Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bajaj has been conferred the Superbrands Sri Lanka Status for 2025, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s journey in the Sri Lankan market.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wickramashila National School Giriulla beat Devapathiraja College Rathgama by 8 wickets in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Girl’s Division One Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket tournament sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pussalla Meat Producers Pvt LTD has reached a historic milestone in the nation’s food safety landscape, becoming the first organization in Sri Lanka’s livestock sector to receive formal accreditation for its microbiology laboratory.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylinco Life has strengthened its footprint in Sri Lanka’s deep south with the opening of a new purpose-built, eco-friendly branch in Ambalantota, becoming the first life insurer in the area to operate from its own company-owned building.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: McLarens Lubricants Ltd, the authorised distributor for Mobil Lubricants in Sri Lanka, announced its outstanding achievement at the People’s Pinnacle Awards 2026, held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLIIT staff awarding ceremony ‘Stars of SLIIT’, was held on December 28, 2025 at Shangri-La, Colombo.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rocell, the pinnacle of Sri Lankan craftsmanship in surface coverings and sanitaryware, has expanded its footprint with the grand opening of a state-of-the-art Concept Centre in Kandy. As the flagship brand of Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC, this new destination serves as a testament to Rocell’s unwavering commitment to design excellence.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said that China will provide full support to Sri Lanka in rebuilding its economy and infrastructure, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s High Commission of India celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day in Colombo on January 26, 2026. It may be recalled that it was on 26 January 1950 that the Indian Constitution-world’s longest written Constitution-entered into force. The Preamble to the Constitution declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, and Democratic Republic.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Salam Ramadan 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Muslim Food and Cultural festival, will be held at Green Path (Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha) on February 27 and 28, and March 01, 2026, starting from 5:00 p.m. till midnight.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Outgoing High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retired) Faheem Ul Aziz, paid a farewell call on Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, recently (22). Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, was also present.
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[2026-01-27 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defending champions Matara City were knocked out after the league stage of the Sri Lanka Football Federation Champions League tournament held at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo over the weekend.
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[2026-01-27 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indonesian Naval Ship ‘Kri Sultan Iskandar Muda – 367’, which arrived in Sri Lanka for logistics replenishment and a goodwill mission, departed on Friday (23). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo Port, following Naval traditions.
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[2026-01-27 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The WILDLANKA International Scientific Conference, organised by the Wildlife Conservation Department, began yesterday (26) at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla.
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[2026-01-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Air Force created history by winning both the men’s and women’s titles at the 83rd National Wrestling Championship 2025, which concluded on Friday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo. In the men’s section, the Sri Lanka Air Force team scored 34.5 points to win the national title after a gap of 25 years.
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[2026-01-27 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran journalist Daya Somasiri, former Associate Editor and News Editor of the Dinamina and President of the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association, passed away yesterday (26) at the age of 78.
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[2026-01-27 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a continued commitment to community welfare, the Sri Lanka Navy organised a blood donation programme at the District General Hospital, Mullaitivu on Jan. 23, ‘26.
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[2026-01-27 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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[2026-01-27 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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[2026-01-27 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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[2026-01-27 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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[2026-01-26 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is described as one of the cheapest and most beautiful places to retire in Asia, according to insights from the Annual Global Retirement Index. Retiring abroad continues to appeal to those seeking a high quality of life without the high costs associated with the US and other Western countries.
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[2026-01-26 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, with total earnings (including merchandise and services) reaching USD 17,252.15 million. This performance reflects a steady annual growth rate of 5.6%, signaling sustained recovery and improving trade conditions on the global stage.
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[2026-01-26 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court today (26) ordered that further evidence be recorded on February 16 in the ongoing case against former State Minister Diana Gamage.
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[2026-01-26 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special ceremony commemorating 79 years of Sri Lankan talkies and the 54th anniversary of the Sri Lanka National Film Corporation (NFC) was held yesterday (21) at the NFC’s Tharangani Hall.
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[2026-01-26 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A major disaster was narrowly avoided early this morning (26) on the Hatton–Colombo main road, thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of an SLTB bus driver. The bus, carrying approximately 80 passengers from Thalawakelle to Colombo, experienced a total brake failure while navigating the steep terrain of the Ginigathhena, Kadawela Bend area around 5:30 a.m.
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[2026-01-26 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day today across its diplomatic missions, led by a main ceremony at India House in Colombo.
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[2026-01-26 15:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s young table tennis sensation, Tavi Samaraweera, arrived at Katunayake Airport in the early hours of January 26 following a dominant performance in the Middle East.
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[2026-01-26 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) officially opened the three-storey Ayurvedic Drugs Manufacturing Building of the Department of Indigenous Medicine on 23rd January 2026. The new facility marks a significant step in strengthening indigenous healthcare services in the city.
