Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wars have an unusual way of reshaping the geography of global commerce. While conflict destroys economies in one part of the world, it often creates unexpected opportunities elsewhere for countries that are prepared to act with strategic foresight.
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[2026-03-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The convener of the Central Province Drinking Water Bottle Manufacturers Association, Sapumal Kumara, emphasizes the bottled water industry has a huge potential to boost as a foreign reserve generation industry.
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[2026-03-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The long delayed Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) election which should have been held an year ago will be held tomorrow (12) at the Sports Ministry Auditorium.
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[2026-03-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Government prepared to intervene if prices rise further Hike absorbs impact of rising global fuel prices
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[2026-03-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz “must be very careful,” the spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned on Monday.
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[2026-03-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: PR Wire (Pvt) Ltd, in strategic partnership with the Automobile Industry Council, has announced a landmark collaboration to elevate the image, influence and future of Sri Lanka’s automobile industry through the inaugural Automobile Awards.
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[2026-03-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The cricketing world hailed white-ball powerhouse India as it etched its name deeper into history with a third men’s Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad.
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[2026-03-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is becoming an international trade hub for investors due to the emergence of a new zero corruption tolerance Government.
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[2026-03-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Dmitry Evstafiev, Professor at the Institute of Media, HSE University, PhD in Political Science
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[2026-03-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Dmitry Evstafiev, Professor at the Institute of Media, HSE University, PhD in Political Science
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[2026-03-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s luxury landscape marks a defining milestone with the rise of Elvoir, a local fragrance powerhouse positioning the nation on the global perfumery map.
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[2026-03-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman D. J. Rajakaruna yesterday urged the public to use fuel economically in the wake of looming energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Addressing a press conference in Colombo yesterday (10), Rajakaruna emphasised that people should take every possible step to minimise fuel consumption.
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[2026-03-11 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: More than 600 kilograms of narcotics have been discovered aboard a multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy on suspicion of transporting drugs, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala said.
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[2026-03-11 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has made an announcement to the Sri Lankan export community that the ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2026’ an international trade exhibition, will be organised with the primary objective of connecting local businesses with international buyers and investors.
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[2026-03-11 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Middle East war has now lasted for more than a dozen days with no signs of abating. The war did not end in the manner the US and Israel expected. Iran resisted. It has now vowed to hold on to its resistance even further despite the destruction inflicted on its economy and public life.
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[2026-03-11 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, in collaboration with the government and private entrepreneurs, is working to promote tourism in the Kuruwita Kuruganga Valley in the Ratnapura District.
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[2026-03-11 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to grant free visa extensions to foreign nationals unable to leave the country before the expiration of their visas due to ongoing flight cancellations in the Middle East region. Some tourists who scheduled their departure from the country could not leave before the end of their visa validity period due to cancellation of flights from February 28 to the Middle East region owing to the conflict prevailing at present in that region.
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[2026-03-11 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Deputy Inspector General of Police Prasad Ranasinghe, was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption yesterday on corruption charges.
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[2026-03-11 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Photography Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) celebrates its 120th anniversary this year with a special photography competition and exhibition titled ‘Joys/Tears of 2025’. The theme invites members to capture moments of celebration, loss, resilience and quiet human experiences, creating a collective visual memory of the year.
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[2026-03-11 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MP Namal Rajapaksa has raised concerns over the recent increase in fuel prices, saying it contradicts Government assurances that the country has oil reserves sufficient for 45 days.
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[2026-03-11 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Pedro Quiala Carmenate says he’s not religious but he’s praying for President Donald Trump to liberate Cuba.
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[2026-03-11 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Merak 2026 is an exciting powerhouse initiative to drive awareness about “AUTISM”. For those with Autism the world is lonely place when you are trapped within your perceptions. It is a wide spectrum where the autistic individual struggles to adapt to the world. People with Autism don’t want to be seen as victims.
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[2026-03-11 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All four Major Club three-day super eight cricket matches finished with draws while the batsmen dominated in these four games played over the weekend at Colombo, Maggona and Dambulla.
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[2026-03-11 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dhaka: Bangladesh will close all universities from Monday, bringing forward the Eid ul-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-11 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The narrow stretch of water separating Iran from Oman has long been one of the most strategically important passages in the global economy. Today, that corridor, the Strait of Hormuz, has become the epicenter of a global energy crisis that threatens to ripple across economies, industries and households worldwide.
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[2026-03-11 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The reported sinking of an Iranian frigate by a United States submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka — and the tragic loss of Iranian sailors — has triggered intense debate across social media and sections of the traditional press. The subsequent situation involving other Iranian naval vessels and sailors stranded in India and Sri Lanka has further amplified commentary and speculation.
