Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-03 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Yuhansa Peiris of Bishop’s College produced a fine all-round display to win the Girls’ Under-18 Singles title at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Colombo.
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[2026-02-03 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIA Insurance Lanka is the Platinum Partner of the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) ‘Prathibhabhisheka’ Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 for the fourth year.
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[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tissa Central College Kalutara beat Vidyaloka College Galle by 10 wickets in their fixture of the Under 19 two- day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket on Saturday.
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[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) has scheduled an insightful session titled ‘Total Quality Management’ on February 10, from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm at the National Chamber Auditorium.
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[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The SLASSCOM People Summit 2026 is set to bring together some of the most influential global and regional voices in technology, leadership and human capital, reinforcing SLASSCOM’s commitment to placing people at the heart of Sri Lanka’s digital and innovation-led future.
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[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution has been conferred the Superbrands status, a globally recognised endorsement awarded to brands that demonstrate exceptional strength, trust and distinction in their respective markets.
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[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A year of notable achievements is capped off with fresh perspectives in management, readying the company for future success
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[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special cheque-awarding ceremony to distribute Rs. 45.52 million in relief assistance to inland fisherfolk in Northern Province, who were affected by the Cyclone Ditwah and subsequent flooding, was held recently in Colombo, under the patronage of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Customs destroyed over 20 million (2,032,824) cigarettes worth over Rs. 305 million, which had been illegally brought into the country, depriving the Government of over Rs. 270 million in taxes, at the Kerawalapitiya Waste-to-Energy Power Plant on January 30.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that individuals who spread falsehoods during the so-called ‘good governance’ period are now attempting to use State institutions, including the Courts, the Police and the Attorney General’s Department, to validate those lies using public funds.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special traffic management plan with heightened security has been announced by the Sri Lanka Police in view of the exposition of Sacred Relics brought from India which is scheduled to take place from February 05 to 11, 2026 at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) hosted ECRISA 2026 – Emerging Concepts and Research in Integrated Sustainable Adaptation, a National-level research conference held under the theme “Technological Synergies for a Sustainable Sri Lanka.” The conference was designed to promote interdisciplinary research and innovation aimed at addressing contemporary development challenges in Sri Lanka and the wider region.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a continuation of the vision articulated by the Indian Prime Minister during his visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, India is set to undertake a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy through the exposition of the Sacred Devnimori Relics of the Buddha in Sri Lanka. The Holy Relics, presently enshrined at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, will travel to Colombo for a public exposition from February 4 to 10, with their return scheduled on
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russian ambassador in Colombo Levan Dzhagaryan emphasised the special role of literature as a tool for mutual understanding between peoples and generations.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lanka delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeyasinghe, held a productive discussion with senior officials of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) at the PIF Headquarters in Riyadh on January 25, 2026.
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[2026-02-03 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Artist Saliya Srilal Samaraweera passed away yesterday. He is the husband of Tharunee Deputy Editor Champa Warusapperuma and father of Sarali Tharunethu Samaraweera, a Grade 9 student of Vishaka Vidyalaya, Colombo.
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[2026-02-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thai AirAsia continues to strengthen connectivity between Sri Lanka and Thailand with the introduction of three additional weekly flights (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) between Colombo (CMB) and Bangkok (Don Mueang – DMK) for the Winter 2025/26 season.
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[2026-02-03 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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[2026-02-03 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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[2026-02-03 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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[2026-02-03 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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[2026-02-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CANAGARETNAM – RITA PAVALAMALAR – Beloved wife of late I.T. Canagaretnam, loving mother of Selvinie, Prakash, Ravi and Kishore, dearest mother-in-law of Chandrarajan, Sumathy, Fhemie and Jacintha, cherished grandmother of Keith, Kaitlin, Kevin, Shane, Richelle, Tasha, Derek, Dillon, Darian, Jeremy, Ashvini and great-grandmother of Noah and Evan, sadly missed and fondly remembered by all relatives and friends.
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[2026-02-03 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Le coltan, contraction de colombo-tantalite, est un minerai stratégique. Il permet de produire le tantale, indispensable à la fabrication des téléphones portables, ordinateurs, voitures électriques et équipements militaires. Chaque smartphone en contient une infime quantité.
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[2026-02-02 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, be named as the third suspect in the controversial Airbus deal investigation.
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[2026-02-02 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Under her assured and disciplined leadership, Visakha Vidyalaya stamped its authority on the national rowing stage with a commanding performance at the 2026 Indoor National Rowing Championship, clinching the Overall Championship in the Junior Girls category and jointly securing the Senior Women’s Overall Championship alongside the highly experienced Sri Lanka Army contingent.
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[2026-02-02 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara issued arrest warrants today (02) against MP Jagath Manuwarna of the NPP and one other individual after they failed to appear in court.
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[2026-02-02 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of India has stepped up its support for Sri Lanka, allocating INR 4 billion (around $43.6 million) in the 2026-27 fiscal year, an increase from INR 3 billion ($32.7 million) in the revised estimates for 2025-26, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
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[2026-02-02 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: England secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 International today (February 1), taking an unassailable lead in the three-match series.
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[2026-02-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka recorded a current account surplus of USD 1.7 billion (provisional) in 2025, supported by consistent monthly surpluses and a historic high in workers’ remittances exceeding USD8 billion, the External Sector Performance December 2025 report issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said.