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[2026-01-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Police Narcotics Bureau has arrested five more suspects at the Mirissa Fisheries Harbour in connection with a large-scale drug smuggling operation. This follow-up raid comes after the Sri Lanka Navy recently intercepted two multi-day fishing trawlers carrying a massive consignment of narcotics in the deep seas off the southern coast.
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[2026-01-26 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully intercepted two multi-day fishing trawlers in the southern seas, seizing approximately 270 kilograms of suspected narcotics.
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[2026-01-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is emerging as a key driver of sustainable economic growth, with increasing emphasis on environmentally responsible and zero-emission tourism, industry observers say. As the island nation records a gradual but steady recovery in tourist arrivals, policymakers and stakeholders are aligning growth with sustainability to ensure long-term benefits for both the economy and the environment.
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[2026-01-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is preparing an application to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) to access climate finance, Environment Ministry’s Climate Change Secretariat Additional Director Chamani Kumarasinghe said.
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[2026-01-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The experienced Joe Root made a superb knock of 75 as England made a successful run chase to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets with 22 balls to spare in the second one-day international to square the three-match series on Saturday.
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[2026-01-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Police seized over 296 kilograms of narcotics including more than 184 kilograms of heroin and over 112 kilograms of ‘Ice’ during a special joint operation conducted on the high seas South of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nalanda College Colombo Old Boys emerged champions of the 24th edition of the Col. Henry Steel Olcott Memorial Old Boys Cricket Tournament hosted by Ananda College OBA and conducted by the Col. Henry Steel Olcott Sports Foundation at the Ananda College’s Col. G. W. Rajapakse Stadium yesterday.
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[2026-01-26 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a high-impact investment programme of US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses and accelerate the country’s transition from economic stabilisation to sustainable growth.
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[2026-01-26 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special team of Police officers brought organised criminal Hewapedige Dinusha Chathuranga, alias ‘Keselwatte Dinuka’, to the Katunayake International Airport from India on the evening of January 24. Authorities had previously issued an international Red Notice for his arrest.
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[2026-01-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the realm of tourism, decision-making extends beyond logical analysis of budgets, logistics, or infrastructure. It is deeply influenced by perception—the subjective interpretation of stimuli shaped by personal experiences, cultural background, social media, and marketing communication. Tourists make decisions not solely based on what is real or factual but on what they perceive to be true or meaningful.
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[2026-01-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that millions of people suffer from preventable eye diseases and affirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring equitable eye care for all.
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[2026-01-26 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Education reform in Sri Lanka is not a matter of political debate, but a national necessity. At a time when rapid technological transformation is reshaping economies and societies worldwide, Sri Lanka cannot afford to delay reforms that prepare our children for an uncertain and competitive future. As two individuals with academic and industry experience both in Sri Lanka and overseas, we believe it is vital to share an independent and informed perspective on why these reforms are essential.
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[2026-01-26 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the wake of Sri Lanka’s recent natural disasters, senior executives from diverse Sectors gathered for a landmark workshop, ‘Building Stronger – KPI Mastery for a Sustainable 2026, ‘hosted by CIPM Sri Lanka. The session, facilitated by HR professional C. Hewapattini, challenged leaders to move beyond ‘business as usual’ by fundamentally reframing how they measure success during national recovery.
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[2026-01-26 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Yuhansa Peiris of Bishop’s College, Annaya Norbet of Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya, Mayooran Kubherane of St. Peter’s College and Rehan Gunawardhana of Carey College booked their places in the finals of the Girls’ and Boys’ Under-18 events at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships 2026, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-26 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special supplement ‘Centennial Journey of Nalanda’ will be issued with the Daily News today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Nalanda College, Colombo.
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[2026-01-26 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka under 19 team led by Vimath Dinsara expected to come back in their first Super Six game against Afghanistan in the ICC World Cup which is scheduled to be held in Windhoek, Namibia today (26) commencing at 1pm .
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[2026-01-26 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Saunders Sports Club staged a fine second-half comeback to hold Serendib SC to a thrilling 3–3 draw in their FSL Champions League 2025/26 match played at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo on Saturday night, after trailing 0–2 at half time.
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[2026-01-26 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: United Nations Resident Coordinator Marc-Andre Franche reaffirmed the UN’s continued support for the Rebuilding Sri Lanka programme and commended the Government’s decisions to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-26 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CINEC Campus Sri Lanka recently hosted its 2025 Graduation Ceremony at BMICH, recognising over 1,800 graduates from across its academic departments.
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[2026-01-26 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: FRELLA, Sri Lankan-born and internationally-respected natural beauty and wellness brand, is setting the stage to expand operations by entering the Sri Lankan retail market.
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