Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-10 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Joseph Hospital Negombo officially broke ground on its new, state of the art Operating Theatre Complex, a development poised to transform surgical care in the region and contribute meaningfully to Sri Lanka’s national progress.
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[2026-03-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Devapathiraja College Rathgama, Anula College Nugegoda, Anura Vidyalaya Matara and Uhana National School advanced to the semi finals 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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[2026-03-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed an agreement with Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s#1 connectivity provider, to deploy its 5G Radio Access Network (RAN).
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[2026-03-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the Nation’s insurer, has consistently contributed to the betterment of the country’s future generations.
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[2026-03-10 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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[2026-03-10 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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[2026-03-10 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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[2026-03-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday (9) ordered the case filed against six individuals, including Wimal Weerawansa, to be recalled on the 18th for further examination of evidence.
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[2026-03-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankans intending to travel for Umrah during the current crisis in the Middle East have been advised to take extra precautions during their travel abroad.
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[2026-03-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka, like any other country in the world, marked International Women’s Day in 2026 as well. The occasion demands attention that has become impossible to ignore. Reports speak of cybercrimes directed at women and girls. Many of these attacks specifically target young women, who roam the digital spaces without proper protection and awareness.
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[2026-03-10 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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[2026-03-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The players representing Sri Lanka national cricket team will undergo a two-month fitness programme starting from today at SSC and NCC grounds.
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[2026-03-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Planters’ Provident Society (CPPS), one of the first private provident funds established in Sri Lanka, marks its centenary on 10 March 2026 – a hundred years since the Society was officially inaugurated in Kandy to provide members of the planting profession with a secure retirement.
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[2026-03-10 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former South Africa cricketer Gary Kirsten as the head coach of the Sri Lanka national men’s team, with the appointment taking effect from April 15, 2026.
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[2026-03-09 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Nidahas Sewaka Sangamaya of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced a 24-hour strike starting at 3:00 PM today (09). All employees will stop work in protest against the government’s failure to provide a collective agreement.
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[2026-03-09 19:44 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 prestigious National Export Awards 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE).
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[2026-03-09 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the Nation’s insurer, has consistently contributed to the betterment of the country’s future generations. As one of the most profitable state-owned enterprises, SLIC Life is also a responsible corporate citizen, actively enriching the communities in which it operates in.
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[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United States has reiterated its respect for and recognition of Sri Lanka’s sovereignty regarding the handling of Iranian Naval personnel rescued off Galle waters.
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[2026-03-09 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and NSE IFSC LIMITED (NSEIX), an international multi-asset exchange and wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to strengthen capital market cooperation between Sri Lanka and India.
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[2026-03-09 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to postpone the upcoming T-20 and ODI series against Afghanistan which was scheduled to held in UAE from Match 13.
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[2026-03-09 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Unlocking women’s economic potential is key to creating jobs and driving inclusive growth in Sri Lanka. Despite gains in corporate board representation, lasting progress demands collective action to remove barriers blocking women’s access to jobs and career growth.
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[2026-03-09 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Iranian nationals rescued from Iranian vessels have been granted a one-month free visa to facilitate their temporary stay in Sri Lanka. “They will be provided with the necessary medical care and health screenings while they remain in the country before their departure,” the Minister said.
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[2026-03-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the corridors of Sri Lanka’s leading corporate houses, a quiet crisis of mismatch is unfolding. As our economy pivots toward high-value services and technology-driven exports, the traditional Curriculum Vitae (CV) – a chronological list of past titles and roles – is proving to be an increasingly obsolete tool for predicting future success.
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[2026-03-09 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Ltd (CDS), a subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has reached a milestone as total registered accounts surpassed the 1 million mark.
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[2026-03-09 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) yesterday (8) seized a local fishing trawler carrying more than 102 kilograms of heroin and over 900 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 2 billion. Six suspects aboard the vessel were taken into custody.
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[2026-03-09 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran Sri Lankan artist Krishantha Subaash unveiled his latest solo exhibition, Imaginative Freedom, at Siam NIVASA on March 5, 2026, presenting a powerful retrospective of more than four decades of artistic exploration. The exhibition offers a comprehensive look at Subhash’s creative journey; one that began in modest circumstances in Ambalangoda in 1984 and evolved into a distinctive visual language blending tradition, modernity, and personal philosophy.
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[2026-03-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The World Trade Centre (WTC) Colombo has been honoured with the Gold Award for the Most Energy Efficient Building in Sri Lanka at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority under the guidance of the Ministry of Power and Energy.
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[2026-03-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reviewed the progress of Sri Lanka-India co-operation during a meeting on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue which is currently taking place in New Delhi.
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[2026-03-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nestlé Lanka Chairman and Managing Director Bernie Stefan was recognised at the CEO of the Year Awards 2025organised by the Global CEO Forum.
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[2026-03-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an exciting development for the cultural and commercial landscape of South Asia, India Week 2026 announces its partnership with Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Cinnamon Life and Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo as the Official Hospitality Partners for this landmark celebration.
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SDB bank relocated its Warakapola Branch to a new location with a modern, fresh look and ample parking, further strengthening its commitment to delivering an enhanced, customer-centric banking experience. The newly refurbished branch, located at Colombo Road, Warakapola, opened to customers on March 3.
