Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-23 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The former United States Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE departed Baltimore, Maryland on February 21 to join the fleet of the Sri Lanka Navy, marking a historic milestone in bilateral maritime cooperation.
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[2026-02-23 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has been rated the most affordable destination for foreign nationals to retire in 2026, according to the 35th Annual Global Retirement Index published by International Living.
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[2026-02-23 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former captain Kumar Sangakkara has pinned Sri Lanka’s demoralizing 51-run defeat to England on a complete failure to read both the match situation and the Pallekele surface.
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[2026-02-23 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Litro Gas Lanka has officially commenced the distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders starting today (23rd), aiming to resolve the supply disruptions that have hit consumers across the island.
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[2026-02-23 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to reduce from today (23) as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moves away from the island.
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[2026-02-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: We Sri Lankans have been undergoing various types of difficulties since the arrival of mobile phones to the country in June 1989 due to weaknesses of service providers and registration of the SIM cards. The Cabinet Decision that has been taken to re-register all SIM cards obtained before mid 2019 belonging to all customers in all networks will be a blessing for all mobile phone users in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of a joint initiative between the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a special technical delegation visited Sri Lanka from February 16 to 20, 2026.
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[2026-02-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: England spinners once again dominated as they defeated Sri Lanka by 51 runs in the T-20 World Cup Super Eight fixture played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium yesterday. This was Sri Lanka’s 12th consecutive defeat to England in this format. England spinners second time came back strongly after their early 3-0 series win at this same venue.
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[2026-02-23 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Sri Lanka Captain Kumar Sangakkara joined with two other former Sri Lankan cricketers Russell Arnold and Angelo Mathews for the Sri Lanka – England T-20 cricket super eight game’s international cricket commentary yesterday at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium. This is the first time three Sri Lankan cricketers present at the commentary box.
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[2026-02-23 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka directly qualified for T-20 World Cup 2028 scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand.The teams that have progressed to the Super Eights of the ongoing ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup 2026 have secured automatic qualification for the next edition of the tournament, to be held in 2028, the 11th edition of the series stated ICC media release.
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[2026-02-23 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said action would be taken to promote historically important shipwrecks off the coast of Sri Lanka as a major tourist attraction.
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[2026-02-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa’s Cambridge Union address has been cancelled due to security concerns arising from planned protests against his visit.
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[2026-02-23 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector received a major boost in its digital transformation journey as SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise hosted ‘SmartChat Mega 2026’, a flagship technology event designed to equip businesses with scalable, AI-driven solutions.
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[2026-02-23 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In Sri Lankan boardrooms, and talking to recruiters, the explanation for why experienced women disappear from the workforce is delivered with quiet certainty. She chose to step back. Family priorities shifted. It was, ultimately, a personal decision. Was it, though?
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[2026-02-23 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marcos Gomez Chicano frm Spain won the Commander’s Cup trophy, securing the highest marks in the Gents category, while Niloo Jayatilake won the Ladies’ trophy in the 13th Commander’s Cup – 2026 annual Golf Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links at the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbour city of Trincomalee on Saturday.
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[2026-02-23 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One of the gunmen allegedly involved in the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in the Akuregoda area has been arrested by the Homagama Divisional Crime Investigation Unit, Sri Lanka Police said.
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[2026-02-23 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 18 years old Gihan Lasindu, a student of the School for the Deaf, Ratmalana, brought much pride to his School as well as great honour to Sri Lanka by delivering an outstanding performance at the Asia Def Cricket Association (ADCA) T20I Asia Cup held in India conducted by the ADCA.
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[2026-02-23 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Meteorology Department stated that the prevailing heavy rainy conditions affecting the country are gradually decreasing as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal continues to move away from Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-23 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s education system has long been a pillar of national strength. It would be both unfair and inaccurate to underestimate its contribution to the country’s progress. This very system has produced world-class scientists, doctors, engineers, academics and professionals who have earned global recognition and brought honor to the nation.
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[2026-02-23 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will compete at the 2026 Asian Games without their top-ranked women’s golfer Kaya Daluwatte after the National Sports Selection Committee named a seven-member golf team for the Games in Japan, leaving out the Asian Youth Games bronze medallist due to university commitments in the United States.
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[2026-02-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shane Amadoru, Sales Director, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. Thulci Aluwihare, Deputy Managing Director, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. Premalal Brahmanage, Chairman, Prime Group P. P. Anandaraja, Chairman, Melwa Group Sandamini Perera, Co-Chairperson, Prime Group P. P. Muruganandhan, Director, Melwa Group P.P. Barathamanickam, Director, Melwa Group P. P.
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[2026-02-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defence Deputy Minister, Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekera said that there is vast untapped potential to strengthen cooperation between Sri Lanka and Russia, particularly in the areas of technology, energy expertise, logistics and maritime infrastructure.
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[2026-02-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Around 150 young delegates from Sri Lanka and more than 10 other countries took part in the fourth Model United Nations Conference of the International Diplomats Organisation which concluded in Colombo recently.
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[2026-02-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s insurance sector entered a new era of data-driven regulation and transparency with the official launch of a Centralized Insurance Data Repository by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), in collaboration with the Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB).
