Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s number one connectivity provider and a prolific promoter of sports, has once again joined hands with the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association to power the Dialog Schools Rugby Season for the sixth consecutive year and the launch was held at the BMICH on Monday.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka made a flying start at the 2026 Asia–Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event of the ITF World Junior Tennis Under-14 Competition, defeating Cambodia 3–0 in their opening tie played in Vietnam yesterday.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) partnered with Home Lands Group as a key banking partner at the Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026: Road to Your Next Investment, held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 21st ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards, recently held at Cinnamon Life, marked a significant milestone, uniting Sri Lanka’s leading corporates, sustainability professionals, regulators and stakeholders to celebrate over two decades of ESG reporting excellence.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: McLarens Lubricants Ltd, a subsidiary of McLarens Group and the authorised distributor of Mobil Lubricants in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mobil Delvac, one of the world’s most trusted heavy-duty diesel engine lubricant brands.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the Confectionery Products – Large Sector category at the National Export Awards 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE).
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LAUGFS Rubber has secured the Gold Award for the fifth consecutive year in the Extra-Large Category – Rubber Tyres and Accessories Sector at the NCE Export Awards 2025, organised by The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has been recognised as the Runner-up in the Other Financial Services Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024/25.
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[2026-03-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s two-time consecutive junior national squash champion Matheesha Wijesekara of Royal College Colombo has climbed to No. 8 in the Asian Under-19 rankings, a remarkable achievement that highlights the rapid rise of the young Sri Lankan on the international junior squash circuit.
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[2026-03-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two foreign nationals attempting to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the country were arrested yesterday by the Sri Lanka Customs and Narcotic Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport.
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[2026-03-11 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: GRI Tires – Sri Lanka (Global Rubber Industries) took centre stage at the Perera Tire Service Awards Night 2026, held on February 1, at the Monarch Imperial, Colombo, as top-performing GRI dealer partners were celebrated for their outstanding achievements.
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[2026-03-11 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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[2026-03-11 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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[2026-03-11 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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[2026-03-11 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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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It is reported that Sri Lanka’s tea industry is facing significant disruptions as the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East hampers exports to one of its largest markets, with exporters estimating revenue losses of $10–15 million per week.
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Damesh Mathishan of St. Joseph Vaz College Wennappuwa claimed eight wickets for 42 runs against St. Sebastian’s College Katuneriya in their first round 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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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lanka Nature Conservationists marks a decade of dedicated service toward environmental protection.
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (9) approved the appointment of a special Economic Surveillance Committee to monitor and assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Sri Lanka’s economy, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The preserved remains of tusker Nedungamuwe Vijaya Raja that carried the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy for more than 16 years was opened by Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi at the Colombo National Museum yesterday. Raja’s owner Dr.
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[2026-03-11 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The price of domestic LP gas cylinders sold by Litro Gas Lanka Limited has been increased with effect from midnight today (10) the company announced.
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[2026-03-11 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Sri Lanka continues to navigate a fragile economic recovery, attention is increasingly turning toward how smaller economies have successfully rebuilt growth through export‑oriented strategies. Among the countries frequently cited in discussions about export discipline is Cambodia. Over the past two decades Cambodia has transformed itself from a largely agrarian economy into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing manufacturing and export hubs.
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[2026-03-10 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-10 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a multi-day fishing vessel carrying a cache of weapons and ammunition during a special operation conducted in the deep sea south of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-10 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The island’s proximity to the East-West shipping routes that connect Asia, Europe, and Africa, the Port of Colombo, the busiest trans-shipment hub in South Asia, has the potential to change shipping patterns as vessels look for alternative refueling and logistics solutions.
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[2026-03-10 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is better prepared to deal with the economic shocks that may arise from the increase in oil prices in the global market today, compared to the severe financial crisis of 2022, says Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
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[2026-03-10 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked junior golfer Reshan Algama produced a clinical performance to win the Gold and Silver Combined Division at the Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship, organised by Sri Lanka Golf and sponsored by PRIMA, which concluded at the picturesque Nuwara Eliya Golf Club.
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[2026-03-10 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a landmark gathering titled the “National Export Roadmap – The CEO Forum”, bringing together top executives and chief executive officers from the country’s leading institutions to brief them on the National Export Roadmap and chart a strategic course for the future of Sri Lanka’s export sector.
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[2026-03-10 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday announced the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men’s team, effective from 15 April, 2026.
