[2026-03-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLC conducts new women’s tourney - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/sports/967298/slc-conducts-new-womens-tourney/

[2026-03-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/cartoon/967364/cartoon-of-the-day-830/

[2026-03-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Another trawler with narcotics seized off Dondra - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy’s Long Range Naval Fleet has conducted another successful drug raid in the deep seas off the Southern coast.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/local/967470/another-trawler-with-narcotics-seized-off-dondra/

[2026-03-16 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka calls for de-escalation in Middle East, urges efforts for global peace - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has called for the immediate de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, expressing deep concern over the rapidly escalating situation in the region and its impact on civilian populations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/15/breaking-news/967521/sri-lanka-calls-for-de-escalation-in-middle-east-urges-efforts-for-global-peace/

[2026-03-15 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran thanks Sri Lanka for efforts to rescue IRIS Dena crew - DailyNews

Snippet: Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Iran, has expressed gratitude to the Government of Sri Lanka for its assistance in rescuing the crew members of the Dena corvette and facilitating the transfer of the remains of those killed in the attack back to Iran.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/local/966957/iran-thanks-sri-lanka-for-efforts-to-rescue-iris-dena-crew/

[2026-03-15 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japanese delegation visits Sri Lanka to promote tourism ties - DailyNews

Snippet: A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members visited the Presidential Secretariat today (14) as part of a tourism promotion visit organised by Connaissance De Ceylan, one of Sri Lanka’s leading tourism companies.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/local/966945/japanese-delegation-visits-sri-lanka-to-promote-tourism-ties/

[2026-03-14 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Silk Way Ceylon Tours Hosts Successful Junior International Cricket Tour for Pakistan U-13 School Cricket Group - DailyNews

Snippet: COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – Strengthening the long-standing sporting ties between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Silk Way Ceylon Tours, a premier sports travel company in Sri Lanka, recently concluded a high-profile U-13 cricket tour for a leading school delegation from Karachchi, Pakistan. The week-long tour, held from February 5th to 12th, underscored Sri Lanka’s growing reputation as a hub for international sport tours and high-performance youth coaching.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/business/966926/silk-way-ceylon-tours-hosts-successful-junior-international-cricket-tour-for-pakistan-u-13-school-cricket-group/

[2026-03-14 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Large groundwater sprout emerges from Pitabeddara - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) yesterday discovered Sri Lanka’s largest groundwater source in Pitabeddara during a tube well excavation near the Pitabeddara Police Station.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/breaking-news/966889/large-groundwater-sprout-emerges-from-pitabeddara/

[2026-03-14 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 200 kgs of narcotics destroyed in Puttalam - DailyNews

Snippet: A large stock of narcotics of nearly 200 kilograms seized in recent raids by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), of which the cases had been concluded at the Colombo High Court and Balapitiya Magistrate’s Court, were destroyed at the Lacotowatta incinerator in Vanathavilluwa, Puttalam yesterday (13) morning.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/breaking-news/966882/over-200-kgs-of-narcotics-destroyed-in-puttalam/

[2026-03-14 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: FIU issues 15 recommendations to curb rising drug money laundering risk - DailyNews

Snippet: The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has issued 15 new recommendations to the Government to prevent Sri Lanka from becoming a global hub for drug trafficking and to curb money laundering. The Government plans to implement a five-year National Policy from 2026 to 2030 to strengthen efforts to rescue the country from these threats, incorporating the new recommendations provided by the FIU.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/breaking-news/966896/fiu-issues-15-recommendations-to-curb-rising-drug-money-laundering-risk/

[2026-03-14 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indian Ocean Region countries must interact more - Ranil - DailyNews

Snippet: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that Sri Lanka should hold regular discussions with leaders of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries to minimise the military conflicts that have emerged in the Middle East and the economic impact arising from them.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/local/966903/indian-ocean-region-countries-must-interact-more-ranil/

[2026-03-14 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Many stages of Lasantha De Alwis - DailyNews

Snippet: On certain evenings in Colombo, when an old melody drifts through a rehearsal hall or a flute note cuts softly through the air at a school ground, there is often a familiar figure somewhere nearby—adjusting a microphone, guiding a young singer, or simply listening with quiet attention. That figure is Lasantha De Alwis, a man whose life has unfolded across many stages but has remained rooted in one enduring devotion: the arts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/culture-art/966634/many-stages-of-lasantha-de-alwis/

