Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-21 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: British University Recruitment Consultants Lanka Ltd (BURC Lanka), the premier student recruitment consultancy and advisory for British universities in Sri Lanka, is conducting curated, individually designed and tailored English programmes for corporate to build confident, fluent English communicators within Sri Lanka’s corporate sector, by prioritising effective communication.
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[2026-01-21 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two semi finals of the Under 13 division two inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket will be played at Kotte Ananda Sastralaya ground Beddagana and Wickramashila National School ground Giriulla tomorrow.
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[2026-01-21 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, will partner Sri Lanka Cricket as the Official Team Sponsor of the Sri Lanka Team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The partnership marks IFS continued commitment to Sri Lanka cricket and comes as the nation prepares to co-host one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments alongside India from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
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[2026-01-21 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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[2026-01-21 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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[2026-01-21 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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[2026-01-21 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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[2026-01-21 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police yesterday expressed gratitude to the UAE Government and Authorities for cooperation in combating Transnational crimes.
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[2026-01-21 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Five senior journalists received the coveted Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Journalism Awards for Excellence 2024 organised by the Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka together with the Sri Lanka Press Institute at the Mount Lavinia Hotel yesterday. The Lifetime Achievement awardees, senior journalists and editors Upali Tennakoon, Pushpa Ilangantilleke, Sa’adi Thawfeeq, R.A.E.Raman and Alexander Balasuriya at the ceremony yesterday.
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[2026-01-20 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 10 other nations—including India, Indonesia, and South Africa—to form the “Indian Ocean Coastal States Association”.
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[2026-01-20 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the Sri Lanka Insurance Institute Bill, aimed at strengthening the Institute’s legal and operational framework.
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[2026-01-20 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Private sector employees across Sri Lanka will see a salary increase from 1 January 2026, with the minimum monthly wage rising to Rs. 30,000, according to Labour Department Commissioner General H. M. D. N. K. Wataliyadda.
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[2026-01-20 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Saranga Perera, the fastest cyclist and overall champion of the inaugural Lanka Ride cycling race, received a warm welcome in his hometown, Gampaha following his victory. The three-day race, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the guidance of Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, was supported by the Department of Sports Development, Lake House Organizations, and various media partners.
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[2026-01-20 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Restoration and repair work has officially begun on the Peradeniya Kalu Palama (Yaka Bridge) following significant damage caused by recent cyclone-related incidents. The site inspection was conducted on 17th January 2026 by Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, in collaboration with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CECB), the Colombo Engineering Services Limited (CESL), and the University of Peradeniya.
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[2026-01-20 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ambassador Shobini Gunasekera, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s envoy to the Russian Federation, presented her Letters of Credence to President Vladimir Putin on 15th January 2026 at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. The ceremony was conducted in accordance with established diplomatic protocol, with President Putin accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Policy Advisor Yury Ushakov.
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[2026-01-20 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A survey conducted by the Department of Population and Statistics has found that the computer literacy rate in Sri Lanka has increased to 38.4%.
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[2026-01-20 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will take a significant step towards strengthening its organic agriculture and export framework with the official launch of the Amended Sri Lanka Organic Standard SLS, scheduled to take place later this month in Colombo.
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[2026-01-20 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The England cricket team led by Harry Brook arrived in Sri Lanka for a white-ball tour yesterday . England is scheduled to take on Sri Lanka in three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) during the tour.
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[2026-01-20 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United Kingdom remains one of Sri Lanka’s most important trading partners and is currently the second-largest export destination for Sri Lankan goods. In a significant move to strengthen trade relations with developing countries, the UK introduced the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) with effect from June 19, 2023, granting preferential market access to 65 developing countries, including Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-20 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Charith Asalanka has retained the captaincy of the ODI team for the forthcoming England ODI series while two key bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera have been for this series and selectors have recalled leg spin all rounder Dunith Wellalage and paceman Milan Ratnayake to focus on long term planning for 2027 ODI World Cup next year.
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[2026-01-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) has announced a revised taxation methodology for the importation of rough gemstones, a move aimed at easing financial pressure on industry stakeholders and supporting Sri Lanka’s ambition of reaching US$1 billion in annual gem and jewellery export earnings.
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[2026-01-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ashlin De Silva, Mayooran Kubherane, Sahansa Damsiluni, and Navya Banagala reached the Under-16 finals as the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026 continued at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-20 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Currently, more than 23 Sri Lankan enterprises operate in Uganda, benefiting from the country’s open investment climate, a former Si Lankan envoy said.
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[2026-01-20 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tharusha Ranasinghe’s century steered Lyceum International School Wattala over Vidyaloka College Galle by innings and 14 runs 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.
