Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Embassy in Tokyo hosted a specialised tourism networking session titled ‘Sri Lanka Is Ready’ on December 16, at the Embassy premises, bringing together key stakeholders from Japan’s travel and tourism industry.
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[2025-12-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore organised a special Mass on Sunday, 21 December 2025, at the Church of St. Mary of Angels to commemorate this year’s Christmas. At the Mass, prayers were offered and blessings invoked for those affected by the recent adverse weather conditions, seeking comfort, strength, and protection in the days ahead.
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[2025-12-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Keshawa Nirmith, right arm paceman of Rajapaksa Central College Weeraketiya claimed 10 wickets in an innings against Beragama Kanishta Vidyalaya Ambalantota in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, being received by Taj Maldives & Sri Lanka Area Director and General Manager Samrat Datta at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, on Monday (22), on Dr. Jaishankar’s recent visit to Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the objective of providing relief to the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Pittsburgh and Cleveland Buddhist temples in coordination with the Sri Lankan Embassy in the United States, under the leadership of the Chief Incumbent of these temples, Venerable Dr. Surakkulame Pemarathana Thera, the monks of the monastery and the donor community donated US$5,000 to the Embassy’s relief fund, while the Cleveland Buddhist Temple donated US$5,500 to the Central Bank Fund directly.
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[2025-12-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy is contributing to Nena Diri Meheyuma, a week-long initiative led by the Uva Provincial Education Ministry from December 20 to 27. The initiatives focus on rehabilitating schools and pre-schools in the Badulla district that sustained damage from Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-25 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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[2025-12-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During an operation conducted in the early hours of Tuesday (23), the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar.
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[2025-12-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon, Myanmar, reports the valuable support received from the Government of Myanmar, as well as from charity, business, and private entities, for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has imposed a total of Rs.9.5 million in penalties on seven institutions for failing to properly report transactions. The FIU collected the fines between July and September 2025 under regulations for preventing money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism.
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[2025-12-25 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Employees of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Ceylon Petroleum Terminal Company Limited, and members of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Pensioners’ Association have contributed Rs. 16 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund.
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[2025-12-25 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A group of businessmen has extended support to the “Rebuild Sri Lanka” programme by handing over their donations to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, K.D. Lalkantha, at a special event.
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[2025-12-25 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Minister of Public Security and Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala has filed a defamation case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) activist Mahinda Pathirana at the Kaduwela District Court, alleging damage to his reputation caused by false statements circulated on social media.
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[2025-12-24 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and the Sri Lanka Railways Department, under the supervision of the National Transport Commission (NTC), have launched special bus and train services from Colombo to outlying provinces and back, starting today (24), to cater to the festive season. All Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authorities are participating in the initiative.
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[2025-12-24 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna was taken into custody today after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police.
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[2025-12-24 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Over 21 kilograms of heroin were recovered from a multi-day fishing vessel taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy in the southern seas and brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour today (24).
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[2025-12-24 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a local multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting smuggled drugs in the Southern seas.
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[2025-12-24 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: US$ 100 million will be in the form of a grant President conveys appreciation for support
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[2025-12-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Is the YouTube podcast and talk-show streaming media culture born out of the tuition sandbox in Sri Lanka? In tech-parlance, a sandbox is a sanitised environment in which software can be quarantined and run for testing before it is released to the customer base.
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[2025-12-24 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China is prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka at all times and is ready to share its experience with Sri Lanka under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme, stated Wang Junzheng, Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Committee of Xizang Autonomous Region.
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[2025-12-24 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Sri Lanka fast bowler and skipper Lasith Malinga tipped to be appointed National team’s fast bowling consultant for the National squad which is getting ready for the forthcoming T-20 World Cup.
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[2025-12-24 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SriLankan Airlines has launched a one-month international destination promotion campaign on December 16, 2025 aimed at restoring global confidence in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah and reaffirming the country’s readiness to welcome travellers.
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[2025-12-24 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, 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 report released on Monday. This damage is equivalent to about 4 percent of Sri Lanka’s GDP.
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[2025-12-24 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Uhana National School (Ampara) beat Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda by 174 runs in their first round fixture of the Under 19 Girl’s Division one Inter Schools Cricket Tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-24 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kesara Malinga of Sri Chandrasekara Maha Vidyalaya Horethuduwa claimed 8 wickets for 25 runs against Boswell International School Kalutara in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-24 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe, who enriched Sri Lankan cinema, theatre, and television for over five decades as both an actor and director, passed away on the night of the 22nd at the age of 84. He was admitted to a private hospital following an illness.
