[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka delegation meets Saudi PIF officials to explore investment opportunities - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/local/944598/sri-lanka-delegation-meets-saudi-pif-officials-to-explore-investment-opportunities/

[2026-02-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Book donation, scholarships awarded to Samanera monks in Kalutara - DailyNews

Snippet: The ceremony for the donation of books for the year 2026 to Samanera monks studying at Pirivenas in the Kalutara district, conducted under the Samanera Regulation Project implemented with the patronage of the Kalutara Bodhi Trustee Board, and the awarding of scholarships under the Ancient Education Development Project, was held recently at the Kalutara Bodhi premises.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/local/944346/book-donation-scholarships-awarded-to-samanera-monks-in-kalutara/

[2026-02-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How ‘ghost workers’ stand at the crossroads of AI development

Snippet: The future of artificial intelligence depends not only on algorithms but on who controls and benefits from the labour that machines rely on

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3341993/great-powers-bet-ai-what-workforce-holding-it-together

[2026-02-02 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why Greenland cannot be 'owned' by anyone

Snippet: Greenland has suddenly become the focus of global politics. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly made it clear that he wants to "own" Greenland. For the Inuit, however, the land in the Arctic belongs to no one. Property is shared collectively, and this is regulated by law: People can own houses, but not the land on which they stand.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/who-owns-greenland/g-75732465

[2026-02-02 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Online payment facilities introduced for UDA clients under national digitalization drive - DailyNews

Snippet: Online payment facilities were introduced today (02) for clients of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) as part of the government’s national digitalization programme, with the launch held at the Peliyagoda Manning General Market Complex under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/944118/online-payment-facilities-introduced-for-uda-clients-under-national-digitalization-drive/

[2026-02-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | Hong Kong’s housing market recovery rests on solid foundations

Snippet: Unlike the commercial property sector, the city’s residential market is supported by multiple factors helping to drive demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3342044/hong-kongs-housing-market-recovery-rests-solid-foundations

[2026-02-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | China’s widebody C929 may take off ahead of schedule, sources say

Snippet: Maker of the home-grown rival to Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 is working directly with regulators, which analysts said could speed up certification

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342069/chinas-widebody-c929-could-arrive-early-revved-development-plan-sources

[2026-02-02 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to formulate first 5-year plan to align with national blueprint

Snippet: Task force led by Chief Executive John Lee will formulate plan, which one expert says signals greater government role in city’s development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3342077/hong-kong-formulate-first-5-year-plan-align-national-blueprint

[2026-02-02 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Industry Minister inspects Kotikambokka quartz deposit, directs action to curb illegal mining - DailyNews

Snippet: The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, conducted a field inspection yesterday (02) at the Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit in the Monaragala District, where mining activities are currently suspended. The visit focused on safeguarding the site and preventing unauthorized mining. Preliminary scientific surveys indicate that the deposit spans approximately 700 meters and contains an estimated 3.1 billion metric tons of quartz, highlighting its significance as a national resource.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/breaking-news/944068/industry-minister-inspects-kotikambokka-quartz-deposit-directs-action-to-curb-illegal-mining/

[2026-02-02 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump plans to shut down Kennedy Centre for 2 years for renovations

Snippet: Planned closure marks the latest development since Trump took control of the centre, after multiple artists cancelled performances there

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342049/trump-plans-shut-down-kennedy-centre-2-years-renovations

[2026-02-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Advisory Council for Development of Textile and Apparel Manufacturing Industry - DailyNews

Snippet: Among the 26 Sectoral Advisory Councils operating under the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, the members of the Textile and Apparel Manufacturing Industry-related Advisory Council were appointed on January 29, under the patronage of the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943709/advisory-council-for-development-of-textile-and-apparel-manufacturing-industry/

[2026-02-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India increases Sri Lanka’s aid allocation to INR 4 Bn - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s Union Budget for the upcoming fiscal year has increased development aid allocations for Sri Lanka, allocating 4 billion INR an increase of 1 billion INR from last year, according to Indian media.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/breaking-news/943877/india-increases-sri-lankas-aid-allocation-to-inr-4-bn/

