Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In-form CH and FC will go into today’s Super Round clash with confidence when they meet injury-hit CR and FC in the Maliban Trophy SLR A Division Inter-club League Rugby Tournament at the Racecourse Stadium, Colombo, on February 8 Sunday with kick-off set for 4.00 pm.
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[2026-02-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 15th anniversary edition of I LOVE UNA, one of Sri Lanka’s longest-running underground rave movements, will take place on February 7, 2026, from 2.00 p.m. to 2.00 a.m. at Wiener Dschungel, promising a 12-hour immersive experience.
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[2026-02-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgements delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democracy, and the rule of law in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-07 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This Valentine’s Day, Taj Samudra Colombo invites all guests to celebrate love through two distinctive dining experiences, thoughtfully curated to create an evening of romance, flavor, and unforgettable moments.
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[2026-02-07 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three airline passengers returning to Sri Lanka were caught illegally bringing in a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 12.87 million into the country and taking them out of the Katunayake Airport, were arrested by a group of officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau in the early hours of the day before yesterday (05).
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[2026-02-07 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) GHARIAL made a port call in Colombo for operational turnarounds on Wednesday (4). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with Naval traditions.
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[2026-02-07 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The annual feast of St. Antony’s Shrine on the Kachchativu Island in Jaffna will take place on February 26, 27 and 28. The Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees.
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[2026-02-07 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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[2026-02-07 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Marketing Alumni Association (MAA) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura launched the fourth phase of its Corporate Mentoring Program on 29 January 2026 at the university premises. The program is a joint initiative of the MAA and the Department of Marketing Management and is the first of its kind within the Sri Lankan university system, collaboratively designed and implemented by alumni and academia.
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[2026-02-07 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo’s luxury apartment market has officially left its dating phase behind and stepped into a more grown-up investment persona, where decisions in 2026 are driven by performance metrics rather than glossy promises. The proof is in the data, average asking prices for luxury apartments in Colombo’s Central Business District (CBD) climbed by around 48% between 2018 and 2023, laying a solid foundation for today’s pricing strength and investor confidence.
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[2026-02-06 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, says many families affected by Cyclone Ditwah continue to face serious challenges months after the disaster, particularly those who were already vulnerable.
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[2026-02-06 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Twenty newly recruited female bus conductors officially received their appointment letters from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) today (06), marking the first time women have been appointed to serve in the role within the state-run bus service.
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[2026-02-06 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau arrested a 28-year-old Sri Lankan passenger this morning (6) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a significant consignment of “Kush” cannabis into the country.
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[2026-02-06 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka yesterday(06) joined the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines, a global initiative led by the World Health Organization and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to expand access to affordable, quality-assured cancer medicines for children.
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[2026-02-06 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Governor of the of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, along with the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghvi, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday(5) at the Parliamentary Complex to discuss the arrangements related to the exposition of the Devnimori Sacred Relics of the Lord Buddha, which have been brought to Sri Lanka under the patronage of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India.
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[2026-02-06 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ICC TV is set to deliver another world-class immersive viewing experience for cricket fans around the globe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Alongside live coverage of every match, ICC TV will provide a comprehensive world feed service to licensees, ensuring consistent, high-quality coverage across all markets.
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[2026-02-06 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A South Korean governor has sparked outrage after he proposed “importing Sri Lankan and Vietnamese virgins” to help stem the population decline in provincial areas. Jindo county Governor Kim Hee-soo made the suggestion during a town hall meeting in South Jeolla to discuss an administrative merger of nine cities and counties in the province with Gwangju Metropolitan City.
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[2026-02-06 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been further remanded until February 20 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
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[2026-02-06 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A small child who was outside on the ground floor died when a section of concrete collapsed on his head on the seventh floor of the Randiya Uyana housing complex in Modara, Colombo, on the night of the previous day (04).
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[2026-02-06 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramanayake, announced today (06) that the Supreme Court has cleared the “Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal)” Bill, confirming that it is consistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-06 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s popular hill resort town Nuwara Eliya has been ranked second among Asia’s must-visit hill stations by digital travel platform Agoda, further strengthening the country’s appeal as a scenic travel destination.
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[2026-02-06 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have announced special security and traffic arrangements for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches to ensure the safety of both local and foreign spectators.
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[2026-02-06 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Under the poignant theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka,” the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha marked the nation’s 78th Anniversary of Independence with a dignified ceremony on February 4, 2026.
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[2026-02-06 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Since adoption of the republican constitution in 1972, Sri Lanka witnessed many constitutional crises and they rarely erupt overnight. They build slowly, fed by ambiguity, institutional mistrust, and the growing tendency to treat constitutional power as a weapon rather than a responsibility. The current controversy surrounding the appointment of the Auditor General is a reminder that even offices designed to stand above politics can be dragged into confrontation when restraint gives way to rivalry.
