Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-30 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This week, Dr. Madara Ojithmali (MBBS, MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Colombo) speaks about an unexpected turn in pregnancy called a Hydatidiform Mole. It is an uncommon but treatable pregnancy condition.
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[2026-03-30 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena will meet St. Joseph Vaz College Wennappuwa in the quarter final of the under 19 Division One tier ‘B’ inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket from today at Campbell Park Colombo.
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[2026-03-30 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Some journeys begin with a map. Some begin with a sentence, yet to be written. Perhaps waiting to be written. Somewhere between that precision of a laboratory and the interior of a story, there is this Australian scientist, the subject of this essay, who would pause long enough to listen.
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[2026-03-30 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya scored 204 runs for 9 wickets at close on day one against St. Joseph’s College, Colombo when the play stopped due to rain in the quarter final of the under 19 Division One tier ‘A’ inter schools cricket tournament at Army ground Kuruvita yesterday.
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[2026-03-30 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: If you are a photographer based in Colombo and know your craft, the name “Lal” needs little introduction. Within local camera circles, T.D. Lalsinghe is something of a legend. When a camera breaks down, especially an old one, photographers often point you toward a small workshop in Nugegoda. There you will likely find the grey-haired technician hunched over a workbench, carefully reassembling a vintage Nikon.
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[2026-03-30 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In line with the ‘NSB Senehase Dayada – 2026’ initiative, a special commemorative programme was recently organised at the premises of Lanka Hospitals under the patronage of the National Savings Bank, marking the 54th Anniversary of the Bank.
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[2026-03-30 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India and Sri Lanka are actively collaborating to boost Buddhist tourism, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi said.
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[2026-03-30 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Akio ISOMATA signed a grant contract for a project, under the scheme of ‘Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)’, to provide eight large low-floor buses for public transportation in Sri Lanka. The contract was signed between the Ambassador and Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Senior Professor Kapila C.
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[2026-03-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Reinforcing its commitment as ‘Bankers to the Nation’, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has launched the BOC Agri Banking Unit, first of its kind to drive sustainable growth and innovation in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.
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[2026-03-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Arrow Technologies, a dynamic player backed by extensive expertise in the professional audio-visual sector, has been appointed as the authorised distributor for Sennheiser Professional products in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider, is combining innovation, resilience, and a people‑first vision to amplify efforts at expanding the country’s digital transformation agenda. Building on strong FY 2025 financial results, the company is pioneering initiatives to elevate customer experiences, strengthen enterprises, and advance national digital inclusion, establishing SLT-MOBITEL’s role in driving Sri Lanka’s economic progress.
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[2026-03-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Boxing Federation (CBF) successfully held a major fundraising raffle draw in Colombo on Saturday night, marking a powerful step to support the welfare of Sri Lanka’s veteran boxers while strengthening the sport’s financial future.
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[2026-03-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS) has once again affirmed its standing as a powerhouse in Sri Lanka’s export landscape, securing the Gold Award in the Large Category of the Confectionery Products Sector at the NCE Export Awards 2025.
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[2026-03-30 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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[2026-03-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Sri Lanka Kenji Kuronuma said competition policy is a key pillar for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and long-term resilience.
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[2026-03-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A father and son who fled to India on a boat while being sought for arrest in connection with a drug trafficking case were arrested by Indian security forces and deported to Sri Lanka on Friday (28).
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[2026-03-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A student from a private university in Colombo was recently arrested by the Moratuwa Police for allegedly attempting to enter the Moratuwa University by posing as a student, using a forged identity card.
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[2026-03-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indian vessel ‘Hari Anand’ carrying a shipment of 36,000 metric tonnes of fuel, arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday. The shipment includes 18,000 metric tons of diesel and 18,000 metric tonnes of Octane 92 petrol. The delivery follows a recent discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at addressing fuel supply concerns.
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[2026-03-29 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed gratitude to India for its swift assistance in supplying fuel to Sri Lanka amid disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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[2026-03-29 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka recorded its highest government revenue in nearly two decades in 2025, while the budget deficit dropped to its lowest level since 1956, according to fiscal data published by PublicFinance.lk.
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[2026-03-28 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court yesterday ordered former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and four former senior health officials pay a total amount of Rs.275 million to state, after ruling that their actions in a controversial drug procurement deal violated the Fundamental Rights of the public. The ruling came in a Fundamental Rights petition filed by Transparency International Sri Lanka, which challenged the legality of the procurement of human immunoglobulin (Human-IG) and other medicines without a competitive bidding process.
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[2026-03-28 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Court of Appeal has set aside a 2018 directive issued by the Right to Information Commission against the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, holding that the Commission acted beyond its legal mandate.
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[2026-03-28 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Confectionery Owners’ Association yesterday assured Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, that the prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolate and other confectionery products will not be increased until May.
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[2026-03-28 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka yesterday said that a combined shipment of 38,000 metric tonnes of diesel and petrol is set to arrive at Colombo Harbour today.
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[2026-03-28 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Dockyard yesterday delivered the tenth vessel in the Misje Eco Bulker newbuilding series, with Misje EcoBulk AS of Norway Owner Roald Misje naming the vessel ‘Misje Kandy,’ inspired by the last capital of the Sri Lankan monarchy as a tribute to Colombo Dockyard. The ceremonial breaking of the Champagne bottle in accordance with western traditions by Godmother of the vessel Dileesh Rosemary De Silva.
