Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-24 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A meeting between the new Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Patricia Lázara Pego Guerra, and the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, took place yesterday at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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[2026-03-24 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB)commemorated raising LKR.16bn with its first ever issuance of BASEL III compliant GSS+ (Green, Social, Sustainable & Sustainability Linked)bonds and the country’s largestissuance of GSS+ bonds to dateby way of a market opening ceremony conducted on the trading floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) last Friday.
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[2026-03-24 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka made a powerful start to their campaign at the 2026 Junior Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event with a convincing 3-0 victory over Macau at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-03-24 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka finds itself once more at the crossroads of global turmoil and domestic instability. The Middle East conflicts have increased global oil market volatility with rising prices and supply chain uncertainties. The impact on an oil-import dependent economy is immediate and severe.
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[2026-03-24 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The new three-storey multi-purpose building constructed at the Sri Lanka Textile and Apparel Institute (SLITA) in Ratmalana, which operates under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, was inaugurated yesterday (23) under the patronage of the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti.
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[2026-03-24 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court yesterday served indictments to former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and former Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman (CPC) Dhammika Ranatunga for allegedly causing nearly Rs. 800 million in losses to the CPC. Following serving the indictments, the accused were ordered to be released on two surety bails of Rs.
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[2026-03-24 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chenitha Kavinda, under 15 boy of St. Joseph’s College Colombo scored an unbeaten ton against Prince of Wales College Moratuwa in their fixture of the Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket at Moratuwa yesterday.
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[2026-03-24 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During his lifetime, Sri Lankan modernist George Keyt struggled to support himself through painting. Three decades after his death, the same works circulate in a vastly different economy, where a typical Keyt canvas can fetch more than USD 25,000 at international auctions.
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[2026-03-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Acting High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Zunaira Latif expressed how Sri Lanka and Pakistan continue to maintain traditionally close and mutually beneficial relations based on respect and trust.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka volleyball Federation entered a new phase today with the arrival of Greek coach Petroglou Petros, who took up duties as the Head Coach of the National Volleyball Team.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will look to make full use of home advantage when the 2026 Junior Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event got underway at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) headquarters in Colombo yesterday, March 23, and will run until March 28.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance, one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, secured three accolades at The Diamond Chapter of the TAGS Awards 2025 ceremony, held at the Shangri-La, Colombo.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MAS Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s largest apparel manufacturer, announced that two of its subsidiaries, Texo (Pvt) Ltd, a cotton fabric processing mill and Noyon Lanka, a knitted lace manufacturer, have become bluesign System Partners, marking a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to responsible, future-ready manufacturing.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Discussions between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi and the Australian High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth focused on the long-standing and strong bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Australia.
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[2026-03-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MullenLowe Sri Lanka, has announced the integration of Synapse VII’s advanced data analytics capabilities into its digital services ecosystem.
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[2026-03-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Browns EV, in partnership with PickMe and LOLC Holdings PLC, marked a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s mobility landscape with the handover of 125 electric vehicles under its ‘Drive to Own’ initiative.
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[2026-03-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cargills Food and Beverage Ltd. through its brands KIST and Knuckles, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Clean Ocean Force Lanka (COF) to adopt Crow Island Beach for one year, reinforcing its commitment to long-term coastal conservation in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-24 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samsung Sri Lanka has announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, ushering in a new era of intelligent mobile experiences powered by advanced Galaxy AI.
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A message currently circulating on social media, purportedly issued by the Sri Lanka Police under the headline ‘Be vigilant’ is false, the Police Media Division said yesterday.
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a search operation was conducted at Kirinda, Amaduwa area in coordination with officers of the Police Special Task Force, Katharagama. During the operation, a suspect was arrested while transporting 1.06 kg of local Cannabis and 500g of Cannabis seeds on Sunday (22).
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A steep hike in the prices of fuel was inevitable, given the unprecedented rise in global crude prices in the wake of the war on Iran waged by the United States (US) and Israel. Even though the Government initially raised fuel prices by just eight percent, this was deemed insufficient as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the three private companies (Lanka IOC, Sinopec and RM Parks/Shell) were making huge losses by selling fuel below market rates.
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[2026-03-24 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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[2026-03-24 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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[2026-03-24 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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[2026-03-24 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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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Six fake websites collecting information from the public by claiming to generate fuel QR codes speedily have been banned by the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT).
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police said that five suspects, including a woman, were arrested on Sunday (22) in connection with the discovery of a dead body of a woman and the rescue of another woman found inside a well in the Nellikkadu area of Kokkadichcholai.
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[2026-03-23 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A Casa Branca instalou uma estátua do explorador italiano Cristóvão Colombo em seus jardins, na mais recente iniciativa do presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, para reconhecer a figura histórica controversa.
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[2026-03-23 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu has been appointed as the Director General of the Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka (DPA) with effect from March 5, 2026, according to a media release issued by the Authority.