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[2026-03-10 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the right partnerships and technical knowledge from chinese and other asian EV manufacuters, Sri Lanka can move beyond typical assembly toward innovation. Over time, local entrepreneurs could design and manufacture home-grown electric vehicles, matching with local road conditions and maintenance, following a path similar to that of Japanese automobile brands, which began with collaborations before mastering entire ecosystems.
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[2026-03-10 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economic resurgence taking center stage as the nation prepares to host the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026. Backed by a foundation of stable macroeconomics and disciplined policy reform, the Board of Investment (BOI) will partner with the European Union, the Asian Development Bank, and UN ESCAP to be organized on 30th March 2026 at Cinnamon Life to showcase a renewed landscape of investor confidence and high-growth opportunities.
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[2026-03-10 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Servatius College Matara beat Lumbini College Colombo by innings and 55 runs in their Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket tournament match conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-03-10 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Sri Lanka international Dushanth Lewke has been appointed as the Head Coach of the national rugby team for the 2026 season, Sri Lanka Rugby announced. Lewke, who earlier served as the forwards coach of the Sri Lanka national team, earned the top coaching role after guiding CR and FC to a memorable league and Clifford Cup double this season.
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[2026-03-10 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The exhibition and air display organised to mark the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was inaugurated at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base in Ratmalana, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in attendance on Friday (6).
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[2026-03-10 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday said Sri Lanka will be branded before the world as a nation that has taken up the banner of humanity in any conflict that arises in the world.
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[2026-03-10 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lankan passenger who was illegally bringing a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 5.1 million into the country and was taking them out of the Katunayake Airport was arrested by a team of officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau on Sunday (8) night.
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[2026-03-10 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Singapore’s diverse arts communities came together at a multicultural charity concert to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two prestigious and well known schools Royal College Colombo and their arch rivals S.Thomas College Mount Lavinia once again will meet for the D.S Senanayake Memorial Shield in the 147th Battle of the Blues annual three day encounter scheduled to be played at SSC grounds Colombo from March 12 to 14 .
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[2026-03-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., the four-wheeler sales arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Commercial Bank of Ceylon to introduce specially structured leasing solutions for the GWM and BAIC range of vehicles in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 recognised the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) as the leading non-state higher education institution in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 15th edition of the Medicare, International Healthcare Exhibition 2026, held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, concluded with strong participation from across Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector.
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[2026-03-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce clinched top honours at Sri Lanka’s top corporate reporting competitions, securing Gold for the Not-for-Profit and Non-Governmental Sector at the TAGS Awards and the CMA Awards, presented by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, respectively.
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[2026-03-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lankan-invented medical device designed for the non-invasive early detection of cardiovascular conditions using Artificial Intelligence was successfully piloted at the King Hamad American Mission Hospital in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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[2026-03-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fourteen year old, Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana made history by becoming the youngest entrant to the world’s top 100 women chess players. She is currently ranked 96th in the world, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lankan chess — a discipline that has long struggled to gain international recognition due to limited resources and support.
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[2026-03-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has launched an innovative telemedicine psychology programme designed to provide essential support and mental health care to individuals adversely affected by the Ditwa Cyclone.
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[2026-03-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sathosa Motors PLC, the authorised dealer for Isuzu vehicles in Sri Lanka, recently hosted its Dealer Convention 2026, ‘The Elite Circle’ at Monarch imperial.
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[2026-03-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka delivered an impressive performance at the SLIM Effie Awards 2025, held recently, securing a total of six metals, a Gold, three Silver and two Bronze, along with eight finalist recognitions across its Digital, Creative and Media agencies.
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[2026-03-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marking International Women’s Day 2026 under the global theme ‘Give to Gain’, the Bank of Ceylon, one of the leading government bank in Sri Lanka with over 2,300 customer service touch points islandwide, reaffirms its commitment to empowering women through inclusive and accessible financial solutions.
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[2026-03-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s fintech sector continues to gain momentum with the appointment of Vardan Aslibekyan, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pay&Go, to the Board of Directors of Fintech Forum Sri Lanka, one of the country’s leading industry body representing the financial technology sector.
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[2026-03-10 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a defining leap for Sri Lanka’s FMCG landscape, Elephant House Ice Cream has unveiled a new generation of products under itsElephant House Wonder and IMORICH brands, powered by advanced Extrusion Technology.
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