[2025-12-23 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: North Central Province sees 47% drop in fatal motorcycle accidents after police action - DailyNews

Snippet: Fatal motorcycle accidents in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province have declined by 47 percent following the implementation of a special traffic operation, Police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920459/north-central-province-sees-47-drop-in-fatal-motorcycle-accidents-after-police-action/

[2025-12-23 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Insurance Supports 1000 Families in Flood-Affected Areas - DailyNews

Snippet: 22nd December, Colombo.Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General, in collaboration with the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), extended vital assistance to 1,000 families affected by the recent ‘Ditwah’ cyclone. The relief initiative was carried out in two phases on 30th November and 2nd December 2025, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to supporting communities in times of distress.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/920450/sri-lanka-insurance-supports-1000-families-in-flood-affected-areas/

[2025-12-23 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indian FM Jaishankar to meet President - DailyNews

Snippet: Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (22nd) afternoon, is scheduled to meet President Ranil Kumara Dissanayake today (23) morning.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920443/indian-fm-jaishankar-to-meet-president/

[2025-12-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exports reach US$ 15.8 Bn recording 5.8 % y-o-y growth end Nov. - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 5.8 % y-o-y growth during the period from January to November 2025. Based on Sri Lanka Customs statistics and estimated export figures for Gems & Jewellery, Petroleum Products and services, total exports reached US$ 15,776.36 Mn, the performance signals sustained growth and improved external trade conditions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919956/exports-reach-us-15-8-bn-recording-5-8-y-o-y-growth-end-nov/

[2025-12-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Jemimah steers Indian women to easy win - DailyNews

Snippet: Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 69 in 44 balls as India women’s team notched up an eight wickets win over Sri Lanka women in their first T-20 cricket fixture of the five match series played at Vishakhapatnam on Sunday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/sports/920134/jemimah-steers-indian-women-to-easy-win/

[2025-12-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Jaishankar in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in the country yesterday for talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and senior Government officials. He was welcomed at the airport by Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/photo-of-the-day/920251/jaishankar-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-23 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 73rd Badminton Nationals reach Quarter Finals - DailyNews

Snippet: All seeded players have qualified to play men’s and women’s singles quarter finals in the 73rd National Badminton championships which is now in progress at S. Thomas Gymnasium Mt Lavinia. The eight-day tournament is conducted by Sri Lanka Badminton with over 1500 shuttlers including junior age groups from Under 11 to 19.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/sports/920105/73rd-badminton-nationals-reach-quarter-finals/

[2025-12-23 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: November inflation drops 0.3% - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s national inflation rate decreased to 2.4 percent in November 2025, down from the 2.7 percent recorded in October, the Census and Statistics Department announced yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920254/november-inflation-drops-0-3/

[2025-12-23 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: BOI intensifies engagement with affected enterprises - DailyNews

Snippet: As industries struggle to recover from the impact of the cyclone Ditwah, which has caused widespread damage to industrial operations, supply chains, and export activities across the country, the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has intensified its engagement with affected enterprises to assess losses and coordinate recovery efforts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919923/boi-intensifies-engagement-with-affected-enterprises/

[2025-12-23 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Damage from Cyclone Ditwah estimated at US$ 4.1 Bn – World Bank - DailyNews

Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah has caused an estimated US$ 4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report released yesterday (22). This damage is equivalent to about 4 percent of Sri Lanka’s GDP.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920342/damage-from-cyclone-ditwah-estimated-at-us-4-1-bn-world-bank/

[2025-12-23 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL’s Unit Trust Industry posts 16.5% YoY growth end Nov 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: The unit trust industry of Sri Lanka reported a 16.5% year-over-year growth of its assets under management (AUM) to Rs. 597 Bn by the end of November 2025. These assets are currently managed across 85 funds by 16 management companies.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919962/sls-unit-trust-industry-posts-16-5-yoy-growth-end-nov-2025/

[2025-12-23 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ADB approves USD 3 Mn grant to address water shortages - DailyNews

Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $3 million grant to help address water shortages in Sri Lanka’s Northwestern and Uva provinces by constructing modern pipe distribution network (PDN) systems. The project will provide irrigation to 877 hectares (ha) of farmland, supporting improvements in the country’s agriculture sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919978/adb-approves-usd-3-mn-grant-to-address-water-shortages/

[2025-12-23 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Yal Devi to operate from tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: Rail services along the Northern Railway Line between Kankesanturai (KKS) and Colombo Fort have been resumed from yesterday, the Railways Department announced.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920345/yal-devi-to-operate-from-tomorrow/

[2025-12-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Customs nab businessmen with gems worth Rs. 32 Mn hidden on their persons - DailyNews

Snippet: Two Sri Lankan air passengers who attempted to smuggle a stash of gems worth Rs. 32 million hidden on their persons and in their luggage, to China on the night of December 21 have been arrested by a team of Customs officers working at the Departure Terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/breaking-news/920226/customs-nab-businessmen-with-gems-worth-rs-32-mn-hidden-on-their-persons/

[2025-12-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: High-level delegation from China arrives for two-day visit - DailyNews

Snippet: A high-level delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) led by Member of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC and Secretary of the CPC Committee of Xizang Autonomous Region Wang Junzheng, will arrive in Sri Lanka today (23) for a two-day official visit, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920283/high-level-delegation-from-china-arrives-for-two-day-visit/

[2025-12-23 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tharushi of Dutugemunu MV scores unbeaten ton - DailyNews

Snippet: Tharushi Anjalika of Dutugemunu Maha Vidyalaya Thellambura made an unbeaten century against Sanghamitta Balika Vidyalaya Galle in their first round fixtures of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/sports/920118/tharushi-of-dutugemunu-mv-scores-unbeaten-ton/

[2025-12-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Top economists call for halt to SL debt repayments after cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: A group of the world’s top economists – including the Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz – have called for Sri Lanka’s debt payments to be suspended as it tackles the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920348/top-economists-call-for-halt-to-sl-debt-repayments-after-cyclone/

[2025-12-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘SL working to protect its water sources to better prepare for climate-related risks’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka is working to protect its water sources, improve water treatment plants to handle floods and salty water, and fix water distribution systems to reduce water losses and service problems, said Professor Yuansong Wei of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920211/sl-working-to-protect-its-water-sources-to-better-prepare-for-climate-related-risks/

[2025-12-23 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL Quantity Surveyors in Saudi Arabia contribute to Ditwah relief efforts - DailyNews

Snippet: Responding to the initiative launched by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh, Sri Lanka Quantity Surveyors – Saudi Arabia (SLQS-KSA) donated SAR 35,000 and essential relief items worth SAR 10,000, as a first phase contribution, to support the Ditwah disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920214/sl-quantity-surveyors-in-saudi-arabia-contribute-to-ditwah-relief-efforts/

[2025-12-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sayuri and Malshan Best Athletes of National Youth Sports Festival - DailyNews

Snippet: Best athletes Sayuri Lakshika Mendis from Gampaha District (on right) and KA.D Malshan from Gampaha District are seen here with the Chairman of the NYSC , Director General of Youth Affairs of Sri Lanka, Attorney-at-Law Supun Wijeratne.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/sports/919739/sayuri-and-malshan-best-athletes-of-national-youth-sports-festival/

[2025-12-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lankan community in Washington DC donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Members of the Sri Lankan community in the Washington DC metropolitan area made a generous donation of US$ 10,000 (LKR 3,095,000) on December 18 to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund established by the Central Bank in support of the ongoing flood relief efforts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920220/sri-lankan-community-in-washington-dc-donates-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL High Commission receives Donation from GAK HealthCare International, Pakistan - DailyNews

Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad, received a cheque amounting to PKR 500,000 from GAK HealthCare International, Pakistan, as a gesture of its commitment to the Sri Lankan people and in support of the ongoing Relief activities in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920307/sl-high-commission-receives-donation-from-gak-healthcare-international-pakistan/

[2025-12-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dudley Sirisena pledges Rs.10 Mn for Samastha Lanka Kidney Patients’ Association - DailyNews

