Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-26 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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[2026-02-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: US Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Jayne Howell yesterday said that expansion plans of the Colombo Port will double capacity to 15 million containers by 2027.
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[2026-02-26 05:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Co-hosts Sri Lanka crash out of the T20 World Cup after collapsing to a 61-run defeat by New Zealand in Colombo.
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[2026-02-26 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: New Zealand can seal a semi-final place by beating England on Friday
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[2026-02-26 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: COLOMBO — Sri Lanka’s criminal investigators arrested the country’s former intelligence chief on Wednesday in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners.
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[2026-02-26 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s fast bowling coach Lasith Malinga checks balls before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
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[2026-02-25 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply has taken a major step to realize the government’s vision of “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life” by addressing housing issues of low-income families across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-25 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court today (25) ordered the acquittal of Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, in a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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[2026-02-25 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a landmark move for the nation’s digital evolution, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne announced today (25) that all arrangements are in place to issue a high-accuracy Digital Identity Card to the public by the end of 2026.
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[2026-02-25 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has been arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners, a police spokesman said.
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[2026-02-25 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Ratnayake, held a high-level bilateral discussion with the Belgian Minister of Transport and Environment, Jean-Luc Crucke, in Belgium on February 23.
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[2026-02-25 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As anticipation builds for the Battle of the Blues, Prima KottuMee and Prima Treats have once again stepped forward as the Speciality Food Partner to support one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated school sporting traditions.
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[2026-02-25 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -Sri Lankan police officers secure the area of exploded St. Anthony’s Church on Easter Sunday attacks in Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena, File)
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[2026-02-25 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s criminal investigators have arrested the country’s former intelligence chief in connection with the wave of 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people and upended the nation’s tourism economic lifeline, police said.
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[2026-02-25 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic and security plan in view of the 2026 T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team scheduled to be held today (February 25) at 7.00 p.m. at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Maligawatta.
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[2026-02-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There is public concern now regarding the move by a powerful garments manufacturing company to close down one of its factories in Thulhiriya. The company appears to have considered the relocation of the factory to India considering market gains. Still, it has threatened the employment opportunities for 1400 people living in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The UK GSP Scheme ‘Developing Countries Trading Scheme’ (DCTS) is absolutely beneficial and a opportunity for Sri Lanka, Rajitha Jayasuriya, Chairperson Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association said speaking to Daily News Business on the sidelines of the launch of the 15th Sri Lankan Edition of the CEMS-Global USA Textile Series of Exhibitions yesterday in Colombo.
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[2026-02-25 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka team after suffered a huge loss against England in their Super Eights opener in Pallekele facing a must win situation in their second T-20 World Cup Super Eight game against New Zealand today at the R.Premadsa Stadium, commencing at 7 pm.
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[2026-02-25 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Across the world, the sourcing landscape is undergoing profound transformation. Supply chains are being reshaped, expectations around sustainability and compliance are rising and buyers are seeking partners they can trust for the long term.
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[2026-02-25 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Trinitian Kanilka Anthony claimed 5 wickets for 66 runs against S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia 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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[2026-02-25 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Control Union Sri Lanka has opened its new analytical laboratory, marking a significant milestone as the 28th laboratory within the global Control Union network and the first PCR-based food testing laboratory in the country.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Toyota SURE concept was officially introduced by Toyota Lanka in 2019 and was launched in the Wattala Branch. Today, it has expanded with its second new showroom at Ratmalana, bringing certified Japan Domestic (JDM) Toyota vehicles through a carefully selected, inspected, and fully certified mobility experience. Designed to make quality, reliable, and durable vehicles more accessible, Toyota SURE reinforces Toyota Lanka’s commitment, as the Authorized Toyota Distributor in Sri Lanka, to providing trustworthy vehicle ownership solutions across the island.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Swisstek Aluminium opened its new Design Studio at Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, further strengthening its position the leading aluminium solutions provider in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cinnamon Hotel & Resorts and Walkers Tours have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC SL), bringing two of the country’s established travel brands into closer alignment with the national sporting body.
