Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-27 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ganthiriyagama Mahinda Maha Vidyalaya Ipalogama and Yasodara Vidyalaya Colombo will battle in the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament final at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on April 29.
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[2026-04-27 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Isipathana College Colombo produced a powerful performance to thrash St Anthony’s College Katugastota by 43 points (three goals, four tries) to 14 (two goals) in their opening match of the Dialog Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament played at Havelock Park yesterday after leading 19-7 at the breather.
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[2026-04-27 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau states that the amount of remittances sent by migrant workers to the country during the first quarter of this year has increased by 26.5% compared to the first quarter of last year. From January to March 2026, the country received remittances of US $ 2.29billion.
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[2026-04-27 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National People’s Power (NPP) has planned several May Day rallies across the country, with its Colombo and Nuwara Eliya rallies scheduled to be held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-04-27 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A shocking new item published in one of the leading Sinhala newspapers published last week and according to this news item, annually the Government spends around Rs. 250,000 to maintain one undergraduate while spending around Rs. 300,000 for one Aswesuma recipient. These details had been revealed during a study conducted by the Department of Economics and Statistics of the University of Peradeniya.
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[2026-04-27 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asanga Seneviratne was elected President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka after securing a clear majority at the long-delayed Annual General Meeting held on Saturday night at the Duncan White Auditorium at the Sports Ministry in Colombo.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hindu College Jaffna, St. Thomas’ College Bandarawela and St. Xavier’s College Marawila advanced to the quarter final round of the Under 19 division 3 Tier ‘A’ inter schools 2 Days cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced that it has been named among Sri Lanka’s Top 20 Employers for 2026 by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s storytelling excellence took centre stage at the Inspire Global Media Awards 2026, held recently in London, United Kingdom with a packed room of media glitterati.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has been awarded the Bronze Effie at the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2025 in the Finance category for its impactful campaign, ‘Uplifting the Sri Lankan Three-Wheel Community’.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Against the backdrop of one of Sri Lanka’s most treasured wetlands, SLT-MOBITEL has launched a meaningful Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiative to restore life to the mangrove ecosystems of the Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary in 2026.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cap Snap Lanka Pvt. Ltd., a member of the CSL Group, has received six internationally recognised certifications, including the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), at a ceremony held recently in Colombo. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as all six certifications were secured within just six months, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: E. B. Creasy & Co., PLC – BIC & DENTA Factory, a leading manufacturer of personal care products in Sri Lanka, was recently honoured with the Platinum Award at the Responsible Care Excellence Awards 2025. Marking a significant milestone, E. B. Creasy & Co., PLC – BIC & DENTA Factory emerged as the only Platinum Award winner across all categories, demonstrating excellence in responsible, safe and sustainable manufacturing practices.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tiki at Shangri-La Colombo reintroduces itself—with a renewed sense of place, energy, and identity.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The urgent need to build sustainable and resilient agrifood systems to respond to growing challenges like climate change, market volatility and food security concerns was highlighted by Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lalkantha.
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The first phase of renovation work at the Maradana Railway Station, carried out under the ‘Dream Destination’ programme in parallel with the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, was completed and the upgraded facilities were handed over for public on Saturday (25).
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[2026-04-27 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant move to address the escalating global conflicts, the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theras (Chief Prelates) of the three main Buddhist chapters in Sri Lanka issued a special “Urgent Appeal” yesterday (26th), calling for an immediate end to current warfare and the establishment of global peace.
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[2026-04-27 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vantage, a leading clothing manufacturer under Ebony Holdings (Pvt) Limited, has stepped forward in a big way to power rugby in Sri Lanka, backing champions at both club and school level during a remarkable 2025/26 season.
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[2026-04-27 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Norway has responded positively to a request from Sri Lanka to support its fisheries monitoring with Automatic Identification System (AIS) satellite technology and specialised training to modernise Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector and facilitate the exchange of technical know-how.
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[2026-04-27 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen climate-resilient agricultural development, the country’s first Climate-Smart Agriculture Centre will be officially opened today (27) by Minister Lal Kantha at the Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation Ministry.
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[2026-04-27 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A meeting was held recently between the Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wiebe de Boer and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva, at the JVP head office in Pelawatte.
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[2026-04-27 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Strategic affairs scholar and Sri Lankan author Asanga Abeyagoonasekera highlighted the strategic significance of Vietnam–Sri Lanka cooperation within the broader Indo-Pacific maritime corridor, identifying opportunities in connectivity, maritime security, trade, and policy learning.
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[2026-04-27 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka made a vibrant presence at the Twentieth Beijing International Tea and Tea Ceremony Exhibition (Spring Edition), held from April 17–20, at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre in Beijing, promoting world-renowned Ceylon Tea and its uniqueness.
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[2026-04-27 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Gnanodaya Maha Vidyalaya Kalutara and S. W. R. D. Bandaranayake College Kurunegala advanced to the final 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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[2026-04-27 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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[2026-04-25 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar yesterday rejected the request made by former IGP Pujith Jayasundara to add additional facts to his statement made from the dock in the case filed on charges of murder and attempted murder related to the Easter Sunday terror attacks on April 21, 2019, citing insufficient evidence to prove the allegations of their alleged lapses and omissions in preventing the attacks.
