[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Twice Upon A Lifetime - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/local/955965/twice-upon-a-lifetime/

[2026-02-22 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sikandar Raza wins hearts with touching tribute to Island Nation - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/22/breaking-news/955441/sikandar-raza-wins-hearts-with-touching-tribute-to-island-nation/

[2026-02-22 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Heavy rain and lightning expected after 1.00 PM - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/22/local/955419/heavy-rain-and-lightning-expected-after-1-00-pm/

[2026-02-21 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka hope to bounce back against England tomorrow - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/sports/955094/sri-lanka-hope-to-bounce-back-against-england-tomorrow/

[2026-02-21 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A confluence of courage and duty - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/general-opinion/955220/a-confluence-of-courage-and-duty/

[2026-02-21 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CELEBRATING COLOMBO’S CREATIVES AT OPEN HOUSE - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/features/955175/celebrating-colombos-creatives-at-open-house/

[2026-02-21 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Peiris seals first ITF title as Ganuka-Saha reach doubles final - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/sports/955121/peiris-seals-first-itf-title-as-ganuka-saha-reach-doubles-final/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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/

[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.

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