Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy arrested three suspects and seized a haul of nearly 2,000 sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the Pallikuda area of Kilinochchi last Thursday (12).
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[2026-03-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China committed to cracking down on telecom and online fraud and will continue to strengthen law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said yesterday.
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[2026-03-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to send a squad of 14 athletes to India following an invitation from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). The team will compete in the National Open Relay Championship in Chandigarh on March 28.
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[2026-03-19 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: TechnoMate Ltd, in partnership with EMCO CAL (USA) and Cal Pacific Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (India), recently hosted the Sri Lanka Berry Industry Development Forum 2026 at Araliya Green City, Nuwara Eliya, bringing together government officials, researchers, growers and industry stakeholders to discuss the future development of Sri Lanka’s berry sector.
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of Daily News’ ongoing series into exploring analog photography, I took a roll of Ilford’s Pan 400 film stock on a recent assignment to Jaffna. The film was purchased by and developed at an independent darkroom ‘Sri Lanka on Film’.
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India is a major supplier of refined petroleum products to neighbouring countries. Speaking at a press conference, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is reviewing requests for additional fuel supplies from several nations, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives. “These are being examined taking into account our own energy requirements and availability,” he said.
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Sri Lanka moves forward with economic recovery and reforms, the need for meaningful dialogue has become more important than ever. Without spaces to raise concerns, employee uncertainty can quickly turn into unrest and disruption, affecting both workers and the wider population. Addressing these challenges is critical for public sector transformation and economic recovery.
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Four persons were killed and 37 others injured following a head-on collision between two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses in the Thuru Sewana area of Weerawila yesterday (18) morning.
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[2026-03-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: D.S. Senanayake College Colombo defeated Gurukula College Kelaniya by 66 runs in their Under-19 Two-Day Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament fixture yesterday.
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[2026-03-19 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Life, the flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), secured the Gold Award in the Insurance category among companies recording a Gross Written Premium of up to LKR 10 billion at the recently concluded prestigious TAGS Awards 2025, organised by CA Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has taken a leadership role in advancing key sustainability priorities of the United Nations Global Compact Network Sri Lanka by becoming a Patron of Network Sri Lanka’s ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ and ‘Water & Ocean Stewardship’ Working Groups.
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[2026-03-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Speaking to journalists in Colombo on Tuesday he said leaders and people in all nations where there is a Muslim majority should collectively work to bring international pressure on Israel on the matter.
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[2026-03-19 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga in collaboration with Singer Sri Lanka started off the ‘Singer Pace Hunt with Lasith Malinga’, a national fast-bowling talent search and development programme aimed at identifying and nurturing Sri Lanka’s next generation of pace bowlers.
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[2026-03-19 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ‘She moves The World’, a curated leadership forum for corporate women by Great Place To Work Sri Lanka was held on March 16, at Kingsbury Hotel Colombo.
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[2026-03-19 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan Premier performance and lifestyle brand, Carnage has officially entered into a landmark partnership with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) by signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), committing to strengthening athlete developmentand elevating Sri Lankan sporting performance on the international stage.
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[2026-03-19 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Agro Eco Villa Padukka is emerging as a distinctive addition to Sri Lanka’s growing portfolio of nature-based tourism experiences. A recently completed bird audit has confirmed the property’s ecological richness, positioning it as an attractive soft-birding and countryside retreat for both leisure travellers and specialist tour operators.
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[2026-03-19 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship OONAMI arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill and replenishment visit on Mar 09. The visit concluded on March 11, as the ship departed the island, receiving a formal farewell from the Sri Lanka Navy, in keeping with Naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.
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[2026-03-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena and Wesley College, Colombo will clash in their fifth annual cricket Big Match for the Rev. Bro. James Cartman Cup on March 20 and 21 at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo.
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[2026-03-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank), through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, has partnered with Chrysalis to expand financial access, business capacity and market opportunities for women-led micro, small and medium enterprises across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A date donation programme was held on March 17 in Colombo, with the primary aim of supporting communities in need and promoting the values of compassion and sharing.
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[2026-03-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR) officially launched the BETSS.COM Sri Lanka Super Series 2026 at the DIMO 800 Auditorium in Colombo recently.
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[2026-03-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has once again been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank for the 16th time at the TAB Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2026. The awards ceremony was held on March 12, at Shanghai, China, recognising financial institutions for excellence in retail banking and innovation.
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Department of Labour, will conduct a comprehensive one-day workshop titled ‘HR Legal Compliance & Labour Law Essentials for Employers’ on March 24, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Chamber Board Room, Colombo 10. (Both in Sinhala and English medium).
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) yesterday announced the suspension of vehicle parking fee collection within CMC area until further notice. The CMC said the measure was taken considering the significant financial burden currently faced by the public due to ongoing global conflicts and economic tensions.
