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

Source: Daily News

Title: Josephian cagers lift Under-17 Trophy - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/sports/917667/josephian-cagers-lift-under-17-trophy/

[2025-12-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ravindra Kottahachchi in ICC Umpires Panel - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/sports/917652/ravindra-kottahachchi-in-icc-umpires-panel/

[2025-12-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kristall Spaces Lanka unveils 56-Unit Luxury Apartment Project - DailyNews

Snippet: Kristall Spaces Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, an associate of the award-winning Austrian developer Kristall Group, has unveiled All-Suite Resort Talpe Heights.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917739/kristall-spaces-lanka-unveils-56-unit-luxury-apartment-project/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: TVS Lanka firm favourites to win David Pieris Trophy - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/sports/917716/tvs-lanka-firm-favourites-to-win-david-pieris-trophy/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 18.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917795/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-18-12-2025/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 18.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917798/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-18-12-2025/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 18.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917801/exchange-rates-date-18-12-2025/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens on January 3 - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917832/facets-sri-lanka-2026-opens-on-january-3/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A well thought out move - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/editorial/917866/a-well-thought-out-move-4/

[2025-12-19 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/2025/12/19/cartoon/917894/cartoon-of-the-day-766/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Ambassador presents Credentials to King Frederik X of Denmark - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918024/sri-lanka-ambassador-presents-credentials-to-king-frederik-x-of-denmark/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Meditation programme at Galle Face Green tomorrow - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918027/meditation-programme-at-galle-face-green-tomorrow/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Army works to restore pathway to Sri Pada - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/photo-of-the-day/918056/army-works-to-restore-pathway-to-sri-pada/

[2025-12-19 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police warn against misuse of ‘119’ Emergency Hotline - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/918008/police-warn-against-misuse-of-119-emergency-hotline/

[2025-12-19 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dialog Launches 5G Ultra, ushering Sri Lanka into the next generation of connectivity - DailyNews

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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/breaking-news/917965/dialog-launches-5g-ultra-ushering-sri-lanka-into-the-next-generation-of-connectivity/

[2025-12-18 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Colombo HC rules dismissal of complaint against Deshabandu Tennakoon unlawful - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo High Court has ruled that the decision of the former Colombo Chief Magistrate to dismiss a private complaint against Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was then Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the Western Province, was unlawful.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917727/colombo-high-court-rules-dismissal-of-complaint-against-deshabandu-tennakoon-unlawful/

[2025-12-18 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Krrish deal case against Namal Rajapaksa to be recalled in February - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo High Court today (18) ordered that the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial Krrish project be recalled on February 16, 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917624/krrish-deal-case-against-namal-rajapaksa-to-be-recalled-in-february/

[2025-12-18 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese drone experts help identify vulnerable areas after Cyclone Ditva - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chinese government has deployed a team of drone experts to assist Sri Lanka in identifying areas damaged and at risk of flooding and landslides following Cyclone Ditva, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917610/chinese-drone-experts-help-identify-vulnerable-areas-after-cyclone-ditva/

[2025-12-18 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU provides over €2.35 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The European Union has allocated more than €2.35 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in response to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/breaking-news/917594/eu-provides-over-e2-35-million-in-humanitarian-assistance-to-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-18 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Swedish donor contributes USD 33,000 to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support the recovery of affected communities and national reconstruction in the aftermath of the Ditwah cyclone, continues to receive generous assistance from donors both locally and internationally.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917575/swedish-donor-contributes-usd-33000-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-18 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police find negligence in handling road accident involving MP Asoka Ranwala - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have revealed that several officers failed to carry out their duties appropriately following a road accident involving former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Gampaha District MP Asoka Ranwala.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917528/police-find-negligence-in-handling-road-accident-involving-former-mp-asoka-ranwala/

[2025-12-18 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka welcomes over 90,000 tourists in first two weeks of December - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has welcomed 93,031 tourists during the first two weeks of December, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917521/sri-lanka-welcomes-over-90000-tourists-in-first-two-weeks-of-december/

[2025-12-18 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rising waters in Mahaweli River basin; residents urged to remain vigilant - DailyNews

Snippet: The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has issued a warning regarding the spillage of several reservoirs due to continued heavy rainfall.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917501/rising-waters-in-mahaweli-river-basin-residents-urged-to-remain-vigilant/

[2025-12-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Measures to develop energy sector and related fields with Vietnam - DailyNews

Snippet: Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said that attention has been drawn to develop energy sector and related fields with Vietnam, a close friend of Sri Lanka, which is maintaining rapid economic growth.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/917020/measures-to-develop-energy-sector-and-related-fields-with-vietnam/

[2025-12-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Long road after Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government’s efforts to rebuild the nation after its worst ever natural disaster continued last week amidst the continued influx of financial assistance from varied sources. This is while the opposition Sri Lanka Freedom party (SLFP) and former Speaker Asoka Ranwala were also in the limelight.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/features/917129/long-road-after-ditwah/

[2025-12-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: We need a national emergency planning handbook - DailyNews

Snippet: Natural disasters are a fact of life in Sri Lanka. Every year, monsoon floods wash away homes, landslides bury villages in the hill country, and coastal areas live in fear of another tsunami like 2004. We remember tragedies like the Meethotamulla garbage dump collapse and the Aranayake landslides that killed dozens.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/general-opinion/917173/we-need-a-national-emergency-planning-handbook/

