Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-06 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera, Chief Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo, and Sanghanayaka of the Western Province, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Canterbury Christ Church University in the United Kingdom on April 1.
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[2026-04-06 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary Duminda Dissanayake yesterday said Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attended the launch of Udaya Gammanpila’s book ‘The Mastermind of the Easter Attack’ and was seated in front of him.
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[2026-04-06 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India in Chennai Ganesanathan Geathiswaran on Sunday (April 5, 2026) rejected claims he took part in a meeting with fishermen hosted by any political party.
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[2026-04-06 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka facilitated the safe repatriation of six Sri Lankan fishermen who were released by the authorities of Bangladesh as a gesture of humanitarian goodwill and in the spirit of the long-standing cordial relations between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
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[2026-04-06 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Editorial] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The world is facing the challenge of importing fuel due to the armed conflicts in the Middle East. Sri Lanka has to bear the brunt of it. To manage limited stocks and minimise consumption, many countries have adopted strategic measures. The immediate benefit of saving money aside, fuel conservation is already an option without choice in terms of ensuring an uninterrupted supply of electricity.
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[2026-04-06 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Cartoon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-05 13:36 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has extended Easter greetings to the people of Sri Lanka, highlighting hope, renewal, and the importance of justice and unity.
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[2026-04-05 12:51 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has extended Easter greetings to Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world, wishing them a blessed Easter filled with peace, happiness and blessings.
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[2026-04-05 12:29 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended Easter greetings to Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world, emphasising the importance of hope, unity and compassion.
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[2026-04-04 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya describes the current state of bilateral relations with China as entering a 'stronger chapter' grounded in mutual respect, commitment and trust. In an interview with China Media Group (CMG) aired on April 3, 2026, Amarasuriya emphasized the enduring friendship between the two countries and expressed confidence that the relationship is poised for even greater stability.
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[2026-04-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [India] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go round
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[2026-04-04 06:47 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka today launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka’s continued recovery, help achieve its 7% medium-term economic growth target, and support job creation.
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[2026-04-04 06:44 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A discussion on providing state patronage for the “Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka” was held on Thursday (2) at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of the monks who undertook a 110-day peace walk across 10 states from Texas to Washington in the United States.
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[2026-04-04 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Oil fields burn, bodies stink in rubble of destroyed cities, millions of Third World migrant workers (and children) panic and, globally, the poor either suffer worsening starvation or, anticipate food insecurity. Many countries in the Global South have already declared ‘energy emergencies’ or similar national contingencies, with Sri Lanka among the world’s early responders (already burdened with a financial crisis).
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[2026-04-04 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka produced a strong and clinical performance to record a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Bangladesh in their second match of the Men’s Asian Games Qualifier 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday, following their impressive 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on the previous day.
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[2026-04-04 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lumbini College, Colombo produced a superb second-half fight back to defeat Dharmaraja College, Kandy 17-10 and clinch the Prime Minister’s Trophy in the Dialog Schools Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament 2026 final played at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo yesterday, after trailing 7-10 at half time.
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[2026-04-04 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A solo exhibition by emerging Sri Lankan artist Ponnaiyah Peter titled Mayfly will be on view from 3–25 April 2026, open Monday to Saturday from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Barefoot Gallery, Colombo 4.
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[2026-04-04 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “Iran has consistently emphasised its commitment to the principles of freedom of navigation and maritime security. However, Iran also underscores that such freedoms must be exercised with full respect for its sovereignty and sovereign rights as a coastal state”, said Iranian Ambassador in Colombo Alireza Delkhosh.
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[2026-04-04 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “Chuck Norris” Most of the kids and youngsters in Sri Lanka, who were kids at the beginning of the 80s, jokingly called him “Chuck Notharis” ( The Sinhala meaning of “Notharis” is “Notary Public😊”.) But his real name is Carlos Ray Norris. He was born on March 10, 1940 in Ryan, a beautiful village in Oklahoma, USA .
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[2026-04-04 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Ryan van Niekerk as National Bowling Coach and Jordan Gregory as National Fielding and Spin Bowling Coach. Both will oversee their respective areas across all national teams.
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[2026-04-04 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mahanama College Colombo scored 244 runs for 9 wickets in 80 overs at close on day two against defending joint champion Royal College Colombo in the quarter final of the under 19 Division One tier ‘A’ inter schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket at DHH Cricket ground Madampella Katana yesterday.
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[2026-04-04 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Eleventh round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Russia was convened at the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry in Colombo on Thursday (2). Both sides reviewed the broad spectrum of relations between the two countries and discussed future measures to enhance the scope and depth of the relationship.
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[2026-04-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As widely expected, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced an electricity fare hike from April 1. This was inevitable due to several factors, including the prolonged drought, higher prices for Diesel and Naptha needed for thermal power generation and the lack of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to store excess solar energy.
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[2026-04-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-04 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Journalist Bhakthi Dharmapriya Mendis has passed away while receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of the National Hospital in Colombo following a serious road accident. He was 47 years old at the time of his death.