[2026-02-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Solve School Development Officers’ issue as promised - Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the Government is trying to evade the issue faced by School Development Officers, and assured that the opposition will continue to stand with them until justice is delivered.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/politics/943924/solve-school-development-officers-issue-as-promised-sajith/

[2026-02-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: FIFA Arena Mini Pitch to be built in Negombo - DailyNews

Snippet: Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a FIFA Arena Mini Pitch in Negombo, marking a major step in bringing free, modern football facilities to children at grassroots level as part of an internatonal FIFA development programme.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/sports/943522/fifa-arena-mini-pitch-to-be-built-in-negombo/

[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Visa and NDB Bank launch ‘Card Present Connect’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, together with National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank), 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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943630/visa-and-ndb-bank-launch-card-present-connect/

[2026-02-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LG representatives from Sri Lanka attend capacity-building programme in India - DailyNews

Snippet: Twenty Local Government (LG) representatives from the upcountry region of Sri Lanka completed a 10-day capacity-building programme at the Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) in Hyderabad, India, from January 19-29. The programme was organised at the request of Ceylon Worker’s Congress (CWC).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943817/lg-representatives-from-sri-lanka-attend-capacity-building-programme-in-india/

[2026-02-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SHKP posts another Sierra Sea sell-out as Hong Kong property rebound strengthens

Snippet: Fifth consecutive sell-out at Sai Sha development shows recovery gathering pace, with analysts forecasting further price increases ahead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3341986/hong-kongs-shkp-rolls-out-350-sierra-sea-flats-after-sell-outs-worlds-priciest-market

[2026-02-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms are scoping out overseas property. What is catching their eye?

Snippet: With residential development on the wane, Chinese firms are investing in smart city, logistics and new energy projects, Knight Frank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341527/chinese-firms-are-scoping-out-overseas-property-what-catching-their-eye

[2026-02-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Hong Kong must fix Tenants Purchase Scheme’s flaws before any relaunch

Snippet: The public housing sale scheme for tenants was a bold experiment that delivered partial success but left thorny problems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3341588/hong-kong-must-fix-tenants-purchase-schemes-flaws-any-relaunch

[2026-01-31 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Health Minister inaugurates development projects at Pimbura Base Hospital - DailyNews

Snippet: The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, yesterday (30) inaugurated a series of infrastructure development projects at the Pimbura Base Hospital in Agalawatte, Kalutara.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943415/health-minister-inaugurates-development-projects-at-pimbura-base-hospital/

[2026-01-31 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: Department of Information and Communications Technology

Snippet: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is the executive agency that leads the overall management on ICT development agenda. It aims at developing the advancement of ICT while boosting nation building and safeguarding information through ICT.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-information-communications-technology/

[2026-01-31 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 60% of bus drivers using narcotics at the wheel - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: More than 60 percent of bus drivers engaged in passenger transport services on several short-distance routes in Colombo and its suburban areas are driving under the influence of narcotics, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943293/over-60-of-bus-drivers-using-narcotics-at-the-wheel-minister/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Korea and UNDP to tackle Waste Management challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Republic of Korea, through the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI), will provide USD 4.7 million for a new initiative entitled ‘Scale-up and Sustain the Low-Carbon Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery in Sri Lanka’ which will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka together with the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943201/korea-and-undp-to-tackle-waste-management-challenges/

[2026-01-30 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan and South Korea bolster defence ties amid regional tensions

Snippet: Defence chiefs agree to joint AI, space, and drone development, aiming to stabilise the region against growing missile threats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341874/japan-and-south-korea-upgrade-defence-pact-counter-china-and-north-korea

[2026-01-30 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea forced to act after Cambodian worker’s death in freezing dorm

Snippet: Seoul has apologised and pledged to improve foreign worker housing following the woman’s death in a makeshift dwelling in 2020

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341820/south-korea-forced-act-after-cambodian-workers-death-freezing-greenhouse-dorm