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[2025-12-24 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Royal College Colombo ‘B’ and St.Joseph’s College Colombo ‘B’ 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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[2025-12-24 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (23) ordered the Fort Police to arrest MP Ramanathan Archuna and produce him before Court.
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[2025-12-24 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lumbini College Colombo beat Isipathana College Colombo by 6 wickets in their Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket fixture conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2025-12-24 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In Psalm 16.8, it says: “I have set the Lord always before me, because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” This is the commitment required to serve Almighty God. During the vintage era of Ceylon, an Abbey had once existed in the green mountains of Kandy.
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[2025-12-24 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, yesterday (23) at Temple Trees, during his visit to Sri Lanka as the Special Envoy of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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[2025-12-24 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Japan has provided a US$1 million grant to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to assist the most affected districts in Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditva.
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[2025-12-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The champion Powerlifter Darin Weerasinghe made a powerful return, competing in the highly competitive Under 120 kg category delivering dominant performance to clinch gold at the Sri Lanka Powerlifting National championship recently held at YMBA Wadduwa.
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[2025-12-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of a series of relief measures under its ‘Rebuild Together’ theme, demonstrating its commitment to standing with Sri Lanka when it matters the most, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon on December 22, announced a total commitment exceeding Rs. 125 million towards recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, including a donation of Rs.
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[2025-12-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The MKS Group of Companies in Melbourne, made a financial donation of AUS$ 30,000/- (LKR 6,027,039.00) to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’Fund established by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to support the rebuilding and resettlement efforts for the victims affected by the floods and landslides in Sri Lanka caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit is a strong reflection of the close friendship and enduring partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) announced the signing of a MoU with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) through itsPLANT initiative (Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee) Limited) to support a large-scale forest restoration initiative in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kurunegala Pelicans Sports Club produced a strong and clinical display to beat Anuradhapura Solid Sports Club 4–1 in a Champions League match organized by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) played at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Only four swimmers represented D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo, yet they delivered a remarkable performance to secure the second runners-up (third place) position in the Junior Boys category at the HNB National and Junior National Short Course Swimming Championship 2025, held at the Isipathana College Swimming Pool in Colombo.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With Sri Lanka’s proud boxing history at its heart, the Ceylon Boxing Federation (CBF) will mark a major milestone for the sport on Sunday, December 28 by launching its official website and inducting its Advisory and Executive Committee at the BMICH in Colombo in a ceremony that will bring together more than 125 veteran boxers from across the island.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Christian Guild of People’s Bank recently held its 47th Annual Christmas Carols at the People’s Tower, Colombo 02.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Marking a major leap forward in the country’s digital transformation journey, SLT?MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has made its 5G network publicly available, enabling Sri Lankans to experience the power and possibilities of next-generation connectivity.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant step toward accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, eMudhra, a global leader in digital identity and security solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with LankaSign the only Certification Service Provider (CSP) in the country that complies with the Electronic Transactions Act No. 19 of 2006, operated by LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s national payment networkduring recently held during the inauguration of INFOTEL 2025 ICT exhibition held at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition Hall.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has signed a strategic MoU with Gaia Green Energy Holdings Pvt Ltd, a prominent provider of solar energy systems, to promote sustainable energy adoption through affordable personal and SME loan facilities.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its position as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s export economy after three of its business units were recognised at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, the highest national honour bestowed on exporters, which took place on December 11, at the BMICH in Colombo.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nepal Embassy in Sri Lanka organised the Swajagaran (Self-Awakening Meditation) Programme themed ‘Awakening Inner Stillness’ to commemorate the United Nations-declared World Meditation Day recently. The event, organised at the Colombo Municipal Council, was attended by guests, including members of the Maha Sangha, ambassadors, diplomatic representatives, Government officials and members of both the Nepali and Sri Lankan communities.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The annual Elders Walk conducted by HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) to coincide with the International Day of Older Persons was held opposite Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.
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[2025-12-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ananda College Colombo and St. Mary’s College Chilaw 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.
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[2025-12-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant move to accelerate technological innovation in Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider and the Dialog-University of Moratuwa (UoM) Research Lab, has announced the release of SinhalaVITS, a state-of-the-art, open-source Text-to-Speech (TTS) model for the Sinhala language.
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[2025-12-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Malay Association had organised an education workshop with top Malaysian universities at the Association auditorium recently, to mark their 103rd anniversary.
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