Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three people were killed and four others injured in a head-on collision between a car and a van in Navadankulama, Mundalama, on the Puttalam–Colombo main road, police said.
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[2026-01-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), together with a consortium of leading Sri Lankan and international partners, launched the Empowering Net Zero Skills for Sri Lanka’s Sustainable and Resilient Future (ENSURE) project at a national stakeholder event held at Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla.
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[2026-01-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asiri Health partners with the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to support and accelerate the growth of HealthTech startups, marking a significant step in strengthening Sri Lanka’s innovation-led healthcare ecosystem.
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[2026-01-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Zoomtech Solutions Pvt Ltd launched its 4G WIFI Series Tiandy CCTV Camera and the New Tiandy showroom was opening recently at Maliban Street, Colombo.
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[2026-01-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Metalabs, a Sri Lankan-incubated technology innovator with development operations in Sri Lanka and business operations across Singapore, the United States, the Oceanic region, and the Gulf, has been honoured with the Silver Award in the Client Implementations (Enterprise) category at the 2025 ICSDB Excellence Awards for its flagship compliance platform, mAudit.
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[2026-01-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sakyamuni Cultural Limited in Hong Kong organised several programmes in support of victims of the recent Ditwah cyclone in Sri Lanka. These efforts were led by Dr. Kwok Shiu Ming, the director of the Sakyamuni Cultural Limited. Essential dry rations were donated to selected families and schoolchildren in the Kandy district.
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[2026-01-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Arrangements have been made to hold the inaugural ceremony of the national programme ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’, which has been introduced to effectively steer the country’s rebuilding process, today, January 13, at the Lotus Hall of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-01-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: FitsAir, has been certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), authorising the airline to conduct in-house Airbus A320 pilot type training.
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[2026-01-13 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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[2026-01-13 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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[2026-01-13 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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[2026-01-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Social Security Board, which was established 30 years ago with the aim of developing and maintaining a pension scheme for workers in the unorganized sector, operating under the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, has reportedly achieved the highest progress in its history in 2025.
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[2026-01-13 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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[2026-01-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kegalu Vidyalaya beat Revatha College Balapitiya by innng and 37 runs in the Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket fixture conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket at Balapitiya yesterday.
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[2026-01-12 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Wang Yi arrived in Sri Lanka this morning for a brief transit visit, following his official tour of several African countries. During his visit, he met with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, where the two discussed bilateral cooperation and post-disaster recovery efforts.
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[2026-01-12 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special media briefing on the Lanka Ride island-wide cycling event was held today (12) at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The event is jointly organized by the Ministry, the Department of Sports Development, and Lake House.
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[2026-01-12 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Krishantha Abeysena, announced that a special initiative, the “Science Against Disaster” national program, will be launched in Colombo on January 14 to enhance coordination among disaster management institutions and reduce damage during emergencies.
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[2026-01-12 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Chinese government has donated 11.484 million meters of fabric to Sri Lanka to support the national school uniform program, the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education announced.
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[2026-01-12 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wanindu Hasaranga created history on yesterday (11) as he became the first Sri Lankan and the fifth player in men’s T20I cricket to claim 150 wickets, leading Sri Lanka to a 14-run victory over Pakistan in the rain-affected third T20I in Dambulla.
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[2026-01-12 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The inaugural ceremony of the national programme ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ will be held tomorrow, 13 January, at the Lotus Hall of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2026-01-12 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court has ordered that the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his children Ramith Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and their employee Nipuni Krishnajina, be recalled on February 13.
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[2026-01-12 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three people have died in a fatal road accident that occurred this morning (12) in the Mundalama Navadankulama area on the Puttalam-Colombo main road.
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[2026-01-12 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has been highlighted as one of the cheapest and most beautiful places to retire in Asia, according to the Annual Global Retirement Index. The report ranks the island nation as the most budget-friendly retirement destination, ahead of Vietnam, Thailand, Bali, and Malaysia.
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[2026-01-12 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Radio drama in Sri Lanka spans a century of history. As a medium, it has served as a powerful cultural force.
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[2026-01-12 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) during a transit stop while returning to China after concluding an official visit to South Africa.
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[2026-01-12 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka 160 for 6 (Shanaka 34, Mendis 30, Wasim 3-54) beat Pakistan 146 for 8 (Agha 45, Hasaranga 4-35) by 14 runs
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[2026-01-12 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara stated that the Department of Posts has successfully exceeded the revenue target set by the General Treasury for 2025.
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[2026-01-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The country’s annual workers’ remittances has surpassed the USD 8 billion mark in 2025 for the first time in history , according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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[2026-01-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The inaugural Lanka Ride cycling race conducted by the Sports Development Department of the Sports Ministry and the Cycling Judges Association will get underway on January 16,17,18 while Lake House Print Media and Lake House Digital Media have come forward with their sponsorship to promote this mega national event.
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[2026-01-12 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti noted that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a landmark initiative that reflects Sri Lanka’s ambition to expand exports, promote Sri Lankan products globally and elevate Sri Lanka’s global presence in international markets will create new opportunities for exporters whilst strengthening the country’s economic growth.
