Topic: Property — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Affordable energy is a necessity, not a luxury. For Sri Lanka, it is particularly critical, as the country spends billions of rupees each year on fuel imports, while ordinary consumers continue to bear the burden of high electricity costs. In this context, the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, approved as a key Cabinet decision last week, is both timely and commendable.
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[2026-02-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on February 13.
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[2026-02-10 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development has appointed Sri Lanka’s first Advisory Council for the Development of the Event Management Industry to guide the sector’s future growth.
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[2026-02-09 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Visit comes as Beijing prioritises tech-driven development and achieving self-reliance in its latest socio-economic blueprint
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[2026-02-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former property development executive swaps rat race for ‘harsh’ and ‘stormy’ remote island; lives off plentiful supply of eels, crabs
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[2026-02-09 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmakers say another cross-harbour tunnel is necessary to alleviate persistent congestion in three existing ones and aid future development
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[2026-02-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Last week was full of various `news’ about the fast unto death launched by the development officers and the related topics. Absorbing development officers into the teachers service matters to them but what matters to the country is how and what these development officers and all the other public servants do during their official duty hours.
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[2026-02-09 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said that measures will be taken to provide free life insurance cover to the value of about Rs.300,000 to consumers who spend more than Rs.10,000 per month on goods purchased from cooperative stores.
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[2026-02-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank), together with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has launched Card Present Connect (CPC), an in-person digital payment acceptance solution powered by Cybersource, Visa s open payment platform that supports both online and offline transactions.
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[2026-02-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy organised life-saving and first aid training for local fishermen, demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development. The training session was held at the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour, Trincomalee last week.
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[2026-02-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Agricultural Development Bank of China vice-president was once held up as a model figure for finance-driven poverty reduction
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[2026-02-08 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong must make better use of strengths as global financial hub to speed up industrial development
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[2026-02-08 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 2026-27 budget speech should explain how the city’s economic direction aligns with global and national trends, defining its place in the industries of the future
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[2026-02-08 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Syria's new government and Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced a major investment package dealing with energy, telecommunications, aviation and real estate.
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[2026-02-07 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 317,000 foreign tourists so far this year, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The authority reported that 317,381 visitors arrived in the country between January 1 and February 4, reflecting a strong start to the tourism sector in 2026.
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[2026-02-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is the lead agency in ensuring the Philippines’ agricultural development. It aims to make the Philippines a food-secure and resilient country by empowering Filipino farmers and fisherfolk.
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[2026-02-06 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong developers show stronger interest in land sales as home prices rebound and sentiment improves
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[2026-02-06 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-06 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A small child who was outside on the ground floor died when a section of concrete collapsed on his head on the seventh floor of the Randiya Uyana housing complex in Modara, Colombo, on the night of the previous day (04).
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[2026-02-06 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The programme to commence the construction of new houses for individuals whose homes were fully or partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in Kandy, together with the awarding of compensation and the launch of several development projects, is scheduled to take place in Kandy under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (6).
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[2026-02-06 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The contribution of Sri Lankan workers in Korea to the country’s economy is commendable, Deputy Speaker of the Korean Parliament, Lee Hack Young said at a meeting held with Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, recently.
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[2026-02-06 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its development partnership with the World Bank following the official visit of Parameswaran Iyer, Executive Director of the World Bank Group, to Colombo. The visit was announced by the Department of External Resources of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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[2026-02-06 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith made a request to the Government yesterday to establish a Muthurajawela Development Authority, aimed at safeguarding the Muthurajawela ecosystem.
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[2026-02-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Daniel Jaksan, Economic and Commercial officer at the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, accompanied by Thiloma Abayanayaka, Commercial and Economic Assistant, met with the Chairman of the Export Development Board (EDB) Mangala Wijesinghe, along with the senior officials including Acting Additional Director General (Development) Kumudinie Mudalige, Director of Export Agriculture Janak Badugama, Director of Trade Facilitation & Trade Information Dr.
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[2026-02-05 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Professional competition involves likes of National Games champions Jiangsu, but city’s amateurs will need funding, get time off work
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[2026-02-05 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti drew attention to Sri Lanka’s highly skilled workforce and emphasized the country’s potential as a hub for regional manufacturing, encouraging Korean investors to utilize local labor to produce goods for markets such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
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[2026-02-05 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Several countries have extended greetings to Sri Lanka as the Nation celebrated its 78th Independence Day, reaffirming long-standing friendships and continued cooperation with the island Nation. Messages from the United Kingdom, China, Australia, India, and the United Arab Emirates reflected Sri Lanka’s strong diplomatic ties and shared commitment to peace and development.
