[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Island Invitational 2026’ marks new era of Luxury Golf - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to host one of its most prestigious sporting and lifestyle events with the official announcement of the Island Invitational 2026, an elite invitational golf tournament bringing together sport, luxury hospitality, and influential business leaders from India and Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/sports/943542/island-invitational-2026-marks-new-era-of-luxury-golf/

[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nipah, the latest threat - DailyNews

Snippet: Here are excerpts from an interview conducted with Consultant Virologist, MRI, Dr. Jude Jayamaha, on the Nipah virus. So far, there are NO reported Nipah virus infections in Sri Lanka, but the recently reported cases of Nipah virus in India have raised public and media interest in the infection.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/nadira-gunatilleke/943562/nipah-the-latest-threat/

[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Agro Multi Cultivation signs MoU - DailyNews

Snippet: Agro Multi Cultivation (AMC), a member of the DEO GROUP and Safe Foods Solution signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 26, at the AMC Head Office, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943636/agro-multi-cultivation-signs-mou/

[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hyundai-Aban Auto ignites football fever with FIFA World Cup test drive promotion - DailyNews

Snippet: Hyundai-Abans Auto is bringing the excitement of world-class football closer to home with a promotion that gives Sri Lankans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the FIFA World Cup live in the United States.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943649/hyundai-aban-auto-ignites-football-fever-with-fifa-world-cup-test-drive-promotion/

[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ruchira Abeywardena elected President SLAAPS at 48th AGM - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Association of Administrative and Professional Secretaries (SLAAPS) held its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Amari Hotel, Colombo recently with the participation of members and past Presidents.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943656/ruchira-abeywardena-elected-president-slaaps-at-48th-agm/

[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nihon Kohden empowers JICA Sri Lanka with lifesaving skills training - DailyNews

Snippet: Nihon Kohden Sri Lanka recently held a lifesaving skills training session for staff personnel at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sri Lankaon Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943662/nihon-kohden-empowers-jica-sri-lanka-with-lifesaving-skills-training/

[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hayleys Agriculture showcases agricultural technology at Jaffna Int’l Trade Fair 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Sri Lankan agriculture industry at the Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026, which was held from January 23-25, at the Muttraweli Grounds in Jaffna.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943669/hayleys-agriculture-showcases-agricultural-technology-at-jaffna-intl-trade-fair-2026-2/

[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New Jersey for Palamunai Sports Academy - DailyNews

Snippet: The Palamunai Sports Academy has introduced the new Jersey for the year 2026 sponsored by Aslam Global Lanka Pvt Ltd at a ceremony held at the Oceanic Garden, Palamunai recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/sports/943549/new-jersey-for-palamunai-sports-academy/

[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CIPM Great HR Quiz 2026 concludes with resounding success - DailyNews

Snippet: CIPM Sri Lanka successfully concluded one of its flagship events, the CIPM Great HR Quiz 2026, on January 28, 2026 at Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, with participation from the HR fraternity representing leading private and public sector organisations across the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943615/cipm-great-hr-quiz-2026-concludes-with-resounding-success/

[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging celebrates 50th AGM - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging (SLIP) marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM). A key highlight of the AGM was the appointment of Nishan Perera as President of SLIP for the 2025/2026 term.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943624/sri-lanka-institute-of-packaging-celebrates-50th-agm/

[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL supports Regional Alliance for Sustainable Management of Indian Ocean Tuna Resources - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding sustainable tuna fisheries in the Indian Ocean by participating in the 30th Session of the Coastal States Alliance (CSA 030), currently underway in Bali, Indonesia.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943849/sl-supports-regional-alliance-for-sustainable-management-of-indian-ocean-tuna-resources/

[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL Permanent Mission in Geneva continues to mobilise disaster relief assistance - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankans living in Switzerland joined with the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to provide essential supplies following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. A consignment of disaster relief items including high pressure cleaners, kitchen utensil sets, sanitary items, cleaning items, baby care products, school bags, clothes etc. was air-lifted with the support extended by AERO Logistics in Zurich for immediate transport to the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo, on January 11.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943865/sl-permanent-mission-in-geneva-continues-to-mobilise-disaster-relief-assistance/

