[2026-03-08 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chamari Athapaththu: Carrying Sri Lanka and Inspiring a Generation of Women - DailyNews

Snippet: n the wake of the 2026 T20 World Cup, the name Chamari Athapaththu has become synonymous with the professionalization of women’s sports in South Asia. As the captain of the Sri Lankan national team, Athapaththu’s influence extends far beyond her record-breaking centuries; she is the primary architect of a cultural shift that has seen women’s cricket move from the margins to the mainstream.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/08/local/963030/chamari-athapaththu-carrying-sri-lanka-and-inspiring-a-generation-of-women/

[2026-03-08 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Poetess of the Silver Screen: The remarkable journey of Sumitra Peries  - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan cinema is often defined by its giants, but few cast a shadow as elegant and influential as Sumitra Peries . Born into the illustrious ‘Boralugoda Gunawardena’ family on March 24, 1934, her path was paved with both political heritage and personal tragedy. Losing her mother at just 14, Sumitra’s spirit of independence led her across oceans—eventually living on a yacht in France before becoming the only woman at the London School of Film Technology in the late 1950s.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/08/features/962604/the-poetess-of-the-silver-screen-the-remarkable-journey-of-sumitra-peries-2/

[2026-03-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nanda Malini: The Golden Voice of the Nation - DailyNews

Snippet: For over half a century, one voice has resonated through the valleys and vibrant streets of Sri Lanka, earning the title of the “Golden Voice” and the revered status of an incomparable musician. Nanda Malini, born on August 23, 1943, in Aluthgama, is far more than a singer; she is a cultural landmark whose artistry bridged the gap between academic precision and raw, emotional power.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/08/features/962614/nanda-malini-the-golden-voice-of-the-nation/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/cartoon/962830/cartoon-10/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Stranded Iranian sailors brought to Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan Navy is seen evacuating 208 crew members of an Iranian vessel – Iris Booshehr stranded near country’s territorial waters on Thursday night after the ship sought assistance from the Sri Lankan Government to dock at one of ports.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/local/962903/stranded-iranian-sailors-brought-to-colombo/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: SANGAKKARA – KSHEMA – Appreciation of KSHEMA SANGAKKARA – An individual of the highest caliber,​ known nationally and internationally for lateral thought,​ integrity,​ compassion,​ beneficence and wisdom. May he attain Nirvana,​ may the Almighty shower blessings on his family,​ may he rest in peace. Dr. Mahen,​ Munamalwatte,​ Sri Lanka,​ Brooklyn,​ New York.015121

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/obituaries/962969/obituaries-630/

[2026-03-07 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Sumangala Panadura beat St. Joseph Vaz Wennappuwa - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Sumangala College, Panadura defeated St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa in their fixture of the Under-19 Inter-Schools Two-Day Cricket Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship of Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/sports/962852/sri-sumangala-panadura-beat-st-joseph-vaz-wennappuwa/

[2026-03-07 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Crucial weeks ahead for Sri Lanka with ME conflict - Deputy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The next few weeks could be a crucial period for Sri Lanka in light of the military situation that has emerged in the Middle East due to the on-going conflict, Defence Deputy Minister Major General (retd) Aruna Jayasekara told Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/breaking-news/962910/crucial-weeks-ahead-for-sri-lanka-with-me-conflict-deputy-minister/

[2026-03-07 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese Cultural Night at Port City Special Economic Zone - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chinese Cultural Night, held at the Port City Colombo, was organised by the Culture and Tourism Bureau of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture together with the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation and CHEC Port City Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/culture-art/962774/chinese-cultural-night-at-port-city-special-economic-zone/

[2026-03-07 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US attack on Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say

Snippet: Two Iranian sailors, carrying green bags, who were rescued from IRIS Dena warship by Sri Lanka’s navy are escorted to a Judicial Medical Officer from the National Hospital, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-torpedo-war-crime-attack-submarine-7e2f883bae6af25fd0fa0aafd2a063ff

[2026-03-07 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLBC pays tribute to Dr Victor Ratnayake - DailyNews

Snippet: A ceremony honouring veteran singer Dr Victor Ratnayake was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/culture-art/962766/slbc-pays-tribute-to-dr-victor-ratnayake/

[2026-03-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Norwegian Foreign Deputy Minister here to strengthen bilateral ties - DailyNews

Snippet: Norway’s Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravi visited Sri Lanka recently. The visit marked an important milestone in the bilateral relationship, representing the engagement between the two countries. The visit also coincided with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Norway.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/local/962720/norwegian-foreign-deputy-minister-here-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties/

[2026-03-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gallery is theirs - DailyNews

