Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: GovPay, Sri Lanka’s Government Digital Payment Platform concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey.
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[2025-12-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Association of Sri Lankan Graduates in Socialist Countries honoured three former presidents of the association: Loyd Fernando, Winston Rupasinghe and Somapala De Silva, in acknowledgment of their exceptional contributions to enhancing educational and cultural connections between Russia and Sri Lanka. The felicitation ceremony was held under the auspices of the Russian Envoy in Colombo, Levan S.
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[2025-12-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lankan air passenger who had illegally brought a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 2.85 million into the country and attempted to take them out of the Katunayake Airport via the ‘Green Channel’ where there is no declaration required was arrested by a team of airport customs officers in the early hours of Tuesday (16).
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[2025-12-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The number of Sri Lankans who went abroad for work during 2025 has exceeded 300,000 and as of December 19, the number has been reported to be 300,191.
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[2025-12-20 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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[2025-12-20 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an emergency disbursement of SDR 150.5 million (approximately US$206 million, equivalent to 26 percent of Sri Lanka’s quota) under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI).
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[2025-12-19 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to assist communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, has received a total of Rs. 4,286 million to date, Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said. Of this, Rs. 4,263 million came from local businessmen, while the remainder was received through direct foreign currency deposits.
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[2025-12-19 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Home Lands has once again solidified its position as Sri Lanka’s number one and most trusted real estate developer, achieving a historic milestone at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand on 12th December 2025. The company was crowned “Best Developer, Sri Lanka” for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its unmatched leadership in the nation’s real estate sector.
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[2025-12-19 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey with the official awarding of 5G spectrum licenses at a ceremonial event organised by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), under the patronage of the Ministry of Digital Economy.
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[2025-12-19 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province by Order dated 11th December 2025, refused to issue Leave to Appeal and Interim Orders against the landmark Pentara Residencies project in Thummulla, Colombo.
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[2025-12-19 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met Ceylon Workers Congress General Secretary and Member of Parliament Jeevan Thondaman at India House in Colombo on Wednesday (17).
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[2025-12-19 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced its partnership with Starlink to bring high-speed satellite internet solutions to empower businesses, institutions and underserved communities across the island. As an authorised agent for Starlink in Sri Lanka, Dialog will enable access to the world’s most advanced satellite technology, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet to areas beyond the reach of conventional network infrastructure and further strengthening the country’s digital connectivity landscape.
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[2025-12-19 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: GovPay, Sri Lanka’s Government Digital Payment Platform concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. Notably, GovPay doubled its collections from Rs. 1 billion to Rs. 2 billion in just 45 days, reflecting rapid adoption, growing public trust, and strong institutional uptake across the public sector.
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[2025-12-19 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is meeting today (19) to consider Sri Lanka’s request for an emergency financial assistance package.
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[2025-12-19 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Marketing Alumni Association (MAA) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) set out its strategic direction for the year ahead at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 10 December 2025. The event brought together academic representatives from the Department of Marketing Management and a strong contingent of alumni, providing a platform to review the association’s progress and reaffirm its commitment to advancing the marketing profession in Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-19 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Chief Selector, Pramodya Wickramasinghe, has confirmed that Dasun Shanaka will remain captain of the national T20 team, leading the side at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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[2025-12-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has taken steps to suspend Dr. Rukshan Bellana from his duties as Deputy Director of the National Hospital Colombo.
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[2025-12-19 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant step forward in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has officially made its 5G network publicly accessible, allowing citizens to experience next-generation connectivity nationwide.
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[2025-12-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has planned to attract about two billion US dollars of domestic and foreign investments in the country next year to strengthen the industrial sector, said BOI Chairman Arjuna Herath.
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[2025-12-19 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The first impact of the disaster will be visible in the fourth quarter and most of it will be visible in 2026, Asian Development Bank Senior Country Economist Lilia Aleksanyan told a summit held recent in Colombo recently.
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[2025-12-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: To support the rapid recovery of industries and businesses affected by the Ditwaa Cyclone, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held a special meeting on December17 with senior officials from all banks, credit division representatives, officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the Development Division of the Ministry of Finance.
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[2025-12-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Senior Professor Wasantha Athukorala of Peradeniya University’s Economics Department said that Sri Lanka can achieve an economic growth rate exceeding three percent (3%) even amidst disaster situations such as floods and landslides.
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[2025-12-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Under-19, led by Vimath Dinsara, will look to bounce back when they face unbeaten India in the Asia Cup semi-final today (19) at the ICC Academy Grounds in Dubai.
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[2025-12-19 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Sri Lankan trade delegation recently concluded a strategic mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, coinciding with the Cambodia Agriculture Exhibition. The visit was organised by the Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and initiated by the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Sri Lanka, Mr.
