Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-20 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The financial fraud of a staggering amount of Rs 13.2 billion at NDB Bank is without precedent in Sri Lanka. It has sent shock waves throughout the industry and among investors. The possibility of recovery of the stolen funds seems to be very uncertain at this point of time.
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[2026-04-20 05:43 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wesley College Colombo leading on first innings against Sri Sumangala College Panadura at close of day two of the under 19 Division One Tier ‘B’ inter schools 2-day cricket tournament final at Surrey ground Maggona yesterday.
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[2026-04-20 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In March and April 2026, Sri Lanka is experiencing severe hot weather with “feels like” temperatures exceeding in some areas, prompting health warnings. Health and Mass Media Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe advised the public to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and wear protective gear, particularly warning vulnerable groups.
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[2026-04-20 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The area of Kochikade and its surroundings in Colombo-13 are blessed with many kovils, Catholic and Anglican churches, mosques and Buddhist shrines. The most recent kovil to enhance the spiritual aura of this area is the Hare Krishna Kovil, located on New Chetty Street. The kovil was built with the sacrifice and zeal of many faithful devotees, and declared open in February this year.
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[2026-04-20 05:40 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said that the National Development Bank (NDB) in consultation with the CBSL is finalising arrangements to engage a leading international firm with experts from overseas to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit into an internal fraud in the NDB which was uncovered recently.
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[2026-04-20 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Coast Guard and the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department, conducted a series of co-ordinated operations from April 1 to 15, in an effort to safeguard the nation’s marine resources.
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[2026-04-20 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indonesian Navy ship KRI BIMA SUCI – 945 departed the island on April 18 April, marking the successful completion of her official goodwill visit. The ship was accorded a formal farewell by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions at the Colombo Port.
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[2026-04-20 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) with the International Labour Office recently.
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[2026-04-20 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Top Korean nameplate Kia has reinforced its presence in Sri Lanka with the opening of a striking new showroom at the iconic Altair high-rise in Colombo, marking a significant step in the brand’s continued expansion and customer engagement in the country.
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[2026-04-20 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LankaPay, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Alipay+ have entered into a strategic collaboration to enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism appeal and drive international visitor arrivals, particularly from Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
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[2026-04-20 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant commitment of support to efforts to modernise Sri Lanka’s public passenger transport system, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with NCG Express to introduce fully digital bus ticketing, enabling passengers to pay fares using cards, QR-based payments and contactless technology.
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[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka girls under 19 Silver medal winning team
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[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Christ King College Ja-Ela will meet Sri Sumangala Central College Hikkaduwa in the final of the Under 19 division Two Tier ‘B’ inter schools two day cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket at Ananda College ground Colombo from today (20).
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[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s capital markets landscape has been recognised for its strong management practices and leadership excellence at the recently concluded Best Management Practices Company (BMPC) Awards 2026, securing three Gold awards and reaffirming its position as a leading investment institution in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, a time defined by togetherness, tradition and returning home, Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited once again stood alongside Sri Lankan communities by continuing its Avurudu Negam initiative for the second consecutive year, expanding its reach to support families during the festive travel period.
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[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Savings Bank (NSB), one of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned financial institutions, takes pride in continuing its long-standing tradition of celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year by promoting financial savings as well as environmental sustainability through a series of meaningful initiatives.
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[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance, one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, was honoured as a ‘Company with Great Managers’ for fifth consecutive year at the CLA Great Managers Awards 2025, held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
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[2026-04-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan held extensive bilateral discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa during his official visit to Sri Lanka. This marked the Vice President’s maiden bilateral visit to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-20 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will field a strong team for the upcoming 6th Asian Beach Games set to take part in the continental event, which will be staged in Sanya, China from 22 to 30 April 2026.
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[2026-04-20 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Project GLO (Guiding Leadership and Outreach) has emerged as one of Corporate Sri Lanka’s most impactful youth leadership initiatives over the past two years, with Sysco LABS playing a central role as one of its leading corporate partners in driving scale, reach, and sustained impact.
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Life Saving Association (SLLSA) paid attention towards number of sudden deaths that were reported from various parts of the country following drowning. They stressed that persons using boats to go on pleasure trips and those who are engaged in fishing activities must wear safety jackets to escape drowning in emergencies.
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Arrangements have been made to hold the internationally recognised ‘Walk for Peace’ procession in Sri Lanka from April 21 to 28 with State sponsorship.
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Editorial] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Water is a gift of nature that is essential for life. It plays an important role in human survival, agriculture, industries, and the environment. Preventing drinking water contamination in Sri Lanka is something commendable because still the majority of Sri Lankans, especially in far away rural areas, use wells to obtain drinking water.
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[2026-04-20 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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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake led a special discussion on the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme action plan at the Presidential Secretariat on April 17.
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC conducted its first ‘Wyapara Hamuwa’ programme for 2026 in Kuliyapitiya, bringing together suppliers connected to PROJAR Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a Spain-based coconut chips exporting company operating in the region.
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s insurance sector is set to take a significant step forward with the unveiling of the Insurance Industry Development Roadmap, an initiative led by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka and hosted by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka tomorrow (21). The move highlights a growing recognition that a structured, long-term strategy is essential to strengthen the industry and expand its contribution to the national economy.
