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    [2025-12-29 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: EPF services modernised with new digital registration system - DailyNews
    Snippet: The online registration of institutions and members under the digitalisation of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) services commenced today (29), marking a significant step in modernising labour-related services in Sri Lanka.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923683/epf-services-modernised-with-new-digital-registration-system/
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    [2025-12-29 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Seven new Ayurvedic products to be unveiled by SLADC - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation plans to introduce seven new products. The launch is scheduled for tomorrow (30 Dec) at 10.00 a.m. at the Navinna Ayurvedic Pharmaceuticals Corporation Auditorium under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923573/seven-new-ayurvedic-products-to-be-unveiled-by-sladc/
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    [2025-12-29 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka seeks Chinese help to install EV charging stations across the country - DailyNews
    Snippet: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has proposed Chinese support to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Sri Lanka.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923519/sri-lanka-seeks-chinese-help-to-install-ev-charging-stations-across-the-country/
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    [2025-12-29 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: United Motors Lanka PLC donates Rs. 10 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews
    Snippet: United Motors Lanka PLC has donated Rs. 10 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support people affected by Cyclone Ditva and national rebuilding efforts.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923499/united-motors-lanka-plc-donates-rs-10-million-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/
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    [2025-12-29 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka celebrates historic milestone as tourist arrivals surpass 2018 record - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka has recorded a historic milestone in tourism, welcoming 2,333,797 visitors in 2025, surpassing the previous record of 2,333,796 arrivals set in 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism announced.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923485/sri-lanka-celebrates-historic-milestone-as-tourist-arrivals-surpass-2018-record/
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    [2025-12-29 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025 - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a record revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025, exceeding the revised annual target, according to Customs Media Spokesperson and Director Chandana Punchihewa.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923458/sri-lanka-customs-records-historic-revenue-of-rs-2497-billion-in-2025/
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    [2025-12-29 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/cartoon/923134/cartoon-of-the-day-769/
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    [2025-12-29 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Academic leadership on merit - DailyNews
    Snippet: This essay aims at analysing the governance enhancements introduced by the Universities Amendment Act of 2025, which amends sections 49 and 51 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978. These amendments establish structured electoral and appointment processes, empower University Councils with removal authority, impose term limits, and mandate role separation to curb conflicts of interest.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/general-opinion/923095/academic-leadership-on-merit/
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    [2025-12-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka’s Weekly Economic Indicators Reflect Improving External Inflows and Fiscal Consolidation - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka’s latest Weekly Economic Indicators released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) point to steady improvements in key macroeconomic fundamentals, supported by stronger external sector inflows, moderating inflation, and continued fiscal consolidation, despite lingering global and domestic challenges.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/business/922976/sri-lankas-weekly-economic-indicators-reflect-improving-external-inflows-and-fiscal-consolidation/
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    [2025-12-29 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: MSME Chamber asks the Gov. for financial facilities at low interest rates - DailyNews
    Snippet: Media Spokesperson of the “MSME Chamber of Sri Lanka” Susantha Liyanarachchi said that they are requesting the government to provide financial facilities at low interest rates to make new investments and to empower small and medium scale entrepreneurs who were devastated by Cyclone Ditwah.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/business/922979/msme-chamber-asks-the-gov-for-financial-facilities-at-low-interest-rates/
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    [2025-12-29 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: ‘Queen of Songs’ Latha Walpola bids adieu on December 31 - DailyNews
    Snippet: The final rites of the late legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola is to be held on December 31.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923330/queen-of-songs-latha-walpola-bids-adieu-on-december-31/
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    [2025-12-29 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Talks for further reduction of tariff concessions needed – BoI Chairman - DailyNews
    Snippet: Chairman of the Board of Investment (BoI) Sri Lanka Arjuna Herath said that a fruitful round of discussions should be initiated regarding the further reduction of tariff concessions imposed on Sri Lankan exports by the United States.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/business/923027/talks-for-further-reduction-of-tariff-concessions-needed-boi-chairman/
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    [2025-12-29 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Johnston Anthony Fernando is the new Chairman of ICC - Sri Lanka - DailyNews
    Snippet: Johnston Anthony Fernando, a distinguished local and international businessman with senior leadership experience in the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) region and who possesses nearly two decades of experience as the ICC Director for Sri Lanka, was recently elected as the President of the International Chamber of Commerce – Sri Lanka (ICC – Sri Lanka) recently.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/business/923024/johnston-anthony-fernando-is-the-new-chairman-of-icc-sri-lanka/