[2026-02-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bus driver’s quick thinking, skill averts accident on hill country road - DailyNews

Snippet: A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver in the Walapone area averted a major catastrophe yesterday as his quick action prevented a bus carrying around 40 passengers plunging down a 50-feet precipice after the vehicle developed a mechanical failure.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943791/bus-drivers-quick-thinking-skill-averts-accident-on-hill-country-road/

[2026-02-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LG representatives from Sri Lanka attend capacity-building programme in India - DailyNews

Snippet: Twenty Local Government (LG) representatives from the upcountry region of Sri Lanka completed a 10-day capacity-building programme at the Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) in Hyderabad, India, from January 19-29. The programme was organised at the request of Ceylon Worker’s Congress (CWC).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943817/lg-representatives-from-sri-lanka-attend-capacity-building-programme-in-india/

[2026-02-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coast Guard rescues 21 from drowning in January - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully rescued twenty one (21) local and foreign tourists from drowning during lifesaving operations conducted across various coastal regions of the island in January 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943842/coast-guard-rescues-21-from-drowning-in-january/

[2026-02-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: British School unites for a cleaner coast - DailyNews

Snippet: The shoreline of Dehiwala Beach witnessed a powerful display of unity and environmental responsibility as The British School in Colombo (BSC) came together for the school’s second beach clean-up this academic year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943778/british-school-unites-for-a-cleaner-coast/

[2026-02-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Colombo Grand Mosque holds conference - DailyNews

Snippet: The Board of Trustees of the Colombo Grand Mosque including the Colombo Grand Mosque Crescent Committee jointly organised the Crescent Conference at the Mosque premises recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943833/colombo-grand-mosque-holds-conference/

[2026-02-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspect held for collecting turtle eggs - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect in possession of 117 turtle eggs, during a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Kalladichenei of Trincomalee on January 28.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943862/suspect-held-for-collecting-turtle-eggs/

[2026-02-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Stolen time - DailyNews

Snippet: All women are, in one way or another, racing against the biological clock. Recent statistics show that Sri Lanka’s birth rate is steadily declining while the elderly population is growing at a rapid pace. What if these trends are not isolated phenomena, but closely linked to our education system? What if that very system quietly deepens the divide between the haves and the have-nots, simply because ordinary and disadvantaged children spend an inordinately long portion of their lives trapped in

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/editorial/943575/stolen-time/

[2026-02-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/cartoon/943586/cartoon-of-the-day-796/

[2026-02-02 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup group match against India - DailyNews

Snippet: Pakistan will boycott their Group A game against India at the 2026 T20 World Cup. A post issued by the Government of Pakistan’s official X account said the government had granted permission to the Pakistan team to travel to Sri Lanka for the tournament, but that “the Pakistan cricket team shall not take the field in the match scheduled on 15 February 2026 against India”.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/breaking-news/943900/pakistan-to-boycott-t20-world-cup-group-match-against-india/

[2026-02-01 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Capital Airlines launches direct flights between Beijing and Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s aviation sector marked a significant milestone on Saturday (31) afternoon as Beijing Capital Airlines officially inaugurated its direct flight service between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/local/943477/capital-airlines-launches-direct-flights-between-beijing-and-colombo/

[2026-02-01 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India sends another batch of Bailey bridges to reconnect cyclone-hit areas in Sri Lank - DailyNews

Snippet: India has dispatched an additional consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to support ongoing reconstruction efforts following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of External Affairs of India announced.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/local/943464/india-sends-another-batch-of-bailey-bridges-to-reconnect-cyclone-hit-areas-in-sri-lank/

[2026-01-31 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Curran hat-trick, Salt 46 seal DLS win - DailyNews

Snippet: England 125 for 4 (Salt 46) beat Sri Lanka 133 (Kusal 37, Rashid 3-19, Curran 3-38) by 11 runs – DLS

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943358/curran-hat-trick-salt-46-seal-dls-win/

[2026-01-31 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Better salary, benefits for Police in near future - IGP - DailyNews

Snippet: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya stated that officers of the Sri Lanka Police will receive a substantial salary in the near future up to a level where it will not be necessary for them to resort to receiving other types of benefits.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943279/better-salary-benefits-for-police-in-near-future-igp/

