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    [2026-02-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Total credit to private sector grows to 25.2% in 2025 - DailyNews
    Snippet: Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament yesterday (20) that total credit to the private sector in Sri Lanka achieved a significant year-on-year (YoY) growth of 25.2 percent by the end of 2025.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955265/total-credit-to-private-sector-grows-to-25-2-in-2025/
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    [2026-02-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: SL’s Envoy to the UN addresses Conference on Disarmament - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka’s newly appointed envoy to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake met the current President to the Conference on Disarmament, Ambassador Omar Zniber of Morocco, on February 19 and presented his credentials as Sri Lanka’s new Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955278/sls-envoy-to-the-un-addresses-conference-on-disarmament/
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    [2026-02-21 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/culture-art/955236/cartoon-of-the-week-3/
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    [2026-02-21 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Buddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of state
    Snippet: Buddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of state
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sri-lanka-buddhism-monks-protest-05f3037c436d7f0cba785fd85e24c17b
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    [2026-02-20 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Court adjourns Johnston’s case to March 11 - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Colombo High Court has rescheduled the hearing of evidence against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two other defendants to March 11.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955085/court-adjourns-johnstons-case-to-march-11/
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    [2026-02-20 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: ‘Maha Sangha conference’ begins in Colombo - DailyNews
    Snippet: The “Maha Sangha Samuluwa” ( Sangha Convention) officially commenced a short while ago at the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress (ACBC) headquarters in Colombo. The event brings together the Maha Sangha from all three main Buddhist chapters (Siam, Amarapura, and Ramanna Nikayas) from across the island.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955078/maha-sangha-conference-begins-in-colombo/
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    [2026-02-20 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: New rules to strictly monitor informal microfinance companies - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Ministry of Finance is taking steps to introduce new rules and regulations to strictly monitor informal microfinance companies and institutions that commonly exploit the low-income people of Sri Lanka under the guise of meeting their financial needs.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954502/new-rules-to-strictly-monitor-informal-microfinance-companies/
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    [2026-02-20 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Historic Rs. 629.8 million lottery prize won by Girandurukotte resident - DailyNews
    Snippet: A resident of Girandurukotte has won Rs. 629,855,919.60, the largest cash prize in Sri Lanka’s lottery history, the Development Lotteries Board (DLB) announced.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955054/historic-rs-629-8-million-lottery-prize-won-by-girandurukotte-resident/
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    [2026-02-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: SriLankan Airlines and Jetwing Travels target Malaysian market in major tourism push - DailyNews
    Snippet: SriLankan Airlines is ramping up its presence in Malaysia, positioning itself to handle a surge in travelers as Sri Lanka sets an ambitious target of 3 million tourist arrivals for 2026.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955023/srilankan-airlines-and-jetwing-travels-target-malaysian-market-in-major-tourism-push/
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    [2026-02-20 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: President Lula invites AKD for an official visit to Brazil - DailyNews
    Snippet: Brazil has extended an official invitation to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit the country, during a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Lula da Silva held yesterday (19) on the sidelines of the AI Impact 2026 Summit in New Delhi. The exact date of the visit will be finalized through diplomatic channels.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955009/president-lula-invites-akd-for-an-official-visit-to-brazil/
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    [2026-02-20 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Anusha Pelpita granted bail - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release of former Ministry Secretary Anusha Pelpita on bail.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954993/anusha-pelpita-granted-bail/
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    [2026-02-20 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Lasith Malinga’s tenure as Fast Bowling Consultant extended - DailyNews
    Snippet: Lasith Malinga, Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler, will continue his role as Fast Bowling Consultant Coach for the national team during the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026, following the conclusion of the preliminary round.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/breaking-news/954964/lasith-malingas-tenure-as-fast-bowling-consultant-extended/
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    [2026-02-20 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: AI next frontier of economic, cultural cooperation - President - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka ready to move forward by sharing common values on AI AI must be harnessed to promote cultural values, capabilities of humanity
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954855/ai-next-frontier-of-economic-cultural-cooperation-president/
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    [2026-02-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Trucking contract and default calculus - DailyNews
    Snippet: This Supreme Court judgment (Sri Lanka Ports Management & Consultancy Services Ltd. v. Tanyo Haulage (Pvt) Ltd., S.C. (CHC) Appeal No. 25/2017) addresses a contractual dispute between the Plaintiff (a trucking service provider) and two Defendants (the 1st Defendant, a port management entity, and the 2nd Defendant, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority).
