Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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: 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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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Café chain, Barista Sri Lanka, reaffirmed its commitment to community upliftment with the successful conclusion of its annual “Share a Meal” campaign, conducted for the sixth consecutive year in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) hosted its annual Premier Awards Ceremony on January 17, 2026 in Colombo with over 1,000 invitees, recognizing outstanding Branches and individuals who demonstrated exceptional performance during the financial year 2024/25.This year award ceremony themed was honoring an unstoppable journey of excellence.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lankan community residing in Maryland, USA, donated another Rs. 5.2 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund to support Government initiatives aimed at restoring the lives of those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) announces a defining milestone for the country’s marketing, advertising and creative sectors, as Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2025 records the highest number of entries crossing 300+ submissions.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) recently hosted its Star Awards 2025 at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, dedicated to recognising exceptional sales excellence.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance, Sri Lanka’s largest Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI), announced the launch of its Exclusive Short-Term Fixed Deposits, offering 4-month and 7-month maturity options at some of the most attractive and competitive interest rates in the market.
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[2026-01-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Justice A.H.M. Dilip Nawaz of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on Saturday said that after watching live proceedings of the Supreme Court of India, he mooted live streaming of proceedings of Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court.
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[2026-01-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban development project reached a critical execution milestone, as construction officially commenced on the first residential development within Port City Colombo.
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[2026-01-26 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 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Sumangala College Panadura beat St. Sylvester’s College Kandy by innings and 72 runs in their under 19 two-day inter schools cricket match conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-01-25 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka marked a new milestone in its sporting history yesterday (24th) with the official inauguration of Jokgu, a popular South Korean sport, at the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
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[2026-01-25 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: England secured a clinical five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI, chasing down a target of 220 with 3.4 overs to spare.
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[2026-01-24 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 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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[2026-01-24 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Foreign Ministry states that Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath had a telephone conversation with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto yesterday (23).
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[2026-01-24 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage dedicated his Player of the Match award to his late father following his match-winning all-round performance in the first ODI against England at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
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[2026-01-24 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday re-affirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to sustained economic recovery driven by reform, stability, and international partnership during a series of meetings held with the members of Swiss business community and Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and professionals based in Switzerland on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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[2026-01-24 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy was displayed to the media yesterday morning at the SSC Grounds as part of the Sri Lanka leg of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour.
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[2026-01-24 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nevan Kannangara and Mayanka Perera delivered composed and efficient performances to advance in the Boys Under-18 first round of the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, which continued at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo, yesterday.
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[2026-01-24 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday commenced operations at Berth Number 3 of the Colombo East Container Terminal (CECT), marking a major milestone in the ongoing expansion and modernization of the Port of Colombo and reinforcing its role as a leading regional maritime hub.
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[2026-01-24 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa produced a strong response to record a six-wicket victory over Richmond College Galle in their Under-19 Two-Day Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament fixture conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association, with Sri Lanka Cricket sponsorship, yesterday.
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[2026-01-24 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Paceman Will Byrum produced a devastating spell of fast bowling as Australia Under 19 recorded an emphatic nine wicket win over Sri Lanka Under 19 in their ICC Under 19 World Cup Group A fixture played in Windhoek, Namibia, yesterday.
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[2026-01-24 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is set to introduce a licensing system for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators engaged in commercial and professional activities.
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[2026-01-24 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SOLA Festival returns to Sri Lanka’s south coast as an evolving cultural movement, continuing its mission to redefine festivals through community collaboration, sustainability, and conscious design. The festival will take place on the 30th and 31st of January at The Doctor’s House, Madiha.
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[2026-01-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, said yesterday, that the contributions to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund from Sri Lankan business entities and citizens have exceeded Rs. 8.5 billion.
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[2026-01-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Court of Appeal on Wednesday decided to dismiss a writ petition filed by former MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, challenging the legality of the indictments filed against him before the Colombo High Court in connection with a 2016 motor accident in Rajagiriya.
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[2026-01-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to investigate alleged irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has commenced calling for public complaints and information relating to the period from 2010 to 2025. The Commission will examine alleged acts of corruption, fraud, criminal breach of trust, abuse or misuse of power, Government resources and privileges, unlawful recruitments and appointments, violations of procurement guidelines, irregularities in the leasing or renting of movable and immovable properties, legal actions and settlements carried out
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[2026-01-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A series of programmes, including the issuance of a new postage stamp and a first day cover, has been organised to mark the centenary of Vivekananda College, Colombo. The event will take place on March 24. Established on March 24, 1926, Vivekananda College was the first Tamil-medium school in Colombo.
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[2026-01-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) one of the leading social service organisations in the country that provides free cataract surgeries and other free health care services for less-privileged elderly citizens will celebrate its 40th anniversary at its head office No. 102, Pemananda Mawatha, Raththanapitiya, Boralesgamuwa next Monday (26).
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[2026-01-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A medical camp organized jointly by the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist Countries (ASLGSC), together with the Gothatuwa Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office and the Project Management Institute (PMI), will be held on Saturday, January 24starting from 9a.m., at the GalwanaViharaya, Mulleriyawa to support communities affected by the recent floods caused by the DITWA cyclone.
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[2026-01-24 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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[2026-01-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha recovered a total of Rs.197.71 Mn in 2025 compensation on behalf of the Next of Kins (NOKs) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passed away in Qatar. The recovered compensations were remitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism at Colombo for disbursement to the respective NOKs.
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[2026-01-23 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (Jan 23) that indictments have been filed against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake in the Colombo High Court.
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[2026-01-23 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, officially launched the CROPIX National Digital Platform yesterday at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.
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