Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-22 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police Scout Division was inaugurated during a ceremony held at the Police Headquarters recently. The event was presided over by IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya and Chief Scout Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association Manoj Nanayakkara.
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[2026-04-22 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka Vice President Shirantha Peries on Monday unveiled a reform-driven vision to build a more transparent, united and accountable Olympic body, as he officially launched his bid for the presidency at a press conference held at, Lotus Tower Colombo.
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[2026-04-22 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Nireekshak arrived in Sri Lanka on April 21 for Operational Turnaround (OTR) and a training visit. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship at the port of Colombo with time-honoured naval traditions.
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[2026-04-22 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India–Sri Lanka relations received another high-level boost with the visit of Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishanan, the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-22 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Boxing Federation (CBF) has emerged as Sri Lanka’s only organised platform dedicated to the welfare of veteran boxers, providing long-overdue recognition and financial support under the leadership of its president Dushantha Kiriella.
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[2026-04-22 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The New Zealand Under-85kg national rugby team arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday (April 20) for a two-match tour against the Sri Lanka national side, with the first Test set for April 25 at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo. The visiting squad, made up of 38 players and officials, landed at the Katunayake International Airport on SriLankan Airlines flight UL-605 from Melbourne, Australia.
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[2026-04-22 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka – France Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Members’ Day Evening for the second consecutive year, graciously hosted by the Ambassador of France Rémi Lambert at his residence.
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[2026-04-22 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry marks a significant milestone with the launch of the 31st National Bartenders Competition, celebrating over three decades of excellence, talent development and innovation in the art of bartending.
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[2026-04-22 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SellX has officially transitioned into SellX Holdings, bringing its businesses – SellX Computers, SellX Office Automation, X Store and villa properties-under one umbrella. The inauguration ceremony at Unity Plaza, Bambalapitiya, marked the launch of SellX Office Automation and the Chairman’s Office in Colombo. The event was led by Chairman Sameera Bopage and Holding Director Hasintha Kularathne.
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[2026-04-22 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bishop’s College athletes received a tremendous boost when Sri Lanka’s renowned isotonic drinks manufacturer Yeti came forward as the hydration partner for their annual Athletic Meet, held at the College Grounds in Colombo recently.
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[2026-04-22 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In 2026, the Inland Revenue Department marks its 94th anniversary, reflecting nearly a century of public service in supporting Sri Lanka’s revenue system.
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[2026-04-22 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nawaloka Hospital Colombo has emerged as a standout performer at the CPM Awards, securing multiple accolades across diverse categories.
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[2026-04-22 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship is scheduled to be held from June 25 to 29 at the St Joseph’s College Badminton Sports Complex at Darley Road Colombo while once again Badminton Master players both local and foreign will be in action in this five day event.
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[2026-04-22 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced the appointment of Arjuna Herath as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective May 1. Herath brings extensive experience across consulting, corporate finance, investments and regulatory governance.
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[2026-04-22 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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[2026-04-22 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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[2026-04-22 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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[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The publication on the Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka 2025, a requirement under Section 99 (2) and 7 (1) (l) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Act, No 16 of 2023, was presented to President and Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, by Dr.
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[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Japanese Government through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development journey by announcing two new projects, aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. These initiatives, together with the Sri Lankan Government and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, will contribute to sustainable recovery from the disaster and inclusive development countrywide.
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[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government is accommodating the internationally celebrated Walk for Peace pilgrimage from April 21 to 28. Venerable Pannakara Thera is leading the delegation that arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday.Their itinerary begins with a visit to the Attanagalla Raja Maha Viharaya, followed by Anuradhapura, where they will receive a sapling from the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya before proceeding towards the Ruwanweli Maha Saya.
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[2026-04-22 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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[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: REV. FR. CAMILLUS NIHAL FERNANDO, of the Archdiocese of Colombo, expired on Sunday, 19th April 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Mr. K. P. Ramiyal Fernando and the late Mrs Mary Margerette Suaris. The mortal remains of Rev. Fr. Camillus Fernando will be received at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Archbishop’s House on Monday, 20th April at 10.00 a.m.
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[2026-04-21 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is restructuring its SME sector by consolidating agencies into a new Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority (ITIA) to foster a cohesive, export-oriented ecosystem, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development told the American Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (AmCham) CEO Forum 2026 held in Colombo recently.
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[2026-04-21 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opener Imesha Dulani (52) and Hansima Karunaratne (54) hit maiden half centuries but it was in vain as Bangladesh women recorded three wickets win with nine balls to spare over Sri Lanka women in their first ODI of the three-match series played at Rajshahi, Bangladesh yesterday. It was the first international match at the venue.
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[2026-04-21 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL’s) ‘Annual Economic Review 2025’ report highlights that despite rising global uncertainties stemming from trade and geopolitical developments, as well as the adverse weather conditions and natural disasters experienced towards the latter part of 2025, domestic economic activity demonstrated resilience.
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[2026-04-21 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The administration aims to double the economy to $200 billion and increase per capita income to $10,000 within a decade by strengthening the production economy and implementing fiscal reforms, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury told a CEO Forum held in Colombo recently.
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[2026-04-21 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 19-year-old left hander Sharujan Shanmuganathan scored his career best first class knock of 145 while skipper Janith Liyanage hit 134 as team Colombo declared their first innings at 434 for 9 wickets in their NSL 4 day cricket fixture played at Dambulla Stadium yesterday. Kandy were six for no loss at close of the second day.
