Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Eight teams advanced to the quarter finals from 14 schools of the Under 19 Girl’s Division One Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket tournament sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket. 14 schools competed into 2 groups ‘A’ and ‘B’. Devapathiraja College Rathgama (25 pts), defending champion Princes of Wales College Moratuwa (25 pts), Wickramashila National School Giriulla (20 pts) and Wadduwa Central College (14 pts) advanced to the quarter finals from group ‘A’.
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[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Both matches were drawn at Jaffna due to rain in their fixtures of the Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket on Saturday.
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[2026-02-24 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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[2026-02-24 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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[2026-02-24 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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[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The third meeting of the Japan – Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment was convened at the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka yesterday (23).
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[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Meenagaya train from Colombo to Batticaloa which was suspended due to damages to the railway line during Cyclone Ditwah resumed services yesterday (23).
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[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said denying engagement with academic institutions does not strengthen democracy but weakens it by replacing debate with division.
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[2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Multimedia journalist covering Sri Lanka, with a special focus on politics, human rights, conflict and social issues.
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[2026-02-23 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe has alleged that the Sri Lankan government misled the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation during its recent visit, calling into question the transparency of official arrangements.
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[2026-02-23 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s national inflation rate continued its downward trend in early 2026, falling to 2.4% in January, according to the latest data from the Department of Census and Statistics.
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[2026-02-23 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The period for submitting public complaints and information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged acts of corruption, fraud, criminal breach of trust, misuse or abuse of power, state resources and privileges, unlawful recruitments and appointments, violations of procurement guidelines, irregularities in leasing or renting out immovable or movable property, and legal proceedings and settlements conducted outside due procedure, as well as the serious losses and damages caused to state assets or revenue as a result of
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[2026-02-23 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President of Malaysian Manufacturers Federation (FMM), Jacob Lee Chor Kok and EXCO members met with Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Mohamed Rizvi at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Kuala Lumpur today.
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[2026-02-23 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 14-member Indian religious delegation led by Kailashanand Giri Maharaj arrived in Sri Lanka today (23) for a five-day official visit aimed at strengthening cultural and spiritual ties between the two countries.
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[2026-02-23 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has commented on the recent cancellation of speaking engagements at the Oxford Union and the Cambridge Union, which had been scheduled to feature Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa.
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[2026-02-23 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka 208 (Gunaratne 58, Ramharack 3-26) beat West Indies 194 (Glasgow 50, Ranaweera 3-44, Kumari 3-38) by 14 runs
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[2026-02-23 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned address by Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa following objections raised by British Tamil groups and student organisations in the United Kingdom.
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[2026-02-23 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Officers from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) successfully intercepted a significant quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice,’ during a targeted raid in the Grandpass area.
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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: 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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