Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cargills Group reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating resilience despite severe weather disruptions experienced across Sri Lanka during the period.
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[2026-02-12 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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[2026-02-12 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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[2026-02-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have observed a significant increase in water-related accidents across the country. In response to this concerning trend, the Sri Lanka Police Marine Division has implemented several enhanced safety measures, deploying additional lifeguards and specialized rescue equipment to ensure the safety of local residents, Foreign Nationals, and tourists engaging in water-based activities, a release issued by the Sri Lanka Police said yesterday.
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[2026-02-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) has recently strengthened its care –giving service by recruiting male and female care- giving attendants to provide free training sessions to look after needy geriatric patients in the country.
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[2026-02-12 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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[2026-02-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dhanushan Kumar surged to the top of the leaderboard after two steady rounds as 17 golfers safely made the cut on Day Two of the Sri Lanka Golf February Ranking Tournament at the Victoria Golf Resort in Digana, Kandy yesterday.
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[2026-02-11 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a joint effort by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Transport and Highways, Sri Lanka Railways has begun installing advanced thermal camera systems on trains at the Dematagoda Railway Yard to prevent collisions with elephants, particularly during night operations.
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[2026-02-11 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with representatives of the European External Action Service (EEAS) at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday (10) to strengthen the strategic partnership between Sri Lanka and the European Union.
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[2026-02-11 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shannon Cowlin, the newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (February 10) to discuss strengthening the long-standing partnership between the bank and the nation.
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[2026-02-11 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cricket fans can enjoy free admission to the Australia vs. Ireland match today at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS) in Colombo.
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[2026-02-11 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Faheem-ul-Aziz, paid a farewell call on Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday (10), ahead of the completion of his diplomatic tenure in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There is hardly any chance that any Sri Lankan reader would have not heard of the Walk for Peace that’s now taking place across several U.S states.
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[2026-02-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In what appeared to be another gesture of goodwill, Pakistan has heeded Sri Lanka’s request to allow its cricket team to play its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 , reversing its earlier decision to boycott the game against its old rival over geopolitical tensions.
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[2026-02-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The appointment of an Advisory Council for the advancement of the Event Management industry, which holds a prominent place among the new industrial sectors identified in Sri Lanka, was held on Monday (9) under the patronage of the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti. This is the first time that the Ministry of Industries has appointed an Advisory Council for the service sector.
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[2026-02-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pakistan have agreed to reverse the decision to boycott their T20 World Cup tie with India after the game’s governing body made a series of concessions to Bangladesh.The “on-again, off-again” saga reached a resolution on Monday following high-level diplomatic intervention and intense back-channel negotiations involving the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and even heads of state.“Delighted that the eagerly awaited India and Pakistan match at the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup in
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[2026-02-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With a score of 35 out of 100, Sri Lanka has improved its position in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, released by Transparency International (TI) yesterday, rising to 107th place out of 182 countries, a jump of 14 places from the 2024 ranking.
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[2026-02-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has expressed its interest in re-applying for the European Union’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) once the current cycle ends, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said.
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[2026-02-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 9th edition of the Boat & Marine Show organized collectively by the Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka (CMISL), Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development was held successfully from January 30 to February 1 2026 at Port City, Colombo which showcased the country’s capabilities in marine tourism, recreational boating, yachting and boat building which are mainly focused on exports.
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[2026-02-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special discussion on the implementing the Cabinet decision to connect critical government institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC) was held on 10 February 2026 at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo. Organised jointly by Sri Lanka CERT and the Digital Economy Ministry, this session can be identified as a decisive step toward strengthening the country’s national cyber security framework.
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[2026-02-11 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked Dinara de Silva delivered a calm and clinical performance to move into the second round of the ITF J30 Colombo (February) – SLTA Week 3 Tennis Tournament, which is being conducted at the SLTA clay courts in Colombo.
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[2026-02-11 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The vibrant island of Sri Lanka is set to welcome cycling enthusiasts from around the globe with the much-anticipated Trek4 Sri Lanka Cycle Ride, an event that promises adventure, breathtaking views, and a celebration of local culture.
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[2026-02-11 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Worker remittances to Sri Lanka have set a new all-time high record with USD 8.076 billion in 2025. This 22.8% growth, compared to the USD 6.6 billion received in 2024, is shaped by the high number of worker departures experienced in recent years.
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[2026-02-11 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked junior golfer Reshan Algama took an early lead after Day One of the Sri Lanka Golf February Ranking Tournament, which teed off at the Victoria Golf Resort in Digana, Kandy yesterday.