[2026-03-14 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rampant Wesley crush Mahanama 77-3 to reach quarters - DailyNews

Snippet: Wesley College produced a ruthless performance to thrash Mahanama College by a massive 77 points (11 goals) to 3 (one penalty) in their pre-quarter-final clash of the Dialog President’s Trophy Schools Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament played at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo yesterday after leading 42-3 at the ‘breather’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/sports/966769/rampant-wesley-crush-mahanama-77-3-to-reach-quarters/

[2026-03-14 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President’s Committee on Economic Surveillance focuses on contingency plans - DailyNews

Snippet: The Committee on Economic Surveillance which met under the patronage President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday at Presidential Secretariat focused on the potential adverse impacts on Sri Lanka’s economy arising from the current conflict situation in the Middle East, including rising global oil prices, disruptions to maritime supply chains and difficulties affecting international trade.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/local/966786/presidents-committee-on-economic-surveillance-focuses-on-contingency-plans/

[2026-03-14 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister underlines need to ensure a climate-resilient future for SL at IEPSL’s anniversary - DailyNews

Snippet: The 20th anniversary celebration of the Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL) was held in Colombo on Thursday (12). The event was presided over by Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi, with the participation of former President Maithripala Sirisena.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/local/966716/minister-underlines-need-to-ensure-a-climate-resilient-future-for-sl-at-iepsls-anniversary/

[2026-03-14 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PDNA Committee reviews on co-ordinating national response to devastation caused by cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: The Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Committee convened as part of the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Presidential Task Force’s broader efforts on Wednesday (11). The meeting focused on co-ordinating the national response to the extensive devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, aiming to structure a comprehensive recovery plan for the affected regions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/local/966731/pdna-committee-reviews-on-co-ordinating-national-response-to-devastation-caused-by-cyclone/

[2026-03-14 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Centre of Excellence on Ocean Sciences and Environment launched - DailyNews

Snippet: The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Centre of Excellence for Ocean Science and Environment in Sri Lanka will serve as a hub for research, knowledge exchange and capacity building to support science-based ocean governance across the Indian Ocean Region, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment stated.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/local/966792/centre-of-excellence-on-ocean-sciences-and-environment-launched/

[2026-03-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: OKI Language Day celebrated - DailyNews

Snippet: The Language Day 2026 of OKI International School – Biyagama was celebrated under the theme The Sri Lankan Story at the Elphinstone Theatre.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/culture-art/966652/oki-language-day-celebrated/

[2026-03-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘100 years Das Buddhistische Haus’ garners Preservation of Global Hela Traditional Medicine’s first literary award - DailyNews

Snippet: “All Sri Lanka Revival foundation for the Preservation of Global Hela Traditional Medicine” has implemented new literary award for the country in memory of late Prof. A.D.T.E. Perera a veteran Buddhist scholar.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/local/966817/100-years-das-buddhistische-haus-garners-preservation-of-global-hela-traditional-medicines-first-literary-award/

[2026-03-14 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Moratuwa Housewives Association holds AGM - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/features/966666/moratuwa-housewives-association-holds-agm/

[2026-03-14 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Contraband worth Rs. 5.7Mn seized at BIA - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/lawnorder/966824/contraband-worth-rs-5-7mn-seized-at-bia/

[2026-03-14 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/14/cartoon/966710/cartoon-of-the-day-829/

[2026-03-13 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka to repatriate remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US attack - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/breaking-news/966598/sri-lanka-to-repatriate-remains-of-84-iranian-sailors-killed-in-us-attack/

[2026-03-13 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Silk Way Ceylon Tours: Leading the Charge in Community-Based Sustainable Tourism in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/966601/silk-way-ceylon-tours-leading-the-charge-in-community-based-sustainable-tourism-in-sri-lanka/

[2026-03-13 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Sri Lanka to repatriate remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US attack

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.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/13/sri-lanka-to-repatriate-remains-of-84-iranian-sailors-killed-in-us-attack

[2026-03-13 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign Minister holds immediate talks with Russia to secure fuel supply - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/local/966584/foreign-minister-holds-immediate-talks-with-russia-to-secure-fuel-supply/

[2026-03-13 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka’s largest groundwater source found near Pitabeddara: NWSDB - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/local/966577/sri-lankas-largest-groundwater-source-found-near-pitabeddara-nwsdb/

[2026-03-13 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Sri Lanka: Bodies of 84 sailors from the Iranian frigate torpedoed by the United States repatriated Friday