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    [2025-12-29 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Innovative Low-Cost Tea Technology boosts export earnings to USD 5 per kilo   - DailyNews
    Snippet: Tea production researcher H.G.M. De Fonseka has emphasized that Sri Lanka stands to earn significantly higher foreign exchange revenues from tea exports by strategically enhancing product quality and elevating the average export price of tea to at least USD 5 per kilogram. At present, Sri Lankan tea is generally traded at close to USD 4 per kilogram in international markets.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/business/923030/innovative-low-cost-tea-technology-boosts-export-earnings-to-usd-5-per-kilo/
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    [2025-12-29 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Nethmi bowls well for Princes of Wales - DailyNews
    Snippet: Nethmi Fernando of Princes of Wales College Moratuwa showed bowling performances against Mahamaya Girls College Kandy in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Girl’s Division One Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket tournament sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/sports/923202/nethmi-bowls-well-for-princes-of-wales/
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    [2025-12-29 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Richmondites Tenusha and Ameesha hit tons - DailyNews
    Snippet: Tenusha Nimsara and Ameesha Rasanjana of Richmond College Galle made centuries against St. Thomas College Matara in their Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/sports/923196/richmondites-tenusha-and-ameesha-hit-tons/
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    [2025-12-29 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: India's consistent assistance a model for the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific Regions - Lankan Envoy - DailyNews
    Snippet: As India recently announced a US$ 450 million “reconstruction package” for Sri Lanka, to help the island nation recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, has praised India’s long-standing support to Sri Lanka, saying its consistent assistance during times of crisis has emerged as a model for the Indian Ocean and the wider Indo-Pacific region.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923163/indias-consistent-assistance-a-model-for-the-indian-ocean-and-indo-pacific-regions-lankan-envoy/
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    [2025-12-29 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: NAO officials attend capacity-building programme at iCISA India - DailyNews
    Snippet: A capacity-building programme for 35 officials from National Audit Office (NAO) of Sri Lanka was organised at International Centre for Information Systems and Audit (iCISA), Noida recently.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923101/nao-officials-attend-capacity-building-programme-at-icisa-india/
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    [2025-12-29 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Ace Bangladesh Ltd. contributes to National Disaster Relief - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Chief Operating Officer – Airlines Division of Bengal Airlift Limited, Shumaiz Iqbal, and the General Manager (Branch Manager) of Ace Bangladesh Ltd., Mohammad Moniruzzaman, visited the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka on 23 December 2025 and handed over a contribution of Bangladeshi Taka 500,000 (approximately LKR 1.26 million) donated by Ace Bangladesh Ltd.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923170/ace-bangladesh-ltd-contributes-to-national-disaster-relief/
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    [2025-12-29 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Rushalee leads Musaeus to second straight Junior National Title - DailyNews
    Snippet: Musaeus College Colombo continued their reign in junior swimming by winning the Girls Under-15 Junior National title for the second consecutive year at the HNB National and Junior National Swimming Championship 2025, which concluded at the Isipathana College Swimming Pool in Colombo recently.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/sports/922948/rushalee-leads-musaeus-to-second-straight-junior-national-title/
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    [2025-12-29 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Vishwa scores 119 and Didula takes 7 wickets for 3 runs for Gnanodaya MV, Kalutara - DailyNews
    Snippet: Vishwa Ravihara of Gnanodaya Maha Vidyalaya, Kalutara scored 119 runs and claimed 2 wickets and Didula Theekshana of Gnanodaya Maha Vidyalaya Kalutara claimed 7 wickets for 3 runs against Pothupitiya Maha Vidyalaya in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/sports/922951/vishwa-scores-119-and-didula-takes-7-wickets-for-3-runs-for-gnanodaya-mv-kalutara/
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    [2025-12-29 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sportsinfo Chairman Rangana in Laureus Spors Awards Panel - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sportsinfo Chairman Thilan Rangana had been chosen to represent Sri Lanka on the Laureus World Sports Awards nominations panel for the 11th consecutive year. The awards are held in February each year. This is great an honour to Thilan Rangana the only Sri Lankan in the nomination panel.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/sports/922954/sportsinfo-chairman-rangana-in-laureus-spors-awards-panel/
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    [2025-12-29 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka records drop in doping cases in sports after strong testing drive - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka has recorded a decline in the use of banned substances in sport this year, following strict testing and wide awareness programmes, the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) said.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/sports/922937/sri-lanka-records-drop-in-doping-cases-in-sports-after-strong-testing-drive/
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    [2025-12-29 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Lankan Envoy at the XI Moscow International Financial and Economic Forum - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, was invited to speak at the XI Moscow International Financial and Economic Forum held in November 2025, under the theme “Building Bridges: Partnership without Borders”. She presented a conceptual framework of 7n key vectors that define contemporary international relations and facilitate dialogue among States.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923173/lankan-envoy-at-the-xi-moscow-international-financial-and-economic-forum/
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    [2025-12-29 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Transit hotel erects 60-foot Christmas tree - DailyNews