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[2026-02-11 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (9) approved the introduction of new regulations to re-register mobile phone SIM cards issued before August 2, 2019, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. He added that new regulations will also be introduced for the registration of new SIM cards for subscribers aged 16 to 17, as well as for foreign nationals arriving in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-11 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 2,100 Thai cruise passengers arrived at Hambantota International Port (HIP) this week aboard the MV Celebrity Millennium. The call points to the emergence of Thailand as a promising new market for Sri Lanka’s cruise tourism.
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[2026-02-11 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opener Sahibzada Farhan made brisk knock of 73 in 41 balls as Pakistan invited to bat first scored 190 for 9 wickets in 20 overs against USA in their T-20 World Cup group fixture played at SSC grounds, Colombo yesterday which is the first night T-20 International after installing the flood lights at this venue.
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[2026-02-11 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Court of Appeal was informed yesterday that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has withdrawn a controversial letter endorsing projects aimed at promoting and developing LGBTQ tourism in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-11 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The high scoring uder-19 two-day cricket tournament match between Mahinda College Galle and Nalanda College Colombo which scored more than 950 runs in two days ended in draw at Campbell Place yesterday.
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[2026-02-11 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is a multi-religious nation. Our diversity is our strength. The Northern Province of Sri Lanka is embellished with many beautiful Hindu kovils- alongside churches, temples and mosques. To most visitors and tourists, the famous kovil would be the grand Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna. There is an iconic Hindu kovil dazzling with vibrant colours on the serene island of Nainativu.
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[2026-02-11 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Anuraji Sri Chandratapriya
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[2026-02-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU – Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo tomorrow (12). This meeting will bring together officials from both sides to review and strengthen partnership across several areas including governance, human rights, trade, development cooperation and other bilateral and regional priorities.
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[2026-02-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong observed how the Colombo Port City and Hambantota port are thriving as key coastal hubs and are bringing new vitality to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has joined as the Platinum Sponsor for the 36th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka, highlighting its role at the forefront of the country’s financial services sector.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sterling Steels Limited has formalised a strategic collaboration with the University of Moratuwa, Department of Civil Engineering through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening academic and industry-based research within Sri Lanka’s Steel Building Construction sectors.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), the sole authorized distributor for Nissan in Sri Lanka, officially unveiled the all-new Nissan Almera at a special launch event held at the Nissan Showroom in Union Place, Colombo.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: 99x, as the strategic partner and organiser, through its Quality Assurance community and Colombo Quality Camp initiative, announces Quality Week 2026.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CH and FC centre Koli Thamanakalu is confronted by resolute CR and FC defenders during their Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-club A Division League Super Round clash at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo. Picture by Dushmantha Mayadunne.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club led by Sameera Sandamal has emerged champions of the Major Club Three-Day Plate Cricket Tournament organized by Sri Lanka Cricket.The team was coached by Prasad Ranawaka while experience former leg spinner Ajith Ekanayake gave his support as a Manager to get team success .
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: League leaders Saunders Sports Club were held to a thrilling 2–2 draw by a spirited St Mary’s SC Jaffna side in their Champions League Tournament encounter conducted by the Sri Lanka Football Federation at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel ‘SADH’ arrived at the Colombo Port on a logistics replenishment visit yesterday (10). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with Naval traditions.
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[2026-02-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) hosted a Sri Lanka–India collaborative academic event to mark the launch of two interdisciplinary scholarly books centered on fuzzy logic–based managerial and mathematical models, underscoring the growing significance of international academic partnerships recently.
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[2026-02-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s investment landscape has been Great Place To Work Certified for the fourth consecutive year, achieving an outstanding 94% employee positivity rating to the Trust Index survey statement “I would say this is a great place to work” and an average score of 90% across all survey statements.
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[2026-02-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Lands Residencies PLC has reached a significant construction milestone with the topping out of Tower Cosmos, one of The Colombo Border development’s three residential towers.
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[2026-02-11 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank recently conducted the weekly draws of its ‘People’s Remittance ‘Vaasi Kotiyai 2025 – Send and Win Bangkok Tours’ campaign, selecting four winners for the period from December 3 to December December 31, 2025. The ceremony was held at the Overseas Customer Services (OCS) premises in Colombo 10.
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[2026-02-11 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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[2026-02-11 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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[2026-02-11 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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[2026-02-11 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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[2026-02-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MANJUSRI – L.K.P (KUSHAN) – Renowned artist and guardian of Sri Lankan Hertiage. Son of the late Dr. L.T.P Manjusri and Mangala Manjusri, beloved brother of Manjista and Mandalika and uncle Sashin and Sehas, Kushan’s life was a Masterpiece of Devotion to the Preservation of Our Nations Ancient Murals. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and the artistic community.
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