Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-05 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka presented a clear message of confidence, reform and long-term opportunity at the Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum held on January 27, 2026 at Singapore. Jointly organised by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore and Port City Colombo, the forum positioned Port City Colombo as the centrepiece of Sri Lanka’s next phase of economic transformation.
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[2026-02-05 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-05 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asian International School (AIS), the pioneer international school in rowing in Sri Lanka, won yet another major title when they clinch the Junior Boys’ Championship at the National Indoor Rowing Championship 2026, organised by the Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka and held at the Rowing Headquarters in Diyawanna, Battaramulla last weekend.
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[2026-02-05 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rashmi Nethranjali of Devapathiraja College Rathgama made a century against Mahamaya College Kandy in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Girl’s Division One Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-02-05 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Women’s Archery Team produced a powerful and historic performance to win the overall championship at the 09th Wayamba All Island Archery Championship 2026, held at the Samodaya Ground in Mawathagama, Kurunegala recently.
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[2026-02-05 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dedicated to nurturing talent and empowering Sri Lanka’s future champions, HNB PLC Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank and the most awarded bank in 2025, has stepped forward as the Title Sponsor of the HNB Novices Age Group Swimming Championships 2026, organised by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU).
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[2026-02-05 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran tennis players Chammika de Silva and Arjun Fernando won the Over-55 Doubles title at the ongoing YETI-SSC Open Tennis Championship played at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place, Colombo.
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[2026-02-05 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-05 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s reputation for precious stones is long established. From the Chinese monk Fa Xian to the Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta, historical accounts describe an island rich in gems buried beneath its soil. Yet this article set out to ask a question that went beyond legend or provincial pride: how is the value of a gemstone actually determined—and by whom?
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[2026-02-05 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, described the exposition of the Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Colombo as a “rare blessing” for the country, thanking the Government of India for making the historic event possible.
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[2026-02-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-05 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nipah virus infections have been reported in India, but Sri Lanka has not been affected so far. The risk of transmission to the island remains considerably low. There is, therefore, no cause for alarm. However, it is vital to revisit the lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic. Controlling the spread of infections ultimately depends more on public behaviour than on the efforts of health authorities or the security forces.
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[2026-02-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Several countries have extended greetings to Sri Lanka as the Nation celebrated its 78th Independence Day, reaffirming long-standing friendships and continued cooperation with the island Nation. Messages from the United Kingdom, China, Australia, India, and the United Arab Emirates reflected Sri Lanka’s strong diplomatic ties and shared commitment to peace and development.
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[2026-02-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high-level progress review meeting on the renovation of the Pettah Bus Terminal in Colombo was held Tuesday (February 03) at the Defence Ministry chaired by the Defence Secretary, Air-vice Marshal SampathThuyacontha (Retd).
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[2026-02-04 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha have arrived in Sri Lanka, offering a historic opportunity for the country’s Buddhist community to pay their respects.
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[2026-02-04 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-02-04 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka celebrates its 78th Independence Day at Independence Square, today, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presiding over the national ceremony held under the theme ‘Let’s Build Sri Lanka’.
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[2026-02-04 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s elephant conservationist community has not always been on the same page with the people involved in the human-elephant conflict. This writer has previously focussed on this tendency of our — what’s the word, ‘kultur’? — sections of the animal-lover community in this island. Not so flattering things have been said about them by self, and others before.
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[2026-02-04 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Paceman Dushmantha Chameera took his career best figures of 5 for 24 as England scored 128 for 9 wickets in 20 overs in their third and final T -20 against Sri Lanka played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium yesterday. Chameera, the key paceman came back to the side after rested first two games using his experience to make a good come back to put pressure on English batters with his maiden five wicket haul in T -20 career which was
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[2026-02-04 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Zacharia Akbar of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, and Thishya Banagala of Visakha Vidyalaya emerged as the Boys’ and Girls’ Under-12 champions at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, played at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place, Colombo, yesterday.
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[2026-02-04 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two Sri Lanka umpires Kumar Dharmasena and Ravindra Wimalasiri are among the T-20 Umpires list while former Sri Lanka captain Ranjan Madugalle heads the six-member match referees panel for the T-20 World Cup.
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[2026-02-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Oman cricket team started their final preparation for the T -20 World Cup when they recorded 5 wickets win with 2 overs to spare in their T -20 World Cup warm up cricket fixture against Sri Lanka ‘A’ played at CCC grounds yesterday. Opener Aamir Kaleem was the match winner making 47 ball 80.
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[2026-02-04 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “Mother Sri Lanka, we worship Thee!” — Sri Lanka Matha
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[2026-02-04 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka celebrates 73 years of independence today. Since its inception, Independence Square has become a familiar sight for Sri Lankans. Independence Square still looms large in the Sri Lankan consciousness and will continue to do so. It is a constant in the public lives of citizens. Chartered Architect Susil Lamahewa speaks.
