Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s champion javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga secured another victory in Australia, winning the Hobart Track Classic gold medal with a throw of 80.12m recently.
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[2026-03-04 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Regional Exporters Networking Forum for the Southern Province, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was successfully held in Matara on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The primary objectives of the forum were to identify challenges faced by regional exporters and to explore new export opportunities.
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[2026-03-04 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Salaam Ramadan 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Muslim cultural festival and a flagship initiative of the Western Provincial Council in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, was ceremonially inaugurated along Green Path, marking the start of a vibrant three-day celebration of faith, culture, and togetherness.
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[2026-03-04 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Aveesha Samash, opener of St. Joseph’s College Colombo scored 175 runs against Mahinda College Galle in their fixture of the under 19- two day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-03-04 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Education lies at the heart of national development. It fuels economic growth, strengthens social unity, and supports good governance by developing a skilled and informed population. A strong education system boosts productivity, reduces poverty, improves health, fosters innovation, and empowers citizens overall. Above all, it produces engaged citizens capable of creative thinking, critical thinking, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
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[2026-03-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Divi Saviya has long stood as a symbol of compassion and solidarity, stepping forward whenever Sri Lanka and its people face moments of hardship. Today, as the nation struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most severe natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s history, Divi Saviya renews its commitment with the launch of ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ (You, Me, and Our Motherland).
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[2026-03-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened an emergency meeting at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament yesterday (3) with party leaders and MPs representing the Opposition to discuss the adverse impacts of the escalating Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy seized 360kgs of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search operation carried out in the sea area of Pitipana, Negombo on February 26.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala Central College, Hikkaduwa will meet Henegama Central College in the final of the Under 19 division Two Tier ‘B’ limited Overs inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket on today at Mercantile Cricket Association ground Colombo 07.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The recognition, bestowed following rigorous independent evaluation and endorsed by leading professional bodies, was formally celebrated at a ceremony on February 26, in Colombo. Since assuming leadership in October 2018, Blaser has orchestrated a period of sustained growth across the company’s diversified portfolio.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Atlas, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 learning brand, concluded Atlas ‘SipSavi Naththal Poronduwa’, a national initiative that saw strong public participation in supporting children at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank continues to advance its digital leadership journey with the steady growth of its official presence on YouTube, reflecting a deepening of customer engagement and an expansion of financial education outreach across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS) and Nagapattinam, India is scheduled to resume operations on Friday 06, restoring a key maritime link between Northern Sri Lanka and South India.
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[2026-03-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dharmaraja College Kandy delivered an outstanding performance to secure the championship in the Under-14 Inter-School Hockey Tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Hockey Association which was held recently at the University of Peradeniya Grounds.
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[2026-03-04 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Women Technopreneurs Forum of SLASSCOM has announced the return of its flagship Women in Tech Conference 2026, taking place on March 26, at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Thurstanite cricketer Sirosha Gunatilake of Trendex Holdings was unanimously elected as the 44th overall and 30th Sri Lankan President of the Mercantile Cricket Association (established in 1911), taking over the baton of leadership.Sirosha played for Thurstan College as an off spinner and late order batsman in 1980 and 1981Among his team mates were Deepal Madurapperuma Sathya Jayasuriya Mahesh Manamperi Tuan Ahamath Dayananda Wijesekera and Amitha Weerakoon.
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[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has achieved a significant milestone under the Seylan ‘Atha Hitha’ loan programme, a government-funded initiative introduced to re-energise Sri Lanka’s micro, small and medium-scale enterprise (MSME) sector in line with the national economic recovery strategy.
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[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, marks World Hearing Day 2026 by offering free hearing tests throughout March at the Ratmalana Audiology Centre (RAC), reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to hearing care services across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Royal-Thomian Golfers’ Guild is organising the Royal-Thomian Old Boys Golf Tourney -a landmark event that celebrates the enduring legacy of sporting excellence and spirited rivalry between Royal College and S. Thomas’College. The tournament will be held on 8th March 2026, at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, bringing together tradition, competition, and camaraderie in true Royal -Thomian style.
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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released the key findings of its latest Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) for the first half of 2026, providing insights into market participants’ perceptions of risks and confidence in the country’s financial system.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues special instructions to Sri Lankans in view of the prevailing situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy Ships (SLNS) Sagara and Nandimithra sailed back into the Port of Colombo on February 27, having proudly flown the Sri Lankan flag at the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN-26 multilateral naval exercise held in India. The vessels were welcomed with traditional naval honours upon their return.
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[2026-03-04 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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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Problems have arisen due to the war in the Middle East for the T20 and ODI series between the Sri Lanka and Afghanistan teams to be started on the March 13.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Sri Lanka cricket skipper Kumar Sangakkara’s father, senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara passed away and his funeral will be held today.
