Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Renowned Swedish Master Chef and celebrated television personality Per Morberg, together with famous Swedish Master Baker Martin, visited Sri Lanka on a special culinary and trade mission aimed at strengthening ties between Sri Lanka and the Nordic region.
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s champion javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga secured another victory in Australia, winning the Hobart Track Classic gold medal with a throw of 80.12m recently.
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Regional Exporters Networking Forum for the Southern Province, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was successfully held in Matara on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The primary objectives of the forum were to identify challenges faced by regional exporters and to explore new export opportunities.
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[2026-03-04 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A coalition of left-wing organizations has launched a bid to crush an attempt to enforce voter ID in California — despite the petition heading for a ballot after getting 1.3 million signatures.
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[2026-03-04 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Salaam Ramadan 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Muslim cultural festival and a flagship initiative of the Western Provincial Council in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, was ceremonially inaugurated along Green Path, marking the start of a vibrant three-day celebration of faith, culture, and togetherness.
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[2026-03-04 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In view of the prevailing global situation, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a series of directives to all Police stations countrywide to prevent any incidents that may threaten national security or disrupt public peace and stability.
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[2026-03-04 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Authoritarian politics and military aggression are a dangerous mix. As President Trump announced his war on Iran wearing a baseball cap in a video released in the early hours Saturday morning while he was at Mar-a-Lago, that lesson hung heavily over the proceedings. This was a decision made by one man with no legal basis, little public support and no coherent explanation of an endgame.
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[2026-03-04 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Aveesha Samash, opener of St. Joseph’s College Colombo scored 175 runs against Mahinda College Galle 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 yesterday.
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[2026-03-04 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The first ‘World Congress on Snakes’ is scheduled to be held in Kandy in October with the participation of experts in the field from around the globe.
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[2026-03-04 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, recebeu o chanceler federal da Alemanha, Friedrich Merz, na Casa Branca nesta terça-feira (03/03) para conversas, em meio à guerra de EUA e Israel contra o Irã e à subsequente alta nos preços do petróleo.
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[2026-03-04 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged the Government to publicly condemn the recent attack carried out on Iran and emphasised that the Government should not hesitate to denounce the act of aggression by Israel, which he described as a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.
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[2026-03-04 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Restoring civilian life after nearly three decades of separatist conflict is neither immediate nor linear. In the Jaffna Peninsula, the return to normalcy hinges not only on physical reconstruction but on the restitution of land — the most tangible measure of post-war recovery.
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[2026-03-04 06:45 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The prime minister has discussed stranded Australians with the Emirati president. Follow today’s news live
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[2026-03-04 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Every year in February, New Delhi, the Capital of India, transforms into a colorful theatrical stage. This is because of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav. The Bharat Rang Mahotsav is an annual theatre festival organized by the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, India. This year marked the 25th edition of the festival.
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[2026-03-04 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Education lies at the heart of national development. It fuels economic growth, strengthens social unity, and supports good governance by developing a skilled and informed population. A strong education system boosts productivity, reduces poverty, improves health, fosters innovation, and empowers citizens overall. Above all, it produces engaged citizens capable of creative thinking, critical thinking, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
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[2026-03-04 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The most recent attempt to pass legislation that would create an independent statewide jail oversight body has faltered after facing opposition from law enforcement groups and city and county officials.
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[2026-03-04 06:38 UTC+10:00] [Foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Despite rebukes from Donald Trump, many MPs back Keir Starmer’s stance so far, and say lessons from conflict in Iraq must not be forgotten
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[2026-03-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Divi Saviya has long stood as a symbol of compassion and solidarity, stepping forward whenever Sri Lanka and its people face moments of hardship. Today, as the nation struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most severe natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s history, Divi Saviya renews its commitment with the launch of ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ (You, Me, and Our Motherland).
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[2026-03-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened an emergency meeting at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament yesterday (3) with party leaders and MPs representing the Opposition to discuss the adverse impacts of the escalating Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy seized 360kgs of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search operation carried out in the sea area of Pitipana, Negombo on February 26.
