Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Madushani Herath established two Sri Lanka records from her jumping events triple jump and long jump while Sri Lanka athletes created four new Sri Lankan records at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships held in Tianjin ,China concluded on Sunday .
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its leadership in technology, innovation and the deliveryof the most advanced banking experiences to customers by reaching another milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital payment landscape with the introduction of Google Pay support for its Mastercard debit and credit cardholders, in collaboration with Mastercard and Google.
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Alpha Fire Services PLC unveiled its new logo at the Head Office in Colombo on January 22, in the presence of the Company’s Board of Directors and legendary Cricketer Aravinda De Silva, was present with the management team and employees, making the event a collective celebration of the company’s transformation and future organisation.
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ‘Friends of IBC Reunion’ programme, organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) – widely recognised as the world’s largest Buddhist organisation was held in Colombo on Friday.
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high-level Indian delegation, including Mangubhai Patel, Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein of Arunachal Pradesh, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (09) to oversee the repatriation of the historic Devnimori Sacred Relics of the Buddha back to India on 11 February.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, has announced the launch of the 2026 Dialog Big Match Season initiative. At the heart of Dialog Big Match Season is school cricket, a cornerstone in nurturing future cricketing stars, as it is on school grounds that dreams take flight and lay the foundation for national and international success.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank is celebrating Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day by continuing the tradition of the ‘Birth of Freedom’ programme for yet another year.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a Welcome Reception on January 29, in honour of Isabelle Martin, High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, bringing together members, partners and guests for an evening of dialogue, celebration, and connection.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), to enhance the efficiency and reliability of dividend disbursement for companies listed on the CSE.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt) Ltd(ASW), Sri Lanka’s leading tea auction logistics service provider, has achieved a significant global milestone by becoming the world’s first tea logistics company to be awarded ZeroCarbon® certification, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and responsible supply chain management The ZeroCarbon® certification, granted by Sustainable Future Group (SFG), recognises organisations that have comprehensively measured their greenhouse gas emissions, implemented effective emission reduction strategies, and offset residual emissions in line with internationally accepted carbon-neutral standards.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka High Commission in South Africa hosted a vibrant reception at ‘Sri Lanka House’ on February 05, 2026 to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day was celebrated in Tokyo at an official event hosted by the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Japan, bringing together diplomats, Japanese officials, members of the Sri Lankan expatriate community and friends of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-10 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Didula Theekshana of Gnanodaya Maha Vidyalaya Kalutara had a match bag of 11 wickets against Sri Sumanagala Maha Vidyalaya Gonapola in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-10 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The annual Pirith Ceremony of the Sirimavo Bandaranaike College, Colombo was held recently under the guidance of Principal, Dr. J. Sumedha Jayaweera. The Deputy and Assistant Principals, the teaching staff, and the students and parents attended. Here, the Principal inviting the Maha Sangha for the chanting of Pirith. Pic. By Nisshanka Wijeratne
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[2026-02-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has opened three new Priority Circle Lounges in Battaramulla, Dehiwala and Panadura, further strengthening its premium service network for discerning customers.
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[2026-02-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Affordable energy is a necessity, not a luxury. For Sri Lanka, it is particularly critical, as the country spends billions of rupees each year on fuel imports, while ordinary consumers continue to bear the burden of high electricity costs. In this context, the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, approved as a key Cabinet decision last week, is both timely and commendable.
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[2026-02-10 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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[2026-02-10 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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[2026-02-10 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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[2026-02-10 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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[2026-02-10 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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[2026-02-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tens of thousands of devotees have been flocking to the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, to pay homage to the Sacred Devnimori Relics of the Buddha, which arrived from India. Here, a section of the devotees waiting to enter the temple yesterday evening.
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[2026-02-10 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development has appointed Sri Lanka’s first Advisory Council for the Development of the Event Management Industry to guide the sector’s future growth.
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[2026-02-09 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court today (9) ordered the money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, to be recalled on April 24, 2026. The postponement follows a delay in the submission of a critical psychiatric evaluation.
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[2026-02-09 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo, Sri Lanka February 2026
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[2026-02-09 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A fatal road accident was reported in Amithirigala, within the Ruwanwella Police Division, resulting in three deaths and two injuries, according to the Sri Lanka Police. Police said the accident occurred when a car travelling from
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[2026-02-09 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka High Commission in South Africa hosted a vibrant reception at “Sri Lanka House” on February 5, 2026 to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day.
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[2026-02-09 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited (SLICLL) and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGI) extended support to families affected by the recent ‘Ditwah’ cyclone through a special contribution raised internally across both organisations.
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[2026-02-09 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The resurgence of vinyl is not a fluke. Like blue jeans and Chuck Taylors, there is something timeless about placing a stylus on a spinning record. In Sri Lanka, a group of dedicated young entrepreneurs and enthusiasts are leading this revival. I headed to the dusty streets of Colombo to understand the appeal.
