Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-14 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Housewives Association – Moratuwa Branch recently held its Annual General Meeting and entertainment evening at the River Green Hotel, Moratuwa. The association, which has been active for 43 consecutive years, continues to play a vibrant role in the social life of the musical city of Moratuwa.
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[2026-03-14 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lankan passenger who was illegally bringing in a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth 5.7 million rupees into the country and was taking them out of the Katunayake Airport was arrested by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau in the early hours of yesterday (13) morning.
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[2026-03-14 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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[2026-03-13 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is repatriating the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who died when their frigate, IRIS Dena, was sunk on March 4 by a torpedo fired from a United States submarine while sailing in international waters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
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[2026-03-13 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: GALLE – In an era where “travel for good” is becoming the gold standard of the global tourism industry, Silk Way Ceylon Tours has set a new benchmark for community-based initiatives. On February 21, 2026, the quiet village of Harumalgoda in Galle became a vibrant hub of international diplomacy as a delegation of 25 Chinese travelers visited the Harumalgoda Primary School for a day of cultural immersion and philanthropic support.
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[2026-03-13 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Sri Lanka is repatriating the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who died when their frigate was sunk nine days ago by a United States submarine torpedo attack, as it sailed in international waters far from the theatre of war, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
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[2026-03-13 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “Sri Lanka is taking immediate steps to secure fuel supplies from Russia,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said on Friday (13), as Minister Vijitha Herath held discussions with the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, to expedite fuel procurement.
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[2026-03-13 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s largest underground water source has been discovered during tube well drilling carried out near the Pitabeddara Police Station, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.
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[2026-03-13 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors recovered off the coast of Sri Lanka after their frigate was torpedoed by an American submarine on 4 March will be repatriated to Iran on Friday, according to the Sri Lankan foreign ministry.
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[2026-03-13 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has handed over a large haul of narcotics and firearms seized from a multiday fishing trawler in the southern seas to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).
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[2026-03-13 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has welcomed 623,651 tourists from January 1 to March 11, 2026, marking steady growth compared to previous years, according to the latest weekly report from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
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[2026-03-13 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: La presidenta interina de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, sonríe mientras se despide del secretario de Energía de Estados Unidos, Chris Wright, al finalizar su encuentro del miércoles 11 de febrero de 2026, en el palacio de Miraflores, en Caracas. (AP Foto/Ariana Cubillos)
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[2026-03-13 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was remanded in custody till March 19 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday (12) following his arrest by the CIABOC over allegations of accepting a bribe exceeding €1.4 million in connection with a controversial Airbus deal. According to investigators, Chandrasena is accused of accepting the payment while serving as the CEO of SriLankan Airlines and as the Chairman of the procurement committee responsible for the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the national carrier.
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[2026-03-13 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the aim of safeguarding the mobility rights of persons with disabilities, who have so far received little attention within Sri Lanka’s public transport system, a dedicated priority bus service for them is scheduled to commence next month under the guidance of the Clean Sri Lanka programme and the Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry.
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[2026-03-13 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara stated that the gross street value of the haul of more than 600 kilograms of Ice and heroin seized by the Navy and brought to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour yesterday (12) is estimated at Rs. 10 billion. The Deputy Defence Minister made this revelation when he joined the Navy yesterday in inspecting the two multi-day fishing boats carrying drugs and weapons which was seized by the Navy in international waters South of
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[2026-03-13 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dipped Products PLC (DPL) recently commemorated its 50 anniversary by ringing the market opening bell on the trading floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) celebrating a half a century.
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[2026-03-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Moves have been taken to make tourists aware about Buddhism and its culture since tourists visiting Sri Lanka are interested in having some understanding of the Buddhist philosophy of Sri Lanka. However, opportunities for tourists to gain a formal and accurate understanding is limited.
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[2026-03-13 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the Smallholder Agribusiness and Resilience Project (SARP) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agricultural development and financial inclusion in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nestle Lanka Limited has marked a significant milestone this year, celebrating 120 years of operations in Sri Lanka, highlighting its long-standing contribution to the country’s food and beverage industry and its commitment to community development and sustainability.
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[2026-03-13 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), the South Asian Fashion platform in its 23rd year, presented by Mastercard is planned for April 1–4, at the City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Colombo. Established in 2003.
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[2026-03-13 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial services provider, recently announced its highest-ever Profit After Tax of LKR 40.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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[2026-03-13 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has formally handed over its historical records to the National Archives Department of Sri Lanka, placing over a century of the nation’s commercial history into the care of the country’s official custodians of heritage.
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[2026-03-13 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Finance PLC, a member of JXG (Janashakthi Group) has been recognised with multiple accolades at the CA Sri Lanka 60th Anniversary TAGS Awards 2025 (Transparency, Accountability, Governance and Sustainability), reaffirming its strong commitment to corporate governance, transparency and high standards of corporate reporting.
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[2026-03-13 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nanaska, one of Sri Lanka’s leading professional education institutes specialising in the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, has strengthened its governance structure with the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors alongside a reconstituted executive leadership team.
