Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-04 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Headline inflation in Sri Lanka, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), accelerated sharply to 5.4% year-on-year in April 2026, up from 2.2% in March, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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[2026-05-04 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Super League 4-day cricket final between Dambulla and Colombo will be commence today at R.Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
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[2026-05-04 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royal College Colombo produced a powerful second half comeback to crush Thurstan College 40 points (five goals, one try) to 15 (one goal, one try, one pealty) in their Dialog Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament match at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday, after trailing 14-15 at half time.
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[2026-05-04 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, while speaking at WION’s Global Innovation and Leadership Summit held in Colombo on Saturday (2) said that his country believes in nurturing its relations with India. He also backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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[2026-05-04 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Isipathana College produced a powerful second-half display to defeat DS Senanayake College Colombo 33 points (four goals, one try) to 10 (one goal, one penalty) in their Dialog Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament match played at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo yesterday after holding a narrow 14-10 lead at the breather.
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[2026-05-04 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The construction sector in Sri Lanka has shown continued growth, according to a latest report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-04 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is experiencing one of the fastest ageing populations in South Asia, with those aged 60+ projected to rise from 18 percent in 2024 to 25 percent by 2040. This transition is driven by high life expectancy (73+ years for males, 80+ for females) and declining birth rates. The shift poses major economic challenges, including a shrinking workforce, rising dependency ratios, and the need for enhanced health care and pension systems.
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[2026-05-04 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka measures its workforce obsessively. It just doesn’t measure half of it. Every quarter, the Department of Census and Statistics publishes Sri Lanka’s Labour Force Survey – a meticulous document tracking employment, unemployment, sector, and work arrangement across the country. By any technical standard, it is rigorous. What it measures, it measures well; but what it does not measure is really the problem.
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[2026-05-04 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Vesak Festival is coming round the corner and Sri Lanka is getting ready to mark the National Vesak Festival to be held on May 30th and 31st. Offering Dansel is one of the main traditions in Sri Lanka. Therefore it is important to ensure the public health safety while offering and visiting Dansel.
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[2026-05-04 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Singer Sri Lanka PLC has announced the launch of the new Apple MacBook Neo Series, bringing Apple’s latest laptop experience to customers across Sri Lanka, with a strong focus on performance, design, and everyday versatility.
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[2026-05-04 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day official visit yesterday.
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[2026-05-04 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Around 16,000 children are currently registered to receive services at the Ayati NationalCentre for Children with Disabilities in Ragama. Recognised as Sri Lanka’s first national centre dedicated to children with disabilities, between 60 to 100 children from across the island visit the centre daily for treatment, according to Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead of the Ayati medical team Professor Samanmali Sumanasena.
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[2026-05-04 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Yasodara Vidyalaya Colombo emerged champion of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket tournament sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-05-04 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nineteen local and foreign tourists were rescued from drowning by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) during lifesaving operations across various coastal regions of the island in April.
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[2026-05-04 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo, Sri Lanka; April 2026: A landmark international clinical trial has found that a once-daily three-in-one blood pressure pill can significantly reduce the risk of repeat strokes among patients who have survived a brain bleed, also known as a haemorrhagic stroke.
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[2026-05-04 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrim in the first group of Hajis from Colombo on May 1 died of a heart attack in the holy Masjid in Makkah.
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[2026-05-04 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: REV. SISTER FATIMANAYAKI A.C. (nee FATIMANAYAKI THEVATHAS) was called to her Eternal Rest on 3rd May 2026. Requiem Mass will be offered on the 04th of May 2026 at 3 p.m., at Carmel Convent, Colombo 10, followed by interment at General Cemetery, Borella (Carmel Convent, 88 Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha, Colombo 10).027984
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[2026-05-04 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Cartoon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-03 23:01 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Sri Lanka this evening on an official visit at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-05-03 19:01 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-03 15:56 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, is due to arrive in Sri Lanka today (03) on a three-day official visit, marking his first trip to the country since taking office in 2023. The visit comes on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-05-03 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-02 19:22 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne has pledged sweeping reforms to restore public trust and performance in Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), following his appointment as Chairman of the newly formed SLC Transformation (Interim) Committee.
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[2026-05-02 05:40 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka won a gold medal and two silver medals and four bronze for the first time in history at Asian Beach Games concluded in Sanya, China finishing in 10th place in the points table which is a great achievement by Sri Lanka to finish among best ten countries.
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[2026-05-02 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Bhante G Heritage Center is scheduled to open on May 2, 2026, marking a significant event for Sri Lanka and the global Buddhist community. The opening coincides with a belated celebration of the 98th birthday of HenepolaGunaratana Thero, widely known as Bhante G, a Sri Lankan-born Buddhist monk recognized internationally for his contributions to mindfulness and meditation.
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[2026-05-02 05:39 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Under-85kg rugby team will go all out for victory when they face the touring New Zealand Under-85kg side in the second and final Test for the Graham Henry Trophy at Nittawela Rugby Stadium on May 3 (Sunday) at 4pm, aiming to level the series after a narrow first defeat.