Snippet: Featuring 22 Women artists, this exhibition brings together the diverse practices of contemporary women artists representing a range of eras and sensibilities within Sri Lankan art. Each artist works in a distinctive direction, contributing a unique voice to the evolving landscape of contemporary practice.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/culture-art/962752/gallery-is-theirs/

[2026-03-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russian Cultural Center honours long-serving Cultural Officer - DailyNews

Snippet: The Russian Embassy Cultural Center recently marked a significant milestone by honouring its Cultural Officer, Chandi Aluvihare, for her remarkable twenty-five years of dedicated service to the institution and to cultural exchange between Russia and Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/features/962759/russian-cultural-center-honours-long-serving-cultural-officer/

[2026-03-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Casa Madrigal comes to life on stage - DailyNews

Snippet: The Junior section of The Colombo International School will stage La Casa Madrigal, an adaptation inspired by the film Encanto in the school auditorium on March 12 and 13 at 6.30 p.m..

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/local/962730/casa-madrigal-comes-to-life-on-stage/

[2026-03-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Envoy presents credentials to Romania’s President - DailyNews

Snippet: Ambassador Samantha Pathirana presented his Letters of Credence to Romania’s President Nicusor Dan, during a ceremony held at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest on Tuesday (3). This event marked his appointment as the second residential Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to Romania.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/local/962725/envoy-presents-credentials-to-romanias-president/

[2026-03-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Private TV broadcaster falls within RTI law - CA - DailyNews

Snippet: Our Court Correspondent The Court of Appeal has ruled that a private television broadcaster could be treated as a “public authority” under the Right to Information Act, holding that entities performing public functions under Government licences may be subject to the Right to Information Act. The judgement was delivered in an appeal filed by Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, which operates Hiru TV, challenging a determination made by the Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/local/962882/private-tv-broadcaster-falls-within-rti-law-ca/

[2026-03-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign Ministry sets up Emergency Response Unit to assist ME stranded - DailyNews

Snippet: The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry has established an Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters arising from the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. This Division has been created with the vision of prioritising the safety and well-being of Sri Lankan nationals: With around one million Sri Lankans living and working in the region, their protection remains the foremost concern of the Government, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/07/local/962702/foreign-ministry-sets-up-emergency-response-unit-to-assist-me-stranded-2/

[2026-03-07 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Sri Lanka takes custody of second Iranian ship after rescuing crew

Snippet: Sri Lanka says it has taken custody of a second Iranian ship and rescued its 208 crew members, a day after the US sank another Iranian vessel off the island nation’s coast in an attack which killed at least 87 sailors.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/634017-sri-lanka-takes-custody-iris-bushehr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sri Lanka takes control of Iranian vessel

Snippet: COLOMBO — Sri Lanka began transferring more than 200 sailors from an Iranian vessel to shore on Friday after the ship sought assistance while anchored outside the country’s waters, as tensions mounted in the Indian Ocean following the sinking of an Iranian warship by a United States submarine.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/07/world/asia-oceania/sri-lanka-takes-control-of-iranian-vessel/2294752

[2026-03-06 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: U.S. embassy alerts Americans in Sri Lanka amid Middle East travel disruptions - DailyNews

Snippet: The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has urged American citizens in the country to remain cautious regarding international travel, as disruptions continue in the Middle East. While limited flight routes through the region have resumed, the Embassy noted that many commercial travel options bypassing the Middle East remain available for those seeking to return to the United States.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/local/962653/u-s-embassy-alerts-americans-in-sri-lanka-amid-middle-east-travel-disruptions/

[2026-03-06 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sathosa misappropriation case: High Court adjourns Johnston's trial to March 18 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo High Court has scheduled the ongoing case against former Minister Johnston Fernando and three other defendants for further evidence on March 18.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/breaking-news/962660/sathosa-misappropriation-case-high-court-adjourns-johnstons-trial-to-march-18/

[2026-03-06 21:35 UTC+10:00] [IRIS Dena] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sri Lanka takes control of Iranian ship, brings crew to shore

Snippet: ‘Every life is as precious as our own,’ said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, amid transfer of over 200 sailors after distress call

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3345734/sri-lanka-takes-control-iranian-ship-brings-crew-shore

[2026-03-06 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sri Lanka toma control de barco iraní frente a su costa tras hundimiento de buque a manos de EEUU

Snippet: Dos marinos iraníes (centro), que fueron rescatados del buque de guerra IRIS Dena por la Armada de Sri Lanka, son escoltados a una oficina judicial desde el Hospital Nacional, en Galle, Sri Lanka, el 5 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Eranga Jayawardena)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-sri-lanka-iris-bushehr-c2d2c65bee12e870461f2889395db751