[2026-01-30 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 'National Productivity Master Plan to be launched soon' - Minister Handunnetti - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti announced that a National Productivity Master Plan will be formulated and launched soon to properly implement the concept of productivity across the country and support Sri Lanka’s economic goals. He made the remarks while participating in a program to empower Productivity Development Officers at the Suruhurupaya Auditorium in Battaramulla yesterday (29).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943030/national-productivity-master-plan-to-be-launched-soon-minister-handunnetti/

[2026-01-30 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Haputale land given by Ranil to GMOA for holiday resort taken back to government - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has reclaimed a five-acre tract of land in Haputale, previously leased to the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) during the administration of former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The property, part of the Viharagala estate under the Ministry of Plantation Industries, had been leased to the GMOA for a period of 30 years for the development of a holiday resort.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/942968/haputale-land-given-by-ranil-to-gmoa-for-holiday-resort-taken-back-to-government/

[2026-01-30 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: PROFILE: Department of Energy

Snippet: The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for planning and implementing all government plans, programs, initiatives, and activities related to energy exploration, development, consumption, distribution, and conservation.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-energy/

[2026-01-30 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Focus on enhancing industrial and investment cooperation - DailyNews

Snippet: A special meeting was held on January 28 between the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industry and Manufacturing of Pakistan, Haroon Akhtar Khan, who is in the country on an official visit, and the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, at the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942494/focus-on-enhancing-industrial-and-investment-cooperation/

[2026-01-30 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: As the rains recede - DailyNews

Snippet: WHAT IS SLYCAN TRUST? It is a non- profit think tank working on Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Finance, Security, Entrepreneurship, Bio-diversity, Eco-System Conservation, Risk Management, Transition and Social Justice including gender and youth empowerment. Their work spans the national,regional and global level, from policy analysis and evidence based research to capacity building, technical support provision and on the ground implementation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/features/942574/as-the-rains-recede/

[2026-01-30 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Talks on to develop Trincomalee as energy hub between India, SL and UAE - HC - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s High Commissioner Santosh Jha on Monday said that Talks are ongoing on the development of Trincomalee as an energy hub between India, Sri Lanka and the UAE.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/942503/talks-on-to-develop-trincomalee-as-energy-hub-between-india-sl-and-uae-hc/

[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka to attract Saudi investment opportunities - DailyNews

Snippet: A Sri Lanka delegation headed by the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister, 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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/942631/sri-lanka-to-attract-saudi-investment-opportunities/

[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL and Pakistan agree to establish a Joint Working Group at 13th session of JEC in Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: Both Sri Lanka and Pakistan agreed in principle to establish a Joint Working Group on IT and telecommunications, cooperate in emerging technologies, and support each other in International Digital and Telecommunications Fora, at the 13th Session of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held on Tuesday in Colombo, reaffirming the strong and longstanding bilateral relations between the Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/942647/sl-and-pakistan-agree-to-establish-a-joint-working-group-at-13th-session-of-jec-in-colombo/

[2026-01-30 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: German court upholds damages after discrimination by realtor

Snippet: The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on Thursday ruled that a real estate agent must pay damages after discriminating against a prospective tenant because of her ethnic background.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/german-court-upholds-damages-after-discrimination-by-realtor/a-75719239

[2026-01-30 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/metropolitan-manila-development-authority/

[2026-01-29 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spirits rise as baijiu shares rally on Lunar New Year demand

Snippet: With liquor stocks viewed as a barometer of real estate-linked business activity, the rally reflects renewed hopes for the property sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341718/spirits-rise-baijiu-shares-rally-lunar-new-year-demand

[2026-01-29 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Town planning body slammed for neglecting disabled people over Wan Chai plan

Snippet: Ex-legislator among those calling for review to make development plan covering Sau Wa Fong and Nam Koo Terrace more barrier-free

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341717/town-planning-body-slammed-neglecting-disabled-people-over-wan-chai-plan

[2026-01-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: New Proposal Could Provide Guaranteed Resources for NY Homeless Families Placed in Hotels

Snippet: New York state may soon guarantee homeless families placed in hotels the same services as those in shelters, including help finding housing, meals and child care.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-homeless-families-hotels-update

[2026-01-29 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction of 115-unit Torrington apartment complex resumes after years of delays - DailyNews