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[2026-05-02 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The passing of Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage on 28th April 2026 marks the end of an era in the history of book publishing in Sri Lanka. At the age of 90, he leaves behind not merely a business legacy, but a cultural institution that profoundly shaped the literary life of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-02 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: More foreign shuttlers are expected to take part at the 6 th edition of the Ceylon Masters International Badminton championship conducted by Ceylon Masters Badminton (CMB) at St Joseph’s College Stadium Indoor Stadium, Darley Road Colombo from June 25 to 29 The President of CMB, Rohan de Silva, said on the growth of the Ceylon Masters International
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[2026-05-02 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sixteen year old Thisarindu Induwara of Royal College Colombo emerged Mens champion and nineteen year old . Dahamdi Sanudula of NSBM Green University emerged Womens champion of the Sri Lanka National Chess Championhips 2026 conducted by Chess Federation of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-02 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Palestinian Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the Free Palestine Movement, with all those calling for the freedom of Palestine, held a special gathering to invoke the blessings of the Almighty on Sameera Amehboobdeen, who will represent Sri Lanka in a 100-flotilla global campaign to Gaza calling for the freedom of Palestine.
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[2026-05-02 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) secured a major boost for its junior programme as NOLIMIT came on board as the Official Clothing Sponsor for the Sri Lanka Junior National Tennis Teams for 2026, officials announced at a press conference held at the SLTA Headquarters in Colombo.
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[2026-05-02 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka Dr. Purna Bahadurn Nepali paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on April 30.
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[2026-05-02 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The main Opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) held their May Day rally at Maligawatte P. D. Sirisena Stadium, while the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) held its rally at the Campbell Park Grounds in Borella.
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[2026-05-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Cartoon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The first batch of 350 Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims left for Jeddah on Friday from the Bandaranaike International Airport by Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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[2026-05-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seven-year-old swimmer Ishank from Ranchi has achieved a rare feat by crossing a challenging sea route between Sri Lanka and India, setting a new world record at a very young age.
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[2026-05-01 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s fragile journey back to economic stability has suffered several damaging blows over US$2.5 million (SL Rs 800 million) payment due as loan payment to Australia remitted to unknown bank accounts . The revelation that US$2.5 million earmarked for an official debt repayment to Australia was diverted to cyber criminals has exposed alarming weaknesses in the country’s financial control systems, treasury safeguards, and institutional accountability.
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[2026-05-01 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Joseph’s College Colombo emerged champions of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ Inter-Schools Two-Day Cricket Tournament, conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-05-01 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka women’s national cricket team produced a strong all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh women’s national cricket team by 21 runs in the second T20I, sealing the series 2–0 with one game to spare. The match was played in Sylhet yesterday.
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[2026-05-01 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka captain Bimandee Bandara produced a superb performance in the opening match against Costa Rica, as Sri Lanka secured a 3–1 victory in their group encounter at the ongoing ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in London.
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[2026-05-01 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court yesterday fixed for delivering its judgement on May 26 in four separate cases filed against former Development Lottery Board Chairman Sarana Gunawardena alleging causing loss to the Government while he was the Development Lottery Board Chairman.
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[2026-05-01 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The newly appointed committee to oversee Sri Lanka Cricket is not an interim body but a “Cricket Transformation Committee,” according to Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage.
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[2026-05-01 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (30) ordered the further remand of four suspects, including an assistant manager of a private bank, until May 14 in connection with the disappearance of Rs. 13 billion.
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[2026-05-01 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is moving forward, towards becoming a stronger nation. This is most noble and beautiful. In the recent past certain incidents in Government ministries made headline news. Irrespective of the reasons the general public has a right to see that all government sector institutions and departments operate with efficiency, transparency, accountability and people friendly service, which must match the corporate private sector.
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[2026-05-01 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The working people of Sri Lanka mark this year’s May Day at a decisive moment, as the country secures significant economic achievements despite a challenging global climate shaped by conflict, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said in his May Day message.
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[2026-05-01 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A total of 29 major rallies are scheduled to be held today to mark International Labour Day, with the primary events centered in Colombo.
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[2026-05-01 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There was a time when the Lanka Sama Samaja Party marched in May Day parades chanting, “Arise now, ye starvers.” Back then, Leftist political parties held their May Day parades through the streets of Colombo within a tradition of attacking rivals and exchanging blows. May Day was a restless day for the ‘club-and-baton’ squads of the Sri Lanka Police.
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[2026-05-01 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The history of the Sri Lankan labour movement is a remarkable journey, shaped over decades by the blood, sweat and sacrifices made in the pursuit of rights, justice and dignity, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya said in her May Day message.
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[2026-05-01 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Sri Lanka marks International Workers’ Day, shifting party strategies and economic pressures are redefining how the country observes, and understands, one of labour’s most significant dates.
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