Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-14 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The inaugural Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025, held recently, marked a decisive step in shaping the country’s modern, inclusive, and investment-ready digital economy.
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[2026-01-14 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced that laws and regulations governing the fisheries sector will be further tightened with effect from the first of next month.
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[2026-01-14 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo, has launched an international promotional project to showcase the 2026 Colombo Navam Maha Perahera on the global stage.
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[2026-01-14 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court today (14) ordered the recall of the arrest warrant issued against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa after he appeared in court through his legal representatives.
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[2026-01-14 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court has issued an arrest warrant against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa for failing to appear in court in a case filed by the Bribery Commission.
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[2026-01-14 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Under U-19 team led by Vimanth Dinsara will play their second and final warm up game against Afghanistan today at Windhoek, Namibia before the ICC Under – 19 World Cup which will commence tomorrow.
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[2026-01-14 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka welcomes over 94,000 tourists in first 11 days of 2026 as key source markets whilst showing strong momentum in tourist arrivals.
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[2026-01-14 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankans want orderliness and organisation. They want discipline and a rules based society. What’s funny is that they want all this in Europe, Australia and in the US or Oman or some place.
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[2026-01-14 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nominations received for the Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) election was closed at the Sports Ministry on Monday. There will be a close battle for the SLA presidency between former SLA president, former Olympian athlete, coach Sunil Gunawardena and former Ananda College athlete, former Ananda OBA President and Olcott schools collective president Bimal Wijesinghe.
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[2026-01-14 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a historic step forward with the launch of its first Smart Bus Ticketing System, enabling passengers to pay fares using contactless cards, digital wallets, and QR payments. This advancement places the country among global leaders in smart mobility.
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[2026-01-14 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The inaugural Lanka Ride cycle Race conducted by the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry will commence on Friday (16) from opposite the Lake House building at 9 a.m. The three-day race will conclude on Sunday (18) from the Independence Square covering a 440km distance. the Country’s top cyclists are going to compete in this race representing their clubs and more than 150 cyclists are expected to participate.
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[2026-01-14 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Yevan David saw his challenge end early after a dramatic first-lap crash forced him out of Race 4 at the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy 2026, dealing a tough blow to the young Sri Lankan’s campaign in New Zealand yesterday.
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[2026-01-14 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Education reforms are nothing new in Sri Lanka, as successive governments have attempted, successfully or unsuccessfully, to implement them periodically in the past. Nevertheless, it has always been challenging to incorporate sweeping reforms into the education sector because of stiff opposition from different quarters—political parties, trade unions, parents, university students, academics, and others.
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[2026-01-14 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka next week.
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[2026-01-14 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A remarkable artistic journey comes full circle with 17 Paintings, a solo art exhibition by renowned Sri Lankan artist S H Sarath, to be held on January 27, 28, and 29, 2026, from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., at the J. D. A. Perera Gallery, No. 46, Horton Place, Colombo 07.
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[2026-01-14 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dr.Manilka Sumanatilleke, MBBS, MD (Col), MRCP (Lon), MRCP–Diabetes & Endocrinology (UK), FRCP (Edin), FACE (USA), FSLCE (SL), FCCP (SL), Consultant Endocrinologist at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, assumed office as the 132nd President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), the country’s oldest and premier professional body for doctors.
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[2026-01-14 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea industry closed 2025 on a cautiously positive note, recording a total annual production of 264.12 million kilograms, marking an increase of 1.43 million kilograms compared to 2024, according to the latest industry statistics compiled by Forbes & Walker Research.
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[2026-01-14 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fifty years after his passing, Mahagama Sekera—one of post-independence Sri Lanka’s most original and quietly radical cultural figures—is being remembered through an exhibition that revisits a lesser-seen dimension of his creative legacy: his visual art.
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[2026-01-14 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Today, we pause to reflect and express our deepest appreciation for the remarkable life and legacy of Nihal Seneviratne, former Secretary-General of Parliament, whose passing marks the end of an era in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary history.
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[2026-01-14 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated yesterday (13) that China’s donation of school uniform fabric further solidifies the trust between China and Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-14 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shing Kwan Group (SKG), the majority shareholder of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC donated USD 100,000 to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, extending its support to the national recovery efforts following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-14 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Matthew Duckworth called on Northern Province Governor N. Vedanayahan at the Governor’s Secretariat in Jaffna on Monday (12), where discussions centred on security cooperation, regional development and youth issues.
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[2026-01-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sihasvin Sejitha of Ilma College Matara came up with a double century against Siddhartha MMV Weligama ‘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 at Matara.