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[2026-04-21 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During the two-day visit of Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Sri Lanka, special attention was focused on expediting several large-scale projects scheduled to be implemented in Sri Lanka under Indian assistance.
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[2026-04-21 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United States is committed to expanding trade, opening markets for American exports, and championing private sector-led growth, when countries create transparent systems, strengthen rule of law, and create predictable regulatory environments, American businesses respond with investment, innovation, and long-term partnership, Charge D’Affaires Jayne Howell, US Embassy in Sri Lanka told a CEO Forum held in Sri Lanka recently.
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[2026-04-21 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Under-14 girls’ team will take on the region’s best as the ITF World Junior Tennis Girls Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying Event begins today in Kuching, Malaysia.
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[2026-04-21 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) statistics revealed that the number of foreign tourists who have visited the country so far this year has exceeded eight hundred thousand.
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[2026-04-21 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Dialog Schools Under-19 Rugby League 2026 will kick off its opening round from April 23 to 26 with nine matches across Colombo and Kandy, as leading school teams begin their title chase in a five-week competition, with all games scheduled for a 4.15 p.m. kickoff.
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[2026-04-21 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wesley College Colombo emerged champions of the under 19 Division One tier ‘B’ inter schools 2-day cricket tournament when they recorded first innings win over Sri Sumangala College Panadura in the final played at Surrey Cricket ground Maggona yesterday.
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[2026-04-21 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former President and leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Maithripala Sirisena said that it is better to live a life practising religion and reading books than to exhaust oneself trying to unite the SLFP.
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[2026-04-21 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday (20) that the suspect named Ishara Sewwandi, who was arrested and detained for questioning in connection with the assassination of Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulle Sanjeeva’, will be detained for a further 30 days.
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[2026-04-21 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala Central College Hikkaduwa leading the first innings against Christ King College Ja-Ela at close of day one of the under 19 division two Tier ‘B’ inter schools 2-day cricket tournament final at Ananda College ground Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-04-21 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the global order that is becoming more unpredictable with each passing day, oil has become something more than a mere commodity, the means in which countries exercise power, influence, and engage in diplomacy. The concept of “Oil diplomacy” has become the centerpiece of national strategy for a country like Sri Lanka that is heavily reliant on fuel imports.
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[2026-04-21 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Perhaps you have seen it before: a serene Bikkhu, hand resting in a bowl, rendered in soft pastel tones. The print often hangs slightly off-centre at the family shrine in an ancestral home. That familiar image is Sivali Maha Thera painted by Master M. Sarlis. Today it is remembered as a devotional icon, reproduced endlessly across the island.
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[2026-04-21 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There are moments in international affairs when the conduct of smaller states acquires significance beyond their military and economic power. The efforts now under way to widen the present ceasefire understandings into a more lasting Middle East settlement deserve Sri Lanka’s strongest possible support. Pakistan’s role in helping to open channels between the United States and Iran has created an important diplomatic opportunity.
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[2026-04-21 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CR and FC’s double title-winning captain Lasindu Karunathilaka has been named captain of the Sri Lanka Under-85kg rugby team for the first Test against the touring New Zealand Under-85kg side on April 26 at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo at 7 p.m. with the second match set for May 3 at Nittawela in Kandy at 4 p.m.
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[2026-04-21 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Presidential candidate Jaswar Umar has been cleared to contest the long overdue National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Annual General Meeting, set for April 25 at the Duncan White Auditorium at the Sports Ministry in Colombo, after all objections against him were dismissed. The independent Election Committee rejected multiple complaints filed against Umar and confirmed his nomination, strengthening his position as a leading contender in the closely watched race.
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[2026-04-21 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Singer Sri Lanka PLC (SINS) has announced a strategic collaboration with Kapruka Holdings PLC (KPHL) to offer its comprehensive range of consumer electronics and homeware through the Kapruka Partner Central platform.
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[2026-04-21 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has once again reaffirmed its position as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s financial landscape, delivering an exceptional performance at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026.
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[2026-04-21 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, who arrived in Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit, departed the island yesterday afternoon (20) for India.
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Methvan Wijemanne of Royal College Colombo and Akeesha Silva of Newstead College Negombo emerged as the biggest winners at the Hill Club Tennis Tournament 2026, capturing both the Men’s and Women’s Singles titles and completing impressive double triumphs when the event concluded in Nuwara Eliya last Friday.
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Reaffirming its commitment to offering superior network experience, SLT-MOBITEL Mobile has been crowned as Sri Lanka’s #1 Best Mobile Network by Ookla, the global leader in internet performance testing and analytics, at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2025.
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank Private Banking hosted an elegant Iftar gathering at Cinnamon Life Colombo, welcoming valued clients for an evening that reflected the warmth, generosity and cherished traditions of Ramadan.
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) has entered into a strategic partnership with BIMT Campus to provide its members with exclusive access and special benefits for the upcoming Japan Executive Immersion (JEI) Programme. The collaboration was announced during a press conference held on
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Extensive discussions about the current performance of the country’s health system took place between Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and a team of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (20).
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[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodharagama yesterday (20) ordered the release of former Minister Piyasena Gamage on bail. The former Minister had been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on suspicion of corruption and produced before in Court.
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