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[2026-03-03 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high-level diplomatic meeting took place this morning (03) at the JVP Head Office in Pelawatte between the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Tilvin Silva, and the newly appointed Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Patricia Pego Guerra.
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[2026-03-03 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha reacts in the field during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
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[2026-03-03 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as January 2025. This follows the estimated surplus of USD 1.7 billion (provisional) in 2025 and indicates continued improvement in external sector performance, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka External Sector Summary for January said.
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[2026-03-03 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that the Government is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans in the conflict-affected Middle East and tourists currently in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-03 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Skipper Chamari Athapaththu gave a fine all round performance as Sri Lanka women recorded a four wicket win against West Indies women with 11 balls to spare in their second T -20 game played at National Cricket Stadium St George’s Grenada on Sunday. The first match of the three T-20 series washed out and with this second game victory Sri Lanka lasses leading the series 1-0 with one more match to be played today at the same venue.
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[2026-03-03 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka said yesterday (02) that flights from Sri Lanka to destinations other than the conflict-affected Middle East (ME) will resume.
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[2026-03-03 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Madushani Herath the 20-year-old jumper once again came to the fore when she established a new Sri Lanka Record in women’s Triple Jump event with a distance of 13.68m representing Sri Lak Athletic Club at the first selection trial held at Diyagama Stadium over the weekend.
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[2026-03-03 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman Janaka Rajakaruna said that Sri Lanka’s fuel supply remains secure despite regional tensions. He clarified that finished oil products, including petrol and diesel, are not sourced from the Middle East (ME), meaning the ongoing conflict will not result in domestic shortages. Speaking at a press briefing at the Government Information Department yesterday (2), Rajakaruna urged the public to refrain from panic buying, noting that such actions are both unnecessary and illegal.
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[2026-03-03 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ajith Perera is having a short hiatius. He has just finished a successful exhibition at Cinnamon Life and is ideating for his next moves. He wants to open another shop in Colombo to showcase his pottery. He already has two, at Majestic City and One Galle face. He also wants to do something about the humble household clay pots and pans.
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[2026-03-03 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for an urgent meeting of all Opposition party leaders and Parliamentarians to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East, his office said yesterday. The meeting will take place today (03) at the Opposition Leader’s office in the Parliamentary Complex. The focus of the meeting will be to discuss the safety and well-being of Sri Lankans currently working in the affected countries and assess the potential risks to Sri Lanka from a prolonged conflict.
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[2026-03-03 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Walk of Art 2026 International Footwear and Leather Fair, jointly organized by the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Industrial Development Board (IDB), Export Development Board (EDB) and the Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturers Association, was held on February 27 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition Hall, Colombo, under the patronage of the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnethi and Deputy Minister, Chathuranga Abeysinghe.
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[2026-03-03 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Antonian Kaushika Kumarasinghe scored 168 runs in 124 deliveries with 12 boundaries and 8 sixes against St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya in their fixture of the under 19 two-day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-03-03 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Developing nations face a new challenge as the use of Artificial Intelligence continues to transform the world. The new challenge involves ensuring digital transformation is inclusive. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke of the growing divide in technology. He said that some countries could use advanced AI, while others lack even the i cham digitalised infrastructure.
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[2026-03-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s drag racing calendar accelerates once again on March 28 2026 from 3 pm onwards at the Katukurunda Racing Track with the 2025/26 Drag Racing Championship titled “Würth Drag Wars”. The Colombo Racing Club organizes the event as Sri Lanka’s first-ever night-time drag racing extravaganza. The Title Sponsor for the Drag Racing Championship – 2025/2026 season will be Würth Lanka, the official partner supporting the growth and professional development of motor sports in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lankan textile and apparel industry will once again converge under one roof as the 15th Sri Lankan Edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions returns from March 5 – 7, at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo 10.
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[2026-03-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara told the Daily News yesterday that all Sri Lankans in Israel are safe and there are no reports of anyone getting injured due to the conflict in the country.
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[2026-03-03 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opener Viraj Konthasinghe’s blistering unbeaten century helped Wiley Global team to beat IPD Colombo by nine wickets in the 15th Mercantile Cricket Association ‘G’ Division T-20 league cricket match at the Dharmapala College grounds Pannipitiya recently.
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[2026-03-03 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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[2026-03-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka and Romania signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on labour cooperation yesterday.
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[2026-03-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment is investigating a number of incidents involving fake foreign employment agencies operating as visa consultancy services and defrauding citizens.
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[2026-03-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One Sri Lankan was among those injured in the airstrikes on the United Arab Emirates.
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[2026-03-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The first and last eclipse visible to Sri Lanka in 2026 will be a lunar eclipse.
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