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[2026-02-05 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Liaison office chief Zhou Ji also calls on the city to strengthen executive-led governance model
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[2026-02-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume
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[2026-02-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the executive agency that develops, implements, and coordinates social protection and poverty-reduction solutions. It leads in the formulation, implementation, and coordination of social welfare and development policies and programs for and with the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged.
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[2026-02-04 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The nine-day hunger strike carried out by School Development Officers was temporarily called off following a meeting held with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (3). The decision was taken after the Development Officers received a positive response from the President during the discussions.
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[2026-02-04 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marking the significant financial improvements within the Sri Lankan State sector in 2025 due to revenue collection efforts, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has increased its revenue up to Rs. 45 billion in 2025 compared to Rs. 37 billion in 2024, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament yesterday.
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[2026-02-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Eppawala, Giribawa , Rajanganaya and Nochchiyagama Integrated Water Supply Project-Stage 1 is a Nationally important water supply development initiative implemented by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) . Large extents of the Anuradhapura and Kurunegala Districts experience severe difficulties in accessing safe and reliable drinking water. These areas are also significantly affected by Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu), which has been strongly linked to the quality of drinking water available to rural and semi‑urban communities.
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[2026-02-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera said the Government plans to lower tax rates to reduce the tax burden on the public by expanding the tax base. The Deputy Minister made these remarks while participating in a special field observation tour around Colombo.
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[2026-02-03 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a strategic roadmap designed to transform Sri Lanka’s energy landscape. The plan is a critical step toward meeting the national target of generating 70% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and achieving full carbon neutrality by 2050.
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[2026-02-03 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Union of All Ceylon School Development Officers officially ended their “fast-unto-death” hunger strike today (03), following a critical discussion with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-02-03 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit was on trial in Oslo on Tuesday facing a string of charges including rape, domestic violence, property damage, drug offenses and traffic violations.
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[2026-02-03 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fracspace, the global real estate and lifestyle development announced its strategic entry into Sri Lanka through Altaira—its flagship international development and a considered step in the company’s global expansion journey at a press conference held in Colombo.
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[2026-02-03 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pudong, Jing’an and Xuhui districts will lead the programme, which comes amid signs of stabilisation in the secondary market
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[2026-02-03 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant development today (3), Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Cabinet Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
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[2026-02-03 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer yesterday (02) and conveyed Sri Lanka’s appreciation for the World Bank’s multisectoral partnership and continued support for the country’s development agenda.
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[2026-02-03 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A two-day national workshop aimed at formulating a National Action Plan for Sri Lanka’s cooperative movement commenced Friday (30) at the National Cooperative Development Institute in Polgolla, bringing together senior cooperative officials from across the country.
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[2026-02-03 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The new online payment system introduced by the Urban Development Authority to streamline the daily financial transactions of the Peliyagoda Manning Market was launched recently.
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[2026-02-03 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A sewing exhibition and fashion show organized to strengthen the economic empowerment of rural women was held recently at the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council premises, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of members of Rural Development Committees in the province.
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[2026-02-03 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: School Development Officers’ Association Secretary Viraj Manaranga told the Daily News sister paper the Dinamina yesterday (02) that their protest was not intensified due to the belief that a successful response would be received during the discussion to be held with the President today (03) to discuss the issues of the School Development Officers.
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[2026-02-03 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated that teacher recruitment must be conducted strictly through competitive examinations as provided for in the Constitution, and that this procedure cannot be altered to suit the preferences of the President or Ministers.
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[2026-02-03 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The education reforms that Sri Lanka plans to implement from 2026 are one of the most ambitious attempts to realign the general education system with the social and economic realities of the country. These reforms are structured around five key pillars-curriculum modernisation, human resource development, infrastructure and administrative reform, assessment reform and public awareness- aim to achieve systemic transformation, rather than stick to incremental changes.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) hosted ECRISA 2026 – Emerging Concepts and Research in Integrated Sustainable Adaptation, a National-level research conference held under the theme “Technological Synergies for a Sustainable Sri Lanka.” The conference was designed to promote interdisciplinary research and innovation aimed at addressing contemporary development challenges in Sri Lanka and the wider region.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lanka delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeyasinghe, held a productive discussion with senior officials of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) at the PIF Headquarters in Riyadh on January 25, 2026.
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