahasara of Mahinda who scored a fluent knock of 124 with 10 fours and 2 sixes was adjudged best batsman while Richmond off spinner Minaga Ariyadasa who had a fine spell of 4 for 105 won best bowlers award in their 121 st Battle of the Lovers cricket encounter which ended in a draw at Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
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[2026-03-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 49th Royal Thomian Mustangs Trophy Limited overs cricket encounter 2026 will be played as a day match at the Sinhalese Sports Club grounds ( SSC) in Colombo.on March 28 The Mustangs Trophy is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most prestigious school cricket fixtures drawing large crowds and strong alumni support each year.
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[2026-03-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has introduced a new feature to its SME loans portfolio, offering loan decisions within three working days for facilities below Rs. 25 million, once the required documentation is submitted.
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[2026-03-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A student from the Model Boys’ School in Malabe has been praised for his honesty after returning a bag containing a large sum of cash that he had mistakenly picked up.
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[2026-03-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A brother and sister, involved in drug trafficking, were arrested in Kelaniya for possession of heroin and Ice and Rs. 200,000 in cash.
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[2026-03-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Man of the Final Dasun Abeywardena of HNB Assurance receives his trophy from Clement Fernandopulle [Head Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience of Fairfirst Insurance
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[2026-03-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has rolled out its Happiness Cards campaign, bringing together a new positioning and way of living with seasonal savings, flexible payment options and lifestyle benefits through a card proposition built around what matters most to cardholders during the season.
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[2026-03-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has solidified its position as the vanguard of financial technology in Sri Lanka, by aggressively expanding its digital ecosystem.
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[2026-03-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Potlatch Group hosted its annual Ifthar gathering, bringing together staff to break the fast in the spirit of unity and compassion during the holy month of Ramadan, at the Shangri-La Colombo recently. It was held under the patronage of Chairman of the Group Imtiaz Illyas.
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[2026-03-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka produced a strong overall campaign to finish runners-up at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors – Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event, despite going down 2-1 to Singapore in the final played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association Headquarters in Colombo on Saturday.
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[2026-03-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a strong move to empower women entrepreneurs reflecting the IWD 2026 theme ‘Give to Gain’, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) reinforced its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and sustainable local businesses by partnering with The Creative Isle (Pvt) Ltd for the International Women’s Day edition of CAN Market.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In response to Trump’s threat to take over the Caribbean island, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said: ‘We would be naive if we do not prepare’
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The federal government was warned last year of the "significant economic impact" of a fuel crisis. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s power plants if freedom of navigation is not fully restored at the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a dramatic escalation as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues for a fourth week.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Iran says Japanese ships will be allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest sign that Tehran has started pursuing a selective blockade of the strategic waterway.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China’s GDP growth target of 4.5-5 percent is realistic and achievable, as the economy has significant advantages in multiple aspects, Justin Lin Yifu, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, told the Global Times in a recent interview.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government has taken steps to implement a special programme to collect data on the fuel requirements of the wholesale distribution and transportation sector.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thriposha production has now resumed at Thriposha Company to ensure uninterrupted supply.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: We must safeguard our future generations at all costs. It is today’s children who will carry the baton tomorrow. The steps taken by the Women and Child Affairs Ministry to protect them are highly commendable.
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[2026-03-23 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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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: JAYAWARDENA – CHANDRA (CHUM), (Retired Asst. Director – Dept. of Wild Life). Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (Good Shepherd Convent), loving father of Dr. Thivanka, Suneth and Maweka (Australia), loving father-in-law of Dr. Manoj Jayasekera, Dr. Dushanthie Jayawardena and Nadeesha Kumaratunga (Australia), cherished grandfather of Lasanda, Panchala, Ravindu, Seth and Meth, loving brother of the late Gabby, Lal and of Kenny.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that nearly 5.9 million people have so far registered for the National Fuel Pass QR system, with thousands more joining the platform each day.
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[2026-03-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Iran’s permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) stated on Sunday that foreign vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz by coordinating security and safety arrangements with Iranian authorities.
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