Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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: Colombo has become one of the cities with the highest house prices in the world.
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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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[2026-03-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: 'Clean Sri Lanka' drive opens doors for Korean firms in green energy, environmental services and the digital economy
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[2026-03-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman Janaka Rajakaruna stated that with current reserves and incoming shipments, Sri Lanka possesses sufficient fuel stocks to meet national demand for over a month. He added that there is no justification for public panic, noting that CPC has completed a comprehensive assessment of available reserves and confirmed adequate stocks of all major fuel categories for the coming weeks.
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[2026-03-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Skipper Dasun Shanaka made a sparkling unbeaten knock of 76 in just 31 balls with 8 sixes and 2 fours but Sri Lanka conceded a 5 run win to Pakistan in their T-20 World Cup super eight game at Pallekele on Saturday. But the win wasn’t enough to put Pakistan in the semi finals and finally New Zealand became the second team from Group 2 to qualify for the semi finals with England .
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[2026-03-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka head cricket coach Sanath Jayasuriya plans to sit down with officials and discuss his future as Sri Lanka coach with the completion of their disappointing campaign at the T-20 World Cup.
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[2026-03-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry of Sri Lanka yesterday said it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran Sri Lankan sports journalist Allaam Ousman, one of the finest and most respected sports writers produced by the country over the last three decades, passed away yesterday at the age of 60. His funeral took place yesterday at the Mattegoda Muslim Burial Grounds at 4.30 p.m., bringing to a close a distinguished career that left a deep mark on Sri Lanka’s sporting media.
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[2026-03-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dulenth Hansaja of Asoka Vidyalaya Colombo scored his third century of this season in the Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-03-02 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over the rapid escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to regional stability and to international peace and security, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release yesterday.
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[2026-03-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: What if you are punished for something you have never done? What if that punishment lasts for the rest of your life? What if you and your entire family get punished for a crime that you have never committed? At the moment, Sri Lankan mothers who give birth to infants with various severe birth defects are paying the price for the rest of their lives, along with their families, for something they have never done.
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[2026-03-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Sri Lanka navigates the complexities of a post-crisis economy in 2026, the national conversation has been dominated by debt restructuring, tax reforms, and export diversification. While these are critical pillars of stability, they often overlook the most potent, non-debt-funded engine of growth available to the nation: the systematic re-integration of skilled women into the labour force.
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[2026-03-02 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royal College Colombo boys celebrate after regaining the men’s championship at the Novices Diving Championships 2026 organised by SLASU at the Royal College Swimming Pool in Colombo.
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[2026-03-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket put in a superb effort in co hosting the T – 20 world cup with 20 matches being conducted at R.Premadasa Stadium, SSC and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy .To make it a success Sri Lanka Cricket obtained the services of volunteers which made it easier to coordinate the activities in hosting these matches Though.
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[2026-03-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sadhani Bowalawatta of Girl’s High School Kandy scored unbeaten 251 runs against Laliambe Maha Vidyalaya in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket tournament sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-03-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The All-Island Inter-School under 10 and under 12 Football Championships 2025 Kalutara District Stage, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Football Association under the guidance of the Ministry of Education, were recently conducted at the Vernon U. Fernando Football Stadium in Kalutara.
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[2026-03-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The annual feast of St.Anthony at Kachchatheevu drew an unprecedented gathering this year, with authorities estimating an attendance of 13,000 pilgrims from Sri Lanka and India, far exceeding the initial projection of 8,000.
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[2026-03-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Civil Aviation Director General and Chief Executive Officer Captain Daminda Rambukwella is leading a special programme to facilitate passengers and aircraft arriving in and departing from Sri Lanka, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) announced.
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[2026-03-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Iranian Embassy in Colombo yesterday strongly condemned the military aggression carried out by Israel and US on Iran.
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[2026-03-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof and Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar jointly inaugurated ‘Salam Ramadan’ – a cultural festival on Friday (27), at Green Path, Colombo.
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[2026-03-02 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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[2026-03-02 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police has warned that legal action will be taken against individuals involved in the unlawful hoarding and resale of fuel, as well as those spreading false information about fuel shortages on social media.
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[2026-03-01 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka, but not by enough to seal a spot in the final four. (Getty Images: Viraj Kothalawala)
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[2026-03-01 04:50 UTC+10:00] [T20 World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Pakistan 212-8, Sri Lanka 207-6. Pakistan win by five runs
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[2026-03-01 02:51 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jordan has issued a special advisory for Sri Lankans residing in Jordan, urging them to exercise caution in light of the current situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-01 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Pakistan’s Babar Azam, left, warms up before the start of 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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[2026-02-28 22:59 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Sri Lanka has announced that it is closely monitoring the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-02-28 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has officially announced the temporary suspension of all flights from Sri Lanka to the Middle East, effective immediately. The decision comes in response to the rapidly deteriorating military situation in the Middle Eastern region.
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[2026-02-28 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a stunning victory for craftsmanship and perseverance, Sri Lankan-born baker Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Grand Prix for the Parisian Traditional Baguette.
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[2026-02-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Australia, Ireland out of cricket T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washoutZimbabweans join Sri Lanka as qualifiers and make Super 8s for the first time, the Australians had needed an Irish win to keep hopes alive.
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[2026-02-28 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government has succeeded in providing relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah that struck Sri Lanka last November, as part of the comprehensive relief and empowerment programme initiated by the Government in the aftermath of the disaster.
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[2026-02-28 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered that Commando Salintha, who is alleged to have linked underworld activities be remanded until March 12.
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[2026-02-28 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on 20 February 2026, creating uncertainty about future US tariff policies. The US has used IEEPA to impose reciprocal tariffs on trade partners and additional fentanyl-related trade measuresfor Canada, China, and Mexico since 2025.
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[2026-02-28 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: England’s Rehan Ahmed plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
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[2026-02-28 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka may already be out of the semi-final race, but they will look to restore some pride when they face Pakistan in their final Super Eight clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium today at 7 pm.
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[2026-02-28 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: League Plate champions Air Force Sports Club produced a stunning second-half fightback to shock formidable CH and FC 34 points (two goals, four tries) to 28 (four goals) and book their place in the semi-finals of the Clifford Cup Knockout rugby tournament at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-02-28 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as Sri Lanka moves towards sustainable growth, the country welcomes investors and tourists who contribute to strengthening economic and cultural ties.
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[2026-02-28 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The late Lt. Colonel Susantha Punchihewa was a distinguished old boy of Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa, who made the supreme sacrifice for our motherland during wartime. He was a courageous and devoted officer of the Sri Lanka Army, admired for his exceptional bravery, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to his soldiers.
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[2026-02-28 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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