[2025-12-21 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tiesh by Lakmini Kandy backs national relief efforts - DailyNews

Snippet: Tiesh by Lakmini Kandy (Pvt) Ltd has made a financial contribution of Rs. 25 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918850/tiesh-by-lakmini-kandy-backs-national-relief-efforts/

[2025-12-21 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: RDB contributes Rs. 25 million to the ‘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 generous contributions from local and international business institutions, organizations and individuals.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918843/rdb-contributes-rs-25-million-to-the-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-21 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President thanks UAE for rapid humanitarian assistance - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed Sri Lanka’s deep appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for its swift humanitarian assistance to communities affected by recent floods and heavy rainfall across the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/breaking-news/918830/president-dissanayake-thanks-uae-for-rapid-humanitarian-assistance/

[2025-12-20 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Eight-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today - DailyNews

Snippet: An eight-hour water supply interruption will affect Colombo and several surrounding areas today (20), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918811/eight-hour-water-cut-in-colombo-and-suburbs-today/

[2025-12-20 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka at T20 WC - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed Dasun Shanaka as captain of the national Twenty20 team for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/sports/918608/shanaka-to-lead-sri-lanka-at-t20-wc/

[2025-12-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: U-19 Asia Cup: India into Final, Sri Lanka fail - DailyNews

Snippet: Unbeaten half-centuries from Aaron George (58) and Vihaan Malhotra (61) powered India Under-19s to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Under-19s with two overs to spare in their rain-affected Asia Cup semi-final played at the ICC Academy Grounds in Dubai yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/sports/918600/u-19-asia-cup-india-into-final-sri-lanka-fail/

[2025-12-20 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kumar finishes seventh - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked amateur golfer Dhanushan Kumar delivered a steady performance to claim seventh place at the 39th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship, which concluded at Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/sports/918634/kumar-finishes-seventh/

[2025-12-20 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Colombo South keep Kandy at bay - DailyNews

Snippet: Colombo South, led by Methuka Gunaratne, emerged champions after defeating Kandy by 80 runs in the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League (SLYL) final played at the MCA Grounds, Wijerama Mawatha, yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/sports/918641/colombo-south-keep-kandy-at-bay/

[2025-12-20 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SEC cautions of fraudsters scamming market investors - DailyNews

Snippet: The Securities and Exchange Commisison (SEC) has issued a warning to the public to exercise caution when making investments in the Colombo Stock Exchange, as fraudsters impersonating the CSE are attempting to deceive individuals for monetary gain.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918741/sec-cautions-of-fraudsters-scamming-market-investors/

[2025-12-20 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Court clears 166 more detained BYD vehicles - DailyNews

Snippet: The Court of Appeal yesterday ordered Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) to release a further 166 BYD vehicles that had been detained, subject to the furnishing of the relevant bank guarantees and corporate guarantees.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/lawnorder/918755/court-clears-166-more-detained-byd-vehicles/

[2025-12-20 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Century On Air - DailyNews

Snippet: Highlights from the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), the oldest radio station in South Asia. To mark a century of broadcasting excellence and service to the nation, a series of spiritual observances were held, featuring an all-night Pirith chanting ceremony followed by a Sanghika Dana at the SLBC premises to invoke blessings on the institution and its listeners.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/features/918532/century-on-air/

[2025-12-20 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ride against rabies - DailyNews

Snippet: On World Rabies Day, a convoy of tuk tuks snaked out of Dikwella carrying an unusual cargo — coolers of vaccines, syringes, and an army of vets on a mission. For nine relentless hours, 65 volunteers from WECare Worldwide, ACAPSL (Association of Companion Animal Practitioners Sri Lanka), TukTuk Rentals, and local partners fanned out across southern towns and villages, vaccinating every animal they could reach.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/features/918555/ride-against-rabies/

[2025-12-20 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ceylon Tea promoted at Asia-Pacific Summit in Singapore - DailyNews

