Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-02 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation in Sri Lanka arrived in the country early this morning (02).
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[2025-12-02 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Anyone who is willing to help Sri Lanka at this difficult moment, may send such assistance consigned to “Secretary, Ministry of Defense, Disaster Management Center (DMC), Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07”. Such goods will be cleared from Customs free from all duties and levies by the DMC at their cost.
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[2025-12-02 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (01) regarding the ongoing disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-02 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has posthumously promoted Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot who tragically lost his life in the Lunuwila, Wennappuwa helicopter crash, to the rank of Group Captain.
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[2025-12-02 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India has granted rapid airspace clearance for Pakistan’s humanitarian aid flight carrying relief material to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka, Indian officials confirmed on Monday. According to officials, Pakistan submitted the overflight request at around 1300 hrs (IST) seeking same-day permission. In view of the humanitarian nature of the mission, India processed the request promptly and granted approval within four hours.
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[2025-12-02 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Nepal has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with Sri Lanka following the recent catastrophic floods that claimed numerous lives and caused widespread damage across the island.
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[2025-12-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kamil Mishara and Dushmantha Chameera ended as most successful batsman and bowler of the Sri Lanka team after the Pakistan T-20 Tri series in Rawalpindi.
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[2025-12-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka drew the highest bid among overseas category ‘A’ players, joining Dhaka for USD 55,000 in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 players’ auction which came to an exciting close on Nov.30, with all six teams finalising their lineups ahead of the tournament. The BPL likely start on December 26.
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[2025-12-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Mahanayake Theras of the Sangha, Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters stated that all Sri Lankans must set aside ethnic, religious, colour, and party differences and unite to help one another, restore normalcy, and rise stronger in this time of national disaster.
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[2025-12-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka ended their AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a 1–2 defeat against Timor-Leste in their final Group A match played in China.
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[2025-12-02 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday officially announced that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 8 to August 8, 2026.
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[2025-12-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s national telecommunication operators, in close coordination with government authorities, are intensifying round-the-clock recovery efforts to reconnect communities battered by severe flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah since November 27.
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[2025-12-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry has established an Emergency Coordination Unit to manage and streamline relief efforts for Sri Lankan nationals affected by the recent floods.
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[2025-12-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Continuous operations are being conducted to search for the five Sri Lanka Navy officers who went missing during a flood risk mitigation operation in the Chalai area.
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[2025-12-02 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During a mission to support flood-affected communities in Lunuwila, a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter made an emergency landing on Sunday.Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, who was pilot the mission, tragically lost his life in the incident.
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[2025-12-02 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ditwah Cyclone in Sri Lanka raises urgent and uncomfortable questions: Why did the Government, forewarned by meteorological data and international alerts, fail to act decisively to protect its citizens? Why did the mainstream media and social media networks prioritise emotional spectacle over scientifically grounded guidance, amplifying panic instead of preparing the public?
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[2025-12-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The extent of devastation takes shape as Sri Lanka’s recent floods begin to subside. The combination of cyclone Ditwah and persistent shear-line system weather caused extreme weather patterns including heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides. The extreme weather pattern lingered over the country for a week wreaking havoc across the country.
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[2025-12-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sachain Liyanage of Mahinda College Galle ‘B’ came up with a fine bowling performance against Siridhamma College Galle in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ahmed Xamyr, Chair of the Maldives–Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Association, met with Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Mohamed Rizvi Hassan to convey, on behalf of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the Government and the people of the Maldives, heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with Sri Lanka in the wake of the recent tragedy.
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[2025-12-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Since assuming the duties of Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) on January 2, 2025, I have embraced an ambitious mission: to transform Sri Lanka’s insurance sector from a peripheral financial service into a central pillar of national economic resilience and social stability. My mission is not merely about increasing insurance penetration statistics, it is about cultivating a fully insured, financially literate, and future-ready society where every citizen, family, and business is protected against unforeseen risks.
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[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prima Group Sri Lanka has pledged assistance valued at over Rs. 300 million, providing essential Prima food products to support communities affected by the recent floods across the island.
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[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has been honoured at the Great HR Awards 2025, receiving the prestigious title of “Best Talent Acquisition Organization of the Year 2025.” The event, organized by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) in collaboration with Mercer, was held recently at The Lumina, Cinnamon Life, Colombo.
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[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLASSCOM marked another milestone during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 with the successful conclusion of the Xcellerate Inter University Hackathon 2025, uniting Sri Lanka’s brightest young innovators.
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[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Keells Food Products PLC reinforced its leadership in Sri Lanka’s convenient food industry by winning the Sri Lanka National Quality Award 2023 for Overall Organisational Excellence in the Manufacturing (Medium) Category.
