Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-07 19:59 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Army assumed duties as the Deputy Chief of Staff, the third most senior appointment in the Army, yesterday (06) at Army Headquarters.
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[2026-04-07 18:08 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Commemorating its 25th anniversary, CodeGen International donated a state-of-the-art ETX electric three-wheeler to the Accident Service of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka on April 6th.
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[2026-04-07 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation’s transport minister, Bimal Rathnayake, has said.
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[2026-04-07 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation’s transport minister, Bimal Rathnayake, has said.
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[2026-04-07 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A total of 26,800 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka during the first five days of April 2026, according to the latest report issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
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[2026-04-07 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe announced two key measures aimed at accelerating the adoption of QR-based digital payments in Sri Lanka, signalling what he described as a ‘significant leap forward’ in the country’s digital finance landscape.
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[2026-04-07 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high-level delegation from the Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Penang (MICCI), visited the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI) recently to explore potential foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities across multiple sectors.
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[2026-04-07 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), under the guidance of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), has announced a series of relief measures aimed at supporting individuals and businesses affected by recent floods and cyclonic winds triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-04-07 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prince of Wales College Moratuwa scored 3 runs for no loss against St. Joseph’s College Colombo at close day one in the semi final of the under 19 Division One tier ‘A’ inter schools 2-Day cricket tournament at DHH Cricket ground Madampella yesterday.
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[2026-04-07 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Taxila Central College Horana scored 324 runs for 9 wickets against Dharmasoka College Ambalangoda at close of day one in the semi final of the Under 19 division Two Tier ‘A’ inter schools 2-day cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday at Naland College ground Colombo.
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[2026-04-07 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has taken steps to purchase 90,000 metric tons of crude oil (WTI) from the United States to meet Sri Lanka’s future crude oil requirements. Accordingly, the crude oil stock is scheduled to arrive in the country by the last week in May, Managing Director of the CPC and the Petroleum Bulk Terminal Company Dr.
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[2026-04-07 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With renewed diplomatic ties with Russia, uncertainty in global energy markets, and an increasing focus on trade routes, Sri Lanka’s position on the Euro-Asia maritime trade routes is once again coming into focus. Recent high-level meetings and energy talks and Sri Lanka’s recent participation in a transport forum in Russia further underline the increasing importance of Euro-Asia maritime trade route and the island’s location for both trade and energy security.
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[2026-04-07 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Global shipping accounts for nearly 80–90 per cent of world trade by volume and remains the backbone of the international economy. At the core of this system lies the Flag of Convenience (FOC) model, which enables shipowners to register vessels in jurisdictions offering efficiency, low taxation, and regulatory flexibility.
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[2026-04-07 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Mary’s Sports Club, Jaffna, produced a brave and disciplined performance to defeat strong Saunders Sports Club, Colombo, and win the Sri Lanka Football Federation Champions Cup knockout final held under floodlights at the Race course Stadium in Colombo on Saturday night.
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[2026-04-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s modern pentathlon athletes Isiwaruna Oshada De Silva and Sachini Nisansala Rathnathilaka will spearhead the country’s historic debut at the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Cup, to be held from April 8 to 12 at the Cairo International Stadium Complex in Cairo, Egypt.
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[2026-04-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) was recognised at the ‘Great Managers Awards 2025’, held on March 26, at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, marking a significant milestone as the first State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) to receive this recognition.
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[2026-04-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka recently hosted a ceremony to felicitate distinguished members who have risen to the highest leadership positions in the banking industry. Among the honorees was Hemal Chaminda Lokugeegana, the General Manager/CEO of HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vogue Jewellers Pvt Ltd has been honoured with two accolades at the Best Management Practices Company (BMPC) Awards 2026, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka).
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[2026-04-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance continues to reinforce its commitment to inclusive economic development by further strengthening its support for Sri Lanka’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.
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[2026-04-07 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top springboard diver Dulanjan Fernando and teenage prodigy Ruel Wickramaratne will spearhead the country’s challenge at the Canada Cup Diving Meet 2026, set to take place in Windsor Canada from April 9 to 12.
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[2026-04-07 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cargills Bank has launched the Cargills Bank Ocean Plastic Debit Card, marking the first time such a product has been introduced to the Sri Lankan market.
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[2026-04-07 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. (MSI), headquartered in Taiwan, hosted its Partner Excellence Awards in Colombo, bringing together over 100 partners and industry stakeholders to celebrate outstanding performance and strengthen its growing partner network in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-04-07 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena says that special bus services will be operated during the New Year period, through Sri Lanka Transport Board.
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[2026-04-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lankan passenger who tried to smuggle into the country a stock of ‘Kush’ worth Rs. 113.4 million was nabbed at the Katunayake Airport by a group of officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Division yesterday.