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[2026-02-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There is a high level of public satisfaction in the response of Governmental and non-Governmental agencies in the aftershock of Cyclone Ditwah and with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in particular, according to a recent survey conducted by the Social Scientists’ Association (SSA), Colombo.
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[2026-02-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pavan Ratnayake once again came to the fore scoring superb knock of 40 in just 22 balls as Sri Lanka invited to bat first made 189 for 5 wickets in their 20 overs against England in their second T -20 played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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[2026-02-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its latest Market Operations Report (MOR) for December 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of monetary and foreign exchange operations carried out during the year, with particular focus on the second half of 2025. The report was issued on January 30, 2026 by the CBSL’s Market Operations Department.
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[2026-02-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National cricket selectors made last-minute changes to the Sri Lanka World Cup squad before the deadline (January 31), leaving out all rounder Dhananjaya de Silva and brought back all rounder Kamindu Mendis who was omitted from the England T-20 series earlier. The 15 member squad led by Dasun Shanaka was officially submitted to the ICC.
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[2026-02-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s Union Budget for the upcoming fiscal year has increased development aid allocations for Sri Lanka, allocating 4 billion INR an increase of 1 billion INR from last year, according to Indian media.
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[2026-02-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defending champions Kandy Sports Club and CH and FC shared points once again after their Maliban Trophy Sri Lanka Rugby Inter-club ‘A’ Division League Super Round match ended in a thrilling 34-all draw at the Racecourse Grounds yesterday.
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[2026-02-02 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: S.Anushka and Cathurangani Jayasekara emerged men’s and women’s NESTOMALT Run for Sri Lanka Marathon 2026, winners of the first phase which commenced from Galle yesterday bringing together runners, families, and communities for a morning fuelled by purpose and energy. The event is organised by SingleTree Events.
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[2026-02-02 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)1 based headline inflation year-on-year accelerated in January 2026 after remaining at the same level for three consecutive months. Accordingly, headline inflation Y-o-Y was recorded at 2.3% in January 2026 compared to 2.1% in December 2025, broadly in line with the Central Bank’s near-term projections.
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[2026-02-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Tourism marked its presence at CMT 2026, held in Stuttgart, Germany, one of the largest consumer travel fairs in Europe. The Sri Lanka Stand accommodated representatives from the local tourism industry, providing a valuable platform to connect directly with the German travel community, particularly travellers with long-haul travel intentions.
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[2026-02-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan women’s cricket umpire, Nimali Perera has become the first Sri Lankan women’s official to oversee a men’s international match when she was appointed TV umpire for the first T-20 men’s match between Sri Lanka and England at Pallekele Stadium yesterday. She also named as TV umpire for the second T -20 game with Ravindra Kottahachchi and Chamara de Soyza both being latest addition to the international matches by ICC.
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[2026-02-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 67.1 in December 2025. A majority of firms reported a notable expansion in construction activities during the reference period, despite initial operational disturbances caused by adverse weather conditions.
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[2026-02-02 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The final procession of the annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo took place last night. Here, Prime Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya placing the Sacred Relics casket on the ceremonial tusker prior to the Nawam Perahera began parading the streets for the final day. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa looks on.
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[2026-02-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Despite the lost of first T -20 against England one positive note in Sri Lanka bowling was seamer Matheesha Pathirana who finished his four over spell with 1 for 18 at an economy rate of 4.5 . He normally bowls in death overs but he had to bowl with new ball at Pallekele in the first match as Sri Lanka wanted to restrict opponents to below 133 in their rain hit game which was reduced to 17 overs per side
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[2026-02-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: From crisis to consolidation, Sri Lanka enters a new phase of stability and opportunity, backed by resilient growth, record tourism, strong exports and renewed international confidence.
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[2026-02-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Here in Sri Lanka people living in all over the country but there is a huge difference between the areas / districts where people settled down naturally by themselves with the time being and the areas / districts where people had been `settled’ by previous regimes time to time in `colonisation schemes’ with the intention of developing agriculture sector.
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[2026-02-02 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda celebrate with the Girls’ overall title after emerging champions at the Novices Aquatic Championship 2026 in Colombo.
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[2026-02-02 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon cinnamon has been one of the world’s most sought-after spices for centuries, particularly since the 16th century. At one time, this commodity was considered more valuable than gold. Historically known as “True Cinnamon,” Cinnamomum zeylanicum from Sri Lanka induced colonial conquests and competition, igniting conflicts across Asia for centuries as colonial authoritiespursued monopoly and control.
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[2026-02-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a FIFA Arena Mini Pitch in Negombo, marking a major step in bringing free, modern football facilities to children at grassroots level as part of an internatonal FIFA development programme.
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[2026-02-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: S. Thomas’ College, founded in 1851 by the Rt. Rev. James Chapman, the first Anglican Bishop of Colombo, in Mutwal, quickly established a strong reputation among Sri Lankan schools. Its relocation in 1918 to a scenic site near Mount Lavinia marked a new chapter in the College’s history and further enhanced its stature.
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[2026-02-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In Sri Lanka, conversations about women’s participation in the workforce tend to fixate on career gaps. Time away from formal employment – most often due to childbirth, caregiving, or family responsibility – is treated as the primary explanation for why women fall out of paid work. While CVs are scrutinised for continuity, interviews are probed for “seamless re-entry,” and gaps are framed as deficits that require explanation.
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[2026-02-02 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Manula Anupriya of Urubokka Central College gave a fine all-round performanceagainst Vijitha Central College Dickwella 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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