Snippet: Ceylon Tea was promoted at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit (APAIS) 2025, held from 4 to 6 November at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The High Commission of Sri Lanka sponsored the tea with support from the Sri Lanka Tea Board.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/features/918571/ceylon-tea-promoted-at-asia-pacific-summit-in-singapore/

[2025-12-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: GovPay concludes 2025 with Rs. 2 Bn in digital transactions - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918453/govpay-concludes-2025-with-rs-2-bn-in-digital-transactions/

[2025-12-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CJ leads delegation of 10 Apex Court Judges for knowledge exchange programme with Indian judiciary - DailyNews

Snippet: A knowledge exchange and interaction programme for 10 Apex Court Judges of Sri Lanka was organised by the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi and National Judicial Academy (NJA), Bhopal recently. The delegation was led by Sri Lanka’s Chief Justice, Justice Preethi Padman Surasena.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918483/cj-leads-delegation-of-10-apex-court-judges-for-knowledge-exchange-programme-with-indian-judiciary/

[2025-12-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Traditional Medicine Global Summit in New Delhi - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel held a cordial and constructive meeting with of Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa in New Delhi, on the sidelines of the second WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit yesterday. The interaction underscored the strength of the India-Sri Lanka partnership, with discussions on ongoing health cooperation, avenues to further deepen collaboration in the coming years and India’s enduring commitment to stand with Sri Lanka as a trusted

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918669/traditional-medicine-global-summit-in-new-delhi/

[2025-12-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three former presidents of Sri Lankan Graduates in Socialist Countries’ Association honoured - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918473/three-former-presidents-of-sri-lankan-graduates-in-socialist-countries-association-honoured/

[2025-12-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Businessman arrested with Rs. 2.85 Mn worth cigarettes at BIA - DailyNews

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).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/lawnorder/918476/businessman-arrested-with-rs-2-85-mn-worth-cigarettes-at-bia/

[2025-12-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 300,000 Sri Lankans left for work abroad upto now - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918678/over-300000-sri-lankans-left-for-work-abroad-upto-now/

[2025-12-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/cartoon/918505/cartoon-of-the-day-767/

[2025-12-20 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IMF approves emergency funding to support Sri Lanka - DailyNews

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).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/breaking-news/918675/imf-approves-emergency-funding-to-support-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-19 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund receives over Rs. 4.2 billion in disaster relief contributions - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918349/rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund-receives-over-rs-4-2-billion-in-disaster-relief-contributions/

[2025-12-19 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A Historic Hat-Trick: Home Lands Crowned Best Developer Sri Lanka for Third Consecutive Year, Also Wins Best Lifestyle Developer Asia - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/918344/a-historic-hat-trick-home-lands-crowned-best-developer-sri-lanka-for-third-consecutive-year-also-wins-best-lifestyle-developer-asia/

[2025-12-19 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka takes key step toward Islandwide 5G deployment - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918341/sri-lanka-takes-key-step-toward-islandwide-5g-deployment/

[2025-12-19 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Civil Appeals Court Refuses Injunctions with Costs - Home Lands’ Continues with Pentara Construction - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/918334/civil-appeals-court-refuses-injunctions-with-costs-home-lands-continues-with-pentara-construction/

[2025-12-19 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s recovery after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

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).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918321/india-reaffirms-support-for-sri-lankas-recovery-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-19 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dialog Partners Starlink to Deliver Ubiquitous Enterprise Connectivity Across Sri Lanka  - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/918307/dialog-partners-starlink-to-deliver-ubiquitous-enterprise-connectivity-across-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-19 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: GovPay surpasses Rs. Two Billion in digital transactions - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918291/govpay-surpasses-rs-two-billion-in-digital-transactions/

[2025-12-19 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IMF to review $200M emergency funding request from Sri Lanka today - DailyNews

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is meeting today (19) to consider Sri Lanka’s request for an emergency financial assistance package.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918284/imf-to-review-200m-emergency-funding-request-from-sri-lanka-today/

