Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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 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: New Zealand ‘A’ team will arrive in Sri Lanka in April to play three one day matches and two four-day games.
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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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