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/general-opinion/954637/trucking-contract-and-default-calculus/
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    [2026-02-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Turning point for global south development - DailyNews
    Snippet: India has deliberately positioned itself as a bridge between advanced economies and developing nations, shaping conversations so that Global South priorities are heard in global AI governance. This includes co-chairing working groups with representatives from developing countries and building shared frameworks for responsible AI. This process allows countries like Sri Lanka with limited AI voice to contribute to governance frameworks, promotes ethics, safety, and equitable norms rather than only growth-at-any-cost models and prepares policymakers and stakeholders from lower-resource regions for
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/features/954631/turning-point-for-global-south-development/
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    [2026-02-20 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Zimbabwe turn the tables on Sri Lanka - DailyNews
    Snippet: Skipper Sikandar Raza (45) and Brian Bennett (63* ) steered Zimbabwe to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, with three balls to spare, in their final group match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup played at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954809/zimbabwe-turn-the-tables-on-sri-lanka/
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    [2026-02-20 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Yuhansa one step away from ITF title - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka’s junior star Yuhansa Peiris stormed into the girls’ singles final of the J30 ITF Colombo Junior Week 4 Tennis Tournament with a strong straight-sets victory at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954806/yuhansa-one-step-away-from-itf-title/
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    [2026-02-20 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: No evidence to climate debt trap following Ditwah-Dr Wignaraja - DailyNews
    Snippet: Evidence does not point to a climate debt trap following Cyclone Ditwah and that cyclical growth of around 4% remains sustainable for 2026, although risks such as inflation are emerging, economic policy expert Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja, told the Sri Lanka Investor Conference 2026 themed “Rebuild. Digitize. Reprice”, organized by Asia Securities held in Colombo recently.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954516/no-evidence-to-climate-debt-trap-following-ditwah-dr-wignaraja/
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    [2026-02-20 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Eight bank accounts of attorney under probe - CID - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (19) in a further report that it has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the maintenance of eight bank accounts in the Kadawatha area by attorney Tamara Kumari Abeyratne arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/breaking-news/954888/eight-bank-accounts-of-attorney-under-probe-cid/
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    [2026-02-20 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: CMTA calls for urgent recall of vehicle valuation and import processes - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has highlighted the fact that Sri Lanka’s vehicle import framework requires urgent recalibration to ensure fairness, transparency, and the protection of state revenue.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954521/cmta-calls-for-urgent-recall-of-vehicle-valuation-and-import-processes/
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    [2026-02-20 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: TASS Wellness Run powered by Nestomalt - DailyNews
    Snippet: Awarding (left to right): Dinisha Senanayake (TASS Sri Lanka), Heshan Rajapaksa (Winner – Male 10KM), Thanura Abeywardena (TASS Sri Lanka)
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954791/tass-wellness-run-powered-by-nestomalt/
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    [2026-02-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka SMEs gain market access insights through exposure visit - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) successfully organized a Market Exposure and Capacity Building Programme in parallel with BIOFACH 2026, held in Germany from February 9 to 14, 2026.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954526/sri-lanka-smes-gain-market-access-insights-through-exposure-visit/
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    [2026-02-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Ancient wisdom for modern living - DailyNews
    Snippet: Vedanta Institute Colombo will host a series of two transformative events in March, designed to offer insights into human relationships, intellectual clarity and self-understanding. Led by spiritual speaker Sunandaji, these sessions will explore the ancient philosophical system of Vedanta, translating profound universal truths into practical principles for modern life.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/features/954764/ancient-wisdom-for-modern-living/
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    [2026-02-20 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Navy nets US$ 598,250 to Consolidated Fund in less than four months - DailyNews
    Snippet: It has been revealed that Avant Guard Maritime Services has failed to pay the Sri Lanka Navy Rs.782 million due for the period from December 1, 2014, to November 13, 2015, the Defence Ministry said in a statement yesterday.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954882/navy-nets-us-598250-to-consolidated-fund-in-less-than-four-months/
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    [2026-02-20 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Ecolabel introduced for supermarkets and shopping malls in Sri Lanka - DailyNews
    Snippet: A high-level CEO forum on the promotion of sustainable trade in Sri Lanka through the introduction of Ecolabel for supermarkets and shopping malls in Sri Lanka was held in Colombo recently .