[2025-12-19 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Marketing Alumni Association of USJ Outlines Strategic Vision to Strengthen the Future of Marketing in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/918263/marketing-alumni-association-of-usj-outlines-strategic-vision-to-strengthen-the-future-of-marketing-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-19 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dasun Shanaka to lead SL T20 Squad for 2026 World Cup - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/breaking-news/918252/dasun-shanaka-to-lead-sl-t20-squad-for-2026-world-cup/

[2025-12-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dr. Rukshan Bellana suspended following preliminary investigation - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918227/dr-rukshan-bellana-suspended-following-preliminary-investigation/

[2025-12-19 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLT-MOBITEL 5G launch set to accelerate Sri Lanka’s digital transformation - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/918192/slt-mobitel-5g-launch-set-to-accelerate-sri-lankas-digital-transformation/

[2025-12-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: BOI targets USD 2 Bn investments in 2026 - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917818/boi-targets-usd-2-bn-investments-in-2026/

[2025-12-19 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Reforms vital to create investor confidence’ - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917792/reforms-vital-to-create-investor-confidence/

[2025-12-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rapid Financial Relief for Disaster-Affected Businesses: Loan repayment periods extended - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917826/rapid-financial-relief-for-disaster-affected-businesses-loan-repayment-periods-extended-2/

[2025-12-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 3% growth achievable despite disasters, says expert - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918073/3-growth-achievable-despite-disasters-says-expert/

[2025-12-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka bowlers key in India challenge - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/sports/918130/sri-lanka-bowlers-key-in-india-challenge/

[2025-12-19 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL business leaders explore strategic opportunities in Cambodia - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917829/sl-business-leaders-explore-strategic-opportunities-in-cambodia/

[2025-12-19 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: National champion Peiris becomes Lanka’s highest FINA points swimmer - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/sports/918137/national-champion-peiris-becomes-lankas-highest-fina-points-swimmer/

[2025-12-19 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dhanushan Kumar shines with day’s 2nd best round in Dhaka - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/sports/918158/dhanushan-kumar-shines-with-days-2nd-best-round-in-dhaka/

[2025-12-19 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: U-19 Inter-School Two-Day Cricket Tournament Innings win for Mahanama against Lumbini - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/sports/918164/u-19-inter-school-two-day-cricket-tournament-innings-win-for-mahanama-against-lumbini/

[2025-12-19 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Akbar Brothers wins Top Honours at Presidential Export Awards - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917710/akbar-brothers-wins-top-honours-at-presidential-export-awards/

[2025-12-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU allocates Euro 2.35 Mn financial assistance for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/917943/eu-allocates-euro-2-35-mn-financial-assistance-for-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Justice Ministry receives laptops from JURE - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918015/justice-ministry-receives-laptops-from-jure/

[2025-12-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Bank signs MoU with Hayleys Mobility expands sustainable mobility access - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917704/sampath-bank-signs-mou-with-hayleys-mobility-expands-sustainable-mobility-access/

[2025-12-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dialog launches Sri Lanka’s largest 5G Network, connecting over 1.5 Mn subscribers - DailyNews

Snippet: Over 1.5 million Dialog subscribers already connected to the largest 5G network in Sri Lanka

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917916/dialog-launches-sri-lankas-largest-5g-network-connecting-over-1-5-mn-subscribers/

[2025-12-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka Under-15 rugby squad for South Korea for training and exposure - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/sports/917658/lanka-under-15-rugby-squad-for-south-korea-for-training-and-exposure/

[2025-12-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 16th Jaffna International Trade Fair returns in Jan. 2026 - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917736/16th-jaffna-international-trade-fair-returns-in-jan-2026/

[2025-12-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Civil Appellate High Court refuses injunctions on Home Lands’ Pentara Construction - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/lawnorder/917932/civil-appellate-high-court-refuses-injunctions-on-home-lands-pentara-construction/