Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-07 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Divi Saviya has long stood as a symbol of compassion and solidarity, stepping forward whenever Sri Lanka and its people face moments of hardship. Today, as the nation struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most severe natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s history, Divi Saviya renews its commitment with the launch of ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ (You, Me, and Our Motherland).
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[2026-01-07 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Lanka Business Alliance conducted a Business Awareness Session at FFCC Auditorium, Gampola recently under the theme of Gampola Business Community Determined for a Better Future.
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[2026-01-07 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka High Commission in London with key UK fashion and design industry in attendance
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[2026-01-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, part of Bureau Veritas, has been honoured with the Great HR Awards – 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in the company’s approach to employee development and workplace culture.
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[2026-01-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kanoo Shipping, one of the oldest and most trusted maritime brands in the Middle East for the last 115 years and Prudential Shipping, a leading Sri Lankan shipping agency with over 28 years of industry expertise, have joined forces to form Kanoo Prudential Shipping, a strategic joint venture set to revolutionize regional shipping services in Sri Lanka and beyond.
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[2026-01-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt) Ltd., the largest auction logistics provider in Sri Lanka’s tea sector, has achieved a historic global benchmark in sustainability, becoming the world’s first and only ZeroCarbon certified company in tea auction logistics.
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[2026-01-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In response to the humanitarian needs arising from Cyclone Ditwah, Shangri-La Group has extended financial assistance to support national relief efforts through the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, under the leadership of Secretary General Dr. Mahesh Gunasekara.
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[2026-01-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lanka Educational Products (Private) Limited, one of the country’s only notebook manufacturing company dedicated to exporting paper stationery to the United States, has stepped forward to support students affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy provided critical support to the Wildlife Conservation Department to facilitate essential treatment for an injured wild elephant on Sunday (4).
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[2026-01-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), in collaboration with the 2010 Batch of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), is set to organise a forum titled ‘Bridging the Gap: Public Sector Leadership for Inclusive Growth’.
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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The renovated Colonel G.W. Rajapakse Stadium at Ananda College, Colombo will be handed over to the students today.
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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nalanda College Colombo ‘B’ and St. Thomas College Matale advanced to the quarter final round of the Under 13 division 2 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-07 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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[2026-01-07 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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[2026-01-07 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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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The previous bullish tone persisted in the Colombo Bourse today as well, lifting the ASPI by 278 points to close the day at 23,293.
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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shares of WealthTrust Securities Limited (“WTS”), following the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), are set to begin trading tomorrow on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Diri Savi Board under the ticker symbol “WLTH-N-0000”.
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[2026-01-07 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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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard at the Wellamankara fishery harbour in Wennappuwa yesterday (6), led to the arrest of six fishermen along with over 850 kgs of illegally harvested shark concealed inside their multi-day fishing vessel.
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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the Southeast of the Sri Lanka is likely intensify into a depression today (7), the Meteorology Department forecast.
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[2026-01-06 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: To improve the efficiency of officers serving in the Colombo and Western Province zones, the government will purchase 350 housing units from the Urban Development Authority’s ‘Harbour View Residencies’ project in Colombo 13.
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[2026-01-06 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s first modern kitchen at a government hospital inaugurated today (06) at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.
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[2026-01-06 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In Sri Lanka, wedding rings have undergone a quiet but remarkable transformation. What was once a simple purchase from a store display has evolved into a meaningful design journey, where couples seek rings that reflect their story. As bespoke craftsmanship becomes the new benchmark, DINIDU has emerged as a leader in wedding rings in Sri Lanka, shaping how local couples approach artistry, materials and personalisation.
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[2026-01-06 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Singapore Airlines will commence three daytime flight services between Colombo and Singapore from 6 January 2026, further expanding connectivity between Sri Lanka and the airline’s global network.
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[2026-01-06 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced the resumption of the Pulathisi Intercity Train and the Ella Odyssey Tourist Train.
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[2026-01-06 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara, reported that 1,019 dengue cases have been recorded across Sri Lanka in the first four days of the new year.
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[2026-01-06 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Pakistan national cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday evening (05) ahead of the Twenty20 International series.