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[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: C3, a leading innovation, R&D and product prototyping company based in Sri Lanka, an ecosystem partner of E Ink the originator, pioneer and global commercial leader in ePaper technology, is establishing Pixel Paper Labs — a new venture dedicated to the development, design and manufacture of ePaper-based products for both local and international markets.
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[2025-12-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India has strengthened its support as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu for the search and rescue efforts currently underway in Sri Lanka to bring relief to families affected by severe flooding and landslides in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) has activated emergency response operations through its network of 25 branches, deploying Branch Disaster Response Teams to support rescue efforts, provide first aid, distribute relief items, and assess urgent community needs, the Secretary General of SLRCS Dr. Mahesh Gunasekera said.
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[2025-12-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In light of the nationwide disaster caused by severe weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Navy has been carrying out extensive relief operations across the island since November 22, ‘25. As of Nov 30, the Navy has assisted 10,099 individuals through its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts spanning all provinces, and these operations are still ongoing.
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[2025-12-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rescued foreigners arriving Colombo from Kothmale area in an Indian Air Force’s Mi-17 Helicopter with the assistance of SLAF on Sunday (30).
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[2025-12-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy rescued 157 persons affected by flooding in the Illuppukadavai and Settikulam areas of Mannar, following heavy rainfall on Sunday (November 30). The rescue operations ensured that all those impacted were safely relocated and provided with essential relief.
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[2025-12-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Operation Sagar Bandhu continues in full swing, extending assistance and aid to Sri Lanka amid the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar highlighted the close coordination between their National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and Sri Lankan authorities in ongoing relief operations in the island.
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[2025-12-02 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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[2025-12-02 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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[2025-12-02 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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[2025-12-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Due to the severe weather conditions affecting Sri Lanka, many customers were unable to fully benefit from the highly anticipated Marlbo Year-End Sale, originally held from November 27-29, at the company premises on Abdul Gaffoor Mawatha, Colombo 03.
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[2025-12-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy continues extensive rescue and relief operations in the areas affected by the flooding triggered by the breach of a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment in Trincomalee on November 30, following heavy rainfall. As of yesterday (01), Naval teams have safely evacuated 309 affected residents from the Muttur area and relocated them to the Galkanda Viharaya, Muttur, for shelter.
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[2025-12-02 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Allein in dem besonders von den Unwettern betroffenen Inselstaat Indonesien sind nach jüngsten Zahlen fast 600 Menschen ums Leben gekommen, knapp 500 werden noch vermisst. Etwa 600.000 Personen wurden aus ihren Häusern in Sicherheit gebracht.
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[2025-12-02 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Kwa mujibu wa taarifa kutoka nchi hizo tatu za bara Asia, mafuriko na maporomoko ya ardhi yamewaua watu 604 nchini Indonesia, 366 nchini Sri Lanka na 176 nchini Thailand.
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[2025-12-01 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange’s All-Share Price Index (ASPI) showed a sharp decline today (December 01), falling 690.76 points at the end of trading to close at 22,022.06 points.
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[2025-12-01 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Maeneo ya baraAsia yanakumbwa na mafuriko mabaya ambayo yamesababisha maafa makubwa ikiwemo vifo.
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[2025-12-01 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police have announced a special grace period for drivers who were unable to renew their driving licenses due to the ongoing adverse weather and natural disaster conditions across the island.
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[2025-12-01 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sukanya docked at the Port of Trincomalee today (1 December), carrying essential relief supplies for communities affected by the recent catastrophic floods in Sri Lanka. The offshore patrol vessel delivered food items and emergency equipment to support ongoing rescue and relief operations.
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[2025-12-01 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A security manager at Taj Samudra, Colombo, has been arrested following a viral video that showed him slapping two trainees inside a room and addressing a group of trainees in an abusive manner.
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[2025-12-01 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that the death toll from the severe disaster situation affecting all 25 districts has risen to 355, while 366 individuals remain missing.
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[2025-12-01 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has urged the public to refrain from operating drones in areas where ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations are underway.
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[2025-12-01 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of New Zealand has extended its condolences to the people of Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone Ditwah and announced a contribution of NZ$1 million to support emergency humanitarian relief efforts.
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[2025-12-01 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Severe flooding and landslides across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka left at least 960 people dead on Monday, with hundreds more missing.
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[2025-12-01 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying two makeshift field hospital systems, along with essential medicines, medical equipment, and a team of Indian military doctors, arrived at Katunayake Airport last night (30).
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[2025-12-01 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A new donation system has been launched through GovPay to support people affected by the ongoing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-01 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen sharply, according to sources at the Colombo Sea Street Gold Market.
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