Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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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 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: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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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: Sri Lanka has received humanitarian assistance from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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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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[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda, recorded a convincing 69-run victory over Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha, in their first-round fixture of the Under-19 Girls’ Division One Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament, conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket, at Beddagana.
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[2026-01-02 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Members of all ranks from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force have collectively donated a day’s basic salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-02 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Eleventh National Statistics Olympiad, organised by the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) and approved by the Education Ministry, will take place on January11.
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[2026-01-01 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy recognized the crucial support provided by foreign warships that arrived for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, which coincided with the Navy’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The visiting vessels also contributed to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations during a recent severe weather event in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-01 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket today (01) announced the national squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
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[2026-01-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Last week, the Government ended a hectic year receiving delegates from India and China, continuing its efforts to revive the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. This is while the opposition was upbeat over the defeat of the budget at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).
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[2026-01-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked squash star Ravindu Laksiri once again proved his class by winning his 13th consecutive Men’s Open title, while national women’s number one Chanithma Sinaly secured her second straight Women’s Open crown at the 45th Sri Lanka Senior National Squash Championship 2025 – PSA Satellite Event, organised by Sri Lanka Squash and concluded at the Air Force Squash Complex on Tuesday night.
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[2026-01-01 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has contributed Rs. 500 million to the Government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-01 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opener Hasini Perera (65) and Imesha Dulani (50) struck impressive half-centuries, but their efforts were not enough as India beat Sri Lanka Women by 15 runs to complete a 5–0 whitewash in the fifth and final Women’s T20I at Thiruvananthapuram.
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[2026-01-01 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The annual budget of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) was approved yesterday (31) by a margin of two votes during its second reading.
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[2026-01-01 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LG Electronics and Abans have partnered with Sri Lanka Cricket opener Pathum Nissanka, appointing him as their official Brand Ambassador at a ceremonial event held in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-01 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There is a positive energy to rebuild Sri Lanka. That is a great start for 2026. In order to truly rebuild as a powerful nation, we must enrich our national unity. This is the era to move away from petty politics and think of the nation. Sri Lanka will rise again.
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[2026-01-01 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa, defeated Thurstan College, Colombo, by 8 wickets in the Under-19 Two-Day inter-schools cricket fixture, yesterday.
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[2026-01-01 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s edible oil industry stands at a critical juncture. With national consumption estimated at 250,000 to 270,000 metric tonnes (MT) annually, the country remains heavily dependent on imports to meet domestic demand. Despite its long agricultural heritage, Sri Lanka produces only a fraction of the edible oils required, primarily coconut oil and a small quantity of palm oil.
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[2026-01-01 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During 2025, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) with the assistance of other stakeholders has taken into custody illegal narcotics worth over Rs. 370 million along with 71 suspects.
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[2026-01-01 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan athletes ,both senior and junior, came to the fore by winning a most number of International medals in an year during 2025. Rumesh Tharanga, the champion Javelin Thrower has won several international medals and reached top world ranking. Promising athletes Lahiru Achintha and Tharushi Abhisheka also came to the limelight with superb performances at Asian level.
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[2026-01-01 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Childhood cataract is one of the few causes of blindness that can be cured. Yet, for many children in Sri Lanka, the chance to see the world clearly is lost simply because help does not reach them in time. Recognising the urgency of early intervention and the profound impact sight has on a child’s development, Thilakma City (Private) Limited has partnered with the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH)for Children to support life-changing paediatric eye care through its ‘SMILES donation initiative.
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[2026-01-01 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The final rites of Latha Walpola, revered as the ‘Queen of Sri Lankan Music’, were conducted with state patronage yesterday (31) at the Borella General Cemetery in Colombo.
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[2026-01-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bandaranayake Central College Veyangoda 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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[2026-01-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the nation’s most trusted home and lifestyle brand announced the launch of Signature by Singer, a premium home and living experience at the Singer Flagship Store, One Galle Face Mall.
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[2026-01-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Daiki Axis Sri Lanka has cemented its position as a sustainability pioneer in the nation’s construction and environmental sectors, earning dual recognition from the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL) at its Annual Green Building Awards Ceremony held on December 11, at the BMICH in Colombo.
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[2026-01-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Embassy in the Russian Federation extends its appreciation to the Catholic Archdiocese in Moscow for organising special holy masses in remembrance of the victims of the devastating Ditwah Cyclone, which recently affected large parts of the country.
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[2026-01-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Bahrain hosted a tourism promotion event titled ‘Sri Lanka Is Ready’ at the Grand Swiss-Bel hotel Waterfront in Seef on Monday (29). The event brought together a group of social media influencers, media representatives, travel and lifestyle content creators in Bahrain’s tourism sector.
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[2026-01-01 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shang Palace at Shangri-La Colombo welcomes the New Year with an elevated menu designed to engage food and beverage connoisseurs through depth of flavour, technical precision and immersive culinary theatre. Bringing together time-honoured traditions and contemporary finesse, the refreshed offering reflects a confident evolution of Shang Palace’s culinary identity.
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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Anthony’s College Katugastota advanced to the quarter final round of the Under 13 division 1 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-01-01 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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[2026-01-01 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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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Act, No. 36 of 2024, the draft National Electricity Policy has been prepared and public comments have now been received.
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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announces the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the Lanka Secure Division of PDD to the Payments and Settlements Department (PSD), effective January 1, 2026.
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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has approved amendments to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Listing Rules to provide greater flexibility regarding the Minimum Public Holding (MPH) requirement for companies listing through the Introduction method.
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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The year that dawns today will be a challenging one for Sri Lanka and indeed, the entire world. Sri Lanka’s biggest challenge in 2026 will be emerging from the ashes of Cyclone Ditwah, which battered almost the entire country at the end of November last year. But Sri Lanka has done it before – to cite just two recent examples, Sri Lanka emerged successfully from the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami and the 2020 Covid pandemic, even though thousands perished in
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[2026-01-01 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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[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Punaruda Sri Lanka Australia has extended its assistance for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka by contributing support valued at AU$ 200,000. A token representing the contribution was presented to the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra on Wednesday (31).
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