Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-06 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lanka Ashok Leyland has donated vehicles valued at Rs. 65 million (excluding VAT) to the Government of Sri Lanka to strengthen ongoing disaster relief and recovery operations.
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[2025-12-06 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka has extended financial assistance amounting to Rs 19.5 million, made possible through the generous contributions of Chinese companies operating in the country.
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[2025-12-06 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued detailed guidelines to help the public safely handle and preserve banknotes damaged by recent flooding. The advisory stresses proper care to prevent further deterioration and outlines how affected notes can be prepared for exchange.
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[2025-12-06 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday flagged off a ship laden with relief material including 300 MT rice to the cyclone ‘Ditwah’-ravaged Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-06 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fakhar Zaman was found guilty of a breach during the Tri-series final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday stressed that the government is not in any way ready to amend or withdraw from the agreement entered into between Sri Lanka and the IMF.
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[2025-12-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court has been informed by the Managing Director in an affidavit that the local agent of MV X-Press Pearl ship, Sea Consortium Lanka Pte Ltd has paid Rs.300 million (nearly USD 1 million) as compensation, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara informed Parliament yesterday (5).
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[2025-12-06 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLT‑MOBITEL urgently requests the public not to remove or cut the SLT-MOBITEL Fibre and Copper cables that may be lying on the ground following the recent extreme weather conditions.
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[2025-12-06 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka created history yesterday in Malé City, Maldives, when national player Tashmila Kavindi defeated India’s national champion L. Keerthana, marking the first time since 2016 that a Sri Lankan has defeated an Indian player in any international competition — a historic victory at the 7th Carrom World Cup.
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[2025-12-06 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Under-17 team, led by Rehan Peiris, will take the field brimming with confidence as they begin their three-match One-Day series against Bangladesh tomorrow (December 7) in Chattogram. The second and third ODIs will also be played at the same venue on December 9 and 12.
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[2025-12-06 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Rainbow Institute of Communication, a leading center for communication and leadership excellence, presents its Annual Public Speaking Seminar — “Public Speaking Accelerator 2025”, on December 12 at the Sofia Hotel, Colombo 3.
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[2025-12-06 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The highly anticipated Champions League 2025/26, organized by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), is likely to kick off on Friday, December 12, at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.
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[2025-12-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov held the 3rd ceremony conferring the title Ambassador of Russian Education and Science recently.
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[2025-12-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Laurie, Fr. William Sullivan, the Blessed Sacrament Missionary from Australia to Sri Lanka, breathed his last peacefully at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy, on December 30th, 2017 — that’s eight years ago — at the very ripe old age of 92.
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[2025-12-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy, operating across the country, has launched a coordinated programme to provide essential services, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, to communities affected by adverse weather. The Navy extended its relief and restoration operations across the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Trincomalee on Thursday (December 4).
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[2025-12-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad facilitated the arrangement of a Sea Cargo shipment carrying 200 tons of emergency relief items from Pakistan to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclone and severe weather conditions in Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Sri Lanka had discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a policy-based loan amounting to USD 100 million to implement the Power Sector Reforms and Financial
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[2025-12-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of its island-wide disaster recovery programme, the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday, Dec. 05, successfully repaired and restored a damaged water supply system in the Madampe area, returning access to clean water for approximately 2,000 families.
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[2025-12-06 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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[2025-12-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Army personnel jointly with the Irrigation Department officials and farmers in the area are involved in the reconstruction of Elahera anicut across the Amban Ganga temporarily which was damaged due to recent floods by laying sand bags. The Elahera anicut which is a World Heritage site was built by King Vasabha and later developed by other kings stands as a testament to ancient engineering marvels in the Mahaweli Basin.
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[2025-12-06 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Landslide warnings were still being issued in Sri Lanka in the wake of last week's Cyclone Ditwah, with the death toll from the floods jumping to 607.
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[2025-12-06 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2025-12-05 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka received a consignment of canned tuna as relief for the people affected by the adverse weather from the Maldives today (05), reflecting the strong partnership and regional solidarity between the two nations.
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[2025-12-05 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a large consignment of foreign cigarettes, cosmetics, and wristwatches during a search operation in the seas south of Delft, Jaffna, on 03 December 2025.
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[2025-12-05 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader and MP Rauff Hakeem told Parliament today (05) that no government can face a disaster of this magnitude without broader national and international support.
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[2025-12-05 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thera, stated that support will be extended to coordinate assistance from overseas Buddhist temples. Assistance will be provided both for providing relief to the people affected by the disaster and for the rebuilding of temples and religious sites across the island that have suffered damage.
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[2025-12-05 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken disciplinary action against the Monaragala-Colombo bus that recently plunged into floodwaters in the Kumbukkana area, putting passengers’ lives at risk.