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[2026-03-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Police force to be boosted with 10,000 officers from CSD
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[2026-03-04 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra concluded the visit to Korea from February 21 to 27, engaging in a series of meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in the field of foreign employment.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prince of Wales’ College Moratuwa squad: Seated from left Rajeew Fernando (Asst. Coach), Pemlal Fernando (Head Coach), Mrs. Aruni Jayawardena (POG), Suwahas Fernando (Captain), Major. Damindra Kudaligama (Principal), Oshan De Silva (Vice Captain), Kosala Dharmadasa (Senior MIC), Sameera Fernando (Trainer) Standing Middle row – from left -Shehan Ashen, Thusindu Deemantha, Nethul Anuhas, Pasan Cooray, Rusandu Silva, Gawesha Fernando, Palingu Perera, Suwhas Ranawana, Matheesha Aponso, Standing Back row – from left Dineth Jinendra, Ojas Sankar, Deenodh Ranthul, Nehan Anuhas, Sethika Wijethunga
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala Central College, Hikkaduwa will meet Henegama Central College in the final of the Under 19 division Two Tier ‘B’ limited Overs inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket on today at Mercantile Cricket Association ground Colombo 07.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, was honoured with the Silver Award at the SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards, Integrated Reporting Awards and SAARC Anniversary Awards for Corporate Governance Disclosures 2024, in the Communication and Information Technology category. The awards ceremony took place in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The recognition, bestowed following rigorous independent evaluation and endorsed by leading professional bodies, was formally celebrated at a ceremony on February 26, in Colombo. Since assuming leadership in October 2018, Blaser has orchestrated a period of sustained growth across the company’s diversified portfolio.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Atlas, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 learning brand, concluded Atlas ‘SipSavi Naththal Poronduwa’, a national initiative that saw strong public participation in supporting children at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At the Architect 2026 Exhibition, LANKATILES unveiled an immersive Concept Studio of contemporary design, where every surface spoke in allusive ways of exquisite craftsmanship and architectural vision.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank continues to advance its digital leadership journey with the steady growth of its official presence on YouTube, reflecting a deepening of customer engagement and an expansion of financial education outreach across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS) and Nagapattinam, India is scheduled to resume operations on Friday 06, restoring a key maritime link between Northern Sri Lanka and South India.
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[2026-03-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dharmaraja College Kandy delivered an outstanding performance to secure the championship in the Under-14 Inter-School Hockey Tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Hockey Association which was held recently at the University of Peradeniya Grounds.
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[2026-03-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Women Technopreneurs Forum of SLASSCOM has announced the return of its flagship Women in Tech Conference 2026, taking place on March 26, at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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[2026-03-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has announced the reopening of its refurbished Club HNB Centre on February 20, further strengthening its highest-tier Private Banking proposition. The reopening marks a significant enhancement to the Bank’s exclusive service environment designed for its most valued clientele.
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[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Thurstanite cricketer Sirosha Gunatilake of Trendex Holdings was unanimously elected as the 44th overall and 30th Sri Lankan President of the Mercantile Cricket Association (established in 1911), taking over the baton of leadership.Sirosha played for Thurstan College as an off spinner and late order batsman in 1980 and 1981Among his team mates were Deepal Madurapperuma Sathya Jayasuriya Mahesh Manamperi Tuan Ahamath Dayananda Wijesekera and Amitha Weerakoon.
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[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has achieved a significant milestone under the Seylan ‘Atha Hitha’ loan programme, a government-funded initiative introduced to re-energise Sri Lanka’s micro, small and medium-scale enterprise (MSME) sector in line with the national economic recovery strategy.
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[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, marks World Hearing Day 2026 by offering free hearing tests throughout March at the Ratmalana Audiology Centre (RAC), reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to hearing care services across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Royal-Thomian Golfers’ Guild is organising the Royal-Thomian Old Boys Golf Tourney -a landmark event that celebrates the enduring legacy of sporting excellence and spirited rivalry between Royal College and S. Thomas’College. The tournament will be held on 8th March 2026, at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, bringing together tradition, competition, and camaraderie in true Royal -Thomian style.
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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released the key findings of its latest Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) for the first half of 2026, providing insights into market participants’ perceptions of risks and confidence in the country’s financial system.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues special instructions to Sri Lankans in view of the prevailing situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy Ships (SLNS) Sagara and Nandimithra sailed back into the Port of Colombo on February 27, having proudly flown the Sri Lankan flag at the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN-26 multilateral naval exercise held in India. The vessels were welcomed with traditional naval honours upon their return.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Security is a concern that matters above all else. The protection of life is fundamental to the pursuit of every other human endeavour. Once life is lost, the journey ends. It is against this backdrop that the Cabinet has approved the introduction of stricter regulations to replace the outdated Act of 1998.
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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Problems have arisen due to the war in the Middle East for the T20 and ODI series between the Sri Lanka and Afghanistan teams to be started on the March 13.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Sri Lanka cricket skipper Kumar Sangakkara’s father, senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara passed away and his funeral will be held today.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ANNE DINOLA SHELALI FERNANDO – Deeply loved and adored by her husband Chenuka de Croos, cherished daughter of Sheridan and Dulali Fernando, darling granddaughter of Devika, treasured daughter-in-law of Chervon and Ionie. Viewing will take place at the “Honour and Peace” Home Parlour, Western Florist, Negombo, on the 4th of March 2026, from 09.30 a.m.
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[2026-03-04 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A banner depicting Donald Trump hangs outside a government building in Washington DC on the day the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. (Reuters: Kylie Cooper)
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