Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL) has strengthened its engagement with the education sector, extending the strategic partnership with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) for the second consecutive year, to strengthen National Educator Awards (NEA) initiatives as the official insurance partner, uplifting and protecting teachers.
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[2026-03-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kotmale recently partnered the IRONKIDS Colombo event as principal sponsor, supporting nearly 400 young participants as part of the IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo Triathlon held in the city.
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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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[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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[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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[2026-03-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has recorded a strong start to the year, with more than 620,000 foreign visitors arriving in the country between January 1 and March 11, according to the Statistics of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
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[2026-03-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All of us hope to live out our lives free of harm. But what happens when a life is cut short, or forever altered, by someone else’s negligence? What if a moment’s recklessness leaves a person permanently disabled? These are not abstract questions; they demand urgent and sustained attention. So far in 2026, Sri Lanka has recorded 457 fatal road accidents, claiming 475 lives.
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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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[2026-03-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In line with the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national programme, the ‘Community Productivity Model Villages’ initiative, designed to build a disciplined and ethically responsible society through a social, environmental and ethical approach, was launched in Siwdevigama in the Kalutara district, under the patronage of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti, on Monday (16).
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[2026-03-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said that they filed legal action against individuals and unlicensed job agencies who engaged in fraudulent foreign job activities during the past five months from October of last year up to February of this year, 2026 and recovered Rs.194.5 million on behalf of the victims.
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[2026-03-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A fuel tanker ‘Seafrontier’ carrying 17,000 MT of 92-Octane Petrol, 18,000 MT of Diesel, and 2,800 MT of Super Diesel arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday amidst the energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle-East.
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[2026-03-18 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, right, celebrates prematurely for the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis, who was ruled not out by the third umpire, during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
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[2026-03-17 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Hong Kong-registered vessel, Seafrontier, carrying a significant shipment of fuel ordered by Sri Lanka, has arrived at Colombo Port today(17). The vessel has begun unloading operations, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation confirmed. Part of the cargo was offloaded at the Kerawalapitiya storage terminal this morning, while the remaining portion was transferred to the Kolonnawa terminal this afternoon after docking at the Dolphin Jetty.
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[2026-03-17 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: People have been queuing up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to buy petrol due to concerns over fuel supply amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. (Reuters: Thilina Kaluthotage)
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[2026-03-17 18:51 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 21 to 23 August 2026 at BMICH, Colombo.
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[2026-03-17 13:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iranian Navy commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani on Tuesday said that it will retaliate against the killing of at least 87 sailors off Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean, Press TV reported.
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[2026-03-17 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has initiated steps to conduct a nationwide survey aimed at gathering comprehensive data on financial inclusion in the country as part of efforts to formulate the National Financial Inclusion Strategy Phase II.
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[2026-03-17 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan women’s cricketer Harshitha Samarawickrama is among the three ICC Player of the Month nominees list which was released by ICC yesterday. The left hand top order batter Harshitha who successfully performed at the recently concluded Sri Lankan – West Indies women’s ODI series in West Indies has been shortlisted with Pakistan all rounder Fathima Sana and Indian bowler Arundhati Reddy for the ICC women’s Player of the Month award.
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[2026-03-17 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Siyapatha Finance PLC, the largest subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a prominent leader distinguished in Sri Lanka’s non-bank financial sector, announced its decision to raise a maximum of Rs. 3.75 billion through its debenture issue.
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[2026-03-17 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka test skipper Dhananjaya de Silva reached the millstone of 10,000 first class runs during his last Major Club three- day super eight game between CCC and BRC played at Pallekele International Stadium over the week end.
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[2026-03-17 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A shipment carrying 38,000 metric tons of fuel arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday (16), with unloading operations beginning immediately, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said.
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[2026-03-17 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lankan tea brand secured the highest price at this week tea auctions amounting to Rs 6,950.
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[2026-03-17 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s national diving champion Dulanjan Fernando delivered an impressive performance to win the bronze medal in the men’s three-metre springboard event at the Victoria Open Diving Championship held in Victoria, Australia. Fernando finished the competition with 299.80 points, securing third place against a strong international field and marking an encouraging achievement for Sri Lankan diving.
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[2026-03-17 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) yesterday said it has reliably learnt that fraudulent websites are circulating on social media and messaging platforms claiming to provide access to the National Fuel Pass System.
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[2026-03-17 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka was able to conclude its participation at the ITB 2026 on a successful note, attracting visitors both German and from all across the European Region. The Sri Lanka Pavilion was a major attraction throughout the entire event, with its traditional dance performances, culture and glamour, and the myriad of Travel opportunities and Tourism products they had to offer.
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[2026-03-17 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Champion Gateway Colombo under 18 Netball team with Jayanthi Somasekaram, Head of Sports and officials
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[2026-03-17 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is deeply concerned by the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East and West Asia, which poses a direct threat to the civilian population, a communique from the Foreign Ministry said yesterday.
