Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-07 19:37 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (07) ordered the arrest of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena after the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed court that the defendant had allegedly violated bail conditions.
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[2026-05-07 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism says Sri Lanka has expressed grave concern over the recent hostilities in the West Asian region, including attacks on critical energy infrastructure, warning that such developments could undermine regional stability and ongoing peace efforts.
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[2026-05-07 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-07 13:27 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Department of Meteorology says the prevailing showery condition across the island is expected to continue over the next few days due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-07 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Muted May Day ceremonies and a visit by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu were highlights of last week’s events but most attention was focused on the US$ 2.5 million scam involving the transfer of funds from the Treasury and the appointment of a new body to administer cricket in the country.
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[2026-05-07 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka remained resilient through fiscal discipline, structural reforms, strengthened governance and strong international support, despite facing several challenges during recent times, including global uncertainties and tensions, shifting trade conditions and the impact of severe weather, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya told the Sri Lanka Maldives Business Forum held in Colombo on May 5.
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[2026-05-07 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dhananjaya Lakshan, who scored a fighting 84
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[2026-05-07 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday (06) ordered the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) to immediately investigate and file a report in Court regarding the misdirection of nearly US$ 600,000, which the Postal Department had intended to pay the United States Postal Service, but has instead been transferred to a third party.
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[2026-05-07 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) successfully held the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) Policy Dialogue 2026 on 28 April 2026 at the Randora Auditorium, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The Meeting was co-chaired by the Government of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
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[2026-05-07 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka finished ahead of Pakistan to secure 15th place at the prestigious ITF World Junior Tennis Competition for Boys Under-14 Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying Tournament held in Kuching, Malaysia recently.
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[2026-05-07 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is embracing digital innovation with “Discover Ceylon,” an immersive virtual experience designed to attract a new generation of global travellers through gaming.
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[2026-05-07 05:55 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu has climbed two places to No. 3 in the ICC Women’s T20I all-rounder rankings, reaching a career-best 368 rating points after her side’s 3–0 whitewash of Bangladesh this past week. The latest rankings, released yesterday, also reflect a strong overall rise for several Sri Lanka players following the successful series.
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[2026-05-07 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Global Innovation & Leadership Summit, organised by Zee Media and the WION International Media Network, was held last week at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, bringing together policymakers, business leaders and diplomats from Sri Lanka and India to strengthen bilateral ties and promote regional collaboration.
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[2026-05-07 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has, for the first time, incorporated nuclear power into its base-case long-term electricity generation plan, signaling a significant policy shift as the country explores solutions to its growing energy demand and long-term climate commitments.
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[2026-05-07 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A case filed against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody for allegedly causing a loss of over Rs. 8.8 million to the Government by misappropriating funds belonging to Ceylon Fertilizer Company while serving as its Procurement Manager in 2016, was yesterday fixed for trial on June 17 by the Colombo High Court.
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[2026-05-07 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan triathlete Shane Amarasinghe produced a superb performance to win the gold medal in the men’s 25-29 age category at the 2026 Bargara Sprint Distance Triathlon held in Queensland, Australia recently
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[2026-05-07 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The spotlight is back on hacking after USD 2.5 million was diverted from the Sri Lanka Treasury in an elaborate scam carried out by a group of cybercriminals. The case is still under investigation, and one of the officials connected with the icident was tragically found dead, deepening public intrigue.
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[2026-05-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne highlighted the close people-to-people connections between Sri Lanka and Maldives.
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[2026-05-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha at the Defence Ministry on Tuesday (5).
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[2026-05-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The annual ‘Beauty of Sri Lanka’ Photographic Exhibition’ organised by the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the America Sri Lanka Photographic Art Society in Los Angeles was held at the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka recently.
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[2026-05-07 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Mobility proudly served as the Official Automobile Partner for the President’s Trophy Inter-School Knockout Final, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association.