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[2026-04-04 02:23 UTC+10:00] [Colombo] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Among those arrested in a raid on a hotel rented by Chinese men in the coastal town of Chilaw were 133 Chinese people
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[2026-04-04 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) was recognised at the prestigious ‘Great Managers Awards 2025’, held on 26th March 2026 at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, marking a significant milestone as the first State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) to receive this recognition.
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[2026-04-03 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Medical personnel and Sri Lanka Navy sailors provide emergency treatment to an injured Iranian crew member rescued after responding to a distress call from the Iranian military ship IRIS Dena, torpedoed by a U.S. Navy submarine while in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, on March 4. © Reuters
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[2026-04-03 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran journalist Bakthi Dharmapriya Mendis passed away today following a tragic accident that occurred in Athruguriya. He had been under treatment at the Colombo National Hospital.
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[2026-04-03 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a high-level meeting between the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and a broad cross-section of Sri Lanka’s export industry to discuss the current fuel distribution mechanism and its impact on the export sector.
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[2026-04-03 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has met all targets set under programme – President Welcomes measured decisions to address pressures
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[2026-04-03 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Navy professional golfer Chalitha Pushpika produced a clinical five-under-par 68 to clinch the Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament title, while Sithara Dedunu Lawrance won the women’s category at the Victoria Golf Resort in Digana, Kandy yesterday.
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[2026-04-03 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has moved the Colombo District Court seeking an order against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) over the non-issuance of a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) required for participation in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).
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[2026-04-03 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chamodi Probodha, a promising leg spinner, will lead the Sri Lanka Women’s Under-19 team for the upcoming tri-series tour of Australia. The series will also feature England and is scheduled to be held from April 6 to 18.
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[2026-04-03 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defending joint champions Royal College Colombo posted a strong total of 319 against Mahanama College Colombo in their quarter-final match of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ Inter-School Two-Day Cricket Tournament. The match was played at the D.H.H. Cricket Ground in Madampella, Katana, yesterday.
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[2026-04-03 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (2) ordered the immediate arrest and production of Priyanka Niyomali, wife of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, and Shamindra Rajapaksa, brother of former Deputy Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and son of former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa.
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[2026-04-03 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s homegrown financial institution Siyapatha Finance PLC displayed robust financial performance for the year ended 31st December 2025, reflecting the Company’s continued strategic growth initiatives, solid asset quality, and resilience amidst volatile economic conditions. The Company posted a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 2,660 million, an increase of 26% compared to the previous year.
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[2026-04-03 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: On July 26, 1978 at the New Town Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka, inauguration of a collection of lyrics born in the crucible of the April 71 struggle, composed with tears streaming weary eyes, sweat and blood pouring from battered bodies, and hearts bowed low under the weight of pain, was an endeavour to steer the living traditions of Sri Lankan song, music and art towards a new and more truthful horizon.
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[2026-04-03 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: For an island like Sri Lanka, the ocean and coastal resources are central to its identity as they are to daily life, providing a source of livelihoods, food supplies and a vital source of the economic activity. Protecting Sri Lanka’s ocean and coastal waters is both a national priority and a shared responsibility.
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[2026-04-03 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in her Easter message said what the resurrection of Christ conveyed to the world is that light can overcome darkness, faith can conquer fear, and happiness can triumph over suffering.
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[2026-04-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During a ceremony held in Nay Pyi Taw, the administrative capital, the Myanmar Government honoured the countries, including Sri Lanka, which assisted in the aftermath of the earthquake which struck the country a year ago.
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[2026-04-03 06:34 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 through the Krrish deal, was yesterday fixed for April 23 by the Colombo High Court.
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[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, announced its partnership with Weixin Pay (popularly known as WeChat Pay) to enable cross border QR payment acceptance at LANKAQR merchants at a launch held on March 24, at NH Collection, Colombo.
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[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CEAT Kelani Holdings shared the overall Gold award for Best Management Practices and was honoured with four other significant accolades at the 2026 edition of the Best Management Practices Company Awards of the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka), to be adjudged the country’s best-managed company.
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[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asia Asset Finance PLC has once again reinforced its position as one of Sri Lanka’s most progressive and forward-looking financial institutions by securing major recognition at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Last year’s runners-up Trinity College Kandy will face a fierce and well-balanced Royal College Colombo outfit in what promises to be a thrilling final of the Dialog President’s Trophy Schools Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium on Saturday (April 4) at 4 15 p.m.
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[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s amateur golfer Haroon Aslam produced a brilliant performance under pressure to secure his first intercollegiate victory at the Roadrunner Classic held on March 30 and 31 in the United States.
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[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nipun Dhananjaya of SSC and Navy SC’s Dilanka Auwardt won best batsman and best bowler awards while Army SC’s Shehada Zoyza was adjudged most valuable player of the recently concluded Tier B three day cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Silver Jubilee Anniversary of Veterans Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka Nationals League and Knockout Tournament 2024/2025 Awards Ceremony was held under the patronage of the Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera at Otters Aquatic Club recently.
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[2026-04-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two individuals with 98 kg of cardamom were apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy in the seas of Kirimundalama in Kalpitiya.
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