Snippet: Businessman Dudley Sirisena has pledged Rs. 10 million to support the social welfare programmes of the Samastha Lanka Kidney Patients’ Association in 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920310/dudley-sirisena-pledges-rs-10-mn-for-samastha-lanka-kidney-patients-association/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: TVS Lanka clinch Mercantile ‘E’ Division Title - DailyNews

Snippet: Nadeesh Yasiru made a fine knock of 58 in 35 balls with 5 fours and 3 sixes while Ruchira Koshitha had fine figures of 3 for 17 as TVS Lanka emerged champions at the MCA ‘E’ division T- 20 league final defeating John Keels Holdings (JKH)by 42 runs played at MCA grounds on Saturday .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/sports/919760/tvs-lanka-clinch-mercantile-e-division-title/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: KOKO adds flexible payment options for Softlogic retail and restaurant customers - DailyNews

Snippet: KOKO, Sri Lanka, a pioneering Buy Now, Pay Later Platform (BNPL) added Softlogic Holdings PLC, one of the country’s largest conglomerates to its portfolio.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919794/koko-adds-flexible-payment-options-for-softlogic-retail-and-restaurant-customers/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka’s real estate sector shines at PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards in Bangkok - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s real estate sector took centre stage at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, with the International Luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, recognising the island’s most outstanding developments and design achievements.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919791/lankas-real-estate-sector-shines-at-propertyguru-asia-property-awards-in-bangkok/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Technocity donates Rs. 50 Mn as humanitarian response to Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Technocity (Pvt) Ltd, a leading authorised IT distributor in Sri Lanka for globally reputed brands such as HP, ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, BenQ, Raidmax, Kaspersky and more, has donated Rs. 50 million relief initiative, to assist impacted children and schools, during Cyclone Ditwah .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919854/the-technocity-donates-rs-50-mn-as-humanitarian-response-to-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Aberdeen Holdings’ honoured at Presidential Environment Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: Aberdeen Holdings, a diversified conglomerate operating across seven industries in Sri Lanka, continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices across all its subsidiaries.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919857/aberdeen-holdings-honoured-at-presidential-environment-awards/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Bank partners Toyota Lanka to make vehicle ownership more rewarding - DailyNews

Snippet: Sampath Bank PLC announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited recently at the Toyota Lanka Head Office, marking a strategic collaboration aimed at providing enhanced financial and value-added benefits to customers purchasing Toyota vehicles across Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919908/sampath-bank-partners-toyota-lanka-to-make-vehicle-ownership-more-rewarding/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prima brings taste of festive with products range - DailyNews

Snippet: Prima invites families across Sri Lanka to celebrate festivities with a new selection of products, catered to make holidays even more special.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919930/prima-brings-taste-of-festive-with-products-range/

[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: DSS and Visakha clinch Age Group Water Polo Titles - DailyNews

Snippet: DS Senanayake College Colombo and Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo emerged victorious in the Under-20 Boys and Girls Championships of the Sri Lanka Schools Age Group Water Polo Championships 2025. The tournament was organized by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) and held at the Air Force Aquatic Sports Complex in Ratmalana on Saturday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/sports/919757/dss-and-visakha-clinch-age-group-water-polo-titles/

[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Group launches national level initiative for children of Police families affected by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, while Sri Lanka Police Officers worked tirelessly to safeguard lives and property across the country, many of their own families endured significant hardship.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919926/prime-group-launches-national-level-initiative-for-children-of-police-families-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New leadership takes office at the Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes - DailyNews

Snippet: The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH), the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s private healthcare providers, has announced the appointment of its new Governing Council for the 2025–2027 term. The announcement was made at the Association’s Annual General Meeting, held recently at the Waters Edge Hotel in Battaramulla.The newly elected Governing Council will be led by Raveen Wickramasinghe, Chief Executive Officer of the Ruhunu Hospital Group, who assumes office as President of APHNH.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/920018/new-leadership-takes-office-at-the-association-of-private-hospitals-and-nursing-homes/

[2025-12-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thurstan advance to pre-quarter final - DailyNews