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[2026-02-06 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Here are the key things to know about the men’s Twenty20 World Cup tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting on Saturday
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[2026-02-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “We invite global investors to explore the emerging opportunities in the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, a nation defined not only by its strategic location and economic potential, but also by its talented people and extraordinary natural beauty, “ Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of
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[2026-02-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This appeal, (Muruthen Rallage Nawarathne Bandara and others vs. Henaka Rallage Premachandra Bandara (2025) SC/Appeal/18/2017) emerging from a long-standing property dispute in the District Court of Kegalle, centres on the procedural complexities of substitution and the execution of an ex-parte decree following the death of a defendant. The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka granted leave to appeal to address two pivotal questions of law: first, whether the District Judge erred in allowing the substitution of the deceased defendant under Section
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[2026-02-06 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The contribution of Sri Lankan workers in Korea to the country’s economy is commendable, Deputy Speaker of the Korean Parliament, Lee Hack Young said at a meeting held with Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, recently.
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[2026-02-06 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its development partnership with the World Bank following the official visit of Parameswaran Iyer, Executive Director of the World Bank Group, to Colombo. The visit was announced by the Department of External Resources of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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[2026-02-06 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith made a request to the Government yesterday to establish a Muthurajawela Development Authority, aimed at safeguarding the Muthurajawela ecosystem.
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[2026-02-06 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Fisheries Ministry has called for an impartial and transparent investigation into a brutal attack on Sri Lankan fishermen in international waters, Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar said on Tuesday.
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[2026-02-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has extended his gratitude to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics at the sacred Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo over a social media post on ‘X’.
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[2026-02-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Revaan Amarasinghe of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia and Sahansa Damsiluni of Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo produced excellent performances to clinch multiple titles at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, held at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo.
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[2026-02-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Daniel Jaksan, Economic and Commercial officer at the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, accompanied by Thiloma Abayanayaka, Commercial and Economic Assistant, met with the Chairman of the Export Development Board (EDB) Mangala Wijesinghe, along with the senior officials including Acting Additional Director General (Development) Kumudinie Mudalige, Director of Export Agriculture Janak Badugama, Director of Trade Facilitation & Trade Information Dr.
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[2026-02-06 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: FACETS Sri Lanka, the country’s premier international gem and jewellery exhibition, returned for its 34th edition until today (06), at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Colombo. Organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the exhibition is set to build on the momentum generated by its successful relocation to the iconic venue in 2026.
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[2026-02-06 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Paradox Plaza brought together six artists connected to Sri Lanka through family, memory, or return. The group exhibition featured work by Ebony Maurice-Wilmott, Kavan Balasuriya, Luka Rhoderick, Robin Meir Weeratunga, Jade Cargill, and Grace Harre, and leans decisively toward abstraction. Across media including embroidery, sound, photography, engraving, sculpture, and painting, the show resists figurative certainty, favouring gesture, process, and translation.
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[2026-02-06 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s national tea sale average declined in January 2026, reflecting weaker prices across most elevations, according to statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tea Board.
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[2026-02-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Head Office of Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education was opened at the Gangaramaya Educational Hub, located within the premises of the Gangaramaya Temple, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s higher education landscape.
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[2026-02-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC), operating under the aegis of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently handed over a selection of essential medical equipment to the Divisional Hospital, Anavilundawa, as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
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[2026-02-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association held its Annual General Meeting was held on January 27, at Cinnamon Life Hotel, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and the diplomatic community to review sector priorities and reinforce Sri Lanka’s position in global apparel supply chains.
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[2026-02-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, unveiled OJ (OMODA & JAECOO) on January 27, at The Kingsbury Colombo.
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Wickramashila National School, Giriulla girls’ team pose with their trophies after clinching the championship at the 10th Junior National Fencing Tournament in Colombo.
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank is the Platinum Business Partner for the APB Annual Convention 2026, reaffirming its commitment to leadership, professional excellence and the advancement of Sri Lanka’s banking sector.
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylinco Life, Sri Lanka’s life insurance market leader, has concluded the draw of the 19th edition of its iconic Family Savari mega promotion, selecting hundreds of winning families for unforgettable overseas holidays and local leisure experiences, while marking a colourful first with the selection of winners from its ‘Run for Savari game.’
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, reaffirms its commitment to preserving national heritage by sponsoring the Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera for the fourteenth consecutive year.
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This January, Hilton Colombo adds a Spanish flair to its dinner buffet at Graze Kitchen with ‘From Spain to Graze,’ an exclusive culinary showcase set to take place from January 28 to February 7.
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s leading tile manufacturer, LANKATILES announced the opening of its 58th showroom and second in the Galle located on Matara Road, Pettigalawatta, Galle.
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Doctor Mobile, one of Sri Lanka’s leading mobile phone and accessories provider, has further strengthened its footprint in the local technology retail sector with the opening of a new Premier Showroom in Bambalapitiya.
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[2026-02-06 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Port achieved record 8.29 Mn TEU throughput in 2025
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[2026-02-06 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: L.S. I. Jayarathna, who has been appointed as the country’s 42nd Auditor General, was presented with her Letter of Appointment by President’s Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (5). Jayarathna, who previously served as the most senior female Deputy Auditor General at the National Audit Office, received the unanimous approval of the Constitutional Council for her appointment at its meeting held on February 3.
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