Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-24 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A delegation led by the France – Sri Lanka Parliamentary Group in the French Senate met with Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at Parliament recently, reaffirming the long-standing and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and France.
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[2026-04-24 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Maliban Biscuits has stepped in as the title sponsor of the upcoming two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and the touring New Zealand Under-85kg rugby team, giving a timely boost to the sport ahead of the highly anticipated clashes in Colombo and Kandy.
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[2026-04-24 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A photographic exhibition titled ‘Sri Lanka In Focus, Ceylon Unveiled’was held from April 16 to 22 at The Art Space SGgallery, Singapore. The event was organised by the Photo-Art Association of Singapore and supported by the Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore. The exhibition brought together 74 works by 13 talented photographers – seven from Singapore and six from Sri Lanka, providing a unique perspective portraying a shared narrative of cultural heritage and human connections.
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[2026-04-24 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has come forward to donate Rs. 300 million to the ‘Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’ to support the development of a multi-storey housing project in the Nuwara Eliya District, which is being constructed to resettle families affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-04-24 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a bid to attract high-end travellers to the country and help increase tourism receipts, the Sri Lanka Tourism Club (SLTC) has launched a major international promotional drive, bringing in global media partners to support it.
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[2026-04-24 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC has been recognised at the Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt Awards 2026, winning the ‘Innovation – Use of Proceeds (Green Bond)’ category for its DFCC Blue Bond 2025, Sri Lanka’s first listed blue bond.
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[2026-04-24 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Fentons Limited has been recognised among the Top Forty Outstanding Companies at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-24 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC and Sri Lanka’s number one ICT solutions provider, has partnered with Star Garments Pvt Ltd to enable next-generation textile manufacturing through advanced 5G-powered solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, automation and real-time decision-making across its production ecosystem.
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[2026-04-24 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The British School in Colombo (BSC) secured 18 medals at the 36th annual All-Island Itosuryu Karate Do Championship 2026 held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.
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[2026-04-24 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed recently between the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand will enhance the capacity of research officers and scientists in Sri Lanka’s science and technology sector.
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[2026-04-24 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s largest Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), has reaffirmed its leadership in digital financial services, with its flagship platform iPay securing the Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Digital Payments for the seventh consecutive year at the LankaPayTechnnovation Awards 2026.
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[2026-04-24 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s most customer centric Bank welcomed the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with HNB ‘Singithi Jumbo’ to revive the nation’s savings culture.
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[2026-04-24 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The case filed by Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara seeking an interim order to compel the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Board to issue a ‘no objection certificate’ (NOC) to enable him to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League, was yesterday withdrawn from the Colombo District Court.
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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sanath Manatunge, Managing Director/CEO of Commercial Bank and Dmitri Cooray, Director Biodiversity Sri Lanka and Managing Director Jetwing Hotels, exchange the agreement in the presence of senior representatives of the two institutions.
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[2026-04-24 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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[2026-04-24 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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[2026-04-24 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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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS) appeals to the general public to make donations to its ‘Op Shop’ (Opportunity Shop) charity service which assists needy cancer patients in the country.
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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 49th Annual General Meeting of the St. Servatius’ College, Matara – Old Boys’ Association (Colombo Branch) will be held at the Mercantile Cricket Association, Colombo 07 on May 8 from 6.00 p.m.
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[2026-04-24 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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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Last year’s runners-up Wesley College Colombo launched their 2026 season in dominant fashion, crushing Prince of Wales’ College Moratuwa 69 points (seven goals, four tries) to 12 (one goal, one try) in their opening match of the Dialog Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament at Havelock Park yesterday after leading 28-5 at the ‘breather’.
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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has significantly strengthened its national security framework by placing renewed emphasis on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), a critical tool used to disrupt the financing of terrorism and safeguard the country’s financial system.
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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with alleged criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 million in the Krrish Lanka deal, was yesterday fixed for May 29 by the Colombo High Court.
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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 36th anniversary celebration of the National Library of Sri Lanka will be held at the National Library Auditorium on Tuesday (28) at 9 a.m.. Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi will be the Chief Guest. The keynote address will be delivered by former Ruhuna University’s Vice Chancellor Professor Gamini Senanayake.
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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Based on intelligence received, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted a special operation in the Yodakandiya area in Tissamaharama, in coordination with Kirinda Police. During the operation, two persons were arrested for possession of a live hand grenade, over three grams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), and 4kg 650g of copper wire, on April 22.
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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an effort to establish sustainable environmental practices among schoolchildren in Sri Lanka, the ‘EduCycle’ waste management programme – a joint initiative between the Environment Ministry and Neptune Papers – was officially launched yesterday (23) at Kegalle Vidyalaya, under the patronage of Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Pathabendi.