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[2026-03-17 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: K Seeds Investments identified Commercial Credit and Finance PLC as the best performing Finance Company under the 1st category among the 30 listed Finance Companies in Sri Lanka through a ranking carried out based on their financial performance for the third quarter of 2025/26.
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[2026-03-17 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An indictment was filed in the Colombo High Court yesterday against former Mihin Lanka Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and former Parliamentarian Sajin De Vass Gunawardena over alleged irregularities in an aircraft leasing transaction carried out in 2007.
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[2026-03-17 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Adesh Almeida, skipper of St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa made his third ton in this season in 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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[2026-03-17 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This article commemorates her legacy as part of the Dr. Kumari Jayawardena Appreciation Ceremony, scheduled to be held at the University of Colombo’s New Art Theatre (NAT) on March 23, organized by the Alumni Organisation of University of Colombo. It serves both as a tribute and as a call to sustain engaged scholarship in Sri Lanka and beyond
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[2026-03-17 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royal College Colombo produced a powerful all-round performance to defeat St Anthony’s College Katugastota by 34 points (four goals, two penalties) to 13 (one goal, two penalties) and enter the quarter-finals of the Dialog President’s Trophy Schools Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament in their pre-quarter-final played under floodlights at Longden Place on Sunday after leading 20-10 at the ‘breather’.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s condominium landscape continues to expand at pace, reshaping urban living across the country, yet many residential communities still rely on manual payment methods that slow down collections, delay reconciliations and limit financial visibility for both residents and management corporations.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Port City Colombo has strengthened its technology services ecosystem by signing a strategic partnership agreement with OREL IT.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary, marking four decades of contribution to the growth and global recognition of Sri Lanka’s value-added rubber products industry.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC has achieved another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance journey with the supplementary international listing of its pioneering Blue Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), with the bond displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) and on the India International Exchange (India INX) at GIFT City, Gujarat, India.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: New Anthoney’s Farms, one of the producers to raise chicken without antibiotics at any stage of production, is the sponsor of MasterChef Sri Lanka’s official poultry supplier.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading Destination Management Company, has announced the achievement of the internationally recognised certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), marking a historic milestone in the company’s sustainability journey.
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[2026-03-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The official presentation of the annual supplements to mark the 220th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Customs Department took place yesterday.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Securities Limited, the stockbroking subsidiary of LOLC Group, hosted its inaugural Investor Forum under the theme ‘Capitalizing on the Economic Upswing’ on March 6, at the Hilton Colombo Residence, bringing together approximately 100 high-net-worth individuals including their existing and prospective investors.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC marked International Women’s Day with a powerful call to accelerate women-led enterprise in Sri Lanka. The programme, was held on March 6, at HNB Towers, brought together more than 300 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, development partners, academics and policymakers.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka) marks a significant milestone in its journey with the Induction Ceremony of Dr. Chamara Bandara as the 14th President of AAT Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asian Paints Causeway, a leader in Sri Lanka’s coatings industry, secured the highest award in its category at the Effie Awards for its highly impactful marketing campaign for SmartCare ‘AquaSafe’.
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[2026-03-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Motha, one of Sri Lanka’s well-known number one dessert ingredient expert, is partnering with MasterChef Sri Lanka – Season 01 as the Official Dessert Ingredient Products Partner.
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[2026-03-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka launched their campaign at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event, which began at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association headquarters in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-03-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a historic leap toward a green energy revolution with the launch of its first Offshore Wind Pre-Feasibility Report recently at the Energy Ministry, Colombo. This landmark study lays the foundation for achieving the nation’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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[2026-03-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two Sri Lankan passengers who were trying to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ worth Rs. 168 million, and ‘Pink Gluta Collagen’ and ‘Vitamin C’ tablets into the country were arrested by a group of Customs Narcotics Control Division officers at Katunayake Airport yesterday.
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[2026-03-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ananda College, Colombo, took the lead to redefine student development with the launch of its landmark project in the Career Counselling Programme on March 5.
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[2026-03-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Principal of Science College Mount Lavina Susantha Mendis was elected as the President of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association at the AGM held recently at the Education Ministry. Saman Hettiarachchi of Isipathana College, Colombo, was elected as the Secretary while Sampath Weragoda, Principal of D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo, was elected as the Senior Deputy President.
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[2026-03-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s cricketing and academic communities recently came together for a unique knowledge-sharing experience as world-renowned statistician and custodian of the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) Method, Steven Stern, addressed the audience at a special forum held at the BMICH in Colombo. Organized by Sirus Migration and Education in collaboration with Bond University, the event brought together students, sports enthusiasts, academics, and professionals to explore the science behind one of the most discussed systems in modern cricket.
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