    Snippet: A 60-foot Christmas tree has been erected at the construction site of the Colombo International Airport Hotel (CIAH). The installation marks the steady progress of the nation’s first and only dedicated Transit hotel. Situated strategically near Bandaranaike International Airport, the upcoming 7-storey, star-class facility will feature over 150 modern rooms.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923271/transit-hotel-erects-60-foot-christmas-tree/
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    [2025-12-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: SL showcases culture, cuisine at UNWG Charity Bazaar - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Austria took part in the 2025 International Festival Charity Bazaar organised by the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) in Vienna at the Austria Center recently.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923098/sl-showcases-culture-cuisine-at-unwg-charity-bazaar/
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    [2025-12-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Special Transport services to Colombo for those returning after holiday season - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Ministry of Transport and Highways has taken steps to operate special transport services to Colombo for people who are coming back after visiting their villages during the Christmas and New Year season.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923205/special-transport-services-to-colombo-for-those-returning-after-holiday-season/
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    [2025-12-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Coastguard rescue 10 from drowning - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully rescued 10 local and foreign tourists from drowning, during lifesaving operations conducted across various coastal regions of the island from December 24th to 27th.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923256/coastguard-rescue-10-from-drowning/
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    [2025-12-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: New Year shopping - DailyNews
    Snippet: A vibrant, crowded Pettah in Colombo with throngs of people flocking for last-minute shopping, festive essentials, sweets, and decorations ahead of the New Year.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/photo-of-the-day/923333/new-year-shopping/
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    [2025-12-29 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka ranks among Asia’s Top Five Travel Destinations for 2026 - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka has secured a place among the top five Best Places to Visit in Asia for 2026, according to a new ranking released by U.S. News & World Report, underscoring the island’s strong resurgence as a global tourism hotspot.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/28/breaking-news/923248/sri-lanka-ranks-among-asias-top-five-travel-destinations-for-2026/
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    [2025-12-28 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Shadab Khan returns as Pakistan name T20I squad for Sri Lanka series - DailyNews
    Snippet: All-rounder Shadab Khan has returned to the T20I side as the Men’s National Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place later next month. Salman Ali Agha, who featured in a record 34 T20I matches — the most by a Pakistan player in this year will continue to lead the side in the forthcoming series.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/28/breaking-news/922968/shadab-khan-returns-as-pakistan-name-t20i-squad-for-sri-lanka-series/
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    [2025-12-28 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: CID launches investigation into 19 more firearms linked to Douglas Devananda - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has expanded its probe into former Minister Douglas Devananda, who remains in custody, to examine additional firearms issued to him by the Sri Lanka Army.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/28/local/922906/cid-launches-investigation-into-19-more-firearms-linked-to-douglas-devananda/
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    [2025-12-28 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Ne-Yo apologises to Sri Lankan fans after Colombo concert cancellation - DailyNews
    Snippet: International R&B superstar Ne-Yo has issued an apology to his Sri Lankan fans following the abrupt cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/28/local/922860/ne-yo-apologises-to-sri-lankan-fans-after-colombo-concert-cancellation/
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    [2025-12-28 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Final rites of legendary singer Latha Walpola to be held on wednesday - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, along with the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, announced that the final rites of the late Sri Lankan lyricist Kalasuri Latha Walpola will be held at Independence Square in Colombo on 31 December, with full state patronage.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/28/local/922845/final-rites-of-legendary-singer-latha-walpola-to-be-held-on-wednesday/
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    [2025-12-28 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka ranks third among indian tourists’ favorite overseas destinations - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka has emerged as the third most booked overseas destination by Indian tourists during the 2025 holiday season, according to the latest data from MakeMyTrip, India’s leading travel agency.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/28/breaking-news/922838/sri-lanka-ranks-third-among-indian-tourists-favorite-overseas-destinations/
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    [2025-12-28 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka’s 2026 public holidays: Full list released - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Government Printing Department has released Sri Lanka’s official public holiday calendar for 2026, confirming a total of 26 public holidays for the year.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/28/local/922831/sri-lankas-2026-public-holidays-full-list-released/
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    [2025-12-28 01:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Queen of Sri Lankan music Kalasoori Latha Walpola passes away - DailyNews
    Snippet: Veteran singer Kalasoori Latha Walpola, widely regarded as the queen of Sri Lankan music scene, passed away today (27) at the age of 91. She had been receiving medical treatment following a period of illness.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/local/922789/queen-of-sri-lankan-music-kalasoori-latha-walpola-passes-away/
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    [2025-12-27 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka Rugby imposes tough measures to ensure safety - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka Rugby has announced a series of strict measures to ensure the safety of match officials and players following incidents reported during last week’s A-Division League encounter between Kandy Sports Club and CH & FC.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/breaking-news/922747/sri-lanka-rugby-imposes-tough-measures-to-ensure-safety/