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954535/ecolabel-introduced-for-supermarkets-and-shopping-malls-in-sri-lanka/
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    [2026-02-20 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Where the Leopard roams - DailyNews
    Snippet: Roaming across blue mountain ranges and through the depths of shadowed forests, the Sri Lankan leopard remains one of most arresting presences in the island. It is a creature at once elusive and sovereign. Its movement is betrayed only by the flicker of a tail or the soft crackle of leaves in the hush beneath the forest canopy.This solitary predator advances with an authority that has earned it a popular epithet: the true ruler of the jungle.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/features/954701/where-the-leopard-roams/
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    [2026-02-20 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Investments in professional education are investments in institutional strength and national progress - DailyNews
    Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that strengthening Sri Lanka’s professional education framework and aligning it with internationally recognised standards is essential to build a skilled, ethical, and globally competitive workforce.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954685/investments-in-professional-education-are-investments-in-institutional-strength-and-national-progress/
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    [2026-02-20 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Upasampada Vinaya Karma ceremony of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya with State patronage after nine years - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Upasampada Vinaya Karma ceremony of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya is scheduled to be held this year under the guidance of the Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithrimoorthy Maha Nayaka Thera, the Deputy Chief Prelate of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya. It will be after nine years that this ceremony will be held with State patronage.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954679/upasampada-vinaya-karma-ceremony-of-sri-lanka-amarapura-maha-nikaya-with-state-patronage-after-nine-years/
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    [2026-02-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: SL - Belgium hold inaugural political consultations strengthening bilateral relations - DailyNews
    Snippet: The inaugural round of Sri Lanka – Belgium Political Consultations was held in Brussels on Tuesday (17), marking an important milestone in the longstanding relationship between the two countries. The discussions reflected the shared commitment of both Governments to strengthen bilateral cooperation, expand dialogue, and explore new partnerships. The two countries signed the agreement to hold political consultations in December 2017.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954738/sl-belgium-hold-inaugural-political-consultations-strengthening-bilateral-relations/
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    [2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Retail IT hosts Enterprise Retail Technology Forum - DailyNews
    Snippet: Retail IT (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading retail technology solutions provider, recently hosted “Retail Industry: Technology Trends 2026 – The Enterprise Experience” in Colombo, unveiling its 2026 roadmap for enterprise retail transformation. The forum explored how retailers and large organisations must evolve amid growing operational complexity, integration requirements and heightened security expectations.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954403/retail-it-hosts-enterprise-retail-technology-forum/
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    [2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Asiri Health supports IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo as official medical partner - DailyNews
    Snippet: Reinforcing its commitment to wellness, sports and community engagement in Sri Lanka, Asiri Health, has stepped forward as the Official Medical Partner for IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo, a highly-anticipated sports event with will attract nearly 1,000 athletes from over 49 countries.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954442/asiri-health-supports-ironman-70-3-colombo-as-official-medical-partner/
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    [2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: EduFest 2026 – Study Abroad Expo held - DailyNews
    Snippet: EduFest 2026 brought together 40+ international university representatives from leading institutions across the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Finland, and Sweden, providing Sri Lankan students and parents with direct access to global higher education opportunities under one roof.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954471/edufest-2026-study-abroad-expo-held/
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    [2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: HNB assurance unveils ‘NAVI’, Sri Lanka’s first AI-Powered digital trainer - DailyNews
    Snippet: HNB Assurance PLC recently introduced NAVI, The Digital Trainer, a new AI-powered training companion designed to support its banca staff with instant, reliable access to knowledge, whenever they need it. The solution was unveiled at Partnership Life, the company’s annual forum dedicated to celebrating the performance of its Partnership Channel.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954549/hnb-assurance-unveils-navi-sri-lankas-first-ai-powered-digital-trainer/
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    [2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Rajendra Theagarajah recognised with SLID–ACCA silver award - DailyNews
    Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC and Janashakthi Finance PLC, subsidiaries of JXG (Janashakthi Group), announced that their Chairman, Rajendra Theagarajah, was honoured with the Silver Award for Outstanding Independent Non-Executive Director of the Year at the inaugural SLID–ACCA National Corporate Director Awards 2025, in recognition of his leadership, integrity and contribution to strengthening corporate governance standards in Sri Lanka.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954556/rajendra-theagarajah-recognised-with-slid-acca-silver-award/
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    [2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Hayleys wins Gold for Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards - DailyNews
    Snippet: Hayleys PLC, reaffirmed its position as the benchmark for corporate reporting excellence, winning the Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting at the CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards 2025 for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954570/hayleys-wins-gold-for-overall-excellence-in-corporate-reporting-at-ca-sri-lankas-tags-awards/
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    [2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: H.E.R Foundation powered by Fems and Teejay Lanka to drive change in hygiene advocacy - DailyNews
    Snippet: Building on an ongoing initiative, the H.E.R Foundation powered by Fems, in partnership with Teejay Lanka PLC, recently coordinated a menstrual health and hygiene education programme at Ruwanwella Royal College, Ruwanwella. The programme combined much-needed sanitation infrastructure development with comprehensive menstrual health education, aimed at empowering schoolgirls and normalising conversations around menstrual health.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954581/h-e-r-foundation-powered-by-fems-and-teejay-lanka-to-drive-change-in-hygiene-advocacy/
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    [2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Krish criminal misappropriation case against Namal Rajapaksa fixed for April 02 - DailyNews