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[2026-01-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC was conferred Superbrand status for 2025 in recognition of its enduring reputation, consistent delivery of excellence, and sustained leadership in the banking sector. The recognition was awarded in 2025 in Sri Lanka by the global Superbrands organisation following an independent evaluation of brand strength.
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[2026-01-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and National Development Bank PLC (NDB) have partnered to increase the efficiency of dividend disbursement systems for companies listed on the CSE through the provision of a streamlined dividends pay-out system.
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[2026-01-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indra Traders, a leading automobile dealer with over 50 years in Sri Lanka, recently introduced a special programme titled ‘Athwela’ in collaboration with the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) aiming to support customers.
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[2026-01-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samsung has been conferred the Superbrands – Sri Lanka’s Choice 2025 award, reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the most trusted and admired technology brands in the country.
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[2026-01-14 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda and Wadduwa Central College recorded wins against Sri Medhankara Maha Vidyalaya Horana and Newstead Girls College Negombo in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Girl’s Division One Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket tournament sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-14 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Expo Commodities (Pvt) Ltd, together with its member company STAY Naturals (Pvt) Ltd, has been recognised with Merit Awards at the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Presidential Export Awards 2024/25.
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[2026-01-14 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Synogen, a clean energy engineering and technology company, has commissioned one of Sri Lanka’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic projects – a 6.4 MWp installation for Best Pacific Textiles Lanka (BPTL).
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[2026-01-14 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: JD Consortium, widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s leading providers of 4×4 and double cab rental solutions, has taken a significant step forward by expanding its portfolio into long term corporate vehicle leasing.
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[2026-01-14 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Vice President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), former Member of the Council of Legal Education of Sri Lanka, Vice President of the SAARC Law Sri Lanka Chapter, Past Governor of Lions Clubs International District 306 A1 Sri Lanka, and Past President of the Kalutara Town Club, Attorney-at-law Siri A.
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[2026-01-14 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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[2026-01-14 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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[2026-01-14 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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[2026-01-14 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is going to introduce a one-day foreign exchange rate this year. According to the Central Bank sources this step is being taken to create a more transparent foreign exchange market.
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[2026-01-14 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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[2026-01-14 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A case filed against former health minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s son Ramith Rambukwella for alleged embezzlement was yesterday fixed for further pre-trial conference on February 11 by the Colombo High Court.
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[2026-01-13 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United States has announced an additional $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total US assistance to $4 million, the US Embassy in Sri Lanka said today.
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[2026-01-13 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A group of Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy off the coast of Delft Island this morning (13).
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[2026-01-13 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A stone attack was launched last night (12 ) targeting the house and business premises of Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha member Anuja Sriyanthi of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna in the Embaraluwa area of Weliweriya.
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[2026-01-13 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka welcomed 94,041 tourists between January 1 and 11, 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
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[2026-01-13 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (12) to bid farewell, ahead of her departure from Sri Lanka on 16 January, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United States’ top diplomat in Colombo from 2022 to 2026.
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[2026-01-13 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s legal counsel informed the Colombo High Court yesterday (12) that he is currently unfit to stand trial due to health complications following recent back surgery.
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[2026-01-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Education, exhibition and job fair, EDEX Expo 2026, makes its highly anticipated return this January, offering unparalleled opportunities for students, parents, professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs to shape their futures with confidence. Organised by the Royal College Union since 2004, EDEX has grown into a trusted national platform guided by a powerful vision: “Empowering Sri Lankan Youth to be Globally Competitive.”
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[2026-01-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: More than 26 teams will take part in the inaugural Lanka Ride which will commence on. January 16 at 9 am.opposite Lake House covering 440 km and end on January 18 at.the independence square .after completing three stages. The Youth and Sports Ministry together with Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation and Lake House Print Media and Digital Media have come forward to make this event a success.
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[2026-01-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath held productive discussions with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi yesterday (12), during the latter’s brief visit to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-13 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chairman and CEO of the Export Development Board (EDB) Mangala Wijesinghe said the Sri Lanka Expo 2026 is more than a trade exhibition since it is a national platform for exports, innovation and partnership, bringing together exporters, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and partners from across sectors.
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[2026-01-13 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s economy displayed a combination of steady growth signals and sector-specific adjustments during the week ending January 9, 2026, according to the latest “Highlights of the Week” economic fact sheet, reflecting improving industrial performance, expanding private credit, and strengthening external inflows.
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[2026-01-13 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During his holiday here, my brother made an interesting observation: that, in general, Sri Lankans are less clean and hygienic. We argued about it, and then—of course, in the true spirit of sibling rivalry—I started looking for evidence to refute his hypothesis. I was also strongly motivated by a more immediate irritation: the lack of decent washrooms in touristy but sparsely populated areas outside Colombo, which forced me to strictly control my water intake.
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