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[2026-01-20 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The clash between CH and FC and Air Force Sports Club will be the pick of this week’s matches in the Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-club A Division League Rugby Tournament. The key encounter will be played on Saturday, January 24, at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo at 3.45pm.
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[2026-01-20 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent visits to Jaffna, coinciding with the Thai Pongal celebrations mark a crucial moment in the Governments’ effort at reconciliation and development of the Northern Province. His remarks at several functions in Jaffna moved between post-war healing, national unity and most controversially, the politics of religion.
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[2026-01-20 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Since gaining independence, Sri Lanka has faced one of the most challenging economic crises. Things are beginning to look up for Sri Lanka, as macroeconomic stability, along with confidence, is beginning to return. However, recovery is the only challenge, and there is a lack of clear growth opportunities. Stagnation will lead to growth imbalances, such as high debt, underemployment, and chronic social issues can plague the economy.
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[2026-01-20 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka amateur champion and defending champion Chanaka Perera of Citrek Group produced a brave and controlled performance to win the Sri Lanka Golf January Ranking Tournament, which concluded at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club on Sunday.
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[2026-01-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Royal College player, Sri Lanka Davis Cup representative and former national champion Thehan Wijemanne lifted the Arjun Fernando Challenge Trophy for the second time, while former national champion and current number one Dinara de Silva of St Bridget’s Convent clinched the Sriya Munasinghe Trophy for the second time to emerge men’s and women’s Open
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[2026-01-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka launched the 21st edition of the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026 on January 14, at the National Chamber Auditorium, Colombo.
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[2026-01-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Doc990, Sri Lanka’s pioneering digital health solutions provider operated by Digital Health (Pvt) Ltd — a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has expanded its footprint to the Northern Province with the onboarding of Abishaa Hospital in Vavuniya. This marks another milestone in Doc990’s mission to make quality healthcare accessible to every Sri Lankan, regardless of location.
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[2026-01-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIA Insurance has been recognised as the #1 Life Insurer in Customer Excellence in the LMD Customer Service Excellence Survey 2025, reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional service and helping Sri Lankans live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
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[2026-01-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector, is taking a bold step into the future by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare.
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[2026-01-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Singer Sri Lanka PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with HP, expanding its technology portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to delivering globally trusted computing solutions to Sri Lankan consumers.
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[2026-01-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chandupa Kavisha’s all-round performances steered Dharmasoka College Ambalangoda to victory over Kingswood College Kandy by innings and 9 runs 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.
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[2026-01-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC General Insurance has reinforced its commitment to policyholders by delivering on its promises in the aftermath of recent natural disasters, setting new benchmarks for customer excellence within Sri Lanka’s insurance industry.
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[2026-01-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Radisson Blu Galadari Colombo prepares for its landmark transformation from Galadari Colombo to Radisson Blu, the hotel announces the launch of ‘Race to the Blu Future – Careers Open Day’, a large-scale recruitment initiative designed to attract top hospitality talent ahead of its highly anticipated reopening.
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[2026-01-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Saunders Sports Club climbed to the top of the points table and secured a place in the Super Eight after a convincing 3–0 victory over Java Lane Sports Club in their Group A match of the Champions League Football Tournament. The tournament is organized by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka and the match was played at the Racecourse Grounds on Sunday.
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[2026-01-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Additional Magistrate imposed a fine of Rs. 600,000 on three businessmen who were accused of possessing, selling and distributing counterfeit perfumes that imitated the world-famous “Victoria’s Secret” brand.
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[2026-01-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Darussalam College Colombo released a 50 rupee Commemorative Stamp to mark its 110th Anniversary Celebration at the College premises recently. It was held under the patronage of the Principal of the College M.M. Ahamed Nibras.
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[2026-01-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force has successfully constructed the third Bailey bridge, measuring 120 feet, at KM 15 on the B-492 Highway in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sadeesha Devin of Mayurapada National School Narammala had a match bag of 11 wickets for eight runs against Wickramashila National School Giriulla ‘B’ in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Graduation ceremony of Londontec City Campus was held at the BMICH in Colombo yesterday. Vidath Dulanjith received his graduation certificate from Guest of Honour, Director of Educational Partnerships at the University of Wrexham, UK, Nicholas Decourt, while CEO, Principal M. H. E. Suffer, was also present.
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[2026-01-20 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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[2026-01-20 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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[2026-01-20 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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[2026-01-20 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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[2026-01-19 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has secured a place among the world’s leading honeymoon destinations, with Galle ranked fifth in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Honeymoon Destinations list.
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[2026-01-19 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high-level discussion to assess the progress of digital projects implemented in 2025 and to examine new initiatives planned under the 2026 budget took place this morning (19) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of the Minister of Digital Economy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-01-19 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Railway Department has announced that train services from Colombo to Puttalam Palaviya will resume from today (19), following the completion of restoration work after damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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