Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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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[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 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has elected Felix A. Fernando as its new Chairman at the Forum’s 22nd Annual General Meeting, ushering in a new leadership chapter for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry at a critical point in its evolution.
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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 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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