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wadduwa Central College, St. Joseph’s College Wattala, Carey College Colombo and Sri Sumangala College Kandy advanced to the pre quarter final round of the under 19 division 3 Tier ‘A’ inter schools 2-day cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MANOHARI WIJEGOONERATNE – It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our mother on 17th April 2026 in Colombo following a prolonged illness. Precious mother of Capt. Keith Jayasuriya and Ruwanika (Canada) and mother in law of Sharmala and Rishan (Canada) , precious grandmother of Rushika (Dubai), Shanuki, Rishnika (Canada ) and Ruvesh (Canada), daughter of the late Daniel and Merlyn Wijegooneratne and is survived by her sister, Swarna, (USA) and her brothers Dr.Palitha (USA)and Dr Jayantha
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[2026-04-19 14:39 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to the country.
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[2026-04-18 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Hindi Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed a complaint on Saturday against an Israeli-American tourist in Sri Lanka who served in the IDF and was part of the combat operation in Gaza.
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[2026-04-18 06:28 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday appointed a high powered Presidential Commission led by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Gihan Kulatunga to investigate into coal procurements from the commencement of coal-based power generation in Sri Lanka up to April 16, 2026.
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[2026-04-18 06:25 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Sri Lanka from tomorrow (19).This will be the first bilateral visit by the Vice President of India to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-18 06:22 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara stated that more than 150 kilograms of heroin were discovered in the multi-day fishing vessel that arrived in Dikowita Fisheries Harbour noting that the estimated street value of the drugs was exceeding Rs. 4 billion. “These drugs were delivered to a Sri Lankan fishing vessel by a foreign ship.
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[2026-04-18 06:18 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan on Thursday said that Sri Lanka has made significant improvements in boosting tax revenues and revenues as a share of GDP.
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[2026-04-18 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All-rounder Tim Robinson made an unbeaten 101, well supported by opener Curtis Heaphy (75*), as New Zealand A made a strong reply of 199 for 1 at the close of the second day in their first unofficial four-day match played at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Hambantota, yesterday. Sri Lanka A had earlier posted 381 all out in their first innings.
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[2026-04-18 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka women’s Under 19 team continued their performance to get third consecutive win when they scored a 35 run victory over England women’s Under 19 in their Tri Nation T -20 cricket fixture played at Ian Healy Oval grounds Brisbane yesterday.This victory guided Sri Lanka lasses to maintain their unbeaten record in this tournament having beaten England twice and Australia once with only one game against Australia to spare in this series.
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[2026-04-18 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Presidential candidate Jaswar Umar pledged unity, financial transparency and urgent reforms after being named the common candidate by a majority of sports bodies for the upcoming National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka election, with the Annual General Meeting set for April 25 at the Duncan White Auditorium at the Sports Ministry in Colombo.
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[2026-04-18 05:43 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), served as the Title Partner for the 15th edition of the Battle of the Hindus, as Hindu College Colombo and Jaffna Hindu College renewed their proud school cricket rivalry, bringing together students, old boys, and supporters in celebration of a long-standing sporting tradition.
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[2026-04-18 05:40 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Under-12 boys and girls teams kicked off their campaign yesterday at the Regional Qualifying Event of the South Asia – ITF Asia 12 and Under Team Competition in Nepal, aiming to secure a place in the Asian finals.
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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 1970s were the golden decade of the Sri Lankan silver screen, but by the 1980s, that gold had shifted to the small screen. With the launch of Sri Lanka’s first television channel in 1979, a variety of programs began to grace the screen, enchanting the hearts and minds of viewers.
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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The rhythmic beat of the raban met the graceful poise of the pirouette last Saturday as the iconic Racecourse grounds transformed into a vibrant tapestry of cross-cultural celebration. The “Good Market Avurudu with Russia,” held on April 11th, served as a historic milestone marking 70 years of bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Russia.
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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown and the Women’s International Foundation (WIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MullenLowe Sri Lanka, forming a strategic partnership to scale the ‘Dear Father’ programme into a national movement. As part of this collaboration, MullenLowe Sri Lanka will serve as the Creative and Public Relations Partner, leading the campaign and communications strategy to promote equitable, non-violent, and responsive fatherhood across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [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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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Geneva Sumith Dassanayake had a meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Ambassador Volker Turk at Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland recently.
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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The collective of humanitarian organisations of Sri Lanka, in a statement on Wednesday (15) condemned the recent attacks targeting Arab nations in the Gulf region, particularly the State of Kuwait. “These actions constitute a grave violation of international legal frameworks and pose a direct threat to the right to life of hundreds of thousands of civilians, including the extensive community of Sri Lankan expatriates residing in the region.
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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cruise liner ‘MS Amadea’ docked at Colombo Port yesterday with nearly 900 visitors after rough seas prevented its planned stop at the Galle Harbour. The vessel, registered under the flag of the Bahamas, carried 580 passengers and 315 crew members, with the majority of tourists being German nationals. They will be undertaking a city tour around Colombo as part of the visit.
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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan Navy personnel and cadets of the Indonesian Navy participated in the Sri Lanka – Indonesia Navy Friendship Parade and Marching Band Display at the Galle Face on Thursday (16) as part of the goodwill visit (muhibah) of the Indonesian Navy training ship KRI Bima Suci.
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[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Over 150 free cataract surgeries were done recently at the National Eye Hospital in Colombo sponsored by the Vision of Love Organisation, UK and V& Eye Vision Centre. The surgeries were the first phase of the Restoring Sight Rebuilding 1,000 Lives programme initiated by the Lions Club of Jawatte Summit District 306 D7.
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[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered the release on bail of former Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Chairman Sarath Kongahage and former Additional Director General Devapriya Abeysinghe, who were arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission on corruption charges.
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