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[2026-02-04 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In this tribute, we intend to trace in detail how Piyadasa Sirisena became one of the leaders of mass communication in the early part of the twentieth century. Using communication as a tool, he launched a long drawn-out resistance against imperial rule. He was, in essence, a countervailing force against British rule in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-04 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Horizon College International (HCI), Malabe, emerged champions of The Inter-international Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL) Under-17 Girls Basketball Tournament after defeating Elizabeth Moir School (EMS) by 64–38 in the final, played in Colombo recently.
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[2026-02-04 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SES Engineering Sponsorship: From left to right, Asela Perera (Director, SES Engineering Pvt Ltd), Ganuka Fernando and Sohan Patrick (President, Tennis Foundation of St Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya) pose at the sponsorship ceremony held in Colombo recently.
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[2026-02-04 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Achinthya Pramuditha of Maliyadeva College Kurunegala ‘C’ had a match bag of 10 wickets for 38 runsagainst Zahira Model School in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association.
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[2026-02-04 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: From the bustling streets of Colombo to the quiet villages nestled in the hills, Sri Lanka will pause, collectively, proudly, to mark its 78th Independence Day. It is a day that carries the weight of over a century of colonial rule, the determination of generations who fought for sovereignty, and the enduring spirit of a nation that refused to be silenced.
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[2026-02-04 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seventy-eight years after Sri Lanka formally ended British colonial rule, Independence Day remains a marker of sovereignty—but not necessarily of consensus. For some, 4 February represents progress, political renewal, and the promise of stability. For others, it is a reminder of unfulfilled guarantees: equality, dignity, and genuine self-determination.
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[2026-02-04 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marking the significant financial improvements within the Sri Lankan State sector in 2025 due to revenue collection efforts, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has increased its revenue up to Rs. 45 billion in 2025 compared to Rs. 37 billion in 2024, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament yesterday.
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[2026-02-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sustainable Energy quiz final programme, organised by Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Ministry of Education, in Uva Province and Uva Community Radio was held on January 30, 2026 at B/Viharamahadevi Balika MV under the patronage of the Chief Secretary of Uva Province, P. A. G. Fernando.
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[2026-02-04 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rector of St. Joseph’s College Colombo, Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi emphasises that quality education helps break free from self-induced slavery, builds positive relationships, and lives with a victorious mindset, at the National Independence Day Celebration held yesterday 03rd February at the College premises.
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[2026-02-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon-turned-Sri Lanka marks its 78th Independence Day today. Independence for the Dominion of Ceylon was secured on February 4, 1948, as the 1947 Constitution came into force. Since then, February 4 has been observed annually to commemorate the country’s political freedom from British rule. Independence Day, by both history and symbolism, ought to be celebrated at Independence Square—and nowhere else.
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[2026-02-04 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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[2026-02-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs Department has organised Islamic religious observances to mark the 78th National Day in Sri Lanka. It will be held at the Jawaththa Jumma Mosque, Colombo 7 today (4) at 6 a.m.. This religious ceremony will be held under the patronage of Religious and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer with participation of Deputy Speaker Dr.
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[2026-02-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera said the Government plans to lower tax rates to reduce the tax burden on the public by expanding the tax base. The Deputy Minister made these remarks while participating in a special field observation tour around Colombo.
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[2026-02-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Joseph’s College Colombo beat St. Benedict’s College Kotahena by innings and 51 runs in their Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket match conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with th sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-02-04 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: England completed a 3-0 series whitewash against Sri Lanka today, securing a narrow 12-run victory in the third and final T20I. Despite a career-best bowling performance from Dushmantha Chameera, the hosts fell short in a low-scoring thriller at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
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[2026-02-03 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a strategic roadmap designed to transform Sri Lanka’s energy landscape. The plan is a critical step toward meeting the national target of generating 70% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and achieving full carbon neutrality by 2050.
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[2026-02-03 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka and international cricket sensation Pathum Nissanka has been unveiled as the newest brand ambassador for Prima KottuMee, further amplifying the youthful energy and vibrant spirit the brand embodies.
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[2026-02-03 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Constitutional Council (CC) has officially granted unanimous approval for the appointment of L. S. P. Jayaratne as the new Auditor General of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-03 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Political Consultation Mechanism between Sri Lanka and Finland.
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[2026-02-03 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a LKR 1,215 million project to provide modern equipment for music, dance, art, and drama education in schools across Sri Lanka. The initiative will be implemented over a three-year period, from 2026 to 2028.
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[2026-02-03 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fracspace, the global real estate and lifestyle development announced its strategic entry into Sri Lanka through Altaira—its flagship international development and a considered step in the company’s global expansion journey at a press conference held in Colombo.
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[2026-02-03 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan pace legend Lasith Malinga is set to return to the national setup as a Fast Bowling Consultant Coach for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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[2026-02-03 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The strike launched by luxury and general service private bus operators on the Horana-Colombo (Route 120) remains in effect for a second day.
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[2026-02-03 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will host the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha from February 4 to 11, 2026, in a major spiritual and cultural event aimed at deepening the centuries-old bonds between India and Sri Lanka. The exposition will take place at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo, one of the country’s most revered Buddhist institutions.
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[2026-02-03 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant move toward sustainable environmental management, the Sri Lanka Police officially launched a nationwide tree-planting initiative yesterday at the Police Field Force Headquarters in Thimbirigasyaya.
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