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[2026-04-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A meeting between the President’s Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi and India’s Deputy High Commissioner Satyanjal Pandey took place yesterday (06) at the Presidential Secretariat.
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[2026-04-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The official establishment of the National Scout Youth Council recently marked a significant step forward to strengthen youth leadership and youth empowerment within the scout movement and a first in the history of the Sri Lanka Scout Association.
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[2026-04-07 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Benedict’s College Kotahena will meet their arch rivals Wesley College Colombo in the semi final of the under 19 Division One tier ‘B’ inter schools two day Cricket tournament from today at Army ground Salawa Kosgama.
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[2026-04-07 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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[2026-04-07 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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[2026-04-07 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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[2026-04-07 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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[2026-04-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA) Vice President and Ceylon Booksellers Importers and Exporters Association former President Kusumabandu Samarawickrama passed away on Sunday(5) following a brief illness.
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[2026-04-06 18:54 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have arrested a Chinese national in connection with the murder of a Chinese woman in the Kohuwala area. The suspect was apprehended on Sunday (5) while staying at a hotel in the Colpetty area.
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[2026-04-06 16:12 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the countries that recorded improvements in political rights and civil liberties in 2025, according to the latest Freedom House report titled Freedom in the World 2026.
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[2026-04-06 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced measures to manage public expenditure in response to the ongoing energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, aiming to ease pressure on the national economy while maintaining essential public services.
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[2026-04-06 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Leg spinner Wanuja Sahan had a superb figures of 5 for 13 as Sri Lanka ‘A’ notched up an easy 140 runs win over New Zealand ‘A’ in their first unofficial ODI of the 3- match series played at Galle International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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[2026-04-06 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s weekly economic indicators presented by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) a mixed outlook during the week ending April 2, 2026, with a slight uptick in inflation, continued expansion in private sector credit, and persistent external sector pressures, according to the latest “Highlights of the Week” report.
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[2026-04-06 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The average expenditure of foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka has declined significantly in recent years, according to a survey conducted by the Department of Economics and Statistics at the University of Peradeniya.
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[2026-04-06 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Christ King College Ja Ela and Kegalu Vidyalaya advanced to the semi finals of the Under 19 division Two Tier ‘B’ inter schools 2- day cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by the Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-04-06 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United Kingdom’s revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective from January 2026, presents a clear opportunity for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector. It is particularly significant for small and medium-sized exporters, offering them a stronger footing in a key market.
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[2026-04-06 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Yasodara Vidyalaya Colombo, St. Anthony’s Balika Maha Vidyalaya Panadura and Kanthale Central College advanced to the semi final of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-04-06 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Agriculture in Sri Lanka holds significant untapped potential due to its favourable climatic conditions, and a strategic, science-based approach is needed to fully harness these advantages, according to Prof. Ashoka Jayaweera Bandara.
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[2026-04-06 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Railway Department said that train services on the Northern Railway Line, which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai will fully resume from April 9.
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[2026-04-06 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala College Panadura, Maliyadeva College Kurunegala and Wesley College Colombo advanced to the semi final of the under 19 Division One tier ‘A’ inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-04-06 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is burning alive ! This is the best way to describe current hot weather conditions experienced by all Sri Lankans these days. The sun is extremely powerful and people suffer under the extremely hot weather. No rain reported from anywhere in the country during the recent past. But it seems a section of our country totally ignores this (sometimes) fatal condition and puts the lives of innocent children, pets etc in danger.
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[2026-04-06 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police stated that they have arrested 906 suspects on Saturday (4) under the ‘Ratama Ekata’ islandwide drug prevention operation. They added that detention orders have been obtained against 15 suspects, while investigations into illegal assets have been initiated against 12 others.
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[2026-04-06 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In January 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood alongside Governor Kathy Hochul to announce a landmark step toward universal free childcare for all children under five in New York City. On day eight of his administration, Mamdani declared: “Raising a child takes a village; and it takes a city government willing to step up and tackle the child care crisis head-on.” The programme he is implementing – free childcare for two-year-olds, expanding to cover all children from six
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[2026-04-06 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: My loving first cousin, Lionel Fernando’s first love cricket is more than just a sport. It transcends boundaries and unites hearts. It is not just about the players on the field, it is a celebration of talent, hard work, and passion. Lionel epitomized all these qualities in the arena of cricket and achieved much more.
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[2026-04-06 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Justice and National Integration launched its new Management Information System (MIS) and revamped website, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to modernise Sri Lanka’s justice sector and strengthen institutional efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
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[2026-04-06 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Forbes Marshall Lanka, a market leader in steam engineering and energy conservation solutions in Sri Lanka, has won the Gold Flame in the Energy Efficiency Improvement category of the Best Energy Services Company Award at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025.
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