Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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 has been awarded the full hosting rights for the ICC women’s Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament to be held in 2027.
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[2026-03-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to fast bowler Eshan Malinga and wicket keeper batsman Kusal Mendis after they cleared the fitness Test. Malinga has been approved to take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL), while Kusal Mendis has been cleared to feature in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) (Peshawar Zalmi team) while Dunith Wellalage also earlier cleared to play for PSL.
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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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[2026-03-24 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been further remanded by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court over allegations of amassing illegal assets worth Rs. 243.8 million.
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[2026-03-24 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: For a country that has produced countless great poets over the years, Sri Lanka’s appreciation of its poetry scene can sometimes seem a bit lacklustre. But, no more, as Poe3LK, an organization dedicated to building up the poetry community in Sri Lanka, gears up for World Poetry Day Poetry Festival, a one-day poetry festival that will feature several renowned poets and provide a space for the existing and aspiring poets of Sri Lanka to nourish and grow their passion.
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[2026-03-24 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda says strengthening port capacity, connectivity, and logistics will be key to enhancing Sri Lanka’s role in regional and global trade.
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[2026-03-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the aftermath of its worst economic crisis since independence, Sri Lanka is attempting not just recovery, but reinvention. Under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the country is shaping a new national identity, one grounded in discipline, social justice and strategic independence. What is emerging is a deliberate effort to rebrand Sri Lanka: from a nation defined by crisis and mismanagement to one guided by accountability, inclusivity and balance.
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[2026-03-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector is navigating a complex landscape of operational volatility, caught between the potential windfalls of currency depreciation and the harsh realities of rising global costs. According to insights from the CAL Research team, while the overall equity proposition remains strong due to subdued interest rates, the current geopolitical crisis has introduced significant margin pressures for export-oriented counters.
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[2026-03-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Avishka Gunawardena, a highly regarded local coach, has been moved from his role as ‘A’ Team Head Coach to take charge of the Sri Lanka Under-19 side. His replacement at the helm of the ‘A’ team is Ashan Priyanjan, a 36-year-old Colombo Cricket Club cricketer, who only retired from first-class cricket last year.
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[2026-03-24 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda, arrived in Sri Lanka last 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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[2026-03-24 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Iranian Ambassador in Colombo, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh yesterday said that Iran is ready to supply fuel and other essential goods to Sri Lanka upon request. “Iran is always ready to support Sri Lanka. If Sri Lanka requires fuel or any other essential goods, we are ready to provide them,” he said.
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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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