Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-05 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera has said he expects President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to oppose what he described as actions taken by Washington against Venezuela, pledging his “unconditional backing” if the President adopts a firm position.
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[2026-01-05 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Decision made over fears for players’ ‘safety and security’ after India kicked Bangladesh player out of IPL
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[2026-01-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka continues to influence the island’s weather. Accordingly, showery condition is expected to enhance over the Northern, Eastern, and Uva Provinces during the coming days from tomorrow (5).
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[2026-01-04 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a Facebook post shared alongside a photograph featuring the Prime Minister, the Mayor said that when women step into positions of power, “their work is rarely what gets discussed first,” adding that instead, “their personal lives are dissected, distorted, and weaponised.”
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[2026-01-03 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East of Sri Lanka, prevailing showery condition is expected to continue in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days.
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[2026-01-03 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Port has achieved its highest container volume handling throughput in history last year. According to a Port Authority official, the port handled 8,290,000 containers, reflecting a 6 percent increase compared to the previous year’s figures. In 2024, the port handled 7,700,000 containers.
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[2026-01-03 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mahinda Rajapaksha College Homagama produced a composed all-round performance yesterday to record an eight-wicket victory over C.W.W. Kannangara Central College, Matugama, in their Under-19 Inter-School Two-Day cricket fixture conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship of Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-03 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Coconut based exports surpassed US$ 1 billion in 2025 and were projected to close the year at around US$ 1.2 billion, a substantial increase from US$ 800 million in 2024 representing over 40% year on year growth. This marks a major milestone for Sri Lanka’s coconut industry.
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[2026-01-03 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requesting a revision of electricity tariffs for the first quarter of 2026.
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[2026-01-03 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sarasavi Awards Ceremony, organised by Sarasavi Vishva Gammana to recognise outstanding contributions towards promoting Sri Lankan pride globally, was held recently at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
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[2026-01-03 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An eye-opening and timely insider’s account of how patronage shapes nations, set against Sri Lanka’s recent political upheavals, has been launched by Sri Lankan economist and award-winning author Thisuri Wanniarachchi.
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[2026-01-03 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sangha (Order of Nuns) in ancient Sri Lanka, marked by the ordination of Anula Devi and her community of some 1,000 women, is commonly remembered for two outcomes: the foundation of the Bhikkhuni Sangha in Sri Lanka and the connection with Unduvap Poya Day during December.
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[2026-01-03 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sanath Kumara Nanayakkara, former Deputy Editor of the Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, Government of Sri Lanka, passed away on December 18 after a brief illness. He was one of the most erudite scholars of Buddhism, and also one of the few surviving Buddhist scholars who belonged to the illustrious lineage of modern academic Buddhist scholars of the University of Peradeniya, such as G.
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[2026-01-03 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Artrain Art Exhibition 2025, held from December 19 to 21 at the J. D. A. Perera Gallery, Colombo 07, marked a milestone as Sri Lanka’s first art exhibition produced entirely through an online art academy. Featuring works by 63 artists aged 7 to 64 from across Sri Lanka and more than eight foreign countries, the exhibition challenged the belief that visual arts cannot be taught online.
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[2026-01-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Thursday called on Chief Adviser (CA) of the Government of Bangladesh Professor Muhammad Yunusand in Dhaka and conveyed the condolences of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka on the passing of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
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[2026-01-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) launched its modernised 24-hour Call Center strengthened with advanced technology with the objective of providing a more efficient, faster and reliable service to migrant workers. It was was officially launched under the patronage of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Acting Minister Arun Hemachandra.
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[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Due to the disaster situation that occurred in the country, the Sri Lanka Army made necessary arrangements to restore the steps that had become unsafe in Mahagiridamba area along the main access route to Sri Pada, in order to facilitate safe access for devotees.
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[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cultural Centre of the Iran Embassy organised the Birth Anniversary of Imam Ali at the Cultural Centre Auditorium, Colombo on Thursday (1).
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[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Mannar seized a cache (115) of commercial explosives intended for illegal fishing with a suspect on December 31.
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[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Responding to an initiative by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh, Saudi Energia Company donated eight high-capacities Tower Light Generators (TLG) valued at SAR 160,000 (USD 43,000) to support recovery operations and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the recent Ditwah cyclone in Sri Lanka. The Embassy is making arrangements to dispatch the generators to Sri Lanka for use in ongoing relief work.
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[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pakistan ceremonially commenced work for the year 2026 on Thursday, 01 January 2026, in accordance with government directives on the commencement of duties of public institutions for the New Year.
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[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The staff of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in France commenced work in the New Year on January 01, 2026 with a simple ceremony. Following the raising of the National Flag and lighting of the traditional oil lamp, a two-minute’ silence was observed to commemorate those who lost their lives in Cyclone Ditwah, and to commemorate members of the tri-forces, war heroes and all those who sacrificed their lives on behalf of the Motherland.
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[2026-01-03 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Customs officials at Katunayake Airport arrested a Sri Lankan couple early on January 1for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 5.25 million into the country.
