Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dushan Hemantha’s three wicket haul was vital in beating Australia at the previous group stage match of the ongoing T-20 World Cup. Reflecting on the victory Hemantha said that they wanted to bowl tidy spells putting pressure on batters with more dot balls while not allowing them to go for big shots which was the winning formula for Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Team Country Style Foods (Pvt) Ltd. receiving the runner-up trophy
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[2026-02-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an increasingly digital world, cyber security is no longer a niche field, it is a National priority.
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[2026-02-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CBC Finance PLC, a premier financial institution in Sri Lanka and a 100% owned subsidiary of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, recently relocated its Negombo branch to a brand-new facility. This move aims to provide customers with more efficient, high-quality service in a more accessible and modern environment.
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[2026-02-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), Sri Lanka’s leading private healthcare education provider, has launched Asia’s first Master’s degree in Digital Health awarded by the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone for healthcare education and digital innovation in the region. As healthcare systems worldwide accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, the demand for professionals who can integrate technology, data, and innovation into healthcare delivery and management continues to grow.
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[2026-02-19 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Iman Dewna of Buonavista College Galle made a century against Hapugala Maha Vidyalaya in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Division 3 Tier B inter schools Limited Overs cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-19 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is about to step into the spotlight on one of the region’s most respected television platforms with the premiere of Jayaflava: Celebrating Sri Lanka, a six-part travel and food series hosted by Tasha Marikkar and airing on National Geographic South Asia.
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[2026-02-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: On Monday (16), the Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue was reconvened for the first time in ten years since July 2016. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Japan’s Vice-Minister for International Affairs of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Takehiko Matsuo, and Sri Lanka’s Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Ministry Secretary K.
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[2026-02-19 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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[2026-02-19 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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[2026-02-19 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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[2026-02-19 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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[2026-02-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the first moon (crescent) of the month of Ramadan has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the month of fasting from today (19).
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[2026-02-18 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An Attorney-at-Law who contested elections representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment over a land fraud case involving forged deeds.
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[2026-02-18 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan opening sensation Pathum Nissanka has achieved a historic milestone, leaping three places to secure 3rd position in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings.
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[2026-02-18 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that former First Lady Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe has been summoned to provide a statement this Friday, February 20.
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[2026-02-18 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release of former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake on bail after he was remanded on suspicion of aiding and abetting the alleged misuse of state funds.
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[2026-02-18 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An expert assistance team deployed by the European Union has completed extensive infrastructure assessments in Sri Lanka following widespread damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, supporting national efforts toward safer and more resilient recovery.
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[2026-02-18 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Miss World Tourism Pvt Ltd the only Sri Lanka owned event company will host the Miss World Tourism 2026 International Pageant in Sri Lanka with 2 new segments this year, Miss Business Tourism International and Miss Globe Tourism International the runner up.
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[2026-02-18 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marking a historic turning point in bilateral relations, the ‘Industrial Investment Dialogue’ between Sri Lanka and Japan was reconvened yesterday (February 17, 2026) after a ten-year hiatus.
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[2026-02-18 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a thrilling gesture for cricket enthusiasts, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the public will be granted free entry to witness the high-stakes T20 World Cup group match between Pakistan and Namibia today, February 18, 2026.
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[2026-02-18 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marks and Spencer PLC has donated LKR 4,684,139.50 to the Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-02-18 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup campaign has faced a major setback as ace speedster Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.
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[2026-02-18 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Residents in several key suburbs of Colombo and its outskirts are facing an immediate water disruption following a sudden breakdown in the main transmission line from Ambathale to Dehiwala.
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[2026-02-18 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva concluded a series of high-level meetings in Sri Lanka yesterday, signaling strong international support for the nation’s ongoing recovery.
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[2026-02-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special discussion was held yesterday afternoon (17) between Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
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[2026-02-18 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A case filed against MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with allegedly criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70Mn through the Krrish deal, was on Monday fixed for February 19 by the Colombo High Court.
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[2026-02-18 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo South Division Crimes Investigation Bureau arrested a retired Police Inspector (IP) and a Sub-Inspector (SI) in connection with the disappearance of court exhibits worth over Rs.10 million from the Borella Police Station production room.
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[2026-02-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The first meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in Sri Lanka was held recently at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will play their first T-20 World Cup super eight game against England on February 22 at Pallekele, commencing at 3pm.