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[2025-12-05 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that passengers holding train season tickets will now be allowed to travel on SLTB buses by simply presenting their tickets.
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[2025-12-05 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, PC, has called on the country to seize the current national disaster as a turning point, stressing that Sri Lanka must “never waste a crisis” but use it to rebuild stronger and more resilient.
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[2025-12-05 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund has received nearly Rs. 635 million from Sri Lankans living abroad, according to Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
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[2025-12-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “Please come,” Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya requested those rethinking their travel plans after the recent floods addressing the opening day of the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 which concluded on Wednesday. (3) She invited visitors to enjoy the vibrant experiences available throughout the rest of the country and pledged to ensure that the areas affected by the floods would soon be restored and open to visitors.
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[2025-12-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A small island developing state like Sri Lanka is disproportionately exposed to environmental, economic, and geopolitical shocks, and its vulnerability has been compounded by the long-drawn civil conflict, high exposure to climate-related hazards, and long-term structural fiscal imbalances. Recovery processes have therefore required a combination of domestic institutional reforms, community mobilisation, and sustained engagement with global financial and humanitarian systems.
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[2025-12-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Leg-spinner Himaru Deshan produced outstanding figures of 8 for 93 as the Sri Lanka Under-17 team recorded a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh Under-17 in their three-day match played at the Bashundhara Sports Complex in Dhaka yesterday.
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[2025-12-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Funds to be disbursed from sixth tranche of EFF Announcement made at donor forum meeting at Finance Ministry World Bank to carry out post-disaster assessment
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[2025-12-05 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) in a meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) pledged its fullest support to revive the country’s economy following the damage inflicted by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-05 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka sent its top eight men’s boxers to Dubai last night for the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championship 2025, now taking place in the UAE from December 2 to 13.
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[2025-12-05 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying Bailey bridge components and specialist personnel landed in Sri Lanka yesterday (04) to support ongoing disaster recovery efforts across the country.
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[2025-12-05 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying relief cargo and an elite search and rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday evening (03).
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[2025-12-05 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: When Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, the scope of devastation was unlike anything the country had seen before. Torrential rains and howling winds triggered catastrophic flooding and deadly landslides from the capital’s low-lying suburbs to the remote hillside villages of the central highlands. According to official updates, more than 366 people have been confirmed dead, with hundreds more missing as rescue efforts continue.
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[2025-12-05 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The sports contribute to building a healthy, strong, and disciplined society, said Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage at the “China Culture Day – Wushu” performance organized by the Sri Lanka Wushu Federation with the support of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka. The event was held on Wednesday (3) at the Elphinstone Theatre in Colombo.
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[2025-12-05 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a continued demonstration of solidarity with Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Japan has dispatched a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) medical team to strengthen emergency humanitarian operations.
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[2025-12-05 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The extreme hurricane-level event that struck Sri Lanka between November 27 and 30 exposed a profound structural weakness in the disaster-management systems of the Central Province. What unfolded over these three days was not merely a meteorological anomaly but a comprehensive collapse of preparedness, communication, infrastructure resilience and governance. As global climate change intensifies the frequency of low-pressure systems, cyclones and torrential rainfall, this crisis must be treated as a turning point.
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[2025-12-05 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India continues its unwavering humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’, with intensive search, rescue, medical, and logistics operations underway across multiple affected regions.
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[2025-12-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Caring for communities affected by the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, SLT-MOBITEL has introduced the free ‘247 Helpline’, in collaboration with the University of Colombo, offering round-the-clock medical advice.
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[2025-12-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The official media launch of the ‘Construction Expo 2026’, one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent industry exhibitions, was held in Colombo on November 28.
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[2025-12-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In response to the urgent need to restore access to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. deployed its full fleet of disaster-response machinery within 24 hours of pledging support. This follows the company’s Rs. 10 million contribution to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, with an additional Rs.
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[2025-12-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is navigating one of its toughest chapters, and former Ambassador Kananathan says the country needs bold, fast-moving ideas — starting with tapping into one of its strongest assets: the five-million-strong global Sri Lankan community.
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[2025-12-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) handed over emergency relief goods to the Government of Sri Lanka to assist those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, a news release from JICA said yesterday.
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[2025-12-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Siri Lions, the fast-growing international sports brand that recently changed its name from Sri Lions to Siri Lions, reached a major milestone when their all-Sri Lankan netball team excelled in the International Netball Category at the Dubai 7s international sports carnival on Sunday.
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[2025-12-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hatch Innovation, one of Sri Lanka’s leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship development organisation, marked the conclusion of the first cohort of seven female-led startups from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province under the GRIT Business Accelerator Programme with a ‘Demo Day’ on November 25, 2025 at HatchWorks in Colombo.
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