Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Players from Shan Badminton Academy, Sri Lanka, recently participated in the first Invitational International Badminton Tournament 2026, organized by the Green Contributor (Canada) and Giant Sport Academy (India) in Ambattur, Chennai, India made a remarkable impression with their skill, sportsmanship and dedication.
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[2026-03-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo International School (CIS) regained the Hasan Sohail Memorial Trophy when they defeated the British School in Colombo (BSC) by 13 runs in their annual limited overs cricket encounter played at the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation Grounds in Nawala.
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[2026-03-27 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Trinity College Kandy will face a fierce test against Wesley College Colombo in the first semi-final of the Dialog President’s Trophy Schools Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament at the Royal Sports Complex on Saturday (March 28) at 4.15 p.m., in what promises to be a tightly contested clash between two in-form sides.
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[2026-03-27 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, was welcomed upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport by Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera yesterday. Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Levan S. Dzhagaryan, Additional Secretary/ Europe and North America – Foreign Affairs Ministry M.
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[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said that with the aim of ensuring transparency in Sri Lanka’s financial sector and further strengthening its relations with the international financial system, the government has taken steps to amend three key financial laws.
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[2026-03-27 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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[2026-03-27 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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[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (Affiliated with the World Federation of United Nations Associations WFUNA) will hold its 76th Annual General Meeting on March 28 at 11.00 a.m. at the UNA Secretariat in Panadura. The AGM will be under the patronage of President of UNA M.M. Zavahir. The Secretary General of UNA Dr.
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[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS) recently conducted a series of seminars in Dimbulagala, Welikanda and several other remote areas to raise awareness about the dangers of cancer and highlighted how early detection could cure it.
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[2026-03-27 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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[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India will host Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series in December, featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), beginning on December 13.
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[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Netball Federation of Sri Lanka (NFSL) has announced that the second selection trial will be held on Sunday, March 29, from 8:00 a.m. at the Indoor Stadium in Bandaragama
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[2026-03-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At the close of Day One of the quarter-final of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament between Trinity College Kandy and Nalanda College Colombo, Trinity posted 173 runs, while Nalanda ended on 98 for 5 wickets at the BOI Ground, Katunayake yesterday.
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[2026-03-27 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody said Sri Lanka is taking all possible measures to address energy challenges arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including efforts to secure energy supplies from the Russian Federation.
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[2026-03-27 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (26), during the Deputy Minister’s official visit to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-26 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lawyers representing former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh Sallay today (26) requested the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court to remove Shani Abeysekara, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), from the ongoing investigations into their client.
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[2026-03-26 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
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[2026-03-26 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The South Asian Regional Workshop, aimed at safeguarding freedom of expression and the right to information, commenced on March 24 at the Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication premises of Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal, and is continuing this week. Implemented in collaboration with UNESCO, the initiative focuses on developing a Digital Platform Governance Toolkit tailored specifically for the South Asian region.
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[2026-03-26 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), has been discharged from the National Hospital in Colombo following treatment for a sudden illness.
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[2026-03-26 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s worker remittances have remained stable despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.
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[2026-03-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The world is shape-shifting. Creating a digital economy, AI readiness, and shaping a globally competitive Sri Lanka takes place at a pivotal moment, where global supply chains are being rewired, traditional work methods are being contested, global political turmoil is taking place, and the race for AI adoption is faster than ever.
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[2026-03-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The escalating conflict between Iran with the United States (US) and Israel continues to have its ripple effect around the world. Sri Lanka is no exception. The government and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake are engaging in continuous efforts to minimise its impact on the economy.
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[2026-03-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, citing the need to balance stable inflation with emerging global risks, particularly those stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nepal in their SAFF Under-20 Championship 2026 match played at the National Football Stadium in Malé, Maldives yesterday, with a first-half goal proving decisive in a tightly contested encounter.
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[2026-03-26 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has stepped up efforts to expand Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka, aiming to deliver seamless digital payment experiences for Indian tourists while supporting the island’s growing digital economy.
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[2026-03-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East (ME), Sri Lanka finds itself at a particularly vulnerable juncture as it carefully navigates a fragile economic recovery. Labour migration offers jobs to counteract the lack of opportunities within the economy. Related micro-level remittances prevent households from dipping back into poverty. Similarly, on a macro level, these remittances, of which about 50% come from ME countries, help build foreign reserves, stabilise the economy, and pay for much-needed imports.
