Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-12 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Renewed tensions in the Middle East weighed negatively on the Colombo Bourse alongside rising global oil prices.
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[2026-05-12 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Breaking the pattern of diplomatic niceties, the recent visit of the President of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, to Sri Lanka was an opportunity to increase Sri Lanka’s international focus to greater regional partnerships (beyond the ones traditionally known to the country) as Tô Lâm’s visit occurs at time when country is on the lookout for routes to sustainable economic recovery).
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[2026-05-12 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Agriculture Export CompetitivenessSource: Author calculations based on International Trade Center (ITC) data & WITS data
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[2026-05-12 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shamil Wakeel and Ifra Shasmin Booso emerged as the top performers at the Sri Lanka Squash 45th Anniversary Championship 2026, winning the Men’s Open and Women’s Open titles respectively at the championship concluded at the Air Force Squash Complex on Sunday.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the authorised distributor of BYD and DENZA in Sri Lanka, has launched a campaign in partnership with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLIC) to accelerate New Energy Vehicles (NEV) adoption among government sector employees.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will lead a senior corporate delegation to Mumbai for the India–Sri Lanka Business Forum on May 13, held in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has entered a significant new chapter in its legacy of enabling homeownership through a partnership for 447 Luna Tower with Union Place Apartments (Pvt) Ltd., a Belluna Lanka company.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lanka Hospitals recently presented its Annual Report for 2025 and the Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 to the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha and the Secretary to the Treasury and Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dijital Team Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the first companies in the country to launch LinkedIn Learning for all its team members.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s fast-growing fintech sector received another boost after WEBXPAY Ltd appointed corporate leader Nemantha Nilhan Abeysinghe as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that alongside developing the necessary infrastructure for the digitalisation of Sri Lanka’s education system, it is equally essential to develop quality educational content and provide proper training for teachers.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of its continued commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices, Cargills Food and Beverage Ltd through its brands KIST and KNUCKLES, has initiated a new plastic waste management project on Sri Lanka’s Southern Expressway, deploying four plastic collection bins at the Welipenna Service Area to address the growing issue of plastic waste generated by travellers.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nüwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the luxury flagship hotel within South Asia’s first fully integrated luxury resort, marked a significant milestone with a special press conference and celebration honouring its 5-Star recognition, further reinforcing its position as one of the leading luxury hospitality destinations in the region.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylinco Life has reinforced its long-standing commitment to Sri Lanka’s public healthcare system with the donation of a comprehensive Centralised Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS) to the Teaching Hospital Kalutara, enabling a significant advancement in patient safety, surgical capability and hospital infrastructure.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: PPIM achieves ACCA’s highest global accreditation tier four years after attaining Gold status, cementing its position as Sri Lanka’s leading ACCA tuition provider.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the country’s national body for marketing, convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 on Aprl 8, at the Galle Face Hotel.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CEAT Kelani Holdings has expanded its network of premium retail outlets with the opening of a new Shop-in-Shop (SIS) facility at Olympic Tyre House located at Havelock Road, Colombo 6, strengthening the brand’s presence in one of the capital’s busiest commercial areas.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: RTS Holdings has reached a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s tea industry with its Hidellana and Avissawella Tea Factories being awarded the prestigious Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification by The Sustainable Future Group, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable tea production.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Holy Cross College Gampaha emerged champions of the All Island Inter-School Girls Under-17 Division C Badminton Tournament – 2026, organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Badminton Association at the sports grounds of St. Thomas’ College, Bandarawela recently.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Consumer Price Index-based (CCPI-based) headline inflation Y-o-Y (year-on-year) accelerated in April 2026 reflecting the spillovers from the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the significant upward adjustments in domestic energy prices.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Illegal Assets and Liabilities Investigation Division informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodharagama yesterday (11) that an investigation has been launched into the assets and liabilities of former Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Lanka Chairman’s Award Night organised by the Lanka Business Corporation will be held on May 23 at the Galle Face Hotel from 4.00 p.m.
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[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-12 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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[2026-05-12 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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[2026-05-12 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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[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka (NFC) is considering establishing a dedicated academy to train the next generation of movie directors, cinematographers, film editors, and screenwriters.
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[2026-05-11 20:14 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seat reservations are now available for the iconic Yal Devi train service operating between Colombo Fort and Jaffna, as services resumed today (11) following a months-long suspension.
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[2026-05-11 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Police have urged drivers to exercise caution amid risk of further landslides on Hatton–Colombo main road following a fresh earth slip in the Watawala–Diyagala area.
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[2026-05-11 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Manoj Suranga, an alleged organised crime figure arrested in Azerbaijan, was brought back to Sri Lanka last night, police confirmed.