    Snippet: A case filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa in connection with allegedly criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 Mn through the Krish deal, was yesterday fixed for April 02, by the Colombo High Court.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/lawnorder/954721/krish-criminal-misappropriation-case-against-namal-rajapaksa-fixed-for-april-02/
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    [2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: ‘Samanola Siri - Green Pilgrimage’ National Programme launched - DailyNews
    Snippet: The ‘Samanola Siri – Green Pilgrimage’ national programme, implemented by the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Secretariat, commenced its second phase with the launch of a one-day voluntary labour campaign at the Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) sacred site yesterday. The initiative is being carried out via the Nallathanniya and Ratnapura access routes, focusing on the removal of accumulated waste from highly inaccessible locations in the upper precincts of the pilgrimage site.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954761/samanola-siri-green-pilgrimage-national-programme-launched/
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    [2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Dialog Axiata boost for 147th Royal-Thomian encounter - DailyNews
    Snippet: The second uninterrupted cricket series in the world, the “Battle of the Blues” between Royal College Colombo and S.Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia will hold its 147th edition on March 12, 13 and 14 at the SSC Grounds Colombo.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954380/dialog-axiata-boost-for-147th-royal-thomian-encounter/
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    [2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: HNB official Banking Partner of the Royal–Thomian - DailyNews
    Snippet: Hatton National Bank PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has come on board for the first time as the Official Banking Partner of the 147th edition of the iconic “Battle of the Blues”, the historic Royal–Thomian cricket encounter between Royal College, Colombo and S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954389/hnb-official-banking-partner-of-the-royal-thomian/
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    [2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka veteran shuttlers clinch nine Gold Medals in Abu Dhabi - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka veteran badminton players came to the fore winning 25 medals at the recently concluded International Masters Games Association (IMGA) Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, pocketing nine each of Gold and Silver medals and an addition to seven Bronze medals.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954395/sri-lanka-veteran-shuttlers-clinch-nine-gold-medals-in-abu-dhabi/
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    [2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: BetSS.com enters Sri Lankan Rugby with two-year CR and FC Sponsorship - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sports Entertainment Services (Pvt) Ltd, the digital arm of the Sporting Star and a prolific promoter of sports in Sri Lanka, has signed a two-year co-sponsorship agreement with the Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club (CR&FC). The company operates under the brand BetSS.com, a leading home-grown digital entertainment and gaming platform.The official signing ceremony was held at Sumathi Medura, Colombo, and was attended by senior officials of Sports Entertainment Services (Pvt) Ltd, along with members of the CRand FC Executive Committee.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954427/betss-com-enters-sri-lankan-rugby-with-two-year-cr-and-fc-sponsorship/
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    [2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: WindForce initiates Sri Lanka’s first-ever 120MW standalone BESS project - DailyNews
    Snippet: WindForce PLC has received the Letters of Award for twelve standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, secured through an international competitive bidding process conducted by the Ceylon Electricity Board.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954457/windforce-initiates-sri-lankas-first-ever-120mw-standalone-bess-project/
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    [2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sarvodaya Development Finance secures TAGS Gold Award - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC has once again reaffirmed its leadership in responsible financial stewardship by securing the Gold Award for the fifth time at the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka – TAGS Awards 2025. The accolade was presented at the official ceremony held in Colombo on 12th February 2026, under the category of Finance & Leasing Companies (Group Assets up to LKR 25 BN).
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954480/sarvodaya-development-finance-secures-tags-gold-award/
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    [2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Fitzky Introduces ‘Fit Pass’, flexible fitness solution - DailyNews
    Snippet: Fitzky, a visionary fitness platform redefining how Sri Lankans access workouts, now announces the official launch of its ‘Fit Pass’, a flexible fitness solution designed to give users access to multiple gyms and studios through a single pass.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954587/fitzky-introduces-fit-pass-flexible-fitness-solution/
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    [2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Dialog recognised Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Employers at EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 - DailyNews
    Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has been recognised among Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Employers at the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) National Best Employer Awards 2025, reflecting the company’s sustained focus on building a workplace culture that supports long-term growth, inclusion, and performance.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954590/dialog-recognised-sri-lankas-top-10-employers-at-efc-national-best-employer-awards-2025/
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    [2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: State Visual Arts Fest Photo Exhibition highlights environment - DailyNews
    Snippet: The State Visual Arts Festival Photo Exhibition took place at the Lionel Wendt Arts Centre from February 17-19, presenting a cross-section of contemporary Sri Lankan photographic work.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954755/state-visual-arts-fest-photo-exhibition-highlights-environment/
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    [2026-02-20 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Yeti hydration partner for International Schools Athletic Meet - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka’s renowned isotonic energy drink manufacturer Yeti will be the hydration partner for the 24th International Schools’ Athletic Championship (ISAC) 2026, which will be held on February 21 and 22 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Complex in Diyagama.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954406/yeti-hydration-partner-for-international-schools-athletic-meet/
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    [2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 19.02.2026 ) - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954608/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-19-02-2026/
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    [2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 19/02/2026 ) - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954611/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-19-02-2026/
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