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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A follow up discussion to review progress on expanding foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel in the shipping and marine sector was held at the Defence Deputy Minister’s Office on Wednesday (22).
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[2026-04-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: More than 1000 kilogrammes of dried turmeric which had been smuggled was recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy during a search operation in the Thillayadi beach area of Kalpitiya on April 22.
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[2026-04-23 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Private details and financial data of people and businesses has possibly been exposed after a cyber attack on PNG's tax office. (Reuters: Kacper Pempel/Illustration)
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[2026-04-23 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-23 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process is nearing completion, with significant progress recorded across negotiations and implementation, according to the latest 6th Co-Chairs Progress Report released by the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) recently.
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[2026-04-23 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Skipper Chamari Athapaththu led from the front with an excellent all-round performance as Sri Lanka Women defeated Bangladesh by four wickets in the second ODI, with 11.4 overs to spare, to level the series in Rajshahi yesterday.
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[2026-04-23 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) delivered a strong and well-balanced financial performance in 2025, reflecting sustained growth, disciplined execution, and continued customer confidence.
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[2026-04-23 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Animal Production and Health Department Director General Dr.K.K.Sarath stated that the dog ‘Aloka’, which arrived in Sri Lanka alongside the Maha Sangha for the peace walk, had entered the country only after completing all tests required by the World Organisation for Animal Health guidelines.
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[2026-04-23 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to the latest tea industry data, Sri Lanka’s tea production recorded a notable decline in March 2026, reflecting ongoing pressures on the island’s key export sector, owing to the tense situation in the Middle East region, which is country’s main tea export market.
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[2026-04-23 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lütfü Turgut, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral trade relations. He highlighted opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters in several sectors while also pointing to collaboration opportunities, especially given the growing importance of governance and ethical trade standards, particularly for exporters seeking integration into global supply chains, addressing the recently held AGM of the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka
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[2026-04-23 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: W.Wasantha Kumara, a well-known figure in Sri Lanka’s boxing fraternity, has been appointed as a Technical Officer of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
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[2026-04-23 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thaji Dias, a principal dancer of the Chitrasena Dance Company, explains that the institution is dedicated to preserving and teaching Sri Lanka’s traditional dance forms. The Kalayathanaya specialzes in the Kandyan dance technique. There are three main traditional dance forms in Sri Lanka, Kandyan, Low Country, and Sabaragamuwa as well as Bharatanatyam, a form with roots in the northern regions of the country.
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[2026-04-23 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank Private Banking takes the lead as Title Sponsor of the Royal Colombo Golf Club Monthly Medal Golf Tournament, marking the Bank’s third overall year of association with one of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished golfing events. The tournament will take place on the April 24 and 25, bringing together over 300 players from across the island.
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[2026-04-23 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank celebrated a significant triumph at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, the 8th edition of Sri Lanka’s premier digital payment awards, clinching multiple accolades as pioneers of digital payments ecosystem service provider.
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[2026-04-23 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has announced a strategic partnership with OREL Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, bringing together complementary strengths in digital platforms and device innovation to enhance smart living experiences in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-23 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a landmark move for Sri Lanka’s financial sector and automobile industry, Vallibel Finance, in partnership with Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, unveiled a Concept Centre on April 7, at the Borella branch premises of Vallibel Finance.
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[2026-04-23 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) marked its 40th Anniversary at a special celebration held alongside its Annual General Meeting and Post-Business Forum, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, exporters and industry stakeholders. At the Annual General Meeting, Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa was re-elected as President of the NCE for the forthcoming term.
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[2026-04-23 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s technology industry is entering a defining phase, where the focus is shifting beyond growth to how that growth is achieved. This direction was strongly reflected at the SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0, where industry leaders addressed a critical question on how to enable more women to step into leadership in an increasingly AI-driven world.
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[2026-04-23 05:33 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.
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[2026-04-23 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) presidential candidacy has turned into a three-way contest after two candidates, Rohan Preethi Viraj Perera and Deva Henry, decided to withdraw their nominations ahead of the April 25 election at Duncan White Auditorium, Sports Ministry in Colombo.
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[2026-04-23 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two promising players Sayan Rathnaweera and Jay Wankhade of Multicultural Cricket Club (MCCC) Under 15 cricket team in Wellington New Zealand were awarded Best Bowler and Best Bbatsman after a successful tour in Sri Lanaka organised by Fly Lanka recently.
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[2026-04-23 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 etched their name in school basketball history with a commanding performance to emerge champions at the U20 All-Island “A-Division, Tier 1” Basketball Championship 2025 (2026), completing back-to-back perfect seasons in consecutive years.
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[2026-04-23 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), under the guidance of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), has introduced special measures to assist individuals and businesses affected by the floods and cyclonic winds caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-04-23 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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