Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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).
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[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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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[2026-02-20 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-20 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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[2026-02-20 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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[2026-02-20 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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[2026-02-20 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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[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The special Investigation division of the Sri Lankan Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) had nabbed two youth on February 12, who were defrauding citizens by promising them jobs in Australia. The defrauders had run a business under the guise of a visa consultancy centre in Kandy.
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[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During operations conducted in the dark hours of February 18, 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 04 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 22 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar and off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
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[2026-02-19 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: New York City’s 112th Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has become an overnight sensation across Sri Lankan social media following a light-hearted street-side encounter with New York-based Sri Lankan comedian Shenuque Tissera.
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[2026-02-19 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Addressing a distinguished gathering of world leaders and tech pioneers today (19), Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that “no nation can build an AI-ready future alone.” Participating in the high-level Heads of State Session at the AI IMPACT 2026 Summit, the President joined Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Brazilian President Lula da Silva to shape a more inclusive global AI roadmap.
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[2026-02-19 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Admiral Steve “Webb” Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, is set to begin a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka today, February 19, 2026. The high-level visit, which runs through February 21, aims to deepen the security partnership between the two nations and address evolving challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
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[2026-02-19 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Litro Gas Lanka has officially addressed recent supply concerns, reassuring the public that there is no impending gas shortage and that ample stocks are available to meet national demand.
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[2026-02-19 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The inaugural round of Sri Lanka-Belgium Political Consultations was successfully held in Brussels, on Tuesday (17), marking an important milestone in the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
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[2026-02-19 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have launched a comprehensive security and traffic management operation in Colombo today as the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium prepares to host the high-stakes T20 World Cup Group B encounter between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
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[2026-02-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF),who visited the country commended Sri Lanka for its successful economic reforms.
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[2026-02-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The diplomatic achievement came in the form of breaking the ice between neighbouring India and Pakistan. They were due to play in Colombo as part of the T20 World Cup, currently being co-hosted by both India and Sri Lanka. However, the Pakistani government directed its team not to play India.
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[2026-02-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, will look to maintain their winning momentum when they face Zimbabwe in their final Group match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium today, starting at 3.00 p.m.
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[2026-02-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dilshan Madushanka has been added to Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana.
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[2026-02-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russia has sought direct collaboration between the Central Banks of Sri Lanka and Russia to facilitate increased spending by Russian tourists visiting Sri Lanka, as Russian-issued visa, debit, or credit cards do not work overseas due to sanctions.
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[2026-02-19 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Distinguished maritime, logistics and corporate leader and the Advisor to the President on Maritime, Ports and Logistics, Dr.Parakrama Dissanayake assumed duties as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) on February 17, 2026.
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[2026-02-19 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is set to host the Southern Province Regional Exporters’ Networking Forum on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Matara. The primary objective of the forum is to identify the challenges faced by regional exporters, empower them, and explore new opportunities for growth.
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[2026-02-19 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hansima Karunaratne scored a brilliant unbeaten 62 off 53 balls as Sri Lanka A Women secured a 23-run victory over hosts Thailand in their Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament match at Bangkok yesterday. This marked Sri Lanka’s second consecutive win, ensuring their place in the semi-finals.
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[2026-02-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lanka Triposha Limited and Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation (STC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday (18) to supply maize to Lanka Triposha Limited.
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[2026-02-19 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The unit trust industry of Sri Lanka reported a 6.1% year-over-year growth of its assets under management (AUM), crossing the Rs. 600 Bn mark by the end of January 2026. Furthermore, AUM was up 3.8% since December 2025. These assets are currently managed across 84 funds by 16 management companies.
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[2026-02-19 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ganuka Fernando and Yuhansa Peiris stormed into the semi-finals of the ITF Junior J30 Colombo Week 4 Tennis Tournament with fighting performances at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-02-19 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chilaw High Court yesterday sentenced a lawyer and another person to 16 years in prison with rigorous imprisonment for three charges including preparing a forged deed and obtaining money and preparing forged documents. The sentences were imposed on Ranpati Devage Saman Kumara and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Wennappuwa Pradeshiya Sabha member attorney Warnakulasuriya Alex Nishantha Fernando.
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[2026-02-19 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumarage yesterday ordered the release of former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake, who had been remanded over allegations of aiding the alleged misuse of State funds.
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[2026-02-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The official launch of IRONMAN® 70.3 Colombo presented by Port City Colombo was held recently at Shangri-La Hotel Colombo, the host hotel, bringing together government leaders, city authorities, event partners, media, and private sector stakeholders to mark the return of Sri Lanka’s premier endurance event and the start of a larger city transformation initiative under ActiveColombo.
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[2026-02-19 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Premier Dr. Harini Amarasuriya noted the above when the Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka Dr. Siri Walt paid a courtesy call on her at the Temple Trees.
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[2026-02-19 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This is a follow up to the Daily News article published on January 27, 2026 titled “Wellawatta, Golden Hour in (Simulated) Kodachrome”. To better understand traditional photography, we bought a Kodak KB10 and shot on film. Along the way, we encountered a dedicated analog revival community including young entrepreneurs, hobbyists and operators connected to Sri Lanka’s only public darkroom.
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[2026-02-19 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, representing the Sri Lankan Government, attended the Oath-Taking Ceremony of the newly elected Government of Bangladesh, held at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House) in Dhaka on Tuesday (17).
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[2026-02-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: International Voice for Human Rights Development (IVHRD) organised an international conference titled ‘Global Dialogue on Human Rights and Sustainable Futures: A Dialogue for a Better Future’, held in Colombo on Sunday (15). The conference was conducted in collaboration with the ICT Lawyers Guild Sri Lanka and aligned with the global engagement framework of the UN Partner Portal.
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[2026-02-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the Lunar New Year arrived, Shangri-La Colombo welcomed the Year of the Horse with a celebration inspired by vitality, optimism, and the strength to move confidently toward new horizons.
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[2026-02-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sadhani Bowalawatta of Girl’s High School Kandy and Nithmi Rameshika of Madurankuliya Model School made centuries in their first round fixtures of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by the Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fairway Properties, a pioneer in vertical luxury residential developments in Sri Lanka, has signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC to establish a framework for future collaboration on home financing solutions for buyers at Fairway Latitude, the company’s seventh luxury apartment project, further strengthening its commitment to delivering premium urban living experiences in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at the National Cancer Institute Sri Lanka Dr. Sanjeeva Gunasekera, assumed office as the seventeenth President of the Sri Lanka College of Oncologists (SLCO) at its Annual General Meeting held on February 15.
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