[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 06:30 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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919671/trump-administration-recalls-nearly-30-career-diplomats-worldwide-including-envoy-to-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-22 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cardinal warns sex education in schools may undermine parental rights and cultural values - DailyNews

Snippet: Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has strongly criticized the government’s education reforms, saying they undermine parental rights and threaten Sri Lanka’s cultural and religious foundations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919659/cardinal-warns-school-sex-education-may-undermine-parental-rights-and-cultural-values/

[2025-12-22 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Defence Ministry establishes Public Assistance Helpdesk at Galle Face - DailyNews

Snippet: Under the direction of the Defence Secretary, dedicated Public Assistance Helpdesk will be established commencing on December 21 in the Galle Face area, located in front of the Presidential Secretariat. This initiative is a response to the significant increase in public gatherings during the ongoing seasonal period. The Helpdesk is being set up through a coordinated effort of the Tri-Forces and the Sri Lanka Police, ensuring a unified, responsive and visible presence on the ground.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919371/defence-ministry-establishes-public-assistance-helpdesk-at-galle-face/

[2025-12-22 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah - 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/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919593/top-economists-call-for-halt-to-sri-lanka-debt-repayments-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-22 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indian FM heads to Sri Lanka today - DailyNews

Snippet: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka this afternoon (22) for an official visit.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919581/indian-fm-heads-to-sri-lanka-today/

[2025-12-22 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Entrepreneurs urged to benefit from Rs 2 Bn relief assistance - DailyNews

Snippet: The Finance ministry has provided Rs 2 Bn to assist Ditwah affected entrepreneurs but interest shown by businessman in obtaining the funds has been very poor so far, Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development told the Brain into Business” Grant Award Ceremony & Made in Sri Lanka” Logo Award Ceremony- 2025 held in Colombo on Friday (19).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919097/entrepreneurs-urged-to-benefit-from-rs-2-bn-relief-assistance/

[2025-12-22 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IMF approves USD 206 Mn in emergency financial support for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of SDR150.5 million (about US$206 million, equivalent to 26 percent of quota) for Sri Lanka under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). This emergency support will help address urgent balance-of-payments and fiscal pressures arising from the catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah, which hit the country on November 28.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919081/imf-approves-usd-206-mn-in-emergency-financial-support-for-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-22 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three to five years to repay IMF’s US$ 206 million cyclone relief loan - DailyNews

Snippet: Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister, Prof.Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that Sri Lanka has been granted a repayment period of three to five years for the US$ 206 million received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919505/three-to-five-years-to-repay-imfs-us-206-million-cyclone-relief-loan/

[2025-12-22 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction services business delegation builds up trade ties in Mumbai - DailyNews

Snippet: Marking the first-ever focused initiative to promote Sri Lanka’s construction services in the Indian market, a sector-specific business delegation visited Mumbai from November 25 – 28, 2025. This initiative was organized by Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919078/construction-services-business-delegation-builds-up-trade-ties-in-mumbai/

[2025-12-22 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: International support extended to SL highly commendable - UN official - DailyNews

Snippet: A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andreé Franche, was held on Saturday 20 at the Prime Minister’s Office. Franche commended the swift coordination in which the Government acted to rescue affected communities and provide relief following the recent natural disaster situation faced by Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919482/international-support-extended-to-sl-highly-commendable-un-official/

[2025-12-22 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: World Bank  approves USD 50 Mn  to support Lanka’s digital transformation - DailyNews

Snippet: The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $50 million project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. The project will promote innovation and investment in Sri Lanka’s digital sector, modernize government services, and make them easier to access and more responsive to the needs of people and businesses.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919124/world-bank-approves-usd-50-mn-to-support-lankas-digital-transformation/

[2025-12-22 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: From DitwaH to data - DailyNews

Snippet: The recent experience of Cyclone Ditwah should serve as a national wake-up call. What the country witnessed was not merely the impact of a severe weather event, but the consequences of delayed interpretation, fragmented forecasting inputs, and hesitant decision-making. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather, Sri Lanka can no longer afford to approach disaster preparedness as a purely domestic technical function.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/features/919268/from-ditwah-to-data/

