Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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).
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[2026-02-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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).
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[2026-02-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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
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[2026-02-02 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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[2026-02-02 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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”.
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[2026-02-01 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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).
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[2026-02-01 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: England 125 for 4 (Salt 46) beat Sri Lanka 133 (Kusal 37, Rashid 3-19, Curran 3-38) by 11 runs – DLS
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[2026-01-31 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The first T20 international between Sri Lanka and England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was delayed by rain yesterday.
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[2026-01-31 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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..
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