Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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 06:45 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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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kavindu Senadi with a match bag of 10 wickets steered St. Anthony’s Wattala to victory over St. Thomas College Matara by five wickets in their fixtures of the Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket fixture conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association.
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[2026-01-12 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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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Leasing & Finance PLC will be hosting the PLC Premier Awards 2025 on January 17, at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, recognising outstanding Branch and Marketing Officers who delivered exceptional performance under different categories during the financial year 2024/25.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force is working to restore critical road connectivity on the B-492 highway in Sri Lanka, which links Kandy in the Central Province with Badulla in the Uva Province and was severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Cyprus has extended humanitarian assistance amounting to Euro 100,000 (€100,000) to support people in Sri Lanka affected by the severe flooding and devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF), apprehended one suspect in possession of approximately two kilos of foreign cannabis during a search operation conducted in the Maradankerni area of Jaffna on January 9.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) yesterday strongly warned the public against trusting unofficial social media advertisements or individuals offering foreign jobs, without proper verification, as these are often scams designed to steal money or personal information.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vihanga Rathnayake’s all-round performances steered St. Benedict’s College Kotahena over Devapathiraja College Rathgama by 8 wickets 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 Kotahena yesterday.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka invited to bat first scored 85 for 3 wickets after 8 overs in the rain hit third and final T-20 game against Pakistan played at Dambulla Stadium yesterday. When the page was going to print Kusal Mendis (24) and Charith Asalanka (12) were at the wicket.
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[2026-01-11 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Employees of the North Western Provincial Council have donated Rs. 12,249,222, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund established to restore livelihoods and support national recovery following the devastation caused by the Ditwah cyclone.
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[2026-01-11 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Political vlogger Darshana Handungoda, the host of the popular YouTube channel SL Deshaya, has passed away, leaving a lasting impact on Sri Lanka’s alternative media landscape.
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[2026-01-10 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to receive an additional US$6 million from the Saudi Fund for Development to rehabilitate roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-10 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Traffic restrictions will be in place on the Colombo–Kandy Road in the Kadawatha area due to ongoing construction work, police said.
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[2026-01-10 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: International Living magazine has identified the five most affordable places to live or retire in 2026, which scored the highest in the cost-of-living category of its 2026 Global Retirement Index. It evaluated retirement destinations across climate, healthcare, visa and lifestyle, along with cost.
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[2026-01-10 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An accused who was found guilty for possessing and trafficking over 83 grams of heroin was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.
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[2026-01-10 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-10 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ‘Lanka Ride’ cycling race, jointly organised by the Sports Development Department and the Cycling Umpires’ Association under the instructions of Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage, with the sponsorship of Lake House Print Media and Lake House Digital Media, will commence on January 16 at 9.00 a.m. opposite Lake House on D.R.
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[2026-01-10 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka U17 cap Lahiru Lakmal starred for Christ King College, Ja-Ela, leading them to a 10-wicket victory over P. De S. Kularathna College, Ambalangoda in the Under-19 Two-Day Inter-Schools cricket fixture conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship from Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-01-10 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekara told Parliament yesterday that Sri Lanka has received Rs.1.57 billion worth of humanitarian aid from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-10 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Eleventh Conference of the Parties (COP-Eleven) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) was held recently in Geneva, Switzerland. Sri Lanka was represented as part of the government delegation by Dr. Ananda Ratnayake, Chairperson of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA), and Prof.
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[2026-01-10 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The song Atal Aava, inspired by the Eranga Lanka Christmas season, has been gaining widespread popularity. The composition holds special significance as it was written by the late veteran singer Latha Walpola, marking one of her rare musical contributions after many years.
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[2026-01-10 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament yesterday that Sri Lanka’s new integrated labour law, designed to modernise complex laws, encourage investment, and streamline dispute resolution, will be presented to the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) on January 27.
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[2026-01-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Director General and CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Damith Rambukwella stated that the Cessna Grand Caravan 208 aircraft, which crashed into the Gregory’s Lake in Nuwara Eliya on Wednesday (7), is currently stuck deep in the mud, making retrieval difficult.
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[2026-01-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security framework by placing renewed emphasis on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), a critical tool used to disrupt the financing of terrorism and safeguard the country’s financial system.
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[2026-01-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Pahathamaluwa Perahera marking the second day of the annual Duruthu Maha Perahera festival of the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara was held yesterday with Chief Basnayake Nilame, Dhammika Attygalle carrying the Sacred Relic Casket. Picture shows IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya offering flowers to the sacred relics while former Sri Lankan envoy in Moscow and President of the Dayaka Sabha Dr.
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[2026-01-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Induction of the new President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), Specialist Dr. Manilka Sumanathilaka, will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo today. Dr. Sumanathilaka has been elected as the 132nd President of the Association. He has rendered distinguished service in the medical field and holds several medical degrees and postgraduate degrees.
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[2026-01-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of the Republic of Cyprus has extended humanitarian assistance amounting to Euro 100,000 to support the people of Sri Lanka affected by the severe flooding and devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During a coordinated operation mounted on Thursday (8) in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police arrested two individuals in possession of about 1,560 foreign cigarettes.
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[2026-01-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine (SLCSP), together with the Embassy of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, is hosting a literary and cultural event titled ‘Echoes of Palestine’ at the Lighthouse Auditorium of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Colombo on January 13.
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[2026-01-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Hela Havula, the Sinhala literary and cultural organisation founded by scholar and nationalist thinker Kumaranatunga Munidasa, will mark its 85th anniversary on January 11 with a commemorative symposium in Colombo.
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[2026-01-10 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The final round of the Third National Holy Qur’an Competition will be held tomorrow (11) at 7.30 a.m. at the NH Collection (Mövenpick) Hotel, Colombo. 200 contestants were selected from preliminary rounds conducted in various parts of the country and will participate in the finals.
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[2026-01-10 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The second T20 International between Sri Lanka and the visiting Pakistan side, scheduled for today (09) at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, was abandoned due to persistent rain.
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[2026-01-09 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on January 7, 2026, at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to create employment opportunities for Sri Lankan youth in Japan’s electrical engineering sector.
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[2026-01-09 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has launched ‘CMC Apparel,’ a dedicated workspace designed to support young women in Colombo in gaining employment after completing a year-long NVQ course.
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