Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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 06:32 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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[2026-03-25 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), through the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, successfully conducted a Training Programme on Branding and Digital Marketing for women entrepreneurs in Anuradhapura, with the participation of over 50 women led businesses.
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[2026-03-25 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Kenya started shipment of exports to China under a newly introduced zero-duty trade arrangement, former Sri Lankan envoy and businessman Kana Kananathan said that Sri Lankan businesses operating in Kenya are well-positioned to benefit from the new initiative.
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[2026-03-25 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “Fraud Management Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused digital transformation partner and system integrator, together with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions. The forum focused on how financial institutions can strengthen fraud risk management as digital payments continue to expand.
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[2026-03-25 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bank of Ceylon has donated 300 computers to the University of Peradeniya to support the restoration of facilities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in November last year.
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[2026-03-25 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All rounder Sahan Arachchige and middle order batter Pasindu Sooriyabanadara are tipped to be appointed captains of the Sri Lanka ‘A’ ODI team and four-day team against New Zealand ‘A’ in their series which will commence on April 5. The 26-year-old Sahan Arachchige the NCC left handed batsman and useful off spinner has played five one dayers and a T-20 game for National side once again gets a chance to play for Sri Lanka ‘A side with additional responsibility.
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[2026-03-25 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Under-20 national football team recorded a historic 3-2 victory over Maldives in the SAFF U-20 Championship under floodlights on Monday night at the Galolhu National Stadium in Male, after trailing 2-0 at half-time.
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[2026-03-25 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka continued their impressive run with a convincing 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Junior Davis Cup – Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-03-25 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL), the nation’s trusted insurer, continuing to champion the wellbeing of Sri Lankans, through accessible health protection, was the Official Insurance Partner of the Medicare 2026 Health Exhibition, held from March 6-8, at the BMICH, Colombo.
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[2026-03-25 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala College Panadura group ‘A’ leader will meet Sri Dharmaloka College Kelaniya fourth placed team of group ‘B’ 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 Army grounds Kuruvita.
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[2026-03-25 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce marks its 187th anniversary on 25th March, reflecting a long-standing commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s businesses and contributing to the country’s progress.
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[2026-03-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Java Lane and Beruwala Super Sun SC produced a stunning goal-fest to rewrite Sri Lanka football history, scoring a record 35 goals in a single match, with Java Lane edging a dramatic 18-17 win on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the FFSL Champions Cup Knockout Tournament match at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo on Sunday night.
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[2026-03-25 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is set to host its flagship Women in Tech Conference bringing together an exceptional lineup of global visionaries and local trailblazersto explore the evolving role of women in the digital economy.
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[2026-03-25 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant step towards strengthening professional pathways in Sri Lanka, the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) has granted NVQ Level 6 equivalency to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business.
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[2026-03-25 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Global GIS(Pvt) Ltd, the pioneer of geospatial positioning solutions in Sri Lanka, celebrated its 12th year of operations with the opening of its office building at 6th Lane, Pagoda Road, Nugegoda.
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[2026-03-25 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Huawei recently hosted its Huawei Intelligent IT Summit 2026, bringing together Sri Lanka’s leading CIOs, CTOs, enterprise technology leaders and digital transformation decision-makers to explore how organisations can build the next generation of AI-ready digital infrastructure.
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[2026-03-25 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With no letting up in the Middle East conflict, authorities in Sri Lanka will be looking at alternative markets and diverse approaches to pitch the country and keep tourism on track.
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[2026-03-25 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Traditional rivals St. Benedict’s College and Wesley College shared the honours in their annual Inter-School Big Match played for the Cartman Cup at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo.
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[2026-03-25 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister, Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest in the international conference on ‘Transforming TVET Systems for climate resilience and green jobs’ organised by Colombo Plan Staff College, Philippines together with the Sri Lankan Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry held in Colombo recently.
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[2026-03-25 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s renowned isotonic drinks manufacturer Yeti will be the hydration partner for the 49th Mustangs Trophy limited overs cricket encounter between traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College on March 28 at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place.
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[2026-03-25 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that disability should be viewed not only from a medical perspective, but also from social and human rights perspectives. He made these remarks while participating in an awareness programme on service delivery for persons with disabilities, held on March 20, at the auditorium of the National Epilepsy Centre of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL).
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[2026-03-25 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Largely out-gunned Iran burns from Western air attacks while over a million people are displaced in tiny Lebanon now being ruthlessly overwhelmed by Israel’s war machine. The billions of the world’s poor, the many small and weak Third World nations, are gripped in desperate anticipation of worse to come in geopolitical chaos – the current global energy crisis starkly the ominous harbinger of crippled economies and starvation.
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[2026-03-25 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prominent figures of modernity and modernism in 20th century Sri Lanka, including Lionel Wendt, George Keyt, Geoffrey Bawa, and the 43 Group, have been extensively written about. Yet Martin Wickramasinghe, despite his obvious importance in the context of Sri Lankan literature and literary and cultural modernism, has yet to be the subject of a serious biographical study-an analysis which actually contextualizes him, and which helps us see him as a product of his time and place.
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[2026-03-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Siyapatha Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a prominent leader in Sri Lanka’s non-banking financial sector, announces the resounding success of its recent debenture issuance, which received an overwhelming response from investors, meeting and surpassing all expectations.
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[2026-03-25 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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[2026-03-25 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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[2026-03-25 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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[2026-03-25 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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[2026-03-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (23) approved the appointment of a national steering committee of field experts to oversee and ensure the continued implementation of education reforms in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda who is in Sri Lanka for a three-day official visit yesterday engaged in an aerial and ground assessment of areas impacted by Cyclone “Ditwah” at Aranayake in the Kegalle District.
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[2026-03-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A public advisory warning has been issued by the Sri Lanka Police to citizens about methods used by criminal elements to rob money, gold, and other valuables through theft, abduction, and force.
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[2026-03-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A bribery case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against two accused including Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dissanayake was yesterday fixed for pre-trial conference on April 30 by the Colombo High Court.
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