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    [2025-12-27 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Dhammika Prasad appointed Bowling Coach of USA - DailyNews
    Snippet: Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has been appointed as the bowling coach of the United States cricket team ahead of the upcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup. He will also serve as the assistant coach of the side.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/breaking-news/922740/dhammika-prasad-appointed-bowling-coach-of-usa/
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    [2025-12-27 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ Trade Fair opens at Weligama Beach - DailyNews
    Snippet: The islandwide Made in Sri Lanka Trade Fair commenced yesterday (26) at Weligama Beach in the Matara District, aiming to support local entrepreneurs by providing access to local and international markets and strengthening domestic production.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/local/922726/made-in-sri-lanka-trade-fair-opens-at-weligama-beach/
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    [2025-12-27 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Tourist arrivals top 2.25 Mn - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals reached 2.25 million as of yesterday, despite a slowdown in the first two weeks of December due to cyclone Ditwah, a Tourism Ministry official confirmed.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/breaking-news/922591/tourist-arrivals-top-2-25-mn/
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    [2025-12-27 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Victims of 2004 tsunami commemorated in Peraliya - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka yesterday commemorated the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, marking the 21st anniversary of the devastating disaster that claimed more than 35,000 lives. A two minutes silence was observed around the country from 9.25 am to 9.27 a.m. to remember the victims yesterday.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/breaking-news/922609/victims-of-2004-tsunami-commemorated-in-peraliya/
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    [2025-12-27 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Aviyana Ceylon and Air Force team up for 2026 Eagles’ Monsoon Cup - DailyNews
    Snippet: Luxury hospitality brand Aviyana Ceylon has joined hands with the Sri Lanka Air Force as the main sponsor of the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup, scheduled to be played on January 11, 2026.at China Bay Trincomalee
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/sports/922365/aviyana-ceylon-and-air-force-team-up-for-2026-eagles-monsoon-cup/
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    [2025-12-27 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Sri Lanka slicers express gratitude to Sports Minister for his support - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Sri Lanka National Carrom team, which brought honour to the country by finishing runner-up in the Men’s team event and were placed third in the Women’s team event at the 7th Carrom World Cup held in the Maldives, met Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry recently.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/sports/922379/sri-lanka-slicers-express-gratitude-to-sports-minister-for-his-support/
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    [2025-12-27 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: POETRY CORNER - DailyNews
    Snippet: Sri Lanka my home, my cradle, my endless green, the hills that whisper stories and the rivers that murmur in my dreams. For years, I have imagined this the hum of engines, the sudden lift beneath my feet, the world dwarfing beneath me. Now, through the oval window, I see it my island, patchwork of tea, sand, and sea, slipping slowly away, and my heart tightens with a nostalgia I did not know I carried.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/culture-art/922524/poetry-corner-70/
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    [2025-12-27 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: After Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews
    Snippet: When Cyclone Ditwah battered Sri Lanka, the destruction unfolded with frightening speed. Rivers burst their banks overnight. Hillsides gave way without warning. Roads disappeared, homes collapsed, and families were forced to flee in darkness and rain.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/features/922471/after-cyclone-ditwah/
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    [2025-12-27 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: ‘Resurrection of Kuweni’returns to the stage - DailyNews
    Snippet: A new theatre production set to premiere in Colombo next January aims to reframe one of Sri Lanka’s most debated historical figures. Resurrection of Kuweni will be staged on January 9, 2026, at the Elphinstone Theatre, Maradana, with performances at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/culture-art/922507/resurrection-of-kuwenireturns-to-the-stage/
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    [2025-12-27 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: BSC shines at Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2025 - DailyNews
    Snippet: The British School in Colombo (BSC) celebrated exceptional academic success at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2025, held at the BMICH in Colombo.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/features/922487/bsc-shines-at-outstanding-cambridge-learner-awards-2025/
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    [2025-12-27 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Herbert Perera launches ‘Discovery Sri Lanka’ website - DailyNews
    Snippet: Herbert Perera, veteran journalist with over 40 years of experience, has launched Discovery Sri Lanka, a dynamic website covering arts, tourism, business, lifestyle, and more. The launch was attended by 30 guests, including industry leaders, friends, and creative collaborators who contributed to the event’s success.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/features/922490/herbert-perera-launches-discovery-sri-lanka-website/
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    [2025-12-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Gem Traders and Miners Association donates Rs. 100 Mn to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Sri Lanka Gem Traders and Miners’ Association handed over Rs. 100 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees recently. Sri Lanka Gem Traders and Miners Association President Priyantha Weliwatte handed over the donation to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees recently.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/27/local/922403/gem-traders-and-miners-association-donates-rs-100-mn-to-rebuild-sri-lanka-fund/
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