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a crew member, in need of medical attention, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship ONAMI, sailing in the Western seas off Colombo, on Friday (6).
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[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector, widely regarded as the backbone of the national economy, has been urged to actively participate in a national forum aimed at addressing the urgent challenges currently facing the industry.
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[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Most Ven. Dimbulkumbure Wimaladhamma Thera and Most Ven. Naranpanawe Ananda Thera, the Anunayake Theras of the Malwaththa and Asgiriya Chapters, stated that the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to provide humanitarian assistance to the crews of two Iranian vessels in accordance with international conventions is highly commendable.
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[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special meeting of the Food Policy and Security Committee was held at the Parliament Complex, under the co-chairmanship of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Minister K. D. Lalkantha and Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe on Friday (6). The meeting focused on managing the potential impact on Sri Lanka’s supply of essential commodities and food security arising from the current conflict situation in the Middle East region.
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[2026-03-09 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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[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel responded swiftly to clean the oil-contaminated beach areas in Hikkaduwa on March 7. The Coast Guard personnel with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Marine Environment Protection Authority and the Coastal Conservation Department commenced cleaning the oil contaminated beach areas in Narigama, Thotagamuwa and Hikkaduwa in order to prevent damage to the marine ecosystem in these areas.
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[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DE ALWIS – RANJANI – Beloved wife of Dr. Kingsley De Alwis, devoted mother of Deepani De Alwis and Dilanthi De Alwis, loving mother-in-law of Yuxuan Cai and John Mummert and dearly cherished grandmother of Ian Mummert and Dilan Mummert, was called home to be with the Lord on 6th March 2026.
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[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special awareness programme organized by the Sri Lanka Girl Scouts Association with the aim of ensuring the safety of women and children in the public transport system was held yesterday at the Matara Main Bus Stand under the theme “Public Transport Should Be a Safe Place for Everyone”in conjunction with the International Women’s Day celebrations held in Matara under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr.
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[2026-03-09 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-08 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo-born singer and songwriter Yohani Diloka de Silva has transformed from a self-taught YouTuber into a global music phenomenon, showcasing the power of digital media and artistic discipline.
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[2026-03-08 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the history of Sri Lankan music, few voices possess the power to define an era. Latha Walpola, affectionately known as “Geetha Kokilaviya” (The Nightingale of Music), was more than just a singer; she was a cultural revolutionary who reclaimed the Sri Lankan airwaves with a local identity, ending the dominance of Indian playback influences.
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[2026-03-08 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: For decades, Otara Gunawardena has been a synonymous figure with Sri Lankan entrepreneurship, but her enduring legacy is defined by her transition from the “Queen of Retail” to the nation’s leading voice for animal welfare and environmental advocacy. As the founder of ODEL, the Otara Foundation, and the social enterprise Embark, Gunawardena has utilized her platform to champion a “cruelty-free” lifestyle and a more compassionate national economy.
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[2026-03-08 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Standing at 6 feet 11 inches, Tharjini Sivalingam is recognized as one of the tallest and most dominant netball players in history. Hailing from Punnalaikadduvan, Jaffna, her path to the top was not easy; she and her family were displaced during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Despite these challenges, she became the backbone of the Sri Lankan national team, leading them to multiple Asian Netball Championship titles (2009, 2018) and representing the country in four World Cups.
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[2026-03-08 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: While many look at the sky and see stars, Prof. Hiranya Peiris sees the history of time itself. As the Professor of Astrophysics (1909) at the University of Cambridge, Peiris is a world leader in “precision cosmology,” a field she helped move from speculative theory to a data-driven science. Born in Sri Lanka, her academic journey took her from Cambridge to Princeton and Chicago, eventually becoming a pivotal member of NASA’s WMAP science team.
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[2026-03-08 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: For over six decades, one name has remained synonymous with the grace, resilience, and soul of Sri Lankan cinema: Malani Fonseka. Beyond the accolades and the silver screen glamour, her story is one of unwavering family devotion and a courageous defiance of the social barriers that once stood in the way of women in the arts.
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[2026-03-08 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the misty hills of Kandy, where the roads wind through vast tea plantations, a young girl once ran against the dawn. Today, that girl, Tharushi Dilsara Karunaratne, is the golden hope of Sri Lankan athletics, carrying the legacy of legends like Susanthika Jayasinghe into a new era.
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[2026-03-08 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Indian Ocean] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The sailors were treated at Karapitiya Hospital in Galle after the IRIS Dena was torpedoed just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters
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[2026-03-08 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the global scientific community of 2026, Prof. Neelika Malavige is recognized as a premier authority on infectious diseases and immunology. A Professor at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a member of the World Health Organization’s technical advisory groups, Malavige has been instrumental in placing Sri Lankan research on the international map.
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[2026-03-08 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marine biology has historically been a field dominated by Global North perspectives, but Dr. Asha de Vos is successfully shifting that tide. As the founder of Oceanswell, Sri Lanka’s first marine conservation research and education organization, de Vos has spent 2026 advocating for “marine conservation liberalism” the idea that local communities must be the primary guardians of their own coastlines.
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