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[2026-04-25 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NPP MP Dr. Najith Indika stated that the opposition was unable to prove its allegations regarding the release of 323 containers at the Colombo Port, based on the evidence presented to the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC). He noted that Parliamentarian Ajith Perera and a group of others were acting in a manner that damaged the committee’s credibility.
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[2026-04-25 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan women’s cricket team led by Chamari Athapaththu is expected to win the ODI series when they will meet in their third and final ODI today at Rajshahi , Bangladesh. Sri Lankan lasses lost to Bangladesh by three wickets in their opening game but in the second ODI Sri Lankans fought back strongly to beat opponents by four wickets to level the series at this same venue .
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[2026-04-25 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A new chapter in Sri Lanka’s literary evolution was marked sixty-five years ago in the bustling streets of Maradana, by a figure who stood behind the pages, quietly. The name, Dayawansa Jayakody has been intertwined with Sri Lankan publishing since, and while he rarely seeks the spotlight, at a time where he is felicitated, it is a necessary moment to reflect on his legacy, with a bit of personal touch representing a much later generation.
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[2026-04-25 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Leg-spinner Dilum Sudeera took an impressive 6 for 107 as New Zealand A were bowled out for 305 before lunch on day two of the second unofficial four-day match against Sri Lanka A at Galle. New Zealand A resumed from 238 for 4 but lost their last six wickets for just 67 runs.
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[2026-04-25 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ishara Samanmali and Sashikala Lankathilaka secured silver and bronze medals respectively in the women’s long jump at the 6 th Asian BeachGames held in .Sanya , China yesterday.
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[2026-04-25 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo, in collaboration with the Nepal–Sri Lanka Friendship Association, marked the inaugural International Wellness Day on April 15, 2026, at the historic Gangaramaya Temple.
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[2026-04-25 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Tuskers will face the touring New Zealand Under-85kg rugby team in the first of a two-Test series at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo today with kickoff set for 7.00 p.m. under floodlights, as the build-up is overshadowed by concerns over player weight compliance in the visiting squad.
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[2026-04-25 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Police Department officers donated Rs. 9,687,462, raised from their day’s salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support the recovery of communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah and to assist in rebuilding the country following the disaster.
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[2026-04-25 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In another strike against smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant haul of over 550 kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation in the Negombo lagoon.
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[2026-04-25 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St Joseph’s College, Colombo produced a strong second-half display to beat Ananda College, Colombo by 41 points (three goals, four tries) to 19 (two goals, one try) in their opening match of the Dialog Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament played at the Ananda College Rugby Grounds in Rajagiriya yesterday after leading 24-19 at the breather.
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[2026-04-25 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The iconic duo of Sri Lankan classical music, Pandith Amaradeva and Dr. Nanda Malini, who have earned the admiration of music lovers as the foremost exponents of Sinhala classical song, had their celebrated albums “Amara Gee Sara” and “Tharaka As” released on vinyl LP records under the renowned music label SingLanka, to mark the company’s 45th anniversary.
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[2026-04-25 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The exuberance of welcoming Ven. Panyakara, his retinue of monks and their dog Aloka to Sri Lanka has been overwhelming to say the least. From the time of their staggered arrival in the past weeks at the Bandaranaike International Airport, the camera focus has been intense. Commentaries are becoming mixed, staying respectful towards the monks but critical of the spectacle the walk is fast becoming.
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[2026-04-25 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-25 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Tree House International, an international school dedicated to students with special needs will hold an awards ceremony for trainees in behavioural therapy at 9.45 am at Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo today.
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[2026-04-24 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was in remand custody over allegations of misusing a lorry owned by Lanka Sathosa.
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[2026-04-24 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court has scheduled the money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forrest for hearing on June 10.
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[2026-04-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Liberal frontbencher says the country’s ‘sovereign capabilities’ have been eroded. Follow today’s news live
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[2026-04-24 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the first three decades since independence top level visits between India and Sri Lanka were very rare. First Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited Sri Lanka in 1955 and the first Sri Lankan leader to go to New Delhi was then fourth Prime Minister S W R D Bandaranaike in 1956.
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[2026-04-24 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s total export earnings increased to USD 4,308.11 million in the first quarter of 2026, recording a growth of 1.59% compared to the same period in 2025, the Export Development Board said.
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[2026-04-24 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Matthew Boyle struck a superb 102 off 116 balls as New Zealand ‘A’ reached 238 for 4 in their first innings on day one of the second unofficial four-day match against Sri Lanka ‘A’ at the Galle International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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[2026-04-24 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Government has launched a multi-agency local and international investigation into a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting Treasury payment communications.
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[2026-04-24 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A formal meeting was held yesterday at the Sports Ministry premises between the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Levan S. Dzhagaryan, and Sunil Kumara Gamage, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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[2026-04-24 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (23) ordered the remanding of suspected underworld operative Keselwatte Dinusha Chathuranga until May 5. The suspect, who was subject to a Red Notice, was recently arrested in India and brought back to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-24 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday questioned whether Sri Lanka has technically defaulted on its debt repayments, as the intended creditor has been accused of not receiving multiple payments.
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