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[2026-03-11 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a series of meetings with key Philippine institutions during her visit to the Philippines recently, focusing on strengthening co-operation in education, higher education, technical skills development and agricultural research.
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[2026-03-11 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that it is the Government’s expectation to establish a strong public transport system that is comfortable, safe, efficient and reliable for the people, and that the Government is currently in the process of formulating a national policy to achieve this objective.
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[2026-03-11 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two suspects attempting to smuggle six kilograms and 865 grams of gold into the country were arrested on Monday in a co-ordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard.
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[2026-03-11 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy thwarted smuggling attempts, taking into custody seven suspects and three dinghies carrying 1,146 kgs of dried sea cucumber during separate operations conducted in the Mohoththuwaram and Keerimundalama sea areas, Kalpitiya on March 5 and 6.
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[2026-03-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: There is nothing that Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh could say to get Sen. Thom Tillis to end his blockade on Warsh's confirmation, the North Carolina Republican said Tuesday.
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[2026-03-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: S.Thomas College Mt Lavina the winners of last year are determined to retain the D.S Senanayake Shield when they meet their arch rivals Royal College Colombo in their 147 th Battle of the Blues annual cricket encounter which will be played from March 12 to 14 at SSC grounds.
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[2026-03-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance has expanded its regional footprint with two key milestones: the opening of a new branch at New Town Road, Embilipitiya and the strategic relocation of its Chilaw branch to a newly upgraded facility at Puttalam Road, Chilaw.
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[2026-03-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Assetline Finance PLC (AFIN), the flagship company of the financial services arm of David Pieris Holdings, continues on its journey of islandwide growth with the opening of the 63rd branch in Athurugiriya, located at Kaduwela Road.
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[2026-03-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Discussions focused on the current economic situation in Sri Lanka when Switzerland’s ambassador Dr. Siri Walt met the President’s Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi yesterday.
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[2026-03-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court yesterday continued hearing the appeal applications filed by former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who are challenging their convictions in the controversial carrom board procurement case.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s number one connectivity provider and a prolific promoter of sports, has once again joined hands with the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association to power the Dialog Schools Rugby Season for the sixth consecutive year and the launch was held at the BMICH on Monday.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka made a flying start at the 2026 Asia–Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event of the ITF World Junior Tennis Under-14 Competition, defeating Cambodia 3–0 in their opening tie played in Vietnam yesterday.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 42nd annual ‘ Battle of the Rocks’ Cricket encounter between Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala and St Anne’s College, Kurunegala will be played on March 20, 21 and 22 at the picturesque Welagedara Stadium, Kurunegala starting at 9.30 A.M on all three days.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) partnered with Home Lands Group as a key banking partner at the Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026: Road to Your Next Investment, held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 21st ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards, recently held at Cinnamon Life, marked a significant milestone, uniting Sri Lanka’s leading corporates, sustainability professionals, regulators and stakeholders to celebrate over two decades of ESG reporting excellence.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC, under its ‘Garusaru’ proposition for senior citizens and in collaboration with the Department of Pensions, has introduced a simplified biometric process that enables eligible government pensioners to complete their annual Life Certificate verification using fingerprint authentication at 50 selected DFCC Bank branches islandwide.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Tikiri revived the Tikiri Student Savings Centre at S. Thomas’ Preparatory School during the recent Grade 1 enrolment day. On the same day, parents took an important first step towards their children’s future by opening Tikiri accounts, helping young minds learn the value of saving and smart money management from an early age.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: McLarens Lubricants Ltd, a subsidiary of McLarens Group and the authorised distributor of Mobil Lubricants in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mobil Delvac, one of the world’s most trusted heavy-duty diesel engine lubricant brands.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the Confectionery Products – Large Sector category at the National Export Awards 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE).
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LAUGFS Rubber has secured the Gold Award for the fifth consecutive year in the Extra-Large Category – Rubber Tyres and Accessories Sector at the NCE Export Awards 2025, organised by The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has been recognised as the Runner-up in the Other Financial Services Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024/25.
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[2026-03-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s two-time consecutive junior national squash champion Matheesha Wijesekara of Royal College Colombo has climbed to No. 8 in the Asian Under-19 rankings, a remarkable achievement that highlights the rapid rise of the young Sri Lankan on the international junior squash circuit.
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[2026-03-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Driven by its commitment to enhancing customer lifestyles and making quality mobility solutions more accessible, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd. to promote the Mahindra XUV 3XO passenger vehicle, through a joint promotional campaign.
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[2026-03-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two foreign nationals attempting to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the country were arrested yesterday by the Sri Lanka Customs and Narcotic Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport.
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