[2026-01-31 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 60% of bus drivers using narcotics at the wheel - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: More than 60 percent of bus drivers engaged in passenger transport services on several short-distance routes in Colombo and its suburban areas are driving under the influence of narcotics, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943293/over-60-of-bus-drivers-using-narcotics-at-the-wheel-minister/

[2026-01-31 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CERT warns public against fraud, online scammers - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) yesterday urged the public not to share personal or financial information, including NIC numbers, card details, passwords or OTPs, through unknown or unverified links received via SMS, email or online messages.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943300/cert-warns-public-against-fraud-online-scammers/

[2026-01-31 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLFP proposes restricting social media to minors - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary and former Minister Duminda Dissanayake said that a proposal considering the restriction of social media access for minors, will be submitted to the Government to combat online harm and protect children’s mental health.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943313/slfp-proposes-restricting-social-media-to-minors/

[2026-01-31 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UK’s Trade Envoy beckons Sri Lankan companies harness new opportunities - DailyNews

Snippet: UK’s Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka Lord John Hannett of Everton OBE encouraged companies to maximise the benefits of the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and to leverage platforms such as the Sri Lanka-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London to explore new opportunities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943320/uks-trade-envoy-beckons-sri-lankan-companies-harness-new-opportunities/

[2026-01-31 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rain delays Sri Lanka – England first T20 - DailyNews

Snippet: The first T20 international between Sri Lanka and England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was delayed by rain yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/sports/943212/rain-delays-sri-lanka-england-first-t20/

[2026-01-31 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A Spanish Culinary Experience at Hilton Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: Hilton Colombo has added a Spanish flair to its dinner buffet at Graze Kitchen with ‘From Spain to Graze,’ an exclusive culinary showcase set to take place from January 28 to February 7, 2026. The experience promises to bring the vibrant flavors of Spain to Graze Kitchen, alongside its signature international dinner buffet spread.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/features/943190/a-spanish-culinary-experience-at-hilton-colombo/

[2026-01-31 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shehan Jayasuriya to represent USA in T20 WC - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Shehan Jayasuriya is set to make his USA debut at the 2026 T20 World Cup. The 34-year-old left-handed batter and off-spinner has been named in the USA’s 15-man squad for the tournament, which begins on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/sports/943219/shehan-jayasuriya-to-represent-usa-in-t20-wc/

[2026-01-31 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hirdaramani SC to represent Sri Lanka at CAVA Women’s League - DailyNews

Snippet: Hirdaramani Sports Club will represent the country at the CAVA Women’s Champions League 2025, which will be held in Maldives from February 4 to 10..

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/sports/943231/hirdaramani-sc-to-represent-sri-lanka-at-cava-womens-league/

[2026-01-31 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Antonian–Joes match drawn, Kaushika scores twin fifties - DailyNews

Snippet: Antonian Kaushika Kumarasinghe struck half-centuries in both innings as St. Anthony’s College Katugastota played out a draw against St. Joseph’s College Colombo in their Under-19 Inter-Schools Two-Day Cricket Tournament fixture yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/sports/943238/antonian-joes-match-drawn-kaushika-scores-twin-fifties/

[2026-01-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Champions Kandy face determined CH & FC outfit - DailyNews

Snippet: Defending champions Kandy Sports Club will face a fierce challenge when they take on third-placed CH and FC in their Maliban Trophy Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament Super Round match at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo on February 1 Sunday at 4.00 pm.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/sports/943245/champions-kandy-face-determined-ch-fc-outfit/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cooperation between SL - China strengthens regional peace, prosperity - Envoy - DailyNews

Snippet: Chinese Ambassador in Colombo Qi Zhenhong on Wednesday (28) said that the practical cooperation and close people-to-people exchanges between Sri Lanka and China in various fields continue to deliver tangible benefits to our peoples and inject positive energy into regional peace and prosperity.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943106/cooperation-between-sl-china-strengthens-regional-peace-prosperity-envoy/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special traffic plan for Gangaramaya Nawam Maha Perahera on January 31, February 1 - DailyNews