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[2026-01-06 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Sri Lanka has intensified into a low-pressure area. Hence, showery condition over the island, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces is expected to enhance from January 8th.
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[2026-01-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All rounders Dhanajaya de Silva and Charith Asalanka have been recalled for the Sri Lanka T-20 squad while 21 year old Traveen Mathew is the only uncapped player in the 18 member squad for the Pakistan T-20 match series which will commence tomorrow at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
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[2026-01-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said that US$ 3.2 billion in revenue has been earned by Sri Lanka from tourism in 2025.
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[2026-01-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In order to fill the staff shortage that has been a major obstacle to achieving national energy goals, 14 newly recruited Assistant Directors (Engineers) of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority recently received appointment letters from the Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody.
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[2026-01-06 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka under 17 skipper Rehan Pieris of Royal College Colombo and Sri Lanka Youth cap Sanuja Dissanayake of St. Anne’s College Kurunegala made centuries in their Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-01-06 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has renewed calls for the creation of safe and inclusive workplaces for women in Sri Lanka, free from Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH), while urging the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s Convention 190 (C190).
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[2026-01-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Sri Lanka centre Kapila Knowlton has been appointed Chairman of the five-member Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) Selection Committee, Sri Lanka Rugby announced. The appointment has been approved by the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs.
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[2026-01-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s newest locally-built ride booking platform HelaGo, was officially launched yesterday at Waters Edge, Colombo, in the presence of over 200 HelaGo drivers.
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[2026-01-06 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hatch Fund Singapore has announced the completion of its first investment, backing Cultive8, a fast-growing agri-technology startup with Sri Lankan roots and a rapidly expanding regional footprint.
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[2026-01-06 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lankan and Indian Armies engaged in a joint effort to construct a bridge at Belihuloya as part of ongoing disaster relief efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-06 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will start the new year merging three distinct feelings together. The first will be relief, as the most severe stage of economic breakdown is a thing of the past, then restraint, as the memories of recent hardships are still fresh, and lastly, responsibility, as a new understanding will have shaped all the new emotions.
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[2026-01-06 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Holy Cross College Kalutara and Lyceum International School Wattala recorded wins in their Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-06 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Under its ‘Rebuild Together’ initiative, a national effort launched following Cyclone Ditwah to aid recovery and reduce future disaster risks, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has stepped forward to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and risk management capabilities by funding the complete revamp of the RiskInfo Spatial Data Portal managed by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
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[2026-01-06 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance PLC, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, has announced that its Annual Report for 2024, themed ‘Folds of Value’, has been honoured with the Silver Award in the Life Insurance category at the SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards 2024.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: People’s Bank has partnered with the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to introduce a digital ticketing solution for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses, in line with the Government’s drive to adopt innovative digital solutions, with guidance from the Ministry of Digital Economy.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ideal Motors, Sri Lanka’s leading automotive sales and after‑sales service network, is continuing its islandwide service camp series dedicated to Mahindra vehicles.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah left several communities across Sri Lanka severely impacted, George Steuart Solutions stepped in to support recovery efforts where access to electricity remained critically limited.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Building on the resounding success of its first two editions, Gem Sri Lanka 2026 is poised to mark a defining moment in the country’s Gem and Jewellery industry when it takes place on January 7-9, at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi stated that Sri Lanka’s National Environmental Act is set to undergo amendments for the first time in 25 years.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was appointed as the new National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, assumed duties at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party headquarters yesterday (5) morning. Senior SLFP members were present on the occasion.
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[2026-01-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: New Star Sports Club underlined their growing dominance in the Sri Lanka Champions League with a ruthless 6-0 win over Crystal Palace Sports Club at the Colombo Racecourse Stadium on Sunday, moving clear at the top of the points table with a perfect record.
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[2026-01-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During an operation conducted in the early hours of Friday (2), the Sri Lanka Navy seized 2 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 9 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kovilam of Kareinagar, Jaffna.
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[2026-01-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cyber-security incidents in 2025. This represents a significant rise in online frauds, digital fraud, and cyber harassment when compared with prior years.
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