Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-03-06 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged the Government yesterday (5) to clarify reports that another Iranian vessel that has entered Sri Lankan waters.
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[2026-03-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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
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[2026-03-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant step towards enhancing digital convenience in the education sector, LB CIM, the flagship digital payments platform powered by LB Finance PLC, has partnered with Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT).
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samsung Sri Lanka has opened pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 Series, introducing its most advanced AI-powered smartphones yet to customers across the island.
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Students Visa hosted EduFest 2026, Sri Lanka’s Premier Study Abroad Expo, held at Hilton Colombo recently.
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-06 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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[2026-03-06 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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[2026-03-06 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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[2026-03-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SriLankan Airlines will operate an additional flight between Colombo and London on 8 March 2026 to assist passengers affected by flight cancellations due to the situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SalamAir, a budget airline, is scheduled to operate a special flight to Colombo, providing additional connectivity between Sri Lanka and the Middle East.
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[2026-03-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The report prepared by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on nine controversial coal ships has been submitted to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development.
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[2026-03-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The sinking of ‘Iris Dena’, an Iranian Navy Destroyer, by a United States (US) submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka in the early hours of Wednesday marks a dangerous new turn in the conflict between Israel-US and Iran, which is barely one week old. According to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, this is the first time since 1945 that a US Navy submarine used a torpedo (as opposed to a surface weapon) to attack and destroy a vessel in
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[2026-03-06 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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[2026-03-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Super 8 round of the Major Club Three-Day Cricket Tournament, organised by Sri Lanka Cricket, begins today (6), with the competition expected to intensify as several national players return to their respective clubs after exiting the T20 World Cup.
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[2026-03-06 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced during a special press briefing today (05) that the government has decided to safeguard the Iranian vessel Bushehr, currently located near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters close to the Port of Colombo, along with the passengers on board.
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[2026-03-06 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-06 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Trabajadores sacan de un vehículo los restos de marineros iraníes muertos por el hundimiento de su barco, en Galle, Sri Lanka, el 4 de marzo de 2026. (AP foto/Eranga Jayawardena)
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[2026-03-06 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Sri Lanka could take an economic hit from the protracted Middle East conflict, former minister Harin Fernando has said.
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[2026-03-05 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Sri Lanka is trying to “safeguard lives” on another Iranian ship off its coast, its cabinet spokesperson says, after an attack by the United States on an Iranian frigate killed more than 80 people and left dozens missing.
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[2026-03-05 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A torpedo fired by a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, whose navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people.
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[2026-03-05 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Sri Lanka sees potential BRICS membership as strategically appealing, Prime Harini Amarasuriya has told RT India in an exclusive interview.
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[2026-03-05 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa officially addressed Parliament today regarding the presence of another Iranian vessel in international waters near Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary.
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[2026-03-05 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The final week of February 2026 has marked a historic turning point for Sri Lanka’s technological landscape. Led by the Ministry of Digital Economy, the nation has unveiled a series of aggressive reforms and international partnerships designed to transform the island into a premier global digital hub.On February 26, at Bandaranaike International Airport, the Ministry officially issued the country’s first ‘Digital Nomad’ visa.
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[2026-03-05 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka National Women’s Team.
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[2026-03-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts say the strike highlights the risk of the conflict spreading into Asian waters and tests India’s careful diplomatic balancing
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[2026-03-05 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prima, Sri Lanka’s leading nutrition company, continues its support for the development of junior golf, sponsoring the Sri Lanka Junior Open, the most prestigious golf championship, for the 17th consecutive year.
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[2026-03-05 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A torpedo fired by a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, whose navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people. The Iranian vessel sunk in the Indian Ocean was the Islamic Republic’s “prize ship,” US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
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[2026-03-05 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is attempting to save the crew of an Iranian vessel near the island’s territorial waters, a minister told parliament on Thursday.
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[2026-03-05 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GALLE, Sri Lanka — A torpedo fired by a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, whose navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people.
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[2026-03-05 18:13 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-05 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited the Iranian Embassy in Colombo yesterday (04) afternoon to meet with the Iranian Ambassador. During the meeting, he expressed his deep condolences for the lives lost due to the ongoing military conflicts affecting the Middle East, including Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait.
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[2026-03-05 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A torpedo fired by a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, whose navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people.
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[2026-03-05 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Sri Lanka has intensified efforts to restructure the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), with Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage confirming high-level discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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[2026-03-05 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The European Union has allocated an additional €1 million (over Rs. 370 million) in humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
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