Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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 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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[2026-04-24 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: World Food Programme(WFP) partnered Lions Clubs International Foundation(LCIF) to provide daily meal for for schoolchildren across Sri Lanka, the collaboration with WFP is part of a US$2 million partnership between WFP USA and the LCIF targeting Sri Lanka and Nepal.
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[2026-04-24 05:50 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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[2026-04-24 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka had an extraordinarily good year for public finance management in 2025 under the NPP Government. For the first time since 1957 the budget deficit fell to 2.3% which would mean the Government will have to borrow less to finance the gap between Government revenue and expenditure. While the budget estimated a 6.8% deficit for the year 2025, the marked decrease shows the NPP Government has done a good job in managing finances of the government.
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[2026-04-24 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The country’s GDP per capita has reached USD 5,003 and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) closing on the Rs. 5 trillion mark, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Annual Economic Review 2025 reveals.
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[2026-04-24 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prima KottuMee returns as the Hot ‘N’ Spicy food partner for the second year running, supporting Sri Lankan rugby as it gears up for the New Zealand Under-85kg Tour 2026 — a testament to the brand’s steadfast commitment to sports.
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[2026-04-24 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Health Ministry has reported two cases of Measles in the Colombo District. The cases come after Sri Lanka was declared measles-free by the World Health Organization in 2019. Health officials confirmed that both patients are children and cautioned that the virus could spread further if swift preventive measures are not taken.
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[2026-04-24 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Perhaps he is not that familiar to English-speaking audiences in Sri Lanka, but Prasad Kumarathunga is a vocal maestro in the same vein as Edward Jayakody, Gunadasa Kapuge, and Milton Mallawarachchi.
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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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