Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-04-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC (Chevron Lanka) (LLUB), a listed entity in the Colombo Securities Exchange (“CSE”), notched up record earnings in 2025, the highest ever in its 32-year history of operations in Sri Lanka. Earnings surpassed the LKR 4 billion milestone for the first time, on a topline of LKR 24.39 billion based on the fourth quarter 2025 interim financial statements released to the CSE.
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[2026-04-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Yasodara Vidyalaya Colombo, Badulla District Cricket team and Kantale Central College advanced to the quarter finals of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association Yasodara Vidyalaya Colombo, Badulla District Cricket team and Kantale Central College recorded wins against Dharmaraja Maha Vidyalaya Veyangoda, Girl’s High School Kandy and Hemamali Girls College Kandy in the pre quarter finals.
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[2026-04-03 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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[2026-04-03 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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[2026-04-03 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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[2026-04-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seven academic books, authored by Viharadhikari, Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya Ven. Dr. Boralesgamuwe Pemaratana Thera, inclusive of his dissertation for his doctorate degree, ‘Buddhist greeting practices, offerings and rituals, on the basis of Dharma’ will be launched during a ceremony held at National Library and Documentation Services Board auditorium, Colombo 7 on Monday (6).
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[2026-04-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cabinet has approved a draft Bill aimed at dismantling criminal gangs, drug trafficking networks and their financial bases, according to our front-page report of yesterday’s edition. The legislation is also aimed at closing legal loopholes and facilitating the forfeiture of assets acquired through illegal means, among other matters. The Legal Draftsman is to be instructed to prepare the new draft Bill on the prevention of organized crime in Sri Lanka, the report further adds.
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[2026-04-03 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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[2026-04-02 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) allowing him to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League.
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[2026-04-02 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a series of 24-hour water cuts affecting several areas due to ongoing water shortages.
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[2026-04-02 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (02) ordered the issuance of open warrants for the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, the son of former minister Chamal Rajapaksa, and Priyanka Niyomali Wijenayaka, the wife of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, in connection with the alleged bribery case linked to the purchase of Airbus aircraft.
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[2026-04-02 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-04-02 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Visiting Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Andrey Rudenko yesterday expressed hope that Sri Lanka and Russia would be able to arrive at an arrangement towards long-term energy supplies from his country.
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[2026-04-02 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A new national platform aimed at reshaping the role of business in Sri Lanka’s development and to inspire the national and reimaging businesses for national progress was officially launched, with industry leaders positioning it as a catalyst for building resilient, purpose-driven, and globally competitive brands.
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[2026-04-02 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted an awareness workshop on “Packaging strategies for Spices” for exporters and potential exporters, with the aim of enhancing their knowledge on packaging solutions that meet both local and international market standards. Over 65 exporters and potential exporters participated in the workshop held on 19th 2026 at EDB.
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[2026-04-02 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday recovered over 300 kilogrammes of heroin worth over Rs. 6 billion from a multi-day fishing trawler that was intercepted and escorted to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour.
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[2026-04-02 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Avishka Gunawardena has resigned from his role as National Under-19 coach at Sri Lanka Cricket’s High Performance Centre, following a recent change to his coaching assignment.However, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has yet to officially announce a replacement or comment on Gunawardena’s resignation.
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[2026-04-02 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lankem Ceylon PLC has unveiled ‘Mada Raja’, Sri Lanka’s first locally manufactured Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertiliser, marking a significant milestone in strengthening national agricultural self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on imported fertilisers.
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[2026-04-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Students who have completed the Ordinary Level examination often begin their Advanced Level (A/L) studies with enthusiasm. However, by the end of the first year, many gradually lose interest in attending school. They express a range of concerns about the school environment, including the extent to which teachers respond to their academic expectations and future aspirations.
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[2026-04-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defending joint champions Royal College Colombo will face Mahanama College Colombo in the quarter-final of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament at DHH Cricket Ground, Madampella, Katana, from today (2).
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[2026-04-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There is a small factory in Kadawatha, on a strip of land beside a family home, that produces an interesting object. Interesting in the sense, the object sits uneasily within Sri Lanka’s regulatory frame. Air rifles are tightly controlled. Manufacturing them, more so. Yet it is here that Royston Thomas has built what appears to be the country’s only licensed operation of its kind.
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[2026-04-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the increase in transportation costs can be considered as a major reason for the increase in inflation this year (2026).
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[2026-04-02 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cinema has always been more than images on a screen. It is a conversation between artists and audiences and the time in which films are made. ‘Behind The Scenes’ is an important contribution to film literature. ‘Behind The Scenes’ published by Sarasavi Publishers has a collection of Channa Bandara Wijekoon’s interview articles and film reviews published in the Daily News.
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[2026-04-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism industry should pivot towards attracting high-spending visitors through a structured national programme, a leading hotel industry official said, highlighting the potential to significantly increase foreign exchange earnings.
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[2026-04-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has entered into a partnership with GS EVO Motors Limited, a company engaged in importing electric vehicles (EVs) to Sri Lanka, to introduce a dedicated leasing facility for customers purchasing EVs.
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[2026-04-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the election of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) scheduled for April 25, one of the presidential candidates, who is a reputed business tycoon, sports administrator and present vice president of the NOCSL Shirantha Peries has announced his candidacy with a clear and practical mandate to strengthen governance, unify affiliated federations and elevate Sri Lanka’s sporting performance on international stage.
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[2026-04-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President’s College, Kotte won the 18th Rath-Ran Hatana annual cricket big match against Asoka College, Colombo by 45 runs at the P Sara Oval recently.
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[2026-04-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series in Sri Lanka through its retail and digital channels, bringing Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone lineup to local consumers.
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[2026-04-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: After a long time Sri Lanka saw a competitive domestic tournament (Major Club 3 day league) being played where until the final weekend no one could name who the winner was going to be. Four teams were in contention for the title and finally Colts emerged the champions.
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[2026-04-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) announced the launch of its revamped official website at www.iasl.lk, reinforcing the Association’s commitment to transparency, accessibility and industry leadership in an increasingly digital landscape.
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[2026-04-02 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt) Ltd. announces the launch of its specially curated limited edition ‘Aluth Avurudu Gift Packs’ in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, offering a meaningful and educational gifting option for children across Sri Lanka.
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