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[2026-01-12 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Table leaders CR and FC produced a marvellous performance to stun defending champions and previously unbeaten Kandy Sports Club by 25 points (two goals, one try, two penalties) to 20 (one goal, two tries, one penalty) in their Maliban Trophy Sri Lanka Rugby Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League match played at the Nittawela Stadium in Kandy yesterday.
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[2026-01-12 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India will build over 15 additional Bailey Bridges, in addition to ones already constructed over the coming weeks, ensuring comprehensive restoration of connectivity across all disaster affected areas, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said.
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[2026-01-12 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a remarkable twist in the tourism landscape, Sri Lanka has officially claimed the title of the third fastest-growing travel destination for Australian holidaymakers in 2025, boasting an impressive 19 percent increase in arrivals year-on-year. According to the latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the picturesque island nation now ranks just behind outshining well-established regional competitors.
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[2026-01-12 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special mobile health clinic for porters (natamis) and their families in the Colombo Fort area was held for the first time at the Fort Grand Mosque premises on Saturday (10).
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[2026-01-12 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that while strengthening and protecting free education, Sri Lanka must preserve its national identity, history and culture and modernise the education system accordingly.
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[2026-01-12 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sources state that several underworld drug traffickers who have been arrested by security forces in several Middle-Eastern countries and being held in detention centers are to be deported to Sri Lanka in the next few days.
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[2026-01-12 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Lands Residencies PLC announced that ‘The Grand’ – Ward Place, its luxury apartment development in Colombo 07, was recently recognised at the Sri Lanka National Construction Awards, organised by the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA).
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[2026-01-12 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NDB Bank reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s SME and MSME sectors by participating in the Revive Sri Lanka/Rising Stronger initiative, held on December 20, at Kandy City Centre.
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[2026-01-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will step forward with confidence and ambition as Football Sri Lanka (FSL) fields its national men’s and women’s teams at the inaugural SAFF Futsal Championship 2026, organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), which gets underway today at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Thailand and will run until January 26, with the teams having departed the island yesterday.
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[2026-01-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Japan-based Enterprise United Co-operative Chairman Kazuhiro Hanzaki has expressed admiration for Foreign Minister following discussions linked to a landmark partnership aimed at expanding employment opportunities for Sri Lankan youth in Japan’s electrical engineering sector.
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[2026-01-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLASSCOM’s 15th edition of its People Summit returns on January 30 2026, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, reinforcing its leadership in driving progressive people practices. It will bring together Sri Lanka’s foremost HR leaders, business decision-makers and technology practitioners. Since its inception, the summit has evolved into the nation’s most influential people-focused platform, shaping dialogue on the future of HR.
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[2026-01-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sabre Travel Network Lanka (Pvt) Limited has announced its partnership with Ceylon Travel Technology (Pvt) Ltd (CTT) in powering their innovative B2C online travel platform, iCanFly.
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[2026-01-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Professor Ajith Malalasekera was inducted as the 44th President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka at a ceremony at the CSSL auditorium in Colombo on Saturday evening.
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[2026-01-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mohamed Hakim was adjudged the winner of the 77th National Bodybuilding Championships crowed as the new Mr. Sri Lanka in Negombo recently. Hakim representing UD Fitness Gym and awarded a cash prize of Rs. 250,000 to Hakim in recognition of his victory.He received his cash award from Chance Sports Chairman Lasantha Amarasinghe who was one of the main cash award donator for the winners in this contest.
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[2026-01-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and First Secretary of the Indian High Commission, Dr. Ankuran Dutta, and the Chief Sanghanayake of Japan and President of the Sri Lanka Mahabodhi Society, Most Ven. Banagala Upatissa Nayaka Thera, presided over a ceremony to donate educational equipment and books to novice monks at the Banagala Upatissa Pirivena in Galle saturday (10).
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[2026-01-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke took over the tenure of office as the 132nd President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), the oldest and premier professional body for doctors in Sri Lanka. The induction ceremony was held at the Shangri La, Colombo.
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[2026-01-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The iconic Moorkam Beach in Point Pedro, situated adjacent to the historic Point Pedro Lighthouse at Sri Lanka’s northernmost tip, has been severely damaged by intense sea erosion over the past weeks, with large sections of the coastline washed away due to extreme weather conditions affecting the country.
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[2026-01-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Young siblings Bassam Murthasa and Maryam Murthasa stole the spotlight at the Sri Lanka Muay Thai National Championship 2026, delivering gold-medal performances and winning Best Fighter Awards as the country’s top young fighters gathered at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium from January 4 to 8.
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[2026-01-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Employees of the North Western Provincial Council (NWPC) have donated a sum of Rs. 12,249,222, representing one day’s salary, to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by the Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ambewela has once again proven that premium is not just a product promise, it’s an experience. One of Sri Lanka’s fresh milk brand has concluded its widely enjoyed ‘Scan & Win Big’ consumer promotion, rewarding ten loyal Ambewela consumers with exclusive premium holiday packages that take everyday nourishment to an entirely new level.
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