Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-28 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) concluded its latest meeting yesterday (27), opting to maintain its current monetary policy stance.
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[2026-01-28 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Q :How would you assess Sri Lanka’s economic recovery after the Ditwah? What has been the most pressing challenge in the aftermath?
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[2026-01-28 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) have been interdicted following their arrest over the alleged assault of a Catholic priest, Sri Lanka Police said.
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[2026-01-28 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The country’s economic recovery post-Ditwah is “gradual but visible,” marked by stabilized inflation and improved foreign reserves, Jayantha Gallehewa, President of the Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA) of Sri Lanka, told Daily News Business in an exclusive interview held recently.
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[2026-01-28 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Skipper Harry Brook (136*) and Joe Root (111*) made superb centuries to put on a remarkable 191 runs unbroken third wicket stand as England came back strongly to post a challenging total of 357 for 3 wickets in their third and final ODI against Sri Lanka played at R.Premadsa International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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[2026-01-28 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former UN Environment Executive Director Erik Solheim has highlighted Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity, abundant wildlife resources, and unique geographical features as key assets that can be strategically utilized to develop an environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism industry.
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[2026-01-28 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: After heavy defeat from Australia at the group stage, Sri Lanka under 19 s fought back strongly to win their first Super Six game of the ICC Under 19 World Cup against Afghanistan by 4 wickets in Windhoek, Namibia on Monday. With this victory Sri Lanka join Afghanistan and West Indies at four points each while Australia lead the group with 6.
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[2026-01-28 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to make a remarkable presence at Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious food and beverage exhibitions, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB). With its participation, the island nation aims to showcase its rich food ingredients, premium-quality products, and dynamic export potential on a truly global stage.
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[2026-01-28 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Rugby confirmed that Asia Rugby Elite Panel Referee Aymen Jrill of Saudi Arabia will officiate both matches of the Super Round Cup Segment of the Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament, in collaboration with Asia Rugby.
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[2026-01-28 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has long been an outlier in the extent to which it grants tax concessions, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India Arvind Subramanian said, warning that such policies lay at the heart of the country’s persistent fiscal and macroeconomic troubles.
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[2026-01-28 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ganuka Fernando and Aahil Kaleel became the only Sri Lankan players to qualify for the quarter-finals at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo Week 1 tournament, played at the SLTA clay courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-28 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s promising table tennis player Taavi Samaraweera, who is ranked under-11 world number 1 returned home after back to back gold medals in two world youth contender tournaments held in Bahrain and Qatar .
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[2026-01-28 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hirusha Premarathna, left arm leg spinner of Henegama Central claimed all 10 wickets against Galahitiyawa Central College in their fixture of the Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-01-28 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Select Committee of Parliament to look into and Report to Parliament on the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Port without undergoing mandatory physical inspection will meet every Wednesday at 2 pm to conduct its investigations.
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[2026-01-28 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-28 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has performed well in achieving its export targets last year despite headwinds in the global economy, including disruptions triggered by tariff measures introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump. This outcome is a noteworthy achievement under volatile conditions in the world. Yet, Sri Lanka’s traditional export basket remains largely unchanged, and the country must do far more to secure exponential growth in this sector if it is to progress towards upper middle-income status, and to become a developed nation
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[2026-01-28 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Institute of Professional and Higher Studies (IPHS) Campus and Natrium Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Campus held its Annual Convocation at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo recently.
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[2026-01-28 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-28 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance for restoration of premises at the Galle fisheries harbour recently, in support of the national ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme. As a key partner in the Presidential Task Force for the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national project, the Navy is committed to realising the national policy framework of ‘A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful Life’.
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[2026-01-28 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wiebe de Boer paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Defence Minister Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo on Monday (26).
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[2026-01-28 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Brothers Thehan Wijemanne and Methvan Wijemanne delivered another outstanding performance to win the Men’s Doubles title at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships 2026, held at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place in Colombo.
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[2026-01-28 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Major General Mahesh Abeyratne will represent Sri Lanka in the javelin throw and hammer throwing events in the 55 year age category and specialist Throwing athlete and gets a chance to showcase his talent at Masters Athletic Meet in Abu Dhabi.
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[2026-01-28 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Insurance Institute (SLII) recently hosted a thought-provoking programme at its Auditorium, drawing a large gathering of industry professionals on ‘Aftermath of Ditwah: Impact on the Insurance Industry’. The session provided timely insights into post-Ditwah challenges, regulatory considerations, claims management and the evolving risk landscape.
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[2026-01-28 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Matters relating to coal imported to Sri Lanka for electricity generation were examined at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development.
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[2026-01-28 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Representatives of Sri Lanka participated in the International Parliamentary Roundtable on Human-Wildlife Co-existence, held in Gaborone, Botswana recently, alongside MPs from 12 countries, including Botswana, other African nations, selected European Union Member States and Asian countries.
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[2026-01-28 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Isabelle Martin, on Monday held discussions with Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan at the Governor’s Secretariat in Jaffna, with a focus on development priorities and emerging investment opportunities in the Northern Province.