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[2026-02-09 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kamindu Mendis made a sparkling knock of 44 in 19 balls well supported by Kusal Mendis who stroked unbeaten 56 in 43 balls as Sri Lanka invited to bat first scored 163 for 6 wickets in 20 overs in their first T -20 World Cup match against Ireland played at R.Premadasa Stadium yesterday.
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[2026-02-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital presented its economic outlook 2026 for Sri Lanka recently, highlighting both growth prospects and plausible vulnerabilities. A central finding of the outlook was the anticipated softening of Sri Lanka’s GDP growth, projected to decrease from 5% in 2025 to 3-4 % in 2026.
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[2026-02-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations office in Colombo to support 658,000 of the most vulnerable people affected by cyclone Ditwah has received US$ 22.4 million out of the required funding of US$ 35.3 million to implement the HPP, by last Friday (6).
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[2026-02-09 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Drivers now have the ability to instantly pay traffic fines (Spot fines) from anywhere in the island through the online payment facility and get their driving licenses back. For this, the ‘GovPAY’ digital traffic fine payment system has been successfully completed to operate throughout Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-09 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The “Sri Lanka Business Forum 2026” was organised by MEDEF International, the French Business Confederation of leading French companies, in partnership with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in France, on January 30, 2026 at the MEDEF Office in Paris. The event, which was held in hybrid format, had a solid line up of reputed French companies participating.
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[2026-02-09 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nineteen women were appointed as conductors to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) on Friday, marking a first for the Government operated public transport and a milestone in efforts to expand women’s participation in the sector.
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[2026-02-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka keeps circling the same national anxiety: growth is weak, the tax base is tight, the workforce is ageing, skilled youth are leaving, and yet, too many capable people are parked on the sidelines when we can least afford it. It is baffling how we still treat flexible work like a soft concession – something to be granted sparingly, often apologetically, and usually to women with young children or caregivers.
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[2026-02-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: For over seven decades the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has gallantly guarded our nation’s aerial domain, projecting their airpower. As the SLAF is set to celebrate their 75th anniversary in March, today we look at their Kennels Section- known as the No 48- K-9 Wing. This unit is based at SLAF Katunayake.
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[2026-02-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CNCI Achiever Awards 2026 conducted by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) will be held in October 2026 for the 25th consecutive year, Amila Sugathapala, Deputy Chairman of CNCl and Achiever Awards Judging Chairman told the official launch ceremony held in Colombo on February 5. ANCL is the official Print Media Partner of the event.
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[2026-02-09 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ananda College Colombo beat S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia by 13 runs in the 7th Annual Halangoda – Atapattu Trophy Cricket encounter at Ananda Mawatha yesterday.
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[2026-02-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two Sri Lankan women attempting to smuggle into the country Anthurium plants valued at over one million rupees were arrested on Saturday by officers of the Biodiversity, Cultural and National Heritage Protection division of Sri Lanka Customs at the Katunayake Airport.
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[2026-02-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The delegation led by Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi have concluded their visit to Sri Lanka. The delegation accompanied the Holy Devnimori Relics of the Buddha from India to Sri Lanka for their first international exposition, currently underway at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo.
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[2026-02-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath hosted a dinner reception in honour of the President, Vice President, and distinguished members of the International Federation of Consular Bodies and Associations (FICAC), following the opening of the South Asia Conference of FICAC earlier in the day. The dinner was held on February 2 at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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[2026-02-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Eighteen-year-old Charan Rupesinghe delivered a calm and powerful swim to win the 10km Open Water Sea Swim at the Annual Port City Open Water Swimming Championship, which concluded after two days at Port City Colombo over the weekend.
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[2026-02-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Turkish Ambassador Dr Semih Lütfü Turgut, organised a Golf Tournament at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, bringing together 44 players for the event. This was the second Golf Tournament organised by the Turkish Embassy on January 25.
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[2026-02-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL), Sri Lanka’s No. 1 motor insurance provider and most trusted general insurer, partnered Lanka Ride 2026, the islandwide cycling tour, as the Official Insurance Partner. The partnership reinforced SLICGL’s leadership in risk protection and commitment to advance national sporting excellence.
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[2026-02-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Khairiya Ahadiya School (Clifton Lane Islamic Instruction Society) held its 68th anniversary and prize giving ceremony at the Tower Hall, Maradana, Colombo, recently. It was held under the patronage of the Principal M.Z.M. Zainul Abdeen.
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[2026-02-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Olympian Judo player Chamara Dharmawardena of Air Force once again came to the fore winning best Male judo player for the ninth consecutive year at the recently concluded 62nd National Judo championships held at that Sports Ministry Indoor Stadium .
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[2026-02-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy organised life-saving and first aid training for local fishermen, demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development. The training session was held at the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour, Trincomalee last week.
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[2026-02-09 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Anne’s College Kurunegala beat De Mazenod College Kandana by eight wickets in their fixture of the Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket on Saturday.
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[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The inaugural ceremony for the distribution of mobile library vehicles to ten selected Local Government authorities in the Western Province, under the ‘Arunu Dora’ National Reading Promotion Programme implemented in parallel with the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ National Programme, was held at the Presidential Secretariat on Saturday (7).
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