Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-22 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special bilateral discussion aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and governance framework was held at the Parliament Complex yesterday (21).
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[2026-01-22 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have successfully brought 21 drug traffickers hiding abroad back to the country in 2024 and 2025, marking a major milestone in the national campaign “Ratama Ekata” to eradicate the drug menace.
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[2026-01-22 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (GL 12) has contributed LKR 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund.
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[2026-01-22 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Journalists from the Lake House Institute secured three prestigious accolades at the ‘Journalism Excellence Awards,’ organized annually by the Sri Lanka Editors’ Guild.
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[2026-01-22 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran Bollywood singer Anuradha Paudwal, currently in Sri Lanka for her upcoming concert, met with Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva yesterday (21) at the party headquarters in Pelawatta, Battaramulla.
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[2026-01-22 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An International Monetary Fund delegation is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (22) for a week long visit aimed at assessing the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and holding discussions with local authorities.
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[2026-01-22 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The foundation stone for the reconstruction of the Paranthan Chemical Factory was laid yesterday (21) at the Paranthan Chemical Industrial Zone, marking the revival of one of Sri Lanka’s oldest industrial establishments after nearly 40 years.
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[2026-01-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an age where economical concerns are at the epicenter for Sri Lanka, people in all social demographics and ages are seemingly in a battle. Though this is not new, it has been prevailing silently under the radar, yearning for attention.
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[2026-01-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IMF Director General Kristalina Georgieva whlle reiterating the IMF’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s economic recovery on Tuesday said the people of Sri Lanka have shown remarkable resilience in the face of cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, will look to build momentum ahead of the World Cup when they take on England in the first ODI of a three-match series today at the R.Premadasa Stadium, with the match scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM.
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[2026-01-22 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The official tour showcasing the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in 2026, was formally inaugurated at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (21).
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[2026-01-22 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mayooran Kubherane of St Peter’s College Bambalapitiya and Sahansa Damsiluni of Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo delivered composed and clinical performances to capture the Boys’ and Girls’ Under-16 singles titles respectively at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, concluded at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-22 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The veneration of the Sacred Relics, which are due to be brought to Sri Lanka with the intervention of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the full patronage of the Government of India, will be held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo for seven days from February 4 to 11.
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[2026-01-22 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royalist Ramiru Perera recorded his second century of the season in the Under-19 Two-Day Inter Schools cricket tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-01-22 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President of the Grid Connected Solar Power Association of Sri Lanka Prabath Wickramasinghe pointed out that the national grid is losing 4 million units of electricity daily as a result of cutting off solar power plants from the national grid.
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[2026-01-22 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Traffic Police and Road Safety DIG D.P.J. Senadeera said tests screened for alcohol and four other narcotic substances have become positive for drivers of ten buses with action taken against the drivers based on the results obtained during the inspections. Police conducted surprise inspections from yesterday (21) morning on buses arriving in Colombo at the Bastian Mawatha in Fort as part of Sri Lanka’s national road safety programme, subjecting drivers to on-the-spot drug and alcohol testing.
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[2026-01-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Bourse moved up steadily during the day, supported by sustained buying interest throughout the session. ASPI moved toward an all-time high after gaining 183 points, closing at 23,806. S&P SL20 index moved up by 75 points to an all-time high of 6,619.
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[2026-01-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan Olympic athlete Tharushi Karunaratne, representing Texas A&M University, began the year with high expectations and delivered a strong performance by winning the silver medal in the 800m at the Corky Classic Sports Performance Center in the United States on Sunday. She clocked 2:08.62.
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[2026-01-22 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At 7.00 a.m., a quiet murmur spread through the crowd. “The roll clicked eighty-nine,” whispered a volunteer taking attendance, wonder shining in her eyes. For a community space nestled in the heart of busy Panadura, surrounded by Etambagoda–Madakumbura, Udahamulla, and Gravets Road, this turnout symbolised the enduring Sri Lankan concept of Wewai, Dagebai, Gamai, Pansalai: the harmonious relationship between reservoir, stupa, village, and temple that has shaped communal life for centuries.
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[2026-01-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hashel Senarath of Gateway College Colombo confirmed his status as one of Sri Lanka’s brightest young swimming prospects after finishing on the podium in all five events at the National and Junior National Short Course Swimming Championship, winning one gold medal and four silver medals in the Under-14 age group—an achievement that clearly underlined his rare consistency at national level.
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[2026-01-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank’s badminton team delivered a strong performance at the 41st Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championships, organised by the Mercantile Badminton Association of Sri Lanka. Held in late 2025, the tournament brought together more than 250 teams from across the country, making it one of the most competitive inter-firm sporting events in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited (TLPL), the sole authorised distributor for Toyota and Hino vehicles, to introduce a comprehensive financing scheme. This strategic partnership aims to make ownership of new Toyota and Hino vehicles.
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[2026-01-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: David Pieris E-Mobility (Private) Limited, the electric vehicle arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, announced the launch of the Chetak, marking the return of one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic scooter brands—now reimagined for the electric era.
