Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-28 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Iranian embassies in the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Sri Lanka have openly attempted to recruit fighters willing to “sacrifice their lives” in a new campaign as Tehran continues to refuse terms for an end to the war with the US and Israel.
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[2026-04-28 19:04 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A dynamic learning opportunity awaits at CINEC thanks to a variety of Diplomas and Degrees, all of which are approved by the UGC and MoHE of Sri Lanka, opening a host of opportunities and still accessible for all aspiring students.
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[2026-04-28 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for tomorrow (28) in connection with the ‘Walk for Peace’ programme.
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[2026-04-28 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Twenty-two Buddhist monks were arrested at Sri Lanka’s international airport on Saturday for allegedly smuggling a record-breaking 242 pounds of marijuana — estimated to be worth $3.4 million — inside their luggage.
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[2026-04-28 06:11 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has identified a series of targeted policy measures to revive growth after exports fell by 8% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting both global headwinds and rising domestic costs.
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[2026-04-28 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The USD 2.5 million cyber breach at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance exemplifies weak behaviours and cyber defenses, but it also manifests deeper systemic challenges. It shows a lack of infrastructure, governance, and protective measures where operational and institutional processes have not been developed and evolved to adapt to today’s sophisticated and advanced cyber threats.This is particularly relevant to Sri Lanka’s many initiatives which fall within e-governance, digital payments, and interconnected systems in services to citizens.
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[2026-04-28 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka women’s cricket team fought back to win the ODI series 2-1 against Bangladesh and is expect to continue good momentum to win the T-20 series which will commence today at Sylhet, Bangladesh.
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[2026-04-28 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo team was in commanding position after day three of their NSL 4-day fixture against Galle which once again interrupted by rain yesterday at Dambulla Stadium.
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[2026-04-28 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan Information Communication Technology (ICT) companies participated in Japan IT Week Spring 2026, held from April 6th to 10th at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan in collaboration with the The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan,
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[2026-04-28 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited and the Wildlife Conservation Department to mitigate wildlife-related hazards within the biodiversity-rich environment surrounding the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and to enhance the safety of airport operations. The agreement also provides for the establishment of a dedicated Wildlife Office at Mattala Airport.
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[2026-04-28 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday (27) ordered that the lawyer who was detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) as a suspect in the ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder investigation be remanded until May 7.
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[2026-04-28 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka earned strong recognition for its contribution to volleyball development last year at the Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) Annual General Meeting held in Kathmandu recently, where officials also confirmed an expanded competition calendar for the region.
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[2026-04-28 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka, known throughout the world, and undoubtedly throughout the Universe, as a country upholding the Brahma Vihara or Four Sublime Abodes, is embarking on a Peace Walk. This Peace Walk, which materializes an integral link to the one undertaken earlier by a group of Venerable monks across 10 States between Texas and Washington in the United States of America.
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[2026-04-28 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Construction of interim shelters for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah is scheduled to commence in the first week of May and to be completed within a short timeframe, utilising the engineering expertise and manpower of the Sri Lanka Army.
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[2026-04-28 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India handed over to Sri Lanka two personal watercraft (PWC) to further enhance the Sri Lankan Coast Guard’s capabilities in near shore Search and Rescue, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said on Sunday.
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[2026-04-28 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Government assures the public that none of the funds of the approved 2026 supplementary budget of Rs. 500 billion and the other donors’ fund of Rs. 9,583 million allocated towards rebuilding Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah will be misused or transferred to any other accounts except for post-disaster restoration work, Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr.
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[2026-04-28 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Maldivian Government has asked Sri Lanka to make provision for special visas to encourage its citizens to stay without opting for alternative Asian countries.
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[2026-04-28 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special screening of the Iranian film ‘The Sniper’ will be hosted by the Iranian Cultural Centre on Wednesday, April 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Centre premises in Colombo.
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[2026-04-28 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Junior section of Colombo International School proudly and successfully presented its Junior Musical Production at the school auditorium, delivering a truly magical and unforgettable experience for all who attended.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan women’s Kabaddi team gave a superb display in the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China yesterday when they clinched the silver medal after a tough final with India .
