Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-03-17 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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[2026-03-17 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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[2026-03-17 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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[2026-03-17 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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[2026-03-17 05:52 UTC+10:00] [Sri Lanka] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Effective closure of strait of Hormuz also affecting Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, which have brought in crisis measures
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[2026-03-17 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Fears over the scarcity of fuel and the war on Iran's uncertain future has forced Sri Lanka to declare a shorter work week.
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[2026-03-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumara, confirmed that a fuel tanker arrived at Colombo Port this morning (16) and arrangements have been made to commence unloading of its cargo within the day. The vessel carries 18,000 metric tons of diesel, 17,000 metric tons of petrol, and 3,000 metric tons of super diesel.
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[2026-03-16 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Atarah Capital has announced the appointment of Mr. Janaka Karunaratne, retired Deputy Governor (DG) of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) as a Non-Executive Independent Director. Having served at CBSL for over 34 years, Janaka assumes his inaugural appointment in the Private Sector as a Director of Atarah Capital, a “Corporate Finance Advisor” firm licensed and Regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, emphasized the importance of a robust regulatory framework and long-term market development while addressing the Second National Capital Markets Symposium organized by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former South Africa cricketer and coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team, with a two-year contract starting on April 15, 2026. His primary plan is to develop Sri Lanka cricket to focus on building a winning culture, strengthening the team’s depth, improving performance away from home and preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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[2026-03-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: By now the entire world is focused on the Iranian war. But this is NOT about the war or the impact of the war on Sri Lanka. This is about who is expecting / trying to do what using the war. There are individuals and groups who turn any issue (even deaths) into an `income generating avenue’.
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[2026-03-16 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s investment climate has improved under the present Government, but still requires significant elevation in policy consistency, bureaucratic efficiency and speedy approval of proposals to boost investor confidence, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said.
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[2026-03-16 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chairman of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Importers Association Mahinda Herath told the Daily News that the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Sri Lanka is steadily increasing, reflecting a growing shift towards cleaner and more cost-efficient transportation. Industry data shows that EVs accounted for around 10 percent of passenger vehicle imports in 2025, highlighting the rapid adoption of electric mobility after the easing of vehicle import restrictions.
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[2026-03-16 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Renowned Serbian celebrity divers Janez Kranje and Ivana Orlovic Kranjc stressed that Sri Lanka has a huge potential unlike most other island nations, in promoting marine tourism and celebrity diving since Sri Lanka offers divers a unique opportunity to explore the ocean’s natural beauty and underwater ecosystems. They made these remarks addressing the media recently in Colombo after engaging in many times of celebrity diving in Sri Lankan waters around Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-16 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism companies, visited the Presidential Secretariat on March 14.
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[2026-03-16 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the quiet of urban homes in Sri Lanka, a silent struggle is playing out. Scores of women, highly educated and deeply experienced, are preparing to step back into the professional world after years away raising children or caring for elders. But as they polish their CVs in 2026, they are meeting a new kind of gatekeeper: the algorithm.
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[2026-03-16 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lahiru Lakmal of Christ King College Ja Ela showed all-round performances with a double century against Anuradhapura Central College 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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[2026-03-16 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Devapathiraja College Rathgama and Anura Vidyalaya Matara advanced to the final of the Under 19 Girl’s Division One Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-03-16 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hot weather in Sri Lanka, especially around March-April, is driven by the sun’s direct position over the island, creating high temperatures, high humidity, and low wind. This annual peak is intensified by climate change, which is accelerating temperature rises and increasing the frequency of “caution level” heat index warnings. These days people feel hot both day and night.
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[2026-03-16 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The escalating conflict involving Iran in the Middle East is reverberating across global shipping lanes, triggering higher freight rates, rising insurance costs and growing uncertainty across international supply chains. For Sri Lanka, an island nation whose economy is closely tied to maritime trade, the crisis has begun to reshape logistics patterns, affect trade costs and highlight both strategic opportunities and long-standing gaps in the country’s freight capabilities.
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[2026-03-16 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has called for stronger regional co-operation after the sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lankan waters, warning that the incident could threaten stability in the Indian Ocean.
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has been honoured with three distinguished accolades at the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2026, reaffirming its position as a leader in creative, effective, and impactful marketing campaigns.
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s veteran boxing champions who made outstanding contributions to the sport over several decades will be honoured at a special felicitation ceremony organised by the Ceylon Boxing Federation on March 21 in Arawwala, Pannipitiya.
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, in collaboration with the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute launched Caltex Abimani Women in STEM, a corporate social responsibility initiative designed to empower young Sri Lankan women pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL), one of Sri Lanka’s leading third-party logistics solutions providers, has expanded its operational engagement with Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited (CWIT), through inter-terminal transport services within the Port of Colombo.
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[2026-03-16 06:33 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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[2026-03-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a historic achievement that places Sri Lanka on the global banking map, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) the most valuable brand in Sri Lanka has been recognised as the only Sri Lankan bank ranked among the World’s Top 500 Banking Brands in 2026 by the internationally renowned brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.
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[2026-03-16 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Browns EV launched the fast-charging BAW E7 Pro electric vehicle to the Sri Lankan market recently.
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[2026-03-16 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Following a comprehensive, long-term consultation process, the Advanced Draft of the ‘National Media Policy of Sri Lanka’ was officially presented to Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Mass Media Deputy Minister Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne, at the Mass Media Ministry auditorium on Saturday (14).
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[2026-03-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), in a significant step towards further elevating the standards of women’s cricket in the country, launched an U-23 Women’s District Cricket Tournament.
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[2026-03-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy’s Long Range Naval Fleet has conducted another successful drug raid in the deep seas off the Southern coast.
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