Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-08 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Trust is a strange thing. We spend years building it, only to realise how fragile it always was. There are some emotions the rational mind struggles to process. Betrayal is one of them. Because trust is rarely built overnight. It takes time. Conversations. Consistency. Presence. We spend years learning who to trust, slowly lowering our guard around people who begin to feel safe.
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[2026-05-08 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: FIFA has increased annual funding by 20 percent for all its 211 member nations at the 76th FIFA Annual Congress held in Vancouver, Canada with the Football Federation of Sri Lanka set to receive USD 12 million from this year, FFSL President Jaswar Umar said.
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[2026-05-08 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It is timely need to be aware that a silent and unexpected threat is looming over Sri Lanka, especially during the inter-monsoon period, when the skies above are heavy with dark clouds.With an average lightning flash density of 14 flashes/km², particularly during April and October, the tropical island is a hotspot for dangerous atmospheric electrical discharges.
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[2026-05-08 05:41 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Sri Lanka looks to better position its mineral sands resources within a globally competitive and responsibly developed industrial framework, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a one-day Technical Conference on the mineral sands sector on 17 June at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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[2026-05-08 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s young girls’ tennis team will face one of the biggest challenges in junior international tennis when they compete at the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Asia Oceania Final Qualifying tournament in Shymkent Kazakhstan from May 11 to 16, carrying the hopes of the nation against Asia-Oceania’s strongest tennis-playing countries.
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[2026-05-08 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey, the National QR Payment Adoption Programme was recently launched with the objective of accelerating the country’s transition towards a cash-lite economy.
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[2026-05-08 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: La Trobe University, Colombo in collaboration with Study Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and La Trobe University, Australia organised a panel discussion on ‘AI and Future Employment Opportunities’.
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[2026-05-08 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LB CIM, the flagship digital lifestyle application powered by LB Finance PLC, has entered a strategic partnership with e-Channelling PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading digital healthcare platform, to offer doctor channeling services directly through the LB CIM App.
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[2026-05-08 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo hosted the Sri Lanka–Nepal Business Council (SLNBC) recently at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo.
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[2026-05-08 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s 200m breaststroke long course national record holder MF Muhammad of Zahira College Colombo produced another outstanding performance to emerge the Under-20 champion with four gold medals at the 50th HNB National Age Group Swimming Championship worked off at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo recently. The meet was organised by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU).
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[2026-05-08 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The popular Double Wicket Cricket Tournament organized by Lanka Heritage Cricket Club for the third consecutive year will be played on 17th and 18th May at the Moors Cricket Grounds with the match starting at 9.30 a.m. onwards. The opening ceremony will be held under the patronage of former Sri Lankan cricketer.
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[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Cambridge University Press and Assessment partnered, making CSE Academy an authorised examination centre for Linguaskill by Cambridge recently on April 30, bringing the English proficiency test designed for academics and professionals to CSE’s 12 branches leveraging the exchanges’ presence in all provinces in the country.
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[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC has been certified as a Full Member of the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) for 2026, marking a step in the Bank’s ongoing effort to strengthen its digital capability and align more closely with the country’s evolving technology ecosystem.
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[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) warned that Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector is facing a “natural death” unless the Government urgently intervenes to resolve mounting payment defaults owed by them.
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[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Editorial] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka and VietNam have religious and cultural links dating back several centuries, which have been bolstered in recent decades by robust diplomatic ties sans any outstanding issues. Most recently, the close religious connection was highlighted by the Global Peace Walk, which was led by renowned VietNamese Bhikkhu Ven. Pannakara Thera.
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[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Cartoon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-07 20:41 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has refiled a case before the Colombo High Court against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, relating to the purchase of Greek Treasury bond investments in 2012.
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[2026-05-07 19:37 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (07) ordered the arrest of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena after the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed court that the defendant had allegedly violated bail conditions.
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[2026-05-07 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism says Sri Lanka has expressed grave concern over the recent hostilities in the West Asian region, including attacks on critical energy infrastructure, warning that such developments could undermine regional stability and ongoing peace efforts.
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[2026-05-07 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-05-07 13:27 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Department of Meteorology says the prevailing showery condition across the island is expected to continue over the next few days due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-07 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Muted May Day ceremonies and a visit by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu were highlights of last week’s events but most attention was focused on the US$ 2.5 million scam involving the transfer of funds from the Treasury and the appointment of a new body to administer cricket in the country.
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[2026-05-07 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka remained resilient through fiscal discipline, structural reforms, strengthened governance and strong international support, despite facing several challenges during recent times, including global uncertainties and tensions, shifting trade conditions and the impact of severe weather, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya told the Sri Lanka Maldives Business Forum held in Colombo on May 5.
