Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A group of monks participating in the ‘Walk for Peace’ departed from DFW International Airport, US, bound for Sri Lanka on Wednesday. They have travelled ahead to begin preparations for the upcoming event. The internationally recognised “Walk for Peace” in Sri Lanka is scheduled from April 21 to April 28 is a seven-day pilgrimage promoting unity and compassion covering many cities.
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[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-16 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police have announced that vehicles fitted with non-standard number plates will be taken into custody and produced before court.
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[2026-04-16 18:42 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) following the recovery of firearms-related items from his residence in Piliyandala, police said.
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[2026-04-16 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Sri Lankan worker who helped rescue fighter jet pilots after a crash has avoided deportation and secured legal residency with the help of the South Korean Air Force, local media reported Thursday.
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[2026-04-16 15:14 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The international peace march titled “Walk for Peace,” which has gained global attention for spreading the message of non-violence, is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka from the 22nd to the 28th of this month, under full state sponsorship.
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[2026-04-16 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The price paid for a barrel of oil in Asia has reached as high as $286 in at least one case, as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Georges Elhedery, the CEO of HSBC Bank, said at an investment forum in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: More than 200 Iranian sailors left stranded in Sri Lanka after a US torpedo attack are returning home after being stuck in the country for more than a month.
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[2026-04-15 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Sri Lanka has repatriated 238 Iranian sailors stranded in the South Asian country after one of their warships was torpedoed by a US submarine, a minister told AFP on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-14 22:47 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-14 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, center, is adhering to IMF recovery strictures agreed before he took office. © AP
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[2026-04-14 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Viveik Vinoharan, The Age Good Food Guide’s current Young Chef of the Year, is stepping into his biggest role yet, leading the kitchen at a new restaurant where his Sri Lankan heritage will take centre stage. It opens on Wednesday at Mitcham distillery Dutch Rules.
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[2026-04-12 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Park and Li Ka Shing Foundation hand out 5,000 tickets to workers from Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Thailand
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[2026-04-12 15:14 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Park and Li Ka Shing Foundation hand out 5,000 tickets to workers from Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Thailand
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[2026-04-12 13:29 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka has issued an amber level warm weather advisory, warning that heat index levels are expected to rise to caution levels across several parts of the country today(12).
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[2026-04-10 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Development Lotteries Board (DLB) has awarded Sri Lanka’s largest-ever Super Jackpot in the lottery industry, with the grand prize amounting to Rs. 629,855,919.60.
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[2026-04-10 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Although rare, Speakers have not been immune, and there were NCMs against Speakers too in the past. One of the most controversial NCMs in Sri Lanka Parliament was the one tabled against Speaker MH Mohamed in 1991 for rejecting an impeachment motion against President Ranasinghe Premadasa, which was spearheaded by three powerful ministers, Lalith Athulathmudali, Gamini Dissanayake and G M Premachandra.
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[2026-04-10 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has witnessed a significant contraction in its small business sector in recent years, with more than 200,000 micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) ceasing operations between 2018 and 2022, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament yesterday.
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[2026-04-10 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The IMF and the Government have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s reform programme supported by the Extended Fund Facility. Once the review is approved by the IMF Executive Board, Sri Lanka will have access to about US$ 700 million in financing.
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[2026-04-10 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marking a new turning point in the country’s public transport sector, a large-scale project to modernise the Colombo Fort Railway Station into an international-standard transport hub was launched on April 9 under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
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[2026-04-10 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Wednesday informed the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that an initial investigation into the fraud that has taken place at the National Development in this regard is currently underway.
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[2026-04-10 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Sri Lankans prepare to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, a unique opportunity awaits nature lovers across the island — to take part in the Avurudu Bird Count 2026, a growing citizen science initiative led by the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL).
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[2026-04-10 05:36 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: D.S. Senanayake College Colombo will confront St. Anthony’s College Katugastota in Inaugural ‘Bridges of Brotherhood’ 50-Over Encounter , as a new chapter in school cricket begins on April,11 at the CCC Grounds in Colombo.
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[2026-04-10 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Control Union Sri Lanka has achieved back-to-back global milestones in deforestation-free certification, having issued both the world’s first Deforestation-Free Standard (DFS) certificate and most recently, the world’s first DFS Group Certificate, the latter awarded to Samson Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
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[2026-04-10 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Indika Karunathilake stated that the University has taken steps to ensure that degrees are awarded in a manner that does not hinder the professional future of students, even in the face of various challenging circumstances including natural disasters.
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[2026-04-10 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC) and the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) have reaffirmed their longstanding strategic alliance with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 30, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative journey.
