Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-19 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament, Bimal Ratnayake, emphasized the need to overcome economic crimes and corruption while promoting development, during the inauguration of the Baladaksha Mawatha Flyover today (19).
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[2026-01-19 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued guidelines to help the public easily verify the authenticity of the Rs. 2,000 commemorative currency note, released on 28 August 2025 to mark the Bank’s 75th anniversary.
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[2026-01-19 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The “Star of Pure Land”, recognized as the world’s largest natural purple star sapphire, was officially unveiled at a media conference in Colombo on last Saturday (17) Weighing 3,536 carats, the gem is valued at an estimated US$300–400 million.
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[2026-01-19 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The England cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka today (19) ahead of the upcoming ODI and T20I series, scheduled to begin on 22 January 2026.
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[2026-01-19 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At this year’s PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka), Home Lands Group reaffirmed its position as one of the country’s most forward-thinking real estate leaders, securing top honours across development, design, and investment categories. When taken as a whole, these wins show a portfolio characterized not only by scale and ambition but also by cleverly implemented ideas that improve residential living and unleash long-term value for both investors and communities.
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[2026-01-19 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” and “Healing Sri Lanka” initiatives to support communities affected by disasters were praised at the Global Caregiver Forum 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
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[2026-01-19 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police warn the public of a rise in fraudulent money transfer scams carried out through social media platforms and telephone calls, following numerous complaints received at police stations across the island.
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[2026-01-19 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bartleet Religare Securities (BRS) has projected that earnings for Sri Lanka’s listed entities will grow by 10% year-on-year to reach LKR 765 billion in 2026. In their January 2026 strategy presentation, the firm set a year-end target for the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) at 23,500 based on a market price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 11x, with a further projection of 27,000 for 2027.
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[2026-01-19 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group), a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s investment landscape, is set to host the 12th edition of its renowned ‘First Capital Investor Symposium’ on January 22, 2026.
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[2026-01-19 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 60.9 in December 2025, indicating a continued expansion in manufacturing activities. All sub-indices contributed positively to this increase, mainly supported by seasonal demand, despite adverse weather-related disruptions experienced at the beginning of the month.
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[2026-01-19 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Riders passing in front of Lake House in Colombo yesterday heading towards the final destination, the Independence Square during the final day of the inaugural “Lanka Ride 2026” national cycling tour, organised by the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry in collaboration with The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House), the Sports Development Department and the Cycling Referees’ Association.
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[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Arpico Insurance PLC, a subsidiary of the blue-chip conglomerate Richard Pieris & Company PLC and a leading Life Insurer in Sri Lanka, has appointed Jayalal Hewawasam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from January 1, 2026.
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[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pyramid Wilmar, a leading name in the food manufacturing and marketing industry in Sri Lanka, concluded its island-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ChefsHunt, a comprehensive programme aimed at identifying, nurturing and empowering young culinary talent across the country.
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[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Educator Awards 2025, held on November 26, 2025 at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, recognised exemplary educators from Sri Lanka’s higher and general education sectors in appreciation of their intellectual and innovative contributions and their dedication to uplift the educational standards of Sri Lanka’s future generations.
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[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: TheBest Workplaces for Women in Sri Lanka 2025event, held recently, brought together business leaders, HR professionals and change-makers united by a shared commitment to advancing gender equity and inclusion in the workplace.
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[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A power packed audience recently gathered at RiseUp Colombo, where they witnessed and experienced an incredible explosion of raw power, talent and passion that night by Dotdotay — a four-piece rock n’ roll band from Colombo. It was a truly memorable and thrilling “rock evening”, and this diverse crowd of rock music lovers felt those rock vibes permeate their minds and body, ensnaring the senses in a way that only “rock love” can do.
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[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Saranga Perera came to the highlight of the Inaugural Lanka Ride Cycle Race winning Best Sprinter , King of the Mountains and Overall Champion awards while Sri Lanka Army team emerged Best Team of the three stage race which was organised by the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry and sponsored by Lake House and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation yesterday.