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[2026-03-13 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bimal Wijayasinghe was elected President of Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) at the Annual General Meeting held at the Sports Ministry Auditorium yesterday, polling a clear majority.
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[2026-03-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: JS Distributors organized a prize distribution ceremony to recognise and encourage top-performing Lanka IOC dealers in the Kilinochchi District for their outstanding sales performance during the previous year.
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[2026-03-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, is proud to power the 92nd ‘Battle of the Saints’, continuing the company’s unwavering support in powering the champions of tomorrow.
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[2026-03-13 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), has entered into a sponsorship partnership with national javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage for the period 2026–2028, Supporting his preparations for upcoming international competitions including the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.
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[2026-03-13 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Solo Bowl has unveiled its first-ever dine-in outlet, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s growth journey.
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[2026-03-13 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC is set to further expand its ‘Play for a Cause’ initiative in 2026, extending support to four additional schools as part of its continued commitment to Powering the next generation of talent. Aligned with its vision of powering the champions of tomorrow, the company’s sustainability-driven programme, delivered in partnership with the 147th Battle of the Blues aims to strengthen grassroots school cricket by providing essential equipment and resources to emerging teams across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-13 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Senior policymakers and representatives from Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives, and Thailand participated in The Open Government Partnership Regional Learning Exchange Roundtable in Bangkok recently.
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[2026-03-13 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President of the International Foundation for Dermatology and Consultant Dermatologist in the United Kingdom, Dr. Claire Fuller stated that Sri Lanka demonstrates productivity that far exceeds its resource inputs on Wednesday. Delivering the keynote address at the inauguration of the Second International Conference on Tropical Dermatology (ICTD), Dr. Fuller expressed high praise for the efficiency and progress of Sri Lanka’s health sector.
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[2026-03-13 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Retreat, followed by the formal session of the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting (CFAMM), was held at Lancaster House, London recently, bringing together Foreign Ministers and delegations from across the Commonwealth to deliberate on key global challenges and strengthen cooperation among member States.
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[2026-03-13 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: When an Iranian warship was destroyed in waters near Sri Lanka’s Southern coast, Colombo faced a choice that larger, wealthier and more powerful nations might have handled very differently. Sri Lanka sovereign-defaulted in 2022, under IMF conditionality, owing billions to Beijing, dependent on Indian goodwill for regional security, chose international law.
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[2026-03-13 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Leader of the Opposition of Sri Lanka Sajith Premadasa said that a peace-loving country like India should be made a permanent member in the United Nations.
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[2026-03-13 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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[2026-03-13 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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[2026-03-13 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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[2026-03-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special awareness programme was held on the Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR) and Collect-Back strategic model which aims to integrate Local Government authorities and manufacturers to manage 2D polythene and plastic waste which has become an environmental challenge in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has been endorsed for a project under the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF), positioning the country among the first globally to move into large-scale implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The milestone marks a significant step in translating global biodiversity commitments into coordinated national action.
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[2026-03-13 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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[2026-03-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka produced a superb performance to storm into the semi-finals of the 2026 Asia–Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event of the ITF World Junior Tennis Under-14 Competition in Vietnam after recording impressive 2–0 victories over Macau China in the quarter-finals and Malaysia earlier in the tournament.
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[2026-03-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday (12) remanded four former and current officials of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) until March 20 following their arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over several corruption-related charges.
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[2026-03-12 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Clean Sri Lanka programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, will launch a dedicated priority bus service for persons with disabilities next month, aiming to safeguard their mobility rights and address the lack of accessibility within Sri Lanka’s public transport system.
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[2026-03-12 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A multi-day fishing trawler carrying suspected narcotics and a stockpile of modern automatic firearms was brought to the Dikowita Fishing Harbor today (12) following a successful operation by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
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[2026-03-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has completed its third National Risk Assessment (NRA) for 2024/25 on money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the country’s exposure to financial crimes and emerging threats.
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[2026-03-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka was unexpectedly thrust into the international limelight last week in the midst of the conflict that is raging between the United States and Israel waging war against Iran when an Iranian vessel sank off the southern shores of the country and sought assistance to evacuate injured sailors.
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[2026-03-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to the World Bank, an estimated 1.2 billion young people in emerging markets will reach working age over the next 10-15 years. However, the same emerging economies, including ours, are projected to only generate 400 million jobs. Creating a vacuum in the labour force for 800 million people worldwide.
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[2026-03-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royal College, Colombo and S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia renew their historic rivalry in the 147th Battle of the Blues, the annual three-day cricket encounter which begins today (12) at the SSC Grounds. The match, played for the D. S. Senanayake Shield, carries a proud tradition, and both teams will be eager to produce competitive cricket and push for a decisive result over the three days.
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[2026-03-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka made a powerful start to the 2026 Asia–Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event of the ITF World Junior Tennis Under-14 Competition in Vietnam, recording a strong 3–0 victory over Myanmar in their opening tie yesterday.
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