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[2026-03-28 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Australia is set to welcome England and Sri Lanka for an exciting nine-match U19 Women’s Tri-Series, scheduled from April 6 to 18 in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The tournament will include both 50-over and T20 matches, giving young women cricketers from all three nations an excellent opportunity to gain experience.
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[2026-03-28 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royal College Colombo and S Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia will meet for the 49th time in the prestigious Mustangs Trophy 50-over cricket encounter at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground today, starting at 9.30 a.m., with a close and evenly balanced contest expected.
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[2026-03-28 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nalanda College, Colombo hold a first-innings lead against Trinity College, Kandy at the close of Day Two in the quarter-final of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ Inter-Schools Two-Day Cricket Tournament. The match is conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket, and is being played at the BOI Ground in Katunayake.
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[2026-03-28 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Transforming Education: The Way Forward in Sri Lanka by Professor Gunapala Nanayakkara is a timely and substantive contribution to the evolving national dialogue on education reform. At a moment when Sri Lanka is grappling with economic recovery and structural change, the book presents a clear and comprehensive roadmap for transforming the country’s education system to meet contemporary needs.
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[2026-03-28 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Most Venerable Tibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Mahanayaka Thera conferred the title of Chief Judicial Prelate (Pradhana Adhikarana Sanghanayaka) of Southern Sri Lanka upon Ven. Lelwala Samitha Nayaka Thera amid the rhythmic chanting of Seth Pirith echoing against the ancient stone. This was more than a mere promotion. It was a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the Triple Service: National, Religious, and Shasana.
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[2026-03-28 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is providing support to people in Sri Lanka who are unable to contact their loved ones in affected regions through its Restoring Family Links (RFL) programme in response to the recent escalation of hostilities in Iran and other countries.
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[2026-03-28 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One of Sri Lanka’s most eminent historians, Senior Professor Dr. W.I. Siriweera, has passed away following a spell of ill-health. His remains lie at Araliya Lodge, Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Colombo 8 for the public to pay their last respects. His cremation takes place on Saturday March 28th at 2:00 p.m.
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[2026-03-28 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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[2026-03-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: PETER WILLIAMS of 39, Thorley Hill, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, UK. Beloved husband of Merle, nee Edirisinghe, loving father of Clifford, brother-in-law of Vianney, Athulla, Srilali, the late Vasantha and Loyola of Boralukada Walauwa, Baddegama, Sri Lanka, is called to rest and safe in the arms of Jesus. Remains will lie at the Chapel of Rest, at Daniel Robinson’s, Bishop’s Stortford, UK and the funeral service and cremation will take place on 1st April at 4.30 p.m.019846
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[2026-03-27 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dushyanth Weeraman has been restrained from performing the song “Nelum Wilen Pana” after the Colombo Commercial High Court found that he had been performing it as his own without obtaining permission from the creator. The enjoining order was issued today(27).
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[2026-03-27 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A discussion on the challenges facing Sri Lanka’s foreign employment sector amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East was held yesterday (26) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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[2026-03-27 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Upali Pannilage says 2025 recorded the highest debt repayment in Sri Lanka’s history.
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[2026-03-27 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has been indicted by the Colombo High Court over allegations of corruption during his tenure at the Ceylon Fertilizer Company in 2016. The case, filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), accuses Jayakody of influencing a procurement process for carpeting the Hunupitiya warehouse, causing a loss of Rs.
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[2026-03-27 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several senior officials violated the public’s Fundamental Rights by procuring health supplies from an unregistered company under the 2022 Indian Credit Line, bypassing standard procedures.
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[2026-03-27 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Nuwara Eliya districts during the evening or night.
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[2026-03-27 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector sustained its recovery momentum in February 2026, with total exports, including both merchandise and services, reaching US$ 1,401.78 million, reflecting a 4.22% year-on-year increase, according to provisional data.
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[2026-03-27 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a judgment by Gooneratne J., the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka addresses a critical legal battle (A.M. A. Kalum Karunaratne vs. Merennege Lisi alias Erine Salgado and others – SC APPEAL NO.83/2011-2011) centred on the ability to collaterally attack a judgment obtained through fraud and collusion. The case (350/Land) was instituted by the wife and children of the late Benedict Peiris (the Plaintiffs) against the 1st Defendant, seeking to set aside a prior judgment (250/Land) that had led to
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[2026-03-27 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will commence tomorrow (28), with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in the tournament opener.
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[2026-03-27 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In accordance with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the country’s preliminary measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, which are expected to be adopted at the annual general meeting of the Asia-Pacific Anti-Money Laundering Group (APG) to be held in July next year, have been implemented according to the scheduled dates and planed.
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[2026-03-27 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka booked a place in the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Pacific Oceania in their quarter-final clash at the 2026 Junior Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event worked off at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-03-27 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Presidential Task Force on the Implementation of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Programme met at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday (26).
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[2026-03-27 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Despite the war situation in the Middle East, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has been able to maintain inflation at the five per cent level as predicted, Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.
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[2026-03-27 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has seized heroin, Ice and cocaine worth over Rs.71 billion at sea during 2025 and has seized heroin, Ice and cocaine worth more than Rs.25 billion in the first quarter of 2026 at sea during raids, Navy Media Spokesman Commander Buddhika Sampath said.
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[2026-03-27 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that there is no need to restrict vehicle imports at this juncture as the country’s gross official foreign exchange reserves has increased to US$ 7.3 billion by end last month.
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[2026-03-27 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is abundant with national parks. However, there are only a few where you can see a leopard with your own eyes. Among them, Yala National Park is a globally renowned wildlife paradise for spotting leopards, a rare animal species.
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