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[2026-01-03 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) has launched a hotline service “0712553553″ for residents to report issues, seek information, and access services like planning approvals, sports facilities, and cemetery allocations. It’s the first instance in Sri Lanka where a local government authority has introduced a hotline service for direct service delivery. Chairman Brihan Abdeen stated that citizens can now contact the relevant officials directly, eliminating the need to visit the office in person.
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[2026-01-03 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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[2026-01-02 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At the request of its employees, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has donated to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund the equivalent of one day’s salary of its staff together with funds allocated for employee welfare.
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[2026-01-02 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Education chief quits as police probe ‘Bad Boys Club’ link in 400,000 English text books – since recalled. Officials suspect sabotage, AI errors
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[2026-01-02 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) yesterday (01) launched its new official website and a series of educational programmes at a ceremony held at its premises, coinciding with the commencement of the New Year 2026.
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[2026-01-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Port of Colombo achieved a historic milestone in 2025 by recording a throughput of 8,291,178 TEUs, the highest volume ever handled in its history, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) announced. This follows a strong performance in 2024, when the port processed 7,792,069 TEUs, reinforcing Colombo’s status as the leading container hub in South Asia.
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[2026-01-02 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Thalpe Railway Station was inaugurated today (02) as the first station to be renovated under the Dream Destination project, implemented as part of the Clean Sri Lanka programme.
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[2026-01-02 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received New Year blessings from the Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthy Thero.
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[2026-01-02 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Katika miaka ya karibuni, kizazi cha Gen Z kimekuwa mstari wa mbele katika maandamano makubwa yaliyoitikisa Asia Kusini. Vijana wa Sri Lanka, Bangladesh na Nepal wameiongoza harakati zilizobadilisha tawala na sera. Lakini India, taifa lenye idadi kubwa zaidi ya vijana duniani, imebaki kimya.
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[2026-01-02 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-02 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah last month revealed the imperative need for a scientific early warning system for reliable climate prediction. Sri Lanka can no longer ignore the fact that climate-driven disasters are becoming more frequent, more destructive, and more unpredictable. Flash floods swallowed communities overnight, while landslides in the central highlands buried roads, homes, and entire families.
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[2026-01-02 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s construction sector recorded a strong expansion in November 2025, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Construction rising to 66.2, reflecting a notable improvement in overall industry activity, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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[2026-01-02 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Under-19 team, led by Vimath Dinsara, left yesterday for Namibia to compete in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held from January 15 to February 6 in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
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[2026-01-02 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 25-member delegation of dairy farmers from Sri Lanka visited India from December 14 to 20 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity-Building Programme. The delegation represented dairy farmers from across Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-02 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lidula Nuwanga produced a brilliant all-round performance to steer Vidyaloka College, Galle, to a 93-run victory over Piliyandala Central College in their Under-19 Inter-Schools Two-Day cricket fixture, conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship from Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-02 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva struck an unbeaten 94 in a Sri Lanka inter-squad T20 practice match played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
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[2026-01-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed yesterday that profits from the forthcoming Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka will be donated to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme.
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[2026-01-02 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Consumer Price Index based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025.
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[2026-01-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Highlighting the spirit of global and regional cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy acknowledged the invaluable support by foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, extending much-needed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, during the recent weather disaster in Sri Lanka. The IFR 2025 was held off the Galle Face seas, marking the milestone 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy.
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[2026-01-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nalanda College Colombo produced a powerful and disciplined performance to win the 37th Intermediate Lifesaving Championship, organized by Sri Lanka Lifesaving, which was held at Sri Jayewardenepura University and Mount Lavinia Beach over the last weekend.
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[2026-01-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLICLL) and Sri Lanka Insurance General (SLICGL) inaugurated business operations for the year 2026 yesterday at the Sri Lanka Insurance Head Office.
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[2026-01-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Brazil, C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne, recently had discussios with the Head of the International Relations of National Confederation of Industry (CNI) of Brazil Frederico Lamego, at the headquarters of the CNI in Brasilia.
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[2026-01-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three quarter finals of the Under 13 division One inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket will be held on Friday (2), Saturday (3) and Sunday (4).
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[2026-01-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Savings Bank (NSB) ceremonially commenced work for the New Year 2026 yesterday at the Bank’s Head Office in Colombo, marking the occasion with a series of religious observances aimed at invoking blessings for the institution, its employees, and the nation.
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[2026-01-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The commencement of duties for the New Year of the Parliament of Sri Lanka took place last morning (01) at the Parliamentary premises under the patronage of the Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne.
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[2026-01-02 06:30 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 cybersecurity incidents in 2025. This represents a significant rise in online frauds, digital fraud and cyber harassment when compared to prior years.
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[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A major crisis has hit Sri Lanka’s sports administration after the official term of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka ended on December 27, forcing Pavithra Fernando, President of Sri Lanka Rugby, and Sarath Hewavitharana, President of the Sri Lanka Wrestling Federation, to resign from the Olympic Executive Committee.
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