[2026-03-06 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sri Lanka brings Iranian sailors ashore after ship sought help

Snippet: Two Iranian sailors, carrying green bags, who were rescued from IRIS Dena warship by Sri Lanka’s navy are escorted to a Judicial Medical Officer from the National Hospital, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-sri-lanka-iris-bushehr-9b3c31177bf8bf8accf22cf3add241d7

[2026-03-06 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Poetess of the Silver Screen: The remarkable journey of Sumitra Peries  - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan cinema is often defined by its giants, but few cast a shadow as elegant and influential as Sumitra Peries . Born into the illustrious ‘Boralugoda Gunawardena’ family on March 24, 1934, her path was paved with both political heritage and personal tragedy. Losing her mother at just 14, Sumitra’s spirit of independence led her across oceans—eventually living on a yacht in France before becoming the only woman at the London School of Film Technology in the late 1950s.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/features/962599/the-poetess-of-the-silver-screen-the-remarkable-journey-of-sumitra-peries/

[2026-03-06 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Navy safely brings 204 crew from Iranian vessel Bushehr to Colombo Port - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has safely transferred 204 personnel from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr to the Port of Colombo after the ship was located near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters close to Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/local/962541/sri-lanka-navy-safely-brings-204-crew-from-iranian-vessel-bushehr-to-colombo-port/

[2026-03-06 13:09 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese confirms three Australians on US sub that sank Iranian ship

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed there were three Australians aboard a nuclear-powered US submarine that is responsible for sinking an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-confirms-three-australians-on-us-sub-that-sank-iranian-ship-20260306-p5o854.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Moves to promptly streamline motor insurance sector - DailyNews

Snippet: Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) Dr. Ajith De Mel said that moves will be taken promptly to streamline the motor insurance sector since it has been identified that a considerable amount of vehicles are running on roads without having a proper insurance policy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/business/962090/moves-to-promptly-streamline-motor-insurance-sector/

[2026-03-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iranian vessel to be moved to Trincomalee - President - DailyNews

Snippet: Crew transferred to Colombo Sri Lanka maintains neutrality

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/local/962503/iranian-vessel-to-be-moved-to-trincomalee-president/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt will do its utmost to uplift Cricket, says Sports Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, stated that discussions are underway to uplift Sri Lanka Cricket and as the Government wanted to do that during this difficult period.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/sports/962323/govt-will-do-its-utmost-to-uplift-cricket-says-sports-minister/

[2026-03-06 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka sees BRICS as strategically appealing - PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka sees potential BRICS membership as strategically appealing, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told RT India in an interview.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/local/962409/sri-lanka-sees-brics-as-strategically-appealing-pm/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: SEC publishes children’s storybook to create financial literacy - DailyNews

Snippet: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) published a children’s storybook titled “Madura’s Bamboo Flute Dream” in all three languages, aimed at promoting financial literacy among secondary school students. This initiative forms part of the SEC’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial literacy and encourage an entrepreneurial mindset among young learners.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/business/962121/sec-publishes-childrens-storybook-to-create-financial-literacy/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister gets safety assurances of Sri Lankans in six ME countries - DailyNews

Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath stated that he has held discussions with several foreign ministers, including those of Iran and Israel, regarding the safety of Sri Lankan citizens working abroad and the rapidly evolving conflict situation in the Middle East. On his official X account (Twitter), he said that during his conversation with the Foreign Minister of Israel, discussions focused on the well-being of more than 29,000 Sri Lankans currently in Israel.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/local/962364/minister-gets-safety-assurances-of-sri-lankans-in-six-me-countries/

[2026-03-06 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rehan’s unbeaten 102 leads Royal charge - DailyNews

Snippet: Royal College Colombo captain Rehan Peiris produced another impressive innings, scoring his second century of the season in the Under-19 Inter-Schools Two-Day Cricket Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship of Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/sports/962326/rehans-unbeaten-102-leads-royal-charge/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt. committed to Indian Ocean peace - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government yesterday said that Sri Lanka is committed to promoting peace in the Indian Ocean while acting in accordance with international law when addressing developments taking place in the Indian ocean.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/local/962475/govt-committed-to-indian-ocean-peace-minister/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka one of the fastest-growing markets in region - Dasgupta - DailyNews

Snippet: To capitalize on Sri Lanka’s rapid digital transformation, HP Inc. is strategically prioritizing AI integration and SME support as its primary catalysts for future market growth.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/business/962115/sri-lanka-one-of-the-fastest-growing-markets-in-region-dasgupta/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Salley named third suspect in Easter Sunday attacks - DailyNews

Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (5) informed court that retired Major General Tuan Suresh Salley who is currently being detained and questioned under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, has been named as the third suspect in the ongoing investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/breaking-news/962427/salley-named-third-suspect-in-easter-sunday-attacks/

[2026-03-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Sri Lanka evacuates over 200 crew members of second Iranian vessel

Snippet: Sri Lanka has evacuated more than 200 crew members from a second Iranian naval vessel off its coast, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate in the same waters, leaving 87 sailors dead.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/5/sri-lanka-evacuates-crew-of-second-iranian-vessel-after-us-sunk-iris-dena

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

Source: Daily News

Title: CEMS Global 15th Sri Lankan Edition of textile series of exhibitions begins - DailyNews

Snippet: The 15th Sri Lankan Edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions officially opened yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo, marking another significant milestone in the country’s textile & apparel industry journey.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/business/962098/cems-global-15th-sri-lankan-edition-of-textile-series-of-exhibitions-begins/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Clarify presence of second Iranian ship in SL waters - Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged the Government yesterday (5) to clarify reports that another Iranian vessel that has entered Sri Lankan waters.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/politics/962439/clarify-presence-of-second-iranian-ship-in-sl-waters-sajith/

[2026-03-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: US carried out attack ignoring India’s sensitivities - Former Foreign Secretary - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal has said that the Iranian ship targeted by a US submarine attack off the coast of Sri Lanka would not have been in the region if it had not been invited to take part in India’s Milan Naval exercise.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/world/962424/us-carried-out-attack-ignoring-indias-sensitivities-former-foreign-secretary/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: FR petition filed over arrest, detention of Suresh Salley - DailyNews

Snippet: A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the arrest and detention of former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Suresh Salley, in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks. The petition was filed by a retired Sri Lanka Air Force officer who alleges that Salley’s arrest and continued detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act are unlawful and in violation of his fundamental rights.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/lawnorder/962456/fr-petition-filed-over-arrest-detention-of-suresh-salley/

[2026-03-06 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SriLankan to operate additional London Flight on March 8 - DailyNews

Snippet: SriLankan Airlines will operate an additional flight between Colombo and London on March 8 to assist passengers affected by flight cancellations due to the situation in the Middle East,the company said in a press release.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/local/962472/srilankan-to-operate-additional-london-flight-on-march-8/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka’s path to growth must be rooted in resilience rather than mere recovery - CNCI - DailyNews

Snippet: The year 2026 stands as a pivotal crossroads for the Sri Lankan economy. With the Central Bank maintaining an accommodative monetary policy while eyeing a 5% inflation target, the industrial sector faces a complex balancing act of expansion and fiscal discipline. The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) has emerged as a leading voice in this transition, advocating for a shift from ‘managing crises’ to ‘managing solutions.’ From analyzing the impact of Budget 2026’s SME concessions to spearheading digital integration

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/business/962078/sri-lankas-path-to-growth-must-be-rooted-in-resilience-rather-than-mere-recovery-cnci/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Walk for Peace’ monks to arrive in SL on Bo sapling mission - DailyNews

Snippet: The Buddhist monks who embarked on the 2,300 mile pilgrimage from Texas to Washington DC will be travelling to Sri Lanka on a sacred mission in April this year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/local/962171/walk-for-peace-monks-to-arrive-in-sl-on-bo-sapling-mission/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf C’ship from today at NEGC - DailyNews

Snippet: The 17th edition of the Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf C’ship powered by its exclusive long time sponsor ‘Prima Sunrise’ bread will be worked off from today to March 8 at the picturesque Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC). This was revealed to the media at a press briefing held at Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/sports/961989/sri-lanka-junior-open-golf-cship-from-today-at-negc/

[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: MullenLowe Sri Lanka’s consistency earns ‘Effie Agency of the Year’ - DailyNews

Snippet: MullenLowe Group, Sri Lanka’s largest Brand Communications Company, once again reinforces its authority in creative effectiveness by retaining its position as Effie Agency of the Year for 2025, marking its third consecutive win at the Effie Awards ceremony held recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/business/962023/mullenlowe-sri-lankas-consistency-earns-effie-agency-of-the-year/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: EduFest 2026 premier study abroad Expo concludes - DailyNews

Snippet: The Students Visa hosted EduFest 2026, Sri Lanka’s Premier Study Abroad Expo, held at Hilton Colombo recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/business/962051/edufest-2026-premier-study-abroad-expo-concludes/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: HelpAge opens free Elders' Day centre at Moratuwa - DailyNews

Snippet: HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) opened its second Elders’ Day Centre at Moratuwa for needy senior citizens who wish to spend their leisure time with other elders by engaging in various activities recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/local/962174/helpage-opens-free-elders-day-centre-at-moratuwa/