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[2026-02-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Has unique opportunity to accelerate development Achieving higher growth rates of around 7 to 8% stressed
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[2026-02-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti said that the Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026 is significant since it will pave the way for Sri Lankan products to the world and to become world recognized brands in future.
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[2026-02-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “I had a target to score a hundred in a World Cup and happy to achieve it at this important Australia game,” said Player of the Match Pathum Nissanka after Sri Lanka’s 8 wicket win over Australia in World Cup T-20 game at Pallekele. Nissanka hit 10 fours and 5 sixes and said he enjoyed playing reverse sweep against leg spinners in this match.
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[2026-02-18 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh accepted that his side was outplayed in all three departments by Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup at Pallekele. Well played Sri Lanka; they outplayed us. We know that we can make big scores but just lost our way towards the back end, added Skipper Marsh who played his first game after recovering injury.
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[2026-02-18 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Batik artisan Iresha Chinthani de Silva, who represented Sri Lanka at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair held in Haryana, India, has won the “Best Foreign Award” out of 53 countries.
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[2026-02-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Match drawn between Nalanda College Colombo and Trinity College Kandy for ‘Sanga – Mahela trophy’ in the Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket at Asgiriya Stadium yesterday.
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[2026-02-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Notorius underworld figure Samantha Kumara Perera alias “IDH Sudda” and one of his associates who were found guilty for possessing and trafficking Crystal Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth – Ice) were yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court. Following a lengthy trial, Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranathunga observed that the prosecution had been able to prove the allegations against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.
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[2026-02-18 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: When India and Pakistan met in a high-stakes T20 World Cup clash in Colombo last Sunday (15), the contest was always going to transcend sport. The rivalry between the two nations is among the fiercest in global cricket, often accompanied by intense political undercurrents and passionate fan engagement. Yet, in a remarkable turn, the focus after the match shifted not merely to the cricketing outcome, but to the host nation itself, Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-18 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ganuka Fernando and Yuhansa Peiris stormed into the quarter-finals with thumping victories at the J30 ITF Colombo Week 4 Tennis Tournament worked off at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-02-18 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dinaya Gamagedara of Sri Sangamiththa Balika National School Matale scored unbeaten 151 runs against Laliambe Maha Vidyalaya Matale in their first round fixtures of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket tournament sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-18 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo District Court yesterday issued an injunction order preventing the Sri Lankan Freedom Party (SLFP) from implementing its decision to suspend the party membership of Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara.
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[2026-02-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), successfully conducted an informative webinar on the registration procedures and regulatory requirements for exporting products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with the participation of over 90 Sri Lankan export companies.
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[2026-02-18 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the visit of the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at this juncture, helps reinforce international confidence in Sri Lanka’s recovery. Underlining the importance of the visit, the President emphasised that it is both timely and significant.
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[2026-02-18 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Talks during a meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a high-level Japanese delegation centered on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing plans for a Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor.
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[2026-02-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said that a group of social media activists are trying to create a public opinion that most of the tourists coming to Sri Lanka are budget conscious and have low spending habits.
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[2026-02-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Science and Technology Minister Prof. Krishantha Abeysena inaugurated Sri Lanka’s first cyclotron-based radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility to produce Fluoro Deoxy Glucose (FDG), a vital drug used in cancer detection on Monday (16).
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[2026-02-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka yesterday (17) officially expressed its Intent to Enter into the Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform at the United Nations compound in Colombo 07.
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[2026-02-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, inspecting damage and interacting with impacted communities as part of efforts to support recovery and long term resilience. Georgieva visited the Mawathura village in the Udapalatha Divisional Secretariat Division, one of the most sensitive zones impacted by the national disaster, to inspect the site of a landslide triggered during Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-02-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC marked another milestone in its flagship Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)initiative by opening its 290th ‘Pahasara’ Library at Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya recently under the patronage of Seylan Bank Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ramesh Jayasekara,Assistant Director of Education Chintha Perera (Zonal Education Office – Colombo) and Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya’s Deputy Principal, O K D M Lakshanthi.
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[2026-02-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reported a strong financial performance for 2025, marking a year in which the Bank reinforced its position among Sri Lanka’s steadily expanding financial institutions.
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