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has introduced the Sound Box as part of its continued focus on digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) announced the launch of its Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)-endorsed Certificate of Ethical Trading (CET) at its 40th Anniversary special celebration and Annual General Meeting, marking a momentous step in strengthening the credibility of Sri Lankan exporters in global markets amid growing consciousness for ethical sourcing.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled ‘Doing Business with South Korea’, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced that Suresh Sethi has been appointed Group Country Manager for India and South Asia. In this role, Suresh will lead Visa’s strategy and operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives and Bhutan.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samsung Sri Lanka has introduced the latest additions to its popular Galaxy A series in Sri Lanka with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Samsung Galaxy A37 5G.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s cooperative and technology sectors was marked on April 23, at Monarch Imperial, with the signing of a strategic partnership between Sell-X and TecCoop.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: GRI steps into a new financial year, with the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Tharindu Atapattu and Chief Financial Officer, Chathuranga Abeyratne, to the Board of Directors of GRI Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan scholar Dr. Aruna Keerthi Goigoda Gamage has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Friedrich-Weller Prize in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of Buddhist Studies.
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[2026-04-28 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), in partnership with Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) as its technical partner, announced the soft launch of the AI-powered Digital Dynamic Credit Ratings (DDCR) model, a transformative initiative set to reshape how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be benefited when evaluated for credit worthiness and access to capital.
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[2026-04-28 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank presented its 2025 Annual Report to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr P. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank announces a strategic bancassurance partnership with Softlogic Life Insurance PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading health insurance provider, to offer an exclusive International Health Insurance solution tailored for its Privilege Banking segment.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-28 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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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to the latest financial reports released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), there has been a significant increase in the amount of money circulating in the country’s economy. The data reports confirm that the total amount of money in circulation has crossed the 1.5 trillion rupee mark in 2025 compared to 2024.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As of March 2026, Sri Lanka’s vehicle registration is heavily focused on electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with EV registrations surging by 165.1% in March.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Bourse remained largely stagnant throughout the trading session. The ASPI recorded a marginal gain of 45 points to close at 22,612, reflecting subdued movement during the day, while the S&P SL20 edged up by 10 points to settle at 6,215.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Browns Beach Hotels PLC (BBH) ended trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday ( 27) with suspension effective from today . The voluntary delisting follows sustained losses since 2019, a negative net asset position, and failure to meet CSE listing rules, including minimum public holding. Minority shareholders are offered a voluntary exit price of LKR 30.00 per share.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Whoever appreciates a decent ride would want three elements associated with it: comfort, safety, and efficiency. Providing such a service is no easy task. For more than seven decades, the Government has been trying to improve public transport for ordinary passengers in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, a certain group of public servants appears to be undermining these efforts.
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[2026-04-28 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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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special traffic plan will be in place for the final day of the Walk for Peace in Sri Lanka which will be in Colombo today.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A report outlining recommendations to enable over 1.5 million Sri Lankans residing overseas to participate in domestic elections has been formally handed over to Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government Minister A.H.M.H. Abayarathna. The report was compiled by a Special Committee appointed to develop the legal and practical framework required to facilitate overseas voting.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In view of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East region, particularly since February 28, 2026, and the associated global economic trends, the Government initially took steps to maintain limited office services to minimise the pressure on national fuel stocks due to fuel supply constraints and overall energy management needs that currently affect Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-27 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Twenty-two monks have been arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110kg (242lbs) of cannabis concealed in their luggage.
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[2026-04-27 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide An Afghan parkour athlete performs a stunt at a sandy mountainside in Reg-e-Rawan, Kapisa province. AFPInfo School pupils take part in early childhood Hajj pilgrimage education in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. EPAInfo Farmers and vendors wait for customers at a wholesale market in Lahore, Pakistan. AFPInfo Sri Lankan monks are taken to a detention centre in Colombo after a court hearing in Negombo.
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[2026-04-27 18:23 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that the “Sagarika” train, which derailed earlier this week, will resume normal operations from today (27).
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[2026-04-27 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Each monk was found with 5kg of kush concealed within false walls in his luggage at Colombo airport
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[2026-04-27 16:46 UTC+10:00] [Thailand] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Each monk was found with 5kg of kush concealed within false walls in his luggage at Colombo airport
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[2026-04-27 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The breach has triggered political scrutiny in Colombo, with opposition lawmakers calling for an independent parliamentary inquiry and questioning whether proper authorization procedures were followed in executing sovereign payments. © Reuters
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[2026-04-27 15:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A South Korean university project helped Sri Lanka build its first immunology and molecular medicine department, which later became the country’s only infectious disease analysis center during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Education Ministry said Monday.
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