Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-31 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-31 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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[2026-01-31 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-30 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-30 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-30 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-30 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-30 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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).
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[2026-01-30 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-30 14:44 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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[2026-01-30 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-30 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have announced a temporary traffic management plan around Independence Square in Colombo to facilitate the 78th National Independence Day celebrations and a series of rehearsal events leading up to the main ceremony.
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[2026-01-30 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific (GHAPAC), a leading healthcare platform in the Asia-Pacific region, today formally announced the Sri Lanka GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Conference, Summit & Awards 2026 at a press conference held at ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo.
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[2026-01-30 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Trade unions have played a historic and often constructive role in safeguarding workers’ rights, improving wages, and strengthening social justice. In Sri Lanka, as in many democracies, trade union action has been instrumental in shaping labour laws and welfare protections. However, a growing trend of frequent and premature strikes raises an important question: should strikes be the first response to grievances, or the last resort?
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[2026-01-30 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A returning Sri Lankan passenger, had in his possession a consignment of contraband worth Rs. 4.5 million when entering the country and as he was taking them out of the Katunayake Airport he was arrested by a team of officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (APNB) in the early hours of yesterday (29).
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[2026-01-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, are set to kick off their three-match T20 series against England today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, with the first match scheduled for 7 pm. Both teams are expected to put on a tight contest, aiming to start the series on a winning note.
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[2026-01-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IMF team here to assess cyclone damage Travelled out of Colombo to observe conditions on the ground Noted strong public appreciation for Govt’s actions
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[2026-01-30 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opener Viran Chamuditha scored a brilliant 110, while leg-spinner Vigneshwaran Akash took 4 for 46 as Sri Lanka secured a five-wicket win over South Africa in their ICC Under-19 World Cup Super Six fixture at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, yesterday.
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[2026-01-30 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has launched investigations into eighteen institutions involved in collecting money from the public for plantation and forestry related investment projects, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.
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[2026-01-30 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The latest edition provides statistical information related to Sri Lanka’s external trade and its contribution to major economic indicators such as trade balance. GDP and individual sectoral involvement for the year 2024 and five preceding years.
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[2026-01-30 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ever since Dr. H. W. Howes, the last British Director of Education, left Sri Lanka, we have been talking of educational reform. The first reforms were simple affairs, like adding certain compulsory subjects (e.g., religion) to curricula, etc. The switchover from English to Sinhala as the medium of instruction was to take place slowly after a convenient interval of accommodating students to new systems.
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[2026-01-30 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Sandithi Usgodaarachchi and Bovindee Jithsara produced a strong and clinical performance to reach the girls’ doubles semi-finals at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo Week 1 tournament, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) clay courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-30 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Transformed into mobile billboards during elections, hired by contestants to popularise their symbols—the rear windows of Sri Lankan three-wheelers also serve as moving message boards for working-class expression. But these stickers aren’t merely decoration or campaign tools. They’re creative outlets for drivers who spend long days navigating chaotic roads for little pay, turning their vehicles into canvases for personal philosophy and protest.
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[2026-01-30 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s High Commissioner Santosh Jha on Monday said that Talks are ongoing on the development of Trincomalee as an energy hub between India, Sri Lanka and the UAE.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The British School in Colombo (BSC) delivered a pleasing performance, recording several personal best timings at the FOBISIA Swimming Invitational held at the Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort in Phuket, Thailand.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kaveen Induwara of Zonal Education Team Kebithigollewa had a match bag of 12 wickets including a hat-trick against Galenbindunuwewa Zonal team in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC partnered TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lankan entrepreneurs as they scale beyond local market entry and compete internationally.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: KPMG Deal Advisory (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Southern Cross University (SCU), one of Australia’s leading public universities, in partnership with NSBM Green University, is opening doors for Sri Lankan students to earn a globally recognised Australian Bachelor of Business – right here at home.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s plastic recycling sector, Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd, a member of the Abans Group of Companies, was the first to earn GP Certification for its state-of-the-art recycling plant.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lanka delegation headed by the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister, 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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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A vibrant Sri Lanka Cultural Show captivated an audience of more than 2,500 Omanis at the City Amphitheatre in Muscat. The event featured traditional dances from various regions of Sri Lanka, alongside performances influenced by the country’s diverse cultural heritage. These graceful and energetic dances were presented by the senior students of the Sri Lankan School in Muscat.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Both Sri Lanka and Pakistan agreed in principle to establish a Joint Working Group on IT and telecommunications, cooperate in emerging technologies, and support each other in International Digital and Telecommunications Fora, at the 13th Session of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held on Tuesday in Colombo, reaffirming the strong and longstanding bilateral relations between the Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lankan Embassy in Vienna, together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), participated in the 47th edition of Ferien Messe Wien, Austria’s leading international travel and tourism fair from January 15-18 in Vienna. As the Official Partner Country of the 2026 edition, Sri Lanka received prominent visibility throughout the event.
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy Muaythai team showcased formidable skill and competitive spirit at the Sri Lanka Muaythai National Championship securing a total of eight medals.
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIA Insurance Lanka has announced the appointment of two eminent corporate leaders, Hiran Asoka Pieris and Deepthi Prasad Lokuarachchi, to its Board as Non-Executive Independent Directors.
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shangri-La Colombo has announced the appointment of Andreas Streiber as General Manager, effective immediately.
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Fentons Limited to promote the full range of New Energy Vehicles introduced to the market by the company’s mobility arm, Hayleys Mobility Limited, strengthening the Bank’s efforts to offer attractive and accessible leasing solutions to customers across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog eZ Cash, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 mobile money service, has expanded the reach of digital government payments by enabling GovPay via 55,000 eZ Cash retail outlets across the island, ensuring that government payment services are accessible to all Sri Lankans, regardless of location or access to technology.
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[2026-01-30 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NESTOMALT Run for Sri Lanka Marathon 2026, organised by SingleTree Events, will commence its first phase in the city of Galle on February 1, from 6.00 a.m. bringing together runners, families, and communities for a morning fuelled by purpose and energy.
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[2026-01-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The price of gold in the world market has increased to a record high yesterday (29), and simultaneously, the price of a pound of gold in Sri Lanka has also increased to more than four hundred thousand rupees.
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[2026-01-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has entered into a bilateral agreement with CREDENDO, the Export Credit Agency of Belgium, as part of its ongoing external debt restructuring process, marking a significant milestone in the Government’s efforts to restore debt sustainability and revive the national economy.
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[2026-01-30 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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[2026-01-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches will take place from February 2 to 6 across Sri Lanka and India, giving teams a chance to fine-tune their squads ahead of the tournament opener on February 7.
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