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[2025-12-19 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Akalanka Peiris of the Ghefari Dulapandan Swim School has risen to the top of Sri Lanka swimming after becoming the country’s highest World Aquatics points (FINA) scorer in the men’s 50m backstroke this year.
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[2025-12-19 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s leading amateur golfer Dhanushan Kumar produced the day’s second-best performance to move into the top eight at the end of the penultimate round of the 39th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship, which continued at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka yesterday.
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[2025-12-19 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mahanama College Colombo recorded an emphatic innings and 62-run victory over Lumbini College Colombo in their Under 19 two-day inter-school cricket fixture yesterday.
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[2025-12-19 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd secured four major titles at the 27th Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, hosted by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, winning the Overall Award for Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year.
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[2025-12-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The European Union has allocated Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka. This includes Euro 500,000 through IFRC and Euro 1.85 million through DG-European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) partners, WFP and UNICEF as humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, in response to the impact of tropical Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Support to Justice Sector Project known as the EU- Sri Lanka Justice Reform Programme (JURE) handed over 24 Laptops to the Justice and National Integration Ministry to ensure smooth functioning of Courts and Prisons after Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sampath Bank PLC recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, at the Bank’s Head Office, marking a significant step towards enhancing access to advanced sustainable mobility solutions in Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Over 1.5 million Dialog subscribers already connected to the largest 5G network in Sri Lanka
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[2025-12-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Under-15 Development Rugby Squad left the island to participate in an intensive high-performance training and exposure programme organised by the Korean Rugby Football Union (KRU). The tour, scheduled from 15th to 22nd December 2025, marks a historic first for the Junior Tuskers under the new Sri Lanka Rugby administration led by President Pavithra Fernando.
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[2025-12-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St. Joseph’s College Colombo Under-17 Basketball Team emerged as champions of the Sri Lanka Schools Basketball League Tournament 2025 – Under-17 Division A (Tier 1), completing an unbeaten season by winning all 11 matches held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo recently.
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[2025-12-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), Northern Sri Lanka’s largest multitrade exhibition, will return for its 16th consecutive year from January 23-25, 2026 at the Muttraweli Ground in Jaffna.
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[2025-12-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Civil Appellate High Court (CAHC) of the Western Province on December 11, refused to issue ‘Leave to Appeal’ and Interim Orders against the Pentara Residencies project in Thummulla, Colombo.
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[2025-12-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan cricket umpire Ravindra Kottahachchi is in the umpires panel on the ongoing Under-19 Youth Asia Cup being held in Dubai. He already got chance to officiate four U 19 Asia Cup tournament matches.
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[2025-12-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kristall Spaces Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, an associate of the award-winning Austrian developer Kristall Group, has unveiled All-Suite Resort Talpe Heights.
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[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Unbeaten, TVS Lanka go out as firm favorites to win the glittering “DPGC Challenge Trophy” when they meet John Keells Group in the 23rd David Pieris Group of Companies sponsored, MCA “E” division T20 tournament 2026 Final, on December 21 at the MCA Grounds, commencing 9.45 a.m.
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[2025-12-19 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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[2025-12-19 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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[2025-12-19 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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[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is gearing up to host the first international gem and jewellery exhibition of the year as FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens on January 3. Now in its 33rd year, the exhibition marks a major milestone with its move to The Forum, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, creating the most expansive edition of FACETS to date.
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[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The decision taken by the Government to provide financial assistance to all businesses affected by cyclone Ditwah, is indeed a well thought out move. Many businesses suffered destruction and damage resulting from the rampaging cyclone that hit South Asia. The decision in this regard has been communicated to all banks and eligible business owners are required to formally request the relief from their respective banks.
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[2025-12-19 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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[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Denmark, Kapila Fonseka, presented his Credentials to the King of Denmark, Frederik X, at a ceremony held at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen. Ambassador Fonseka will serve as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Denmark with residence in Stockholm During the presentation of Credentials, the Ambassador conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of Sri Lanka, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and
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[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A group meditation programme will be held at Galle Face Green, Colombo tomorrow (20) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in line with the World Meditation Day, to regain their mental strength and mental focus of the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Army has deployed over 2,500 troops for the restoration of the pathway to Sri Pada, as the primary access road to Sri Pada through Hatton became unsafe due to the landslide near the Maha Giri Damba area. Picture shows the troops at work.
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[2025-12-19 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police have issued a special public notice warning against the misuse of the 119 police emergency hotline and urging the public to use the appropriate short telephone numbers for other essential services.
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[2025-12-19 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant step towards advancing Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC announced the commercial launch of Dialog 5G Ultra, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital evolution and its transition into the 5G era.
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