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[2026-01-19 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mercantile Investments & Finance PLC (MI Finance), one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted non‑bank financial institutions with a legacy of over 60 years, expanded its footprint to 90 branches by December, reiterating a commitment to accessibility, customer convenience, and community empowerment.
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[2026-01-19 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan students have long earned international recognition for their academic discipline and their ability to adapt to diverse educational environments. Across many global destinations, they are regarded as committed learners who contribute positively to academic institutions. However, despite this reputation, a significant number of Sri Lankan students continue to face challenges in accessing quality overseas education due to inadequate awareness and the absence of transparent guidance.
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[2026-01-19 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Inrecent days,the government’s decision to send Sri Lankans to wor kin Israel hassparked intense debate. Opposition parties, clergy, activists and young people have raised ethical, geopolitical and safety concerns. Theirs are legitimate anxieties.
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[2026-01-19 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Operner Viran Chamuditha recorded the highest individual score (192) in the history of the ICC Under19 Men’s Cricket World Cup to power Sri Lanka past Japan in Windhoek, Namibia on Saturday. It was asuperb batting display by Sri Lanka to beat Japan by 203 runs in their opening game to make a strong start in the world cup.
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[2026-01-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IMA Muaythai Club stamped its authority at the National Muaythai Championship 2026, dominating the medal table at the five-day tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Muaythai Federation and held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo last week.
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[2026-01-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Solid Sports Club played better football as they crushed defending champions Matara City 4–0 in their Group B match of the Champions League, organised by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo on Saturday.
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[2026-01-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “In order to restore the lives of people affected by the recent disaster, the initiatives conducted by the Government of Sri Lanka, ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ and ‘Healing Sri Lanka,’ were praised by State leaders across the world at the ‘Global Caregiver Forum 2026.” Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj shared her insights while participating in the first ‘Global Caregiver Forum 2026’ held in Madrid, Spain on Friday (16).
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[2026-01-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Anthony’s College Katugastota and Thurstan College Colombo entered the final of the Under 13 division one inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday.
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[2026-01-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A bus driver was killed and five others were injured when it overturned near the double bridge in Haldummulla on the Badulla – Colombo main road yesterday morning (18), Haldummulla Police said.
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[2026-01-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three Police teams have been deployed to probe the fatal shooting that took place on Friday night (16) in the Jinthupitiya area of Colombo, under the Foreshore Police Division, Police said. They added that four individuals have been questioned in connection with the incident.
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[2026-01-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: More than 21,000 Sri Lankans currently work in the Maldives, generating approximately US$ 129 million annually in remittances to their homeland, Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council Immediate Past President Sudesh Mendis said.
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[2026-01-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Thomas College Matale advanced to the semi final of the Under 13 division two inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday.
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[2026-01-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Customs officers arrested two Sri Lankan passengers who attempted to smuggle gemstones, foreign cigarettes, and mobile phones through the Green Channel during two separate inspections at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
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[2026-01-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HALL-SHARON. It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Hall, deeply loved wife of Walter Hall, loving and caring mother of Ronan Hall and Darren Hall, and cherished sister of Roshanie Anderson and Natalie Whittall. She will be dearly missed by all, who knew and loved her.
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[2026-01-19 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Lanka Ride cycling tour concluded today (18) at Torrington Square, Colombo, with a grand closing ceremony held under the patronage of Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
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[2026-01-18 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Food Harbour, Sri Lanka’s first international-standard open-air food and beverage destination, was officially launched on 16 January 2026 at Port City Colombo, with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, attending the event as the Chief Guest.
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[2026-01-18 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Lanka Ride cycling race, organized by the Department of Sports Development with media sponsorship from Lake House and under the guidance of Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, concluded today (18) near Independence Square in Colombo.
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