Snippet: Thurstan College Colombo advanced to the pre 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 yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/sports/919788/thurstan-advance-to-pre-quarter-final/

[2025-12-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LOLC ‘Divi Saviya’ returns with ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ initiative - DailyNews

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).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919860/lolc-divi-saviya-returns-with-obai-mamai-ape-ratai-initiative/

[2025-12-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cargills Food City mobilises islandwide flood relief effort to support affected communities - DailyNews

Snippet: In response to the recent floods that impacted communities across Sri Lanka, Cargills Food City launched an islandwide relief initiative to support those affected and stand by the nation during this critical time of need.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919911/cargills-food-city-mobilises-islandwide-flood-relief-effort-to-support-affected-communities/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: S-lon recognised as member of world plumbing council - DailyNews

Snippet: S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has been formally recognised by the World Plumbing Council (WPC) through the granting of Full Membership. The WPC is a globally respected international body that represents and advances plumbing standards and industry development across multiple countries.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919943/s-lon-recognised-as-member-of-world-plumbing-council/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Announcement of proposed acquisition - DailyNews

Snippet: We refer to our announcement dated November 12, 2025 and wish to inform that DFCC Bank has received approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, in terms of Section 12(1)(c) of the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988 (as amended), to proceed with the proposed acquisition. Following receipt of this regulatory approval, DFCC Bank will proceed with the next phases of the transaction, including the planned migration and integration activities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919990/announcement-of-proposed-acquisition/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: EFF 5th review discussions to begin early 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The IMF is expected to begin discussions on the fifth review of the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in early 2026, IMF sources said. The IMF has taken steps to temporarily postpone the review to assist the Sri Lankan government in addressing the sudden balance of payments and fiscal pressures that have arisen following the devastating Cyclone Ditwah that hit the country on November 28.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919993/eff-5th-review-discussions-to-begin-early-2026/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 22.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/920045/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-22-12-2025/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 22.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/920027/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-22-12-2025/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 22.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/920042/exchange-rates-date-22-12-2025/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: An upgrade for Customs - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Customs, which has earned a record revenue this year mainly from personal vehicle imports, has now initiated a major technological overhaul of its vehicle clearance protocols apparently to seal a loophole that previously allowed the tampering of motor vehicle data during registration. According to media reports, the move follows an inquiry by the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA), which identified that the absence of a secure computerised network between the Customs and the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT/RMV)

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/editorial/920075/an-upgrade-for-customs/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon Archives - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/cartoon/920069/cartoon-archives-2/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Peterites 93/1 on Day-1 at U-19 two-day Cricket - DailyNews

Snippet: St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya scored 93 runs for 1 wicket at close on day one in their Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday. All matches will continue today for day two.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/sports/920171/peterites-93-1-on-day-1-at-u-19-two-day-cricket/

[2025-12-23 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SJB, SLPP, SLFP and Dilith-aligned members unite to defeat CMC Budget - DailyNews

Snippet: The inaugural budget of the Colombo Municipal Council for 2026, proposed by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated today (22).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/920351/sjb-slpp-slfp-and-dilith-aligned-members-unite-to-defeat-cmc-budget/

[2025-12-23 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indian External Affairs Minister arrives in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka this evening on an official visit.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/920242/indian-external-affairs-minister-arrives-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-22 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Malinga to assist fast bowlers ahead of T20 World Cup - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Sri Lankan pace ace Lasith Malinga is set to join the national team’s coaching setup to help sharpen the skills of Sri Lanka’s fast bowlers ahead of the upcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup, according to cricket sources.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919823/malinga-to-assist-fast-bowlers-ahead-of-t20-world-cup/

[2025-12-22 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese delegation to visit Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has announced that a high-level delegation from China will visit Sri Lanka from December 23 to 25 with the aim of promoting China–Sri Lanka friendship, deepening mutual understanding, and enhancing practical cooperation between the two nations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919706/chinese-delegation-to-visit-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-22 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump administration recalls nearly 30 career diplomats worldwide, including envoy to Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the US diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of Donald Trump’s “America first” priorities.

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