[2025-12-22 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police hammer title holders Matara City at Champions League Football - DailyNews

Snippet: Defending champions Matara City were brought crashing down to earth as Police Sports Club recorded a thumping 5–0 victory in the Sri Lanka Football Federation–organised Champions League Football Tournament played at the Colombo Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/sports/919415/police-hammer-title-holders-matara-city-at-champions-league-football/

[2025-12-22 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: RDB contributes Rs. 25 Mn to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to those affected by the recent Ditwah cyclone, continues to receive contributions from local and international business institutions, organisations and individuals.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919357/rdb-contributes-rs-25-mn-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-22 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NSB launches Tap & Go on NSBPay Lanka’s First Bank to offer In-App contactless Payments - DailyNews

Snippet: National Savings Bank (NSB), in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched Tap & Go functionality on NSBPay. This landmark the first mobile banking app in Sri Lanka enabled for contactless in-store payments.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919121/nsb-launches-tap-go-on-nsbpay-lankas-first-bank-to-offer-in-app-contactless-payments/

[2025-12-22 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pyramid Wilmar donates LKR 50 Mn to Presidential Secretariat for Flood relief - DailyNews

Snippet: Pyramid Wilmar, one of Sri Lanka’s most progressive and influential corporate entities in the food manufacturing and marketing sector has donated a sum of Lankan Rupees Fifty million to the Presidential Secretariat to aid the government’s relief effort towards the victims of the recent ‘Ditwah’ cyclone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919118/pyramid-wilmar-donates-lkr-50-mn-to-presidential-secretariat-for-flood-relief/

[2025-12-22 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ramiru, Rehan excel in batting for Royal - DailyNews

Snippet: Ramiru Perera and Rehan Peiris both of Royal College Colombo showed good batting performances against St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa in their Under 19 Two days inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/sports/919418/ramiru-rehan-excel-in-batting-for-royal/

[2025-12-22 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Timeless New Year’s Eve at the Galle Face Hotel - DailyNews

Snippet: As the final hours of the year gently unfold, Colombo’s most iconic address invites you to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a manner that is both elegant and unforgettable. In December, the Galle Face Hotel presents a trio of curated New Year’s Eve experiences — each distinct in mood, flavour and rhythm, yet united by the hotel’s legendary hospitality and heritage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919181/timeless-new-years-eve-at-the-galle-face-hotel/

[2025-12-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Devapathiraja and Bens in outright wins - DailyNews

Snippet: Devapathiraja College Rathgama and St. Benedict’s College Kotahena recorded wins against St. Anthony’s College Wattala and Sri Dharmaloka College Kelaniya in their Under 19 Two day inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/sports/919016/devapathiraja-and-bens-in-outright-wins/

[2025-12-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Colombo Malay Cricket Club Netball Tourney on December 28 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Malay Cricket Club has organised the“ One Whistle” Netball Tournament on Sunday December 28th at the Colombo Malay Cricket Grounds, The “Padang”, Kew Road, Colombo 2.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/sports/919062/colombo-malay-cricket-club-netball-tourney-on-december-28/

[2025-12-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hayleys Mobility unveils premium delivery centre - DailyNews

Snippet: Hayleys Mobility Limited has elevated premium automotive experiences in Sri Lanka with the opening of its Delivery Centre at Arnold Ratnayake Mawatha, Colombo 10.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919143/hayleys-mobility-unveils-premium-delivery-centre/

[2025-12-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Asia Children’s Dream’ donates dry rations, clothing to families affected by cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: The Japanese organisation ‘Asia Children’s Dream’ has initiated a programme to provide dry rations, clothing, and school bags to families affected by recent natural disasters in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919315/asia-childrens-dream-donates-dry-rations-clothing-to-families-affected-by-cyclone/