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Bourse recorded a modest upward movement, supported by the stabilization in global crude oil prices. Following the previous session’s decline, investors capitalized on attractive valuations, engaging in bargain hunting and driving a measured recovery in market sentiment. The ASPI moved up by 223 points, closing at 20,641, while S&P SL20 Index closed at 5,766, up by 5 points.
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers stationed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested two Sri Lankan passengers early Wednesday morning (18) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 105 million into the country.
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[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage stated on Tuesday (17) that a special discussion was held at the Ministry to address potential impacts on Sri Lanka arising from the ongoing war in the Middle East and to ensure the continued welfare of the people.
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[2026-03-19 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is moving ahead with plans to expand the storage capacity of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the country’s energy security, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2026-03-18 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commission of India in Colombo announced that the longest extra-wide Bailey Bridge installed by India in Sri Lanka has been inaugurated under the Post-Ditwah Indian Assistance Package worth USD 450 million.
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[2026-03-18 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: British Airways has announced that it will resume direct flights between London and Colombo, providing a boost to Sri Lanka’s tourism sector ahead of the 2026 winter travel season.
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[2026-03-18 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A fleet of ten TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters donated by the United States departed from the Port of Mobile on March 15 and is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka by May 24, 2026.
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[2026-03-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Huge queues form for petrol in Sri Lanka as countries in Asia prepare for a fuel crisis, while Australia insists rationing won't be necessary. Source: AAP / Chamila Karunarathne
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[2026-03-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Board of Investment (BOI) Director General Renuka M. Weerakoon said that all arrangements are in place to hold the ‘Invest in Sri Lanka 2026’ investment conference, drawing international attention to Sri Lanka’s economic revival and the restored investor confidence in the country.
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[2026-03-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This writer has penned a few columns before on the Veddah community and their travails in Sri Lanka. However, this article is different. It seeks to come up with a more serious question. Is the Sri Lankan indigenous community no longer relevant? Plainly put, are they already done for?
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[2026-03-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka produced a crushing all-round performance to defeat Mongolia 3-0 without dropping a set at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying event, securing a confident place in the quarter-finals at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-03-18 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with Verité Research, successfully conducted its second training programme, “Leveraging Trade Data for Export Success,” for women-led exporters in Kandy on February 20, 2026. This initiative was part of the EDB’s Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
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[2026-03-18 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Youth cap and skipper of Trinity College Kandy, Dimantha Mahavithana made an unbeaten triple century 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 yesterday.
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[2026-03-18 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The torpedoing of the Iranian warship ‘IRIS Dena’ in waters near Sri Lanka may appear at first glance to be a single Naval incident, but its implications extend far beyond the battlefield. According to Rear Admiral (Retd) Y. N. Jayarathna, the episode exposes critical gaps in regional maritime security, geopolitical alliances and Sri Lanka’s own strategic decision-making at sea.
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[2026-03-18 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a haul of foreign-origin cannabis weighing nearly 78 kg and 300g during a search operation conducted in the seas off Devil’s Point, Kilinochchi on Friday (13).
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[2026-03-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One of the first bank in Sri Lanka, which began the financial history of Sri Lanka in 1832, was established as the National Savings Bank on March 16 1972, by merging the then existing savings-related financial institutions.
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[2026-03-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pelicans Sports Club, Kurunegala won the Champions League Football Tournament organised by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka and secured a cash prize of Rs. two million, beating Java Lane Sports Club in the final after an outstanding unbeaten run in the competition, which concluded at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.
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[2026-03-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced the introduction of the Oscal Tiger 8 5G, further expanding access to next-generation mobile connectivity across the country.
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[2026-03-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank recently joined hands with the ‘Samanolasiri Haritha Wandana’ project, assisting the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ movement’s restoration of Sri Pada’s natural beauty.
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[2026-03-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SRIQ Corporation, together with Microsoft and global digital transformation partner proMX, hosted an exclusive executive forum last weekend at Hilton Colombo, marking the launch of next-generation Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM innovation in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The MAS Athlete Training Academy and the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) entered a landmark partnership to advance holistic athlete development.
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[2026-03-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shangri-La Colombo welcomes Guest Chef Brent Guo QuanQuan, a master of handcrafted dim sum with more than two decades of experience across some of Asia’s distinguished culinary destinations.
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[2026-03-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The highly anticipated event on Sri Lanka’s food industry calendar, Profood Propack & Agbiz Knowledge Hub 2026, organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) in partnership with Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS), is scheduled to take place from August 21-23, at BMICH, Colombo.
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[2026-03-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Mobility has introduced the OMODA C9 PHEV as an extension to its new energy vehicle portfolio, the premium OJ (OMODA & JAECOO) range in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-18 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a landmark move for Sri Lanka’s cybersecurity landscape, SITREK Group and Singaporean technology leader ST Engineering have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering national digital resilience. The Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) was signed at the SITREK Cyber and Tech Summit 2026 on March 4, at City of Dreams Colombo, signalling a new chapter in the country’s enterprise-level cyber preparedness.
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[2026-03-18 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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