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.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/sri-lanka-bodies-84-sailors-iranian-frigate-torpedoed-united-states

[2026-03-13 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspects from Navy-seized drug-smuggling boat to face court today - DailyNews

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).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/local/966565/suspects-from-dikowita-multi-day-smuggling-operation-to-face-court-today/

[2026-03-13 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka records over 620,000 tourist arrivals in early 2026 - DailyNews

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).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/local/966553/sri-lanka-records-over-620000-tourist-arrivals-in-early-2026/

[2026-03-13 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cancelan reunión entre Gustavo Petro y Delcy Rodríguez en la frontera colombo-venezolana

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)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colombia-venezuela-reunion-petro-delcy-frontera-4601adc14ed49bfb66753cd0d776b2f7

[2026-03-13 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested over alleged bribe - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/breaking-news/966428/former-srilankan-airlines-ceo-kapila-chandrasena-arrested-over-alleged-bribe/

[2026-03-13 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ and Transport Ministry launch priority bus service for persons with disabilities - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/breaking-news/966445/clean-sri-lanka-and-transport-ministry-launch-priority-bus-service-for-persons-with-disabilities/

[2026-03-13 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy seizes 2026’s largest-ever haul of Ice and heroin worth Rs. 10 Bn - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/breaking-news/966435/navy-seizes-2026s-largest-ever-haul-of-ice-and-heroin-worth-rs-10-bn/

[2026-03-13 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: DPL rings market opening bell to commemorate Golden Jubilee - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/966006/dpl-rings-market-opening-bell-to-commemorate-golden-jubilee/

[2026-03-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tourists to receive knowledge sharing programme on Buddhist philosophy and culture in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/966024/tourists-to-receive-knowledge-sharing-programme-on-buddhist-philosophy-and-culture-in-sri-lanka/

[2026-03-13 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SDB bank signs MoU with SARP to strengthen rural agribusiness - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965879/sdb-bank-signs-mou-with-sarp-to-strengthen-rural-agribusiness/

[2026-03-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nestlé Lanka marks 120 years of operations in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965876/nestle-lanka-marks-120-years-of-operations-in-sri-lanka/

[2026-03-13 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Colombo Fashion Week Summer Edition presented by Mastercard from April 1-4 - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965896/colombo-fashion-week-summer-edition-presented-by-mastercard-from-april-1-4/

[2026-03-13 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank safeguards financial stability while achieving record profitability - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965902/peoples-bank-safeguards-financial-stability-while-achieving-record-profitability/

[2026-03-13 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce entrusts over a century of business history to National Archives - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965914/the-ceylon-chamber-of-commerce-entrusts-over-a-century-of-business-history-to-national-archives/

[2026-03-13 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Janashakthi Finance PLC wins prestigious accolades at the CA Sri Lanka 60th anniversary TAGS Awards 2025 - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965927/jxg-feted-at-ca-sri-lanka-60th-anniversary-tags-awards/

[2026-03-13 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nanaska strengthens Board and leadership team with key appointments - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965933/nanaska-strengthens-board-and-leadership-team-with-key-appointments/

[2026-03-13 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bimal Wijayasinghe SLA’s President - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/sports/966387/bimal-wijayasinghe-slas-president/

[2026-03-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: JS Distributors rewards top-performing Lanka IOC dealers in Kilinochchi - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965945/js-distributors-rewards-top-performing-lanka-ioc-dealers-in-kilinochchi/

[2026-03-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dialog powers Joe–Pete ‘Battle of the Saints’ for 10th year - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/sports/966043/dialog-powers-joe-pete-battle-of-the-saints-for-10th-year/

[2026-03-13 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LOLC Finance supports Rumesh for Olympics - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/sports/966037/lolc-finance-supports-rumesh-for-olympics/

[2026-03-13 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Solo Bowl unveils first dine-in experience in Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: Solo Bowl has unveiled its first-ever dine-in outlet, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s growth journey.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/business/965951/solo-bowl-unveils-first-dine-in-experience-in-colombo/

[2026-03-13 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dialog Axiata continues commitment to ‘Play for a Cause’ - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/sports/966075/dialog-axiata-continues-commitment-to-play-for-a-cause/

[2026-03-13 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thailand hosts Open Government Partnership Regional Roundtable - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/local/966309/thailand-hosts-open-government-partnership-regional-roundtable/