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[2026-03-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea exports recorded a slight decline in March 2026 owing to the conflict situation in the Middle East region, although cumulative performance for the first two months of the year remained positive, according to the latest data released by Sri Lanka Customs.
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[2026-03-26 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ongoing conflict in West Asia (Middle East) is not a distant geopolitical event for Sri Lanka. Its impacts are already evident across the economy—through rising energy costs, pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and growing uncertainty in labour markets. Most visibly, it has contributed to the steady escalation of essential commodity prices, placing increasing strain on ordinary households.
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[2026-03-26 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is posing a serious threat to Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) facing the brunt of increasing operational cost, according to an analysis by Prof. Rohan De Silva, President of the Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries.
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[2026-03-26 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A discussion was held between Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Professor Chandana Abayaratne and British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick at the Minister’s Office, Narahenpita on Tuesday (24).
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank reinforced its strong commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s export community through its continued partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), as a Strategic Partner of the recently concluded NCE Export Awards.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A delegation of ten Airport Managers from Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Limited (AASL) completed a customised capacity enhancement programme at Indian Aviation Academy (IAA), New Delhi from March 09-20.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB Finance PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited to support the expansion of Sri Lanka’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market through accessible, practica and customer-focused financing solutions.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), entered a strategic partnership with People’s Bank through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening bancassurance services in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s growing focus on strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities took centre stage at the SITREK Cyber & Tech Summit 2026, held on March 4-5, at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams Colombo.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A photo exhibition featuring photographs of the children who died in the American-Israeli attack on the Martyr Students of Minab School in Southern Iran will be held at the Cultural Section of the Iranian Embassy in Colombo today, tomorrow (March 26, 27) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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[2026-03-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kaushan Samaranayake of Negombo Rifle Club (NRC) emerged the Overall Champion at the ABT Shooting Nationals 2025 held recently at the Clay Target Shooting Club of Colombo (CTSCC) Shooting Range in Payagala.
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[2026-03-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wilson, one of the most recognised names in global sports, is expanding its footprint in Asia with its official entry into Sri Lanka, bringing its legacy of performance, innovation and sporting culture to a new generation of athletes in the island.
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[2026-03-26 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Trinity College Kandy will meet Nalanda College Colombo in the under 19 Division One tier ‘A’ inter schools Cricket tournament quarter final at the BOI ground Katunayake from today.
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[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LB Finance PLC partnered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) at the two-day PayDigital Kurunegala Campaign held on February 20-21, promoting the adoption of secure and convenient digital payment solutions.
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[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The unit trust industry of Sri Lanka reported assets under management (AUM) of Rs. 609 billion up 4.0% year-over-year and largely unchanged compared to the previous month. These assets are currently managed across 85 funds by 16 management companies.
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[2026-03-26 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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[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special training workshop for health personnel on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) was conducted recently at the Colombo National Hospital Auditorium.
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[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government yesterday launched the Thirasara Diyawara programme to conserve the country’s water resources.
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[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rev. Fr. ATHANASIUS SAMARASINGHE, of the Archdiocese of Colombo, expired on Tuesday 24th March 2026. He is the beloved son of the late Mr Alexander Samarasinghe and late Mrs M.D. Cecilia. The mortal remains of Rev. Fr. Athanasius Samarasinghe will be brought to St. Joseph’s Church, Thillanduwa on Wednesday, 25th March at 10.00 a.m.
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[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) announced that it will file indictments within two weeks against the Secretary and Chairman of the United Lanka People’s Party (ULPP) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 30 million.
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[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket will once again stage its premier domestic red-ball tournament, the National Super League (NSL) four-day competition, with four teams: Galle, Kandy, Dambulla and Colombo. The tournament is set to commence on April 6.
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[2026-03-25 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 25th March 2026, Colombo – SLICdonated Rs. 10 million to the ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund in support of families affected by the recent ‘Ditwah’ cyclone.
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[2026-03-25 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay was admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo yesterday (25) after falling suddenly ill.
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[2026-03-25 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seventeen foreign nationals have been arrested in Galle yesterday (24) for allegedly carrying out online scams in Sri Lanka.
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