[2025-12-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mobilising relief in Singapore for flood-affected families in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: A consignment of essential relief items for the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah was dispatched from Singapore to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo on December 8.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919330/mobilising-relief-in-singapore-for-flood-affected-families-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Royal College Past Teachers donate Rs. 1 Mn to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Royal College Past Teachers Association (RCPTA), with a membership of over 400, recently cancelled its plans for the annual AGM and fellowship and donated the allocated funds amounting to Rs. 1 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund established in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919298/royal-college-past-teachers-donate-rs-1-mn-to-rebuild-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-22 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Qatar celebrates National Day - DailyNews

Snippet: The State of Qatar celebrated its National Day at the ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo, on December 16.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919347/qatar-celebrates-national-day/

[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Traffic: Think outside the box - DailyNews

Snippet: If you travel to Colombo regularly, one trend is clear – the traffic is increasing at alarming levels. This is not surprising, given that most of the 311,600 vehicles registered since the import ban was lifted are doing the rounds in the Western Province.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/editorial/919196/traffic-think-outside-the-box/

[2025-12-22 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/2025/12/22/cartoon/919213/cartoon-archives/

[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ACL FireGuard sets industry benchmark with Purple Standard - DailyNews

Snippet: For over two decades, safety has been more than a requirement for ACL Cables PLC – it has been a responsibility. Long before fire safety standards were mandated or formally regulated, ACL introduced FireGuard cables to the Sri Lankan market, setting a benchmark for flame-retardant performance at a time when such measures were neither required nor expected.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919341/acl-fireguard-sets-industry-benchmark-with-purple-standard/

[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Containers Transport Owners Assn., SriLankan Airlines Licensed Aircraft Engineers’ Assn. provide financial assistance to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief and support to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, continues to receive financial contributions on a daily basis.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919368/containers-transport-owners-assn-srilankan-airlines-licensed-aircraft-engineers-assn-provide-financial-assistance-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Beyond Recovery’ initiative to heal minds affected by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: A humanitarian initiative titled ‘Beyond Recovery’, launched under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, has commenced with the objective of enhancing the psychological well-being of those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919543/beyond-recovery-initiative-to-heal-minds-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-21 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Education Ministry calls for report on Sirimavo colours awards controversy - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has intervened following an incident that occurred during the recent colours awarding ceremony at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo, which sparked widespread public discussion on social media.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/21/local/919048/education-ministry-calls-for-report-on-sirimavo-colours-awards-controversy/

[2025-12-21 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Sri Lanka next week, a trip coming at a time when Delhi immediately reached out to its neighbour amid ongoing recovery from one of the country’s worst natural disasters in decades.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/21/local/918947/indias-foreign-minister-jaishankar-to-visit-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-21 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka empowers young entrepreneurs with “Made in Sri Lanka” Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: The “Made in Sri Lanka” logo awards, designed to promote local entrepreneurs using domestic raw materials, and the “Brain into Business” program, aimed at nurturing entrepreneurship among tertiary and vocational students, were held yesterday (19) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall under the patronage of Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Mr.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/breaking-news/918894/sri-lanka-empowers-young-entrepreneurs-with-made-in-sri-lanka-awards/

[2025-12-21 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Timely relief and fair compensation prioritized in ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ review - DailyNews

Snippet: A special discussion was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review district-level plans aimed at restoring the lives of citizens under the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme and to examine challenges that have emerged during implementation. The meeting included Secretaries of Ministries responsible for defence, agriculture, irrigation, water supply, fisheries, transport, housing and construction, heads of relevant line institutions and all District Secretaries.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918873/timely-relief-and-fair-compensation-prioritized-in-rebuilding-sri-lanka-review/

[2025-12-21 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Beyond Recovery’ initiative launched to support mental well being of cyclone affected communities - DailyNews

Snippet: A humanitarian initiative titled ‘Beyond Recovery’, launched under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, has commenced with the objective of enhancing the psychological well-being of those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918866/beyond-recovery-initiative-launched-to-support-mental-well-being-of-cyclone-affected-communities/

[2025-12-21 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two financial contributions received for the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief and support to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, continues to receive financial contributions on a daily basis.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918857/two-financial-contributions-received-for-the-rebuilding-sri-lanka/