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[2026-02-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s postal service will be modernised significantly to improve efficiency, infrastructure, and technology, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka cricket has lost one of its finest coaches. Sunil Fernando who died on Saturday and his funeral was held at Mahaiyawa Cemetery Kandy yesterday.
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[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance, one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, was honoured on the global stage at the 6th Emerging Asia Insurance Conclave & Awards 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, securing wins across three prestigious categories.
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[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Be Desi unveiled its largest flagship fashion destination at Galle Road, Colombo 06, transforming the heart of Colombo into Sri Lanka’s newest hotspot for Pop Desi and high-end Bollywood-inspired style.
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[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Xiaomi, a global leader in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, announced the official launch of the Redmi Note 15 Series in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of a broader initiative to advance Sri Lanka’s capital market development and foster the growth of businesses across the country. The MoU was signed on February 18, 2026, bringing together the leadership of both institutions to formalise a strategic partnership aimed at broadening access to capital markets, strengthening corporate governance, and supporting the development of businesses of
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[2026-02-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Consulate General of Sri Lanka, in association with the Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai, concluded the first Sri Lankan Food Festival held from February 9 to 13, on the sidelines of the celebrations to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the National Independence Day of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked squash star Ravindu Laksiri once again proved his class on the international court when he clinched the runners-up title at the HCL Squash Indian Tour 6 – Delhi 2026, a PSA 6K Challenger Tournament held in New Delhi, India recently.
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[2026-02-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Gagana Bimsara took 6 wickets for 22 runs for Ganthiriyagama Mahinda Maha Vidyalaya Ipalogama against Vidyadarsha MV Nochchiyagama in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC., announced its role as Title Partner of the Amcham Sri Lanka CEO Forum 2026, marking a significant private sector commitment to Sri Lanka’s recovery and long term economic resilience.
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 15th Sri Lankan edition of the textile series of exhibitions this year will be held on March 5-7. It will once again present a fully integrated sourcing ecosystem through its co-located exhibitions – the 13th Textech Sri Lanka International Expo on Textile & Garment Technology and Machinery, the 15th Colombo International Yarn & Fabric Show 2026 on Yarn, Fabric, Trims & Accessories, and the 51st DyeChem Sri Lanka International Expo on Dyestuff and Fine & Specialty Chemicals – continuing
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[2026-02-23 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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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Kadugannawa Police are appealing to drivers and the public to be careful when using the lower Kadugannawa area of the Colombo-Kadugannawa-Kandy Road, which has been restored following severe damages caused to Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen T. “Web” Koehler, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka from February 19 to 21, met Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara at his office in Colombo on Friday (20).
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special search operation was conducted off Thoduwawa sea areas in coordination with the Sri Lanka Navy and arrested two suspects along with 25 sacks containing of 992.8 kgs of Kendu leaves, 140,000 foreign cigarettes and agrochemical consignment with a dingy boat on Saturday (21).
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka said that poor batting cost them the Super Eight game against England yesterday. “It was really disappointing that we were unable to reach the target after we kept them under 200 mark. “However we bowled really well. The pitch was a bit slow it’s not that they bowled really well, we played some harsh shots at critical stages.
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two Sri Lankan business powerhouses Prime and Melwa have tied-up to buy one of Port City Colombo’s best marina front land parcels, spanning over four acres overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dr. H. A. Karuaratne, former lecturer at the Colombo University’s Fine Arts faculty passed away.
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A conversation with Ayathurai Santhan on his latest novel Twice Upon a Lifetime, will take place on February 25 from 4.30 p.m. to 6. 00 p.m. at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES), Colombo 7.
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[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Secretary, Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ravi Seneviratne said illicit narcotics are a terrible danger that has befallen Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-22 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Zimbabwe’s T20 captain, Sikandar Raza, has proven once again why he is one of the most respected figures in world cricket. Following Zimbabwe’s recent clash against Sri Lanka, Raza took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to share an emotional message that has since gone viral among local fans.
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[2026-02-22 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Showers or thundershowers will occur at most part of the Island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places.
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[2026-02-21 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will look to make a strong comeback when they face England in their opening Super Eight match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium tomorrow (22), starting at 3.00 p.m.
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[2026-02-21 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Aircraft are often regarded as the defining element of a nation’s Air Force. However, numerous other sections operate behind the scenes to enhance and support Air Operations. Among them, the SLAF Regiment stands as the largest component of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Today, we explore the vital yet often unnoticed contributions of this formidable force.
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[2026-02-21 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Celebrate the city’s vibrant creative population at Open House Colombo. This edition’s theme, Makers’ Spaces and Other Places, invites visitors to step into a range of architectural firms, artists’ studios, and home-based practices rarely open to the public.
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[2026-02-21 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s stars Yuhansa Peiris, Saha Kapilasena and Ganuka Fernando delivered stirring performances at the ITF J30 Colombo Week 4 Tennis Tournament, with Yuhansa clinching her maiden ITF singles title while Ganuka and Saha battled bravely to finish runners-up in the boys’ doubles final at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts yesterday.
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