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[2026-01-28 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan motor racing super star Yevan David showed strong character with a top-five finish at Round Three of the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy 2026, held at Teretonga Park in New Zealand, as extreme weather conditions disrupted the race weekend.
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[2026-01-28 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Serendia Vol. 1, an inter-school literary and creative competition celebrating Sri Lanka’s cultural, traditional, and historical identity, was successfully held recently at the Royal MAS Arena, recently. The event brought together students from across the country in a vibrant showcase of creativity, heritage, and youthful expression.
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[2026-01-28 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (Pvt) Ltd. (CAHM), one of Sri Lanka’s leading private hospitality and culinary training institute located at the SLIIT main Campus Malabe, has launched the CAHM7-Star Junior Chef Competition – Season 01.
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[2026-01-28 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera attended the Environmental Resilience Day organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat on January 21. The theme of the event: ‘A Resilient Commonwealth: Driving Environmental Resilience for People and Planet’, underscored how climate change, biodiversity loss, energy security and pollution are crucial for a country’s sovereignty, stability and prosperity.
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[2026-01-28 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo will host ‘Heir to the Flame’ as part of its acclaimed Apprentice Series, welcoming Chef J.P. Singh of Bukhara, ITC Maurya, to join his son, Chef Naivedya Singh, Senior Sous Chef of Peshawri at ITC Ratnadipa, in presenting the living legacy of North Indian frontier cuisine from January 23 to February 1, at Peshawri.
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[2026-01-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) which comes under the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry has set a target of sending 310,000 Sri Lankan workers for foreign employment in this year, the bureau said. According to projections the largest group of around 77,500 people are to be sent for jobs in Kuwait, while around 63,500 will be sent to the United Arab Emirates, 44,000 to Qatar, 31,000 to Saudi Arabia and 17 other countries.
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[2026-01-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (26) decided to call for investment proposals to implement the proposed public recreational zone,”the Frolic Island Recreational Hub”, along the banks of the Diyawanna Oya, as part of a broader initiative to enhance urban recreation and strengthen flood mitigation in the Colombo metropolitan area, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.
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[2026-01-28 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: England secured a 53-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI today, clinching the three-match series 2-1.
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[2026-01-27 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police arrested 728 individuals yesterday (26) during a series of island-wide raids under the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national operation.
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[2026-01-27 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), responsible for protecting Sri Lanka’s marine environment and managing pollution, has established a modern 24-hour operations room to streamline its response to marine incidents.
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[2026-01-27 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, Khaled Nasser AI Ameri met with the Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody yesterday (26) and discussed the development of the Trincomalee region as an energy hub and several topics relating to the energy sector.
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[2026-01-27 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan middle-distance Olympian Tharushi Karunarathna once again came to the highlight when she secured first place in the Women’s 800m at the 2026 Ted Nelson Invitational Indoor Track meet held at the Fasken in Bryan-College Station, Texas on Saturday .
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[2026-01-27 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The commencement of operations at Berth Number III of the Colombo East Container Terminal (CECT) marks a significant step in expanding the Port of Colombo’s cargo-handling capacity and strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in regional and global maritime trade, industry officials said.
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[2026-01-27 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royal College Colombo ‘B’ emerged champion of the Under 13 division 2 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-01-27 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The catastrophic economic footprint of Cyclone Ditwah has been quantified at a staggering $4.1 billion, forcing a sobering recalibration of Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook.
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[2026-01-27 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that action has been initiated to institute both criminal and civil proceedings against Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the local agent of the MV X-Press Pearl, in compliance with directions issued by the Court following the maritime disaster.
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[2026-01-27 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Saha Kapilasena and Gehansa Methnadi recorded impressive first-round victories at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo – Week One, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) clay courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-27 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One of the most unquestionable accomplishments of the Republic of Sri Lanka has been the establishment of a functioning education system that has stood the test of time. The system has produced professional classes of society and has been able to bind a diverse society by creating a common interest.
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[2026-01-27 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The St Joseph’s College, Colombo boys’ swimming team pose after securing the overall championship at the National Age Group Relay Swimming Championships in Colombo.
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[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s connectivity provider, hosted an event to mark the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026, bringing together stakeholders and cricket enthusiasts as Sri Lanka looks ahead to one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events.
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[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank PLC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prime Lands (Pvt) Ltd and Prime Lands Residencies PLC at the Sampath Bank Head Office, introducing an exclusive financing solution to make property ownership more accessible for Sri Lankan homebuyers.
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[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is accelerating Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem by giving 25 high-potential local startups unprecedented global exposure through a fully funded, six-week international residential entrepreneurship programme at IIT Madras Pravartak, India.
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[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance General (SLICGL) and Sri Lanka Insurance Life Limited (SLICLL) has launched an islandwide programme to support communities devastated by the recent floods.
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[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIA Insurance Lanka recently executed the next phase of its community relief programme, ‘AIA Divimagata Piyapath, Senehase Gamana’, mobilising a nationwide effort to provide essential school supplies and stationery for the new academic year to children in communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah.
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