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[2026-03-23 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President of the Asian Development Bank, Masato Kanda, arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (23) for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, engaging with key stakeholders, and assessing cyclone-related damage in affected areas.
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[2026-03-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka stands to gain substantial economic and cultural dividends by strategically positioning its film industry to serve the global market, according to film director Dr. Arosha Fernando.
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[2026-03-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Saving certain resources such as water, fuel, gas etc involve the reduction of consumption and the sustainable management of natural materials and ensure future availability. Key actions include reducing waste, reusing items, recycling, using energy-efficient technology, and conserving. But unfortunately people, especially Sri Lankans are very good at wasting and NOT saving.
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[2026-03-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the Sri Lankan job market navigates the complexities of 2026, the traditional rulebook for hiring is undergoing a silent but radical revision. Between a global “hiring deceleration” noted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and a domestic economy grappling with the “brain drain” of outward migration, the landscape for job seekers has become increasingly non-linear.
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[2026-03-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royal College Colombo produced a powerful and well-structured second-half performance to defeat traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia by 25 points (one goal, three tries, one penalty) to 5 (one try) in their Dialog President’s Trophy Schools Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament quarter-final played at Havelock Park yesterday, after holding only a narrow 7-5 lead at half-time.
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[2026-03-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economy continued to demonstrate resilience in 2025, recording a steady growth rate of 5.0%, supported by contributions from all key sectors. According to the latest weekly economic highlights, industrial activity led the expansion with a robust 7.8% growth, while the services sector grew by 3.3% and agriculture recorded a modest increase of 1.4%.
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[2026-03-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A second innings 81 by Sri Lanka Under 19 cap and a seven wicket haul by Lasindu Ramanayake (7/47) helped St Servatius College Matara turn the 126th Battle of the Blues on its head and register a long awaited win by five wickets. With this win the tally stands at 32 to 28 in favor of the St Thomas’.
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[2026-03-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda will arrive in Sri Lanka today on a three day official visit to discuss long-term development cooperation.
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[2026-03-23 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of Sri Lanka’s largest debenture issue, mobilizing Rs. 25 billion through a Basel III compliant, Tier 2, Unlisted, Rated, Unsecured, Subordinated, Redeemable Debenture.
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[2026-03-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Australian High Commissioner, Matthew Duckworth, hosted a pivotal ‘Thought Leadership’ educational session titled ‘ConnectEd” at his residence in Colombo yesterday, focusing on disaster recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. This event was part of a series organized by the Australian Trade, Investment & Education division, aimed at fostering discussion on pressing issues in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara yesterday said four Sri Lankans were injured and hospitalized following the missile attack in the Dimona area in Israel last night.
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[2026-03-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) President Gemunu Wijeratne said that a fare increase of about 15 percent is required in comparison to the increased fuel price. Accordingly, he said, his association is requesting the government to increase the minimum bus fare from Rs. 28 to Rs. 35. He said that about 90 percent of private buses stopped operating yesterday (22).
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[2026-03-23 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nethul Anuhas of Prince of Wales College Moratuwa claimed 6 wickets for 85 runs against St. Joseph’s College Colombo in their fixture of the Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket at Moratuwa yesterday.
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[2026-03-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil were held at the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry in Colombo recently, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Ministry Secretary Aruni Ranaraja and Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Ministry (Asia and the Pacific) Secretary Ambassador Susan Kleebank.
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[2026-03-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Redeveloping the Second World War-era oil tank farms in the Trincomalee district is the “permanent solution” to the energy crisis, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said, adding that the Government was taking steps to expedite the project backed by India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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[2026-03-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: UnionPay International has come on board as a Platinum Sponsor for the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year of partnership with Sri Lanka’s premier awards platform dedicated to honouring the country’s payment technology innovators.
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[2026-03-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of operations across the country’s waters from March 3 to 18, in an attempt to safeguard the country’s marine resources and ensure sustainable fishing practices. These efforts resulted in the arrest of 53 individuals engaged in various illegal fishing activities. During the raids, Naval personnel also seized 13 dinghies and four tractors used for these unlawful purposes.
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[2026-03-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 49th Royal Thomian Mustangs Trophy Limited overs cricket encounter 2026 will be played as a day match at the Sinhalese Sports Club grounds ( SSC) in Colombo.on March 28 The Mustangs Trophy is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most prestigious school cricket fixtures drawing large crowds and strong alumni support each year.
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[2026-03-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has rolled out its Happiness Cards campaign, bringing together a new positioning and way of living with seasonal savings, flexible payment options and lifestyle benefits through a card proposition built around what matters most to cardholders during the season.
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[2026-03-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has solidified its position as the vanguard of financial technology in Sri Lanka, by aggressively expanding its digital ecosystem.
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[2026-03-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Potlatch Group hosted its annual Ifthar gathering, bringing together staff to break the fast in the spirit of unity and compassion during the holy month of Ramadan, at the Shangri-La Colombo recently. It was held under the patronage of Chairman of the Group Imtiaz Illyas.
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