Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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 06:30 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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[2026-03-08 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-08 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-07 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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
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[2026-03-07 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-03-07 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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..
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[2026-03-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-07 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
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.
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[2026-03-07 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
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.
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[2026-03-06 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 21:35 UTC+10:00] [IRIS Dena] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Every life is as precious as our own,’ said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, amid transfer of over 200 sailors after distress call
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[2026-03-06 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-03-06 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-03-06 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 13:09 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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.
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[2026-03-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Crew transferred to Colombo Sri Lanka maintains neutrality
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[2026-03-06 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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