Snippet: The Urban Regeneration Project under the City of Colombo has officially restarted construction of the Torrington apartment complex, which consists of 115 housing units. The project, which began 14 years ago but was repeatedly halted, had remained largely inactive since 2017.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942247/construction-of-115-unit-torrington-apartment-complex-resumes-after-years-of-delays/

[2026-01-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Style Edit: The women driving watchmaker Richard Mille’s creative direction

Snippet: The RM 037, RM 07-01 and the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport show the maison’s intent to meet women’s wishes for mechanically sophisticated timepieces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341341/style-edit-women-driving-watchmaker-richard-milles-development

[2026-01-29 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | What Hang Seng Bank’s delisting tells us about Hong Kong’s markets

Snippet: The development raises the question: what happens when Hong Kong’s most enduring financial symbols outlive their origins?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3341427/hang-seng-banks-delisting-index-it-created-signals-shift

[2026-01-29 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ras Al Khaimah turns to Hong Kong to promote landmark UAE resort

Snippet: Delegation promotes resort development – the UAE’s first casino project – to be operated under the brand of Hong Kong-listed Wynn Resorts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3341591/ras-al-khaimah-seeks-hong-kong-mainland-chinese-investors-landmark-casino

[2026-01-29 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: German development policy: Partners in the Global South

Snippet: The rule of the strongest is back: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke of a "new world of great powers" at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. There was much talk of armament, economic might, power plays — and of course US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/german-development-policy-partners-in-the-global-south/a-75702908

[2026-01-29 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A positive step - DailyNews

Snippet: The move by the Police to ban all un-roadworthy vehicles from plying on our roads is indeed a welcome development. They (the Police) have already seized 12 such vehicles which were seen operating in the Ginigathhena town, according to Police. The Hatton Police Traffic Division, together with the Ginigathhena Traffic Police Division, jointly inspected 65 vehicles, including SLCTB buses and private buses, which were plying through Ginigathhena town on Monday night.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/editorial/941766/a-positive-step-4/

[2026-01-29 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka launches first structured national dialogue on tourism economic leakages - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has launched its first structured national dialogue on tourism economic leakages, as the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in collaboration with UN Tourism, prepares to formulate a three-year action plan aimed at retaining more tourism value within the domestic economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/business/941722/lanka-launches-first-structured-national-dialogue-on-tourism-economic-leakages/

[2026-01-29 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pathfinder Foundation inaugurates a repository for SL’s peace initiatives - DailyNews

Snippet: The Pathfinder Foundation’s Repository for Sri Lanka Peace Initiatives was inaugurated by former Norwegian Special Envoy to the Sri Lanka peace process, Norway’s former Environment and International Development Minister, and former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Erik Solheim at the invitation of Pathfinder Foundation Founder Milinda Moragoda and Chairman Bernard Goonetilleke, both among the principal negotiators of the peace process.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/941863/pathfinder-foundation-inaugurates-a-repository-for-sls-peace-initiatives/

[2026-01-29 00:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany targets aid reform as minister tours Sierra Leone

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-targets-aid-reform-as-development-minister-tours-sierra-leone-projects/video-75696939

[2026-01-28 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rs. 16.9 Bn in Aswesuma and elderly allowances credited today - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has officially released Rs. 16,902.95 million to the bank accounts of welfare beneficiaries today (28).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941498/rs-16-9-bn-in-aswesuma-and-elderly-allowances-credited-today/

[2026-01-28 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New sky‑walk bridge to connect Bastian Mawatha taxi park with Fort Station - DailyNews

Snippet: In a significant step toward modernizing urban transit, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development has launched a project to construct a pedestrian sky bridge connecting the Bastian Mawatha taxi park directly to the Colombo Fort Railway Station.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/local/940787/new-flyover-project-to-connect-bastian-mawatha-taxi-park-with-fort-station/

[2026-01-28 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka welcomes 223,645 tourists in first 25 days of January 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka recorded 223,645 tourist arrivals from 1st to 25th January 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941369/sri-lanka-welcomes-223645-tourists-in-first-25-days-of-january-2026/