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[2026-04-10 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) once again played a pivotal role in driving Sri Lanka’s transition toward sustainable mobility as the Official Financial Partner of the Motor EV Technology Show 2026, held from March 27-29, at the BMICH – Sirimavo Hall.
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[2026-04-10 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 40-foot container of life-saving and emergency response equipment has been delivered to Sri Lanka through the support of the people of Australia, the life-saving community, Life-Saving Victoria (LSV), and logistics partner Transco Cargo. The consignment, which includes lifejackets, rescue tubes, rescue boards, and other essential first responder gear, was handed over to Sri Lanka Life Saving (SLLS) for use across the country.
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[2026-04-10 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rainbow Aquatics signaled their dominance on Sri Lanka’s biggest junior meet as three of their swimmers were crowned national age group champions, with Rushalee Dissanayake stealing the spotlight with a stunning six-gold, record-breaking performance at the 50th HNB National Age Group Swimming Championship 2026 held at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo.
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[2026-04-10 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ‘Emergency extended to manage impact of ME crisis in Sri Lanka’
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[2026-04-10 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC), the nation’s trusted insurer, was the official insurance partner of the ‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya’ 2026, Sri Lanka’s premier national cycling event organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force.
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[2026-04-10 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colour Coatings Lanka which represent WACKER METROARK GmbH Germany, organised a Technical Seminar recently at Waters Edge Colombo, with the participation of over 80 Research and Development Heads and the owners of Coatings and Construction Industries in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-10 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance at the Young Lions Sri Lanka Competition 2026 held in Colombo recently, with its talent securing wins in three of the four categories awarded.
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[2026-04-10 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Aitken Spence Travels has once again reaffirmed its leadership in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, being recognised as a Category Winner in the Hospitality and Tourism Services sector at the CPM (Chartered Professional Management) Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026 for the third successive year.
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[2026-04-10 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Environment Ministry has initiated a comprehensive national effort to secure and sustainably manage Sri Lanka’s surface and groundwater resources. Following the launch of the ‘Thirasara Diyawara’ National Programme on World Water Day, the Government is moving to identify and gazette the country’s vital aquifers. To ensure this initiative reaches every district, Environment Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody has emphasised that the programme must be executed through a nationwide community-based framework.
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[2026-04-10 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Healthguard Distribution, one of Sri Lanka’s fully-fledged national pharmaceutical distribution service, continues to play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of medicines from ports to pharmacies across the country.
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[2026-04-10 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The much-anticipated 41st Edition of the Colombo Shopping Festival (CSF) – Avurudu Fair was opened yesterday at the BMICH Exhibition Centre, marking the beginning a five day of festive shopping in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
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[2026-04-10 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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[2026-04-10 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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[2026-04-10 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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[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ‘Kithu Abhiman Sahitha Sammana 2025’, Catholic literary awards ceremony, will be held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute Auditorium, Colombo 7 today (10) at 4 p.m.. Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith will be the Chief Guest.
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[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minuli Nethumsa of Horizon College Malabe and Charitha Gimhan of D.S Senanayake College Colombo emerged Intermediate women’s and men’s champions at the Mora Smashes All Island Intermediate Novices Table Tennis championships played recently at Indoor Stadium Bandaragama.
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[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala Central College Hikkaduwa and CMS Sri Jayawardenapura Maha Vidyalaya Kotte advanced to the semi final of the Under 19 division Two Tier ‘B’ inter schools 2-day cricket tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association.
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[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Malaysia’s Johore Tigers Rugby Team will tour Sri Lanka to play two key matches against Sri Lanka A and the Sri Lanka Rugby President’s XV, as part of preparations for the upcoming New Zealand Under-85kg rugby tour.
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[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The second Butterfly All Island Veterans’ Individual Table Tennis Championship will be worked off on April 25 from 10.00am at the S. Thomas’ College Sports Complex, Mount Lavinia. LG Sports is organising the tournament under the instruction of Veterans’ Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka and the entries will close on April 17, 6.00pm.
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[2026-04-10 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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[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its climate resilience and agricultural productivity through a new USD 1.33 million initiative aimed at revitalising minor tank-based ecosystems, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation announced.
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[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Head of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Country Management Board for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, stated that he appreciates the Rs. 100 billion relief package provided by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to the needy groups in the country affected by the war situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-09 18:39 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Fort Railway Station Passenger Facilities Improvement Project officially commenced today (09), as part of the government’s sustainable reform program to enhance public transportation and provide organized and efficient services to commuters. The inauguration ceremony was held at Colombo Fort Railway Station under the patronage of Hon. Prime Minister Dr.
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[2026-04-09 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on the country’s economic policies, marking the conclusion of the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
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