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[2026-05-11 10:36 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area within the next 36 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-11 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Total bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Viet Nam reached approximately US$324 million, representing growth of over 16%, and plans were in place to work towards achieving a bilateral trade target of US$1 billion by 2030 with a strong focus on diversifying the country’s products list, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya told the Sri Lanka–Viet Nam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum held in Colombo on Friday (8).
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[2026-05-11 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan people are not idiots. Their literacy rate is over 97 percent. They have common sense. They have good eyesight and hearing ability. They remember things for at least two weeks. Therefore, they cannot be fooled by Mudalalis’. We are talking about the current cost of living here in Sri Lanka after recent price hikes of fuel and gas.
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[2026-05-11 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has taken steps to appoint a special expert committee to formulate a comprehensive national policy on medical education in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-11 05:59 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 20th Battle of the Golds big match between D.S Senananyake College Colombo and Mahanama College ended in a draw at the SSC grounds yesterday.
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[2026-05-11 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Tourism Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said Sri Lanka is focusing on attracting high-quality tourism investments and internationally recognised hotel brands as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s hospitality sector and enhance long-term industry value.
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[2026-05-11 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Executive Director of the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) Prof. Sirimal Abeyratne, stressed the importance of inclusive economic growth and trade-driven development while addressing the International Conference on “Poverty and Development in times of crisis” in Colombo yesterday (08).
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[2026-05-11 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: On the occasion of Mother’s Day celebrated just yesterday, in Sri Lanka, the exodus of professional women from the workforce needs to be scrutinised more closely. Women leaving the workforce at the onset of caregiving is rarely a simple lifestyle choice; rather, it is the result of a crushing “double burden” – the structural expectation that women must manage the lion’s share of unpaid domestic labour while simultaneously pursuing a career.
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[2026-05-11 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Meteorology Department’s Senior Meteorologist Malith Fernando stated that an atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area, leading to increased rainfall today, tomorrow, and the day after.
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[2026-05-11 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economic indicators issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reflected mixed but generally stable trends during the week ending May 8, 2026, with improvements in banking sector liquidity, government revenue performance, and private sector credit growth, according to the latest weekly economic highlights.
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[2026-05-11 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In conjunction with the state visit of President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Tô Lâm to Sri Lanka, a special discussion on enhancing cooperation in the digital economy sector between the two countries was held Friday (8) between the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, and Nguyen The Trung, Member of the National Advisory Council of the 57th Steering Committee of Vietnam, at the Ministry of Digital Economy.
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[2026-05-11 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Savinaka Weerasekara and Varangana Jayawardena emerged men’s and women’s champions at the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) All Island Open Badminton Championship concluded yesterday at Mercantile Badminton Indoor Stadium, Colombo 7.
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[2026-05-11 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Rugby named an experienced 15-member national squad led by veteran sevens star Srinath Sooriyabandara for the CASA 7s Tournament to be worked off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on May 16 and 17.
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[2026-05-11 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Trade unions in Sri Lanka are active, legally recognised bodies with over 1,500 registered entities, primarily governed by the Trade Union Ordinance of 1935. Almost all of them are focused on the welfare of their membership. Some trade unions have only their office bearers and no members! Some of them last for a few years and then vanish into thin air!
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[2026-05-11 05:42 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The investigation into the death of former CEO of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena, has been handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) as the circumstances surrounding his passing are deemed suspicious.
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[2026-05-11 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya welcomed President of Viet Nam To Lam and the members of his delegation to the Parliament of Sri Lanka stating that it is noteworthy that this visit is his first overseas state visit to the region following his re-election as President and re-appointment as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam.
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[2026-05-11 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The British Council Sri Lanka recently held the IELTS Partner Meet 2026 to honour and recognise the dedication of its partners over the past year.
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[2026-05-11 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s school sports arena, Taxila Central College Horana secured a remarkable third consecutive victory in the third edition of the “Super Fighters” Triangular School Chess Championship—widely recognized as the island’s only dedicated ‘Chess Big Match.’
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[2026-05-11 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s trusted National ICT Solutions Provider, is the University of Peradeniya’s ‘Technology Partner’ in introducing the country’s first-ever Bachelor of Science of Engineering Honours in Electronic and Intelligent Systems Engineering, equipping the next generation of engineers tolead the future of intelligent technologies.
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[2026-05-11 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Additional Magistrate Kasun Kanchana Dissanayake ordered that the Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Mohamed Moiynudeen, arrested by the Bribery Commission and produced before the court on charges of soliciting and attempting to accept a bribe of Rs. 3 million be remanded until May 21.
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