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[2026-01-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni conducted a surprise inspection recently of the Inbound Health Assessment Centre (IHAP) in Borella, which assesses the health status of foreign migrants arriving in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-22 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sihasvin Sejitha of Ilma College Matara and Anuhas Udaya Kumara of Richmond College turned in fine all round performances in their matches against Rahula College Matara ‘B’ and Siri Abhayatissa Maha Vidyalaya Wathugedara in their first round fixtures of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Writer Corporation, one of India’s leading business groups, today announced the launch of its subsidiary, Writer Business Services Pvt. Ltd., and the commencement of its operations in Sri Lanka. The expansion reflects Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in Writer’s regional growth plans and its role in supporting a highly regulated digital and financial services market which is currently undergoing digital transformation.
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[2026-01-22 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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[2026-01-22 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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[2026-01-22 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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[2026-01-22 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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[2026-01-22 03:32 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 24, 2026 starting from 9.00 a.m., at the Galwana Viharaya, Mulleriyawa to support communities affected by the recent floods caused by the DITWA cyclone.
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[2026-01-22 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The official tour showcasing the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in 2026, was formally inaugurated today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-01-22 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government has launched one of the biggest disaster recovery financing programs ever in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneur development Chathuranga Abeysinghe said participating in an exclusive interview with Daily News Business.
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[2026-01-21 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The promising left hand batsman Sharujan Shanmuganathan of Tamil Union came to the highlight when he became the most successful batsman in the ongoing Major Clubs 3-day cricket tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Cricket. After the first round group matches Sharujan reached top among the batters having scored 559 runs with three centuries and also maintaining a healthy average of 69.87.
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[2026-01-21 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the World Economic Forum 2026 (#WEF26) in Davos. The meeting was also attended by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Anil Jayantha Fernando.
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[2026-01-21 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: England have announced their playing XI for the first ODI against Sri Lanka, scheduled for tomorrow at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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[2026-01-21 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 11th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Contingent assigned to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) departed Sri Lanka this morning (21). The contingent consists of 22 officers, including two female officers, and 88 airmen, including five airwomen, under the command of Group Captain Asiri Pathirage.
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[2026-01-21 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of the national initiative to ensure all citizens have access to healthcare with respect and dignity, the second phase of the pilot project to establish 1,000 health and wellness centers across Sri Lanka will be inaugurated on January 24, 2026, covering 21 districts.
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[2026-01-21 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The British High Commission in Colombo has extended belated birthday wishes to Larry, the Chief Mouser to the UK Cabinet Office, who recently turned 19.
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[2026-01-21 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The veneration of the Sacred Relics, which are due to be brought to Sri Lanka with the intervention of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the full patronage of the Government of India, will be held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo for seven days from 4 to 11 February.
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[2026-01-21 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During an operation in the early hours of January 20, 2026, the Sri Lanka Navy seized two Indian fishing boats and apprehended seven Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilan, Jaffna.
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[2026-01-21 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Hon. Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (21) in Parliament that he has endorsed the certificate on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill, on 20.01.2026.
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[2026-01-21 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the 17-man squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against England. The matches are scheduled to take place on January 22, 24, and 27, 2026, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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[2026-01-21 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: INDRAN KARALASINGHAM (INDRASENAN) – Retired Director – Tritel Services; Proprietor Investment Promotion Consultants. Beloved son of late Mr. P. Karalasingham (Attorney-at-Law) and late Mrs. Rajeswary Karalasingham, brother of Dr. Ruban Karalasingham (Rupasenan) Australia and Dr. Indrajith Karalasingham (Jitta) Australia, loving uncle of Siranjali – Australia. Viewing hours only on the 19th of January 2026 at Jayaratne Parlour from 2.00 p.m.
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[2026-01-21 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The muhurat ceremony of the upcoming biopic Eda Ra – One Voice, Million Hearts, based on the life of legendary Sri Lankan singer Milton Mallawarachchi, was held yesterday (20) at the Navaloka Auditorium.
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[2026-01-21 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The construction of the Colombo Port Access Road Project has reached its final stage and is expected to be opened to the public before the end of this year, the Ministry of Transport and Highways said.
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[2026-01-21 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: March, 3, 2024, was the day I watched Bob Marley: One Love at Colombo City Center. I still remember that day. It was my first real exposure to Bob Marley. What I remember is that Bob Marley had a powerful message through his music. He wanted to make a difference in the lives of other people and empower them.
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[2026-01-21 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 13 individuals for conducting illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers on Monday (19), during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Walaipadu of Kilinochchi. The operation also led to the seizure of 1,108 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, four dinghies and diving equipment.
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[2026-01-21 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Six stage of the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, after recording a convincing 106-run victory over Ireland in Windhoek, Namibia on Monday. Sri Lankan team led by Viran Chamuditha recorded back to back wins over Japan and Ireland got good match exposure before playing their last group match against Australia, the defending champions on next Friday (23) at the same venue.
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[2026-01-21 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook is strong on the back of political stability and policy continuity with a growth forecast closer to 3.5-4%, and country’s rating outlook is expected to change from stable to positive this year, Economist Saurav Anand told the launch of the Standard Chartered Global Focus Economic Outlook 2026 in Colombo yesterday.
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