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[2026-05-07 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the success the seven men’s cricket tournaments have achieved, the Executive Committee of Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) have decided to give women’s cricket in Sri Lanka a boost by introducing a women’s cricket tournament for the corporate sector.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) has entered into a strategic partnership with Orient Insurance to enhance aftersales value for customers through the introduction of an extended warranty programme for Suzuki vehicles in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ChargeUP has partnered with Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC), becoming its exclusive Electric Vehicle (EV) charging partner.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three students from The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) joined the Slingshot Challenge, a global initiative that aims to inspire youth, ages 13-18, to tackle the planet’s environmental issues.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka (HCSL) in Islamabad, in collaboration with the diplomatic missions of Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar, and with the support of the Punjab Archaeology Department of Pakistan, organised a commemorative event to mark Vesak Day under the title ‘Buddha Jayanthi Celebrations 2026.’ The ceremony was held at the historic Dharmarajika Stupa and the Taxila Museum, symbolising a meaningful revival of sacred Buddhist heritage in Pakistan.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Fourth Sri Lanka–China Cultural Photography Exhibition show casing a collection of over 1500 printed images will be held at Temple Trees in Colombo.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the Human Trafficking and Maritime Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to immediately investigate and submit a report to the Court regarding Immigration and Emigration Department officials involved in preparing and approving passports for underworld figures using the fingerprints of other individuals.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It was revealed before the Colombo High Court that former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka was the driver of the vehicle that caused an accident that seriously injured a youth named Sandeep Sampath, in Rajagiriya in 2016.
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[2026-05-07 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIA Insurance Lanka strengthened its long‑standing commitment to community wellbeing by partnering with ‘Run For Their Lives’ (RFTL) 2026 for the fifth year, serving as the Gold Sponsor of the event.
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[2026-05-07 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Canadian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Isabelle Martin was the chief guest at the International Women’s Day programme, organised under the theme of women’s empowerment, in Akkaraipattu on Saturday. The event was organised by the Eastern Law Society at the auditorium of AIMS International College.
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[2026-05-07 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: T.B. Jayah Zahira College proudly marks its 90th Anniversary in conjunction with its Annual Prize Giving Ceremony, scheduled for May 09, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
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[2026-05-07 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Imeth Manamperi (Matara/Nalanda College Colombo) showed good bowling performances against Hambantota in the SLC Under 19 Provincial Youth league Inter District Limited Overs Cricket tournament.
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[2026-05-07 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad, in collaboration with the diplomatic missions of Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar, and with the generous support of the Punjab Archaeology Department of Pakistan, organised a commemorative event to mark Vesak Day under the title ‘Buddha Jayanthi Celebrations 2026’.
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[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, has entered into a strategic partnership with George Steuart Solution Pvt Ltd, to expand access to solar energy solutions across Sri Lanka. Formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, the collaboration focuses on supporting both domestic and Commercial and Industrial segments that obtain financing through HNB.
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[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In early nineties Sri Lankan manufactures very convince with European raw materials which was always quality consistence and long regarded as a global leader in innovation, is now entering a transformative period. Faced with rising energy costs, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing global competition, the sector must evolve rapidly to remain competitive in the decades ahead.
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[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC and Sri Lanka’s number one ICT solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Seceon Inc to strengthen its managed security services portfolio with advanced AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities.
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[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ team will arrive in Sri Lanka today for a white-ball series scheduled from May 12.
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[2026-05-06 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Litro Gas Lanka has announced that domestic gas prices will remain unchanged for the month of May, despite rising international market costs and ongoing pressure from exchange rate fluctuations.
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[2026-05-06 17:37 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court has announced that the trial of former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who is facing corruption charges filed by the Bribery Commission, will commence on June 17.
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[2026-05-06 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: On 12 February 2026, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne stood before Sri Lanka’s apex anti-money laundering body and presented a document that had never before existed: a Concept Paper for regulating virtual assets. The presentation to the National Coordinating Committee on AML/CFT marked the government’s first concrete step toward bringing order to a sector that, by its own admission, has become a breeding ground for fraud.
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[2026-05-06 15:11 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, departed Sri Lanka this morning (06) from Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, concluding a successful state visit to the country.
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[2026-05-06 13:28 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), along with the possible development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance near the island, is expected to bring increased rainfall across Sri Lanka starting today (06) and continuing over the next few days.
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[2026-05-06 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rice is far more than a staple food in Sri Lanka; it is central to national food security, rural livelihoods, and agricultural identity. Nearly 90% of Sri Lankans depend on rice as their primary food source, while hundreds of thousands of farming families rely on paddy cultivation for survival. Yet despite its strategic importance, Sri Lanka’s rice sector remains fragile, politically manipulated, and economically inefficient.
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[2026-05-06 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dambulla paceman Kavindu Pathiratne finished with a superb performance taking 5 for 51 to restrict Colombo first innings to 146 all out in their NSL 4-day cricket final played at R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday. However Dambulla once again were in hot water as their top order collapsed. They were 107 for 6 wickets in their second innings at the end of second day’s play yesterday.
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[2026-05-06 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government’s decision to appoint former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne as Sri Lanka Cricket Transition Committee Chairman is the right move.
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