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa President Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Committee of World Military Sports Council (CISM)
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Clement Ethan’s 6 wickets for 31 helped Buonavista College Galle to beat Udugama Maha Vidyalaya by three wickets in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Division three Tier B inter schools Limited Overs cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya Colombo recorded second win in their first round fixtures of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-25 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Courtyard by Marriott Colombo appoints Suranga Peelikumbura as its new General Manager.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Social media build and engage online communities which is a powerful marketing channel for acquiring, engaging and retaining clients locally or globally. Through effective content strategies, interactive features and strategic management techniques there are opportunities across multiple social media platforms. By developing sustainable content and workflows, an organisation can reach its target audience in just a few clicks.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It is well-known that trade union leaders in Sri Lanka draw their monthly salaries without working even a single day and they just go to the ATM on the 20th of every month and withdraw their monthly salary without any problem after staying at home and doing their private work and sometimes other jobs?
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[2026-02-25 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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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded a robust growth of 13.71 percent at the beginning of 2026 compared to the previous year, signalling a renewed momentum in the country’s foreign trade sector, Export Development Board Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe said.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Committee on High Posts of Parliament has approved the nominations of two Heads of Mission and a Ministry Secretary.
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[2026-02-25 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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[2026-02-25 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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[2026-02-25 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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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Unbeaten hosts India and Sri Lanka will clash in the final of the Asian Deaf Cricket Association T20I Cup today in Odisha, India. The tournament is conducted by the Asian Deaf Cricket Association (ADCA).
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka cricket team set to be played against Afghanistan in the UAE in their bilateral white ball series which will start from March 13. The series will feature three T-20Is beginning on March 13 followed by a three-match ODI series commencing on March 20.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: REV. FR. P T WICKREMA FONSEKA of the Archdiocese of Colombo, expired on Monday 23rd February 2026. He is the beloved son of the late Mr. P.A. Wilfred Fonseka and late Mrs. J. Catherin T Fonseka. The mortal remains of Rev. Fr. P T Wickrema Fonseka will be received at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Archbishop’s House on Tuesday, 24th February at 4.00 p.m., on Wednesday, 25th February at 9.00 a.m.
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[2026-02-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel arrived at the Katunayake Airport for a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday (24) morning. He was accompanied by a delegation consisting of four senior officials from the country’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janith Ruwan Kodituwakku and Foreign Affairs Ministry officials were present to welcome the group.
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[2026-02-25 04:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: England captain Harry Brook reaches his first century in T20 internationals off 50 balls and becomes the second England player to score a hundred in a T20 World Cup chase, following Alex Hales' 116 v Sri Lanka in 2014.
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[2026-02-25 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: England’s captain Harry Brook celebrates his century during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
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[2026-02-24 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its trade ties with Europe through a new cooperation agreement between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD). The agreement, recently approved by the Cabinet, focuses on enhancing the global competitiveness of Sri Lankan exporters in high-growth sectors.
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[2026-02-24 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Politik18.09.202518 September 2025
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[2026-02-24 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence, to introduce a new legal framework for the regulation of private security agencies in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-24 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved an updated National Tariff Policy, aimed at establishing a transparent and predictable trade framework to boost Sri Lanka’s investment and fiscal health.
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[2026-02-24 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation(SLRC) received a prestigious honor at the International Artificial Intelligence Conference held in Colombo, recognizing its pioneering efforts in integrating AI technology into Sri Lanka’s television and media landscape.
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[2026-02-24 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Richard Thompson, the Chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (24) for a two-week official visit.
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[2026-02-24 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vidya Jyothi Dr. Raja de Silva, a pioneering scientist in Sri Lanka’s archaeological field and former Commissioner of Archaeology, has passed away at the age of 102.
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[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Law and Justice04/14/2025April 14, 2025
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