Snippet: A special traffic plan will be implemented by the Police during the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo in view of the annual Nawam Maha Perahera which will be held on January 31 and February 1.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943122/special-traffic-plan-for-gangaramaya-nawam-maha-perahera-on-january-31-february-1/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Korea and UNDP to tackle Waste Management challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Republic of Korea, through the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI), will provide USD 4.7 million for a new initiative entitled ‘Scale-up and Sustain the Low-Carbon Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery in Sri Lanka’ which will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka together with the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943201/korea-and-undp-to-tackle-waste-management-challenges/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Montana National Guard medical, engineering team here to assist recovery - DailyNews

Snippet: The US Embassy in Sri Lanka welcomed a team of engineers and medical professionals from the Montana National Guard as they engaged with counterparts from Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and other Government agencies to assess damage to health facilities and critical infrastructure following Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943263/montana-national-guard-medical-engineering-team-here-to-assist-recovery/

[2026-01-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A correct step - DailyNews

Snippet: The furore over the recent case of a Colombo student using social media in an inappropriate manner has once again focused attention on the widespread use of smartphones among students, some as young as 5 years old. Many parents have gifted smartphones to their children, either unaware or ignorant of the inherent dangers lurking in the deep bowels of the World Wide Web and social media that can corrupt young, developing minds.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/editorial/943116/a-correct-step/

[2026-01-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/features/943145/cartoon-of-the-day-795/

[2026-01-31 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sabina Yousaf bags Mrs. World Second Runner-Up crown - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf was named the Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, earning international recognition for the country at the prestigious global competition. She also won the Mrs. Photogenic mini-title and secured a place in the Top 20. Chanita Seedaket Craythorne of Thailand was crowned Mrs.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/cartoon/943346/sabina-yousaf-bags-mrs-world-second-runner-up-crown/

[2026-01-30 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Weather next 36 hours: Heavy rain fall over 50 mm expected in several districts - DailyNews

Snippet: The Department of Meteorology has issued a general weather forecast for the next 36 hours, warning of showers and thundershowers in several parts of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943097/weather-next-36-hours-heavy-rain-fall-over-50-mm-expected-in-several-districts/

[2026-01-30 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLBFE Special Unit probes social media human trafficking ring - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has uncovered a major human trafficking and job scam targeting Sri Lankans with false promises of employment in Moldova.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943082/slbfe-special-unit-probes-social-media-human-trafficking-ring/

[2026-01-30 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministry clarifies removal of AASL Chairman - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has dismissed recent media reports claiming that the former Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd (AASL), Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) Harsha Abeywickrama, was removed due to a disagreement involving a Buddhist prelate.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943054/ministry-clarifies-removal-of-aasl-chairman/

[2026-01-30 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Health Ministry assures "Very Low"risk of Nipah virus spreading to Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Health authorities in Sri Lanka have assured the public that the risk of the Nipah virus (NiV) spreading to the country remains very low.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943041/health-ministry-assures-very-lowrisk-of-nipah-virus-spreading-to-sri-lanka/

[2026-01-30 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 'National Productivity Master Plan to be launched soon' - Minister Handunnetti - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti announced that a National Productivity Master Plan will be formulated and launched soon to properly implement the concept of productivity across the country and support Sri Lanka’s economic goals. He made the remarks while participating in a program to empower Productivity Development Officers at the Suruhurupaya Auditorium in Battaramulla yesterday (29).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943030/national-productivity-master-plan-to-be-launched-soon-minister-handunnetti/

[2026-01-30 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf shines bright as 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf was named the second runner-up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, bringing international recognition to the country at the global competition held in Las Vegas.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/942957/sri-lankas-sabina-yousaf-shines-bright-as-2nd-runner-up-at-mrs-world-2025/

[2026-01-30 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hayleys Agriculture showcases agricultural technology at Jaffna Int’l Trade Fair 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Sri Lankan agriculture industry at the Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026, which was held from January 23-25, at the Muttraweli Grounds in Jaffna.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942432/hayleys-agriculture-showcases-agricultural-technology-at-jaffna-intl-trade-fair-2026/

[2026-01-30 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IMF Managing Director to visit Sri Lanka in February - DailyNews

Snippet: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is expected to visit Sri Lanka in February as part of her Asia tour, an IMF spokesperson said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/942928/imf-managing-director-to-visit-sri-lanka-in-february/