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[2026-05-07 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dhananjaya Lakshan, who scored a fighting 84
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[2026-05-07 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday (06) ordered the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) to immediately investigate and file a report in Court regarding the misdirection of nearly US$ 600,000, which the Postal Department had intended to pay the United States Postal Service, but has instead been transferred to a third party.
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[2026-05-07 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and the Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) successfully held the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) Policy Dialogue 2026 on 28 April 2026 at the Randora Auditorium, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The Meeting was co-chaired by the Government of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
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[2026-05-07 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka finished ahead of Pakistan to secure 15th place at the prestigious ITF World Junior Tennis Competition for Boys Under-14 Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying Tournament held in Kuching, Malaysia recently.
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[2026-05-07 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is embracing digital innovation with “Discover Ceylon,” an immersive virtual experience designed to attract a new generation of global travellers through gaming.
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[2026-05-07 05:55 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu has climbed two places to No. 3 in the ICC Women’s T20I all-rounder rankings, reaching a career-best 368 rating points after her side’s 3–0 whitewash of Bangladesh this past week. The latest rankings, released yesterday, also reflect a strong overall rise for several Sri Lanka players following the successful series.
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[2026-05-07 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Global Innovation & Leadership Summit, organised by Zee Media and the WION International Media Network, was held last week at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, bringing together policymakers, business leaders and diplomats from Sri Lanka and India to strengthen bilateral ties and promote regional collaboration.
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[2026-05-07 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has, for the first time, incorporated nuclear power into its base-case long-term electricity generation plan, signaling a significant policy shift as the country explores solutions to its growing energy demand and long-term climate commitments.
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[2026-05-07 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A case filed against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody for allegedly causing a loss of over Rs. 8.8 million to the Government by misappropriating funds belonging to Ceylon Fertilizer Company while serving as its Procurement Manager in 2016, was yesterday fixed for trial on June 17 by the Colombo High Court.
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[2026-05-07 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan triathlete Shane Amarasinghe produced a superb performance to win the gold medal in the men’s 25-29 age category at the 2026 Bargara Sprint Distance Triathlon held in Queensland, Australia recently
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[2026-05-07 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The spotlight is back on hacking after USD 2.5 million was diverted from the Sri Lanka Treasury in an elaborate scam carried out by a group of cybercriminals. The case is still under investigation, and one of the officials connected with the icident was tragically found dead, deepening public intrigue.
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[2026-05-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne highlighted the close people-to-people connections between Sri Lanka and Maldives.
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[2026-05-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha at the Defence Ministry on Tuesday (5).
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[2026-05-07 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The annual ‘Beauty of Sri Lanka’ Photographic Exhibition’ organised by the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the America Sri Lanka Photographic Art Society in Los Angeles was held at the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka recently.
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[2026-05-07 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Mobility proudly served as the Official Automobile Partner for the President’s Trophy Inter-School Knockout Final, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association.
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[2026-05-07 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the success the seven men’s cricket tournaments have achieved, the Executive Committee of Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) have decided to give women’s cricket in Sri Lanka a boost by introducing a women’s cricket tournament for the corporate sector.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) has entered into a strategic partnership with Orient Insurance to enhance aftersales value for customers through the introduction of an extended warranty programme for Suzuki vehicles in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ChargeUP has partnered with Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC), becoming its exclusive Electric Vehicle (EV) charging partner.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three students from The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) joined the Slingshot Challenge, a global initiative that aims to inspire youth, ages 13-18, to tackle the planet’s environmental issues.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka (HCSL) in Islamabad, in collaboration with the diplomatic missions of Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar, and with the support of the Punjab Archaeology Department of Pakistan, organised a commemorative event to mark Vesak Day under the title ‘Buddha Jayanthi Celebrations 2026.’ The ceremony was held at the historic Dharmarajika Stupa and the Taxila Museum, symbolising a meaningful revival of sacred Buddhist heritage in Pakistan.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Fourth Sri Lanka–China Cultural Photography Exhibition show casing a collection of over 1500 printed images will be held at Temple Trees in Colombo.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the Human Trafficking and Maritime Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to immediately investigate and submit a report to the Court regarding Immigration and Emigration Department officials involved in preparing and approving passports for underworld figures using the fingerprints of other individuals.
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[2026-05-07 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It was revealed before the Colombo High Court that former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka was the driver of the vehicle that caused an accident that seriously injured a youth named Sandeep Sampath, in Rajagiriya in 2016.
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[2026-05-07 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIA Insurance Lanka strengthened its long‑standing commitment to community wellbeing by partnering with ‘Run For Their Lives’ (RFTL) 2026 for the fifth year, serving as the Gold Sponsor of the event.
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