[2025-12-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China extends full support to boost Sri Lanka’s economic, social development - DailyNews

Snippet: Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Dongming, stated that China would extend its full support to the Government of Sri Lanka’s efforts to rebuild the lives of the Sri Lankan people and overcome the challenges posed by Cyclone Ditwah, expressing confidence that Sri Lanka will recover rapidly under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/breaking-news/917350/china-extends-full-support-to-boost-sri-lankas-economic-social-development/

[2025-12-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sridhar appointed to oversee Sri Lanka’s fielding standards - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of R. Sridhar as the fielding coach of the Sri Lanka national team until the completion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. His appointment will be effective from December 11 until March 10.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/sports/917434/sridhar-appointed-to-oversee-sri-lankas-fielding-standards/

[2025-12-18 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ITSB strengthens Textile & Apparel Sector of Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) attended the Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB) Capacity Building Session held on November 26, 2025 at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/917023/itsb-strengthens-textile-apparel-sector-of-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-18 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka U-19 suffer first defeat despite semi-final spot - DailyNews

Snippet: Bangladesh Under-19 produced an outstanding all-round performance to record a 39-run victory over Sri Lanka Under-19 in their Asia Cup group match played at the ICC Academy Grounds in Dubai yesterday. With this win, Bangladesh finished top of the group with an unbeaten record, while Sri Lanka suffered their first defeat after two successive victories.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/sports/917440/sri-lanka-u-19-suffer-first-defeat-despite-semi-final-spot/

[2025-12-18 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: David Pieris Group expands global footprint - DailyNews

Snippet: The David Pieris Group continues to strengthen its international presence with the acquisition of 50% ownership in Navire Logistics Services L.L.C, (www.navirelogistics.com) a reputed logistics company based in Dubai and Oman. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the Group’s journey towards expanding its operations beyond Sri Lanka and positioning itself in the international markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/917010/david-pieris-group-expands-global-footprint/

[2025-12-18 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Around 500,000 children affected by cyclone - UNICEF - DailyNews

Snippet: UNICEF Representative in Sri Lanka Emma Brigham said around 500,000 children could be among the 1.4 million people affected due to the recent cyclone disaster. Early UNICEF estimates show over 275,000 children were directly affected due to the effects of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917369/around-500000-children-affected-by-cyclone-unicef/

[2025-12-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Invisible rules behind global trade - DailyNews

Snippet: Have you ever wondered how a kilogram around the world weighs exactly to be a kilogram. The same in the US, Kenya or Sri Lanka. Seemingly three different cultures and nations, but if the packet says so, no one questions it. Even more so, how the red traffic light became the universal stop sign.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/general-opinion/917162/invisible-rules-behind-global-trade/

[2025-12-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “India tour is a big learning opportunity” – Athapaththu - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka have included several young players in their women’s T20 squad for the forthcoming series against India, with captain Chamari Athapaththu saying the tour will provide valuable exposure as the team builds towards the future.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/sports/917431/india-tour-is-a-big-learning-opportunity-athapaththu/

[2025-12-18 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sajith will contest next Presidential Election - Sujeewa - DailyNews

Snippet: Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujeewa Senasinghe has confirmed that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa will contest Sri Lanka’s next Presidential Election, stating that he will extend his full support to Premadasa’s candidacy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/politics/917403/sajith-will-contest-next-presidential-election-sujeewa/

[2025-12-18 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: What’s next for Oshini Gunawardhana? - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lankan chess community has known Oshini Gunawardhana for several years. She was clearly a star in ascendancy from the time she won gold at the World Youth Chess Championship in 2021. In 2024 she became the youngest ever National Women’s Champion. Today she’s the highest rated player in the world among girls under 13 years of age and is tanked 42nd among junior girls in the world, the first time a Sri Lankan player has broken into the

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/features/917195/whats-next-for-oshini-gunawardhana/

[2025-12-18 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Golfers survive cut at Bangladesh Amateur - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked amateur golfer Dhanushan Kumar showed steady improvement on Day Two of the 39th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship, carding a seven-over-par 78 to finish joint 12th as the tournament continued at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/sports/917437/sri-lanka-golfers-survive-cut-at-bangladesh-amateur/

[2025-12-18 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Eyes on the horizon - DailyNews

Snippet: As the world turns its attention to the governance of the high seas through the landmark Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, Sri Lanka finds itself once again at a critical maritime crossroads. Few are better placed to assess what this moment means for the island nation than Rear Admiral (Retd) Y.N.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/features/917094/eyes-on-the-horizon/

[2025-12-18 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan extends US$ 2.5 Mn Emergency Grant Assistance for SL - DailyNews

Snippet: Japan yesterday extended an emergency grant amounting to US$ 2.5 million to Sri Lanka in response to the Cyclone Disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917069/japan-extends-us-2-5-mn-emergency-grant-assistance-for-sl/

[2025-12-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Leasing Group donates Rs. 10 Mn to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: As a responsible corporate citizen, People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) together with its subsidiaries of People’s Insurance PLC (PIL) and People’s Micro-commerce Ltd (PML) has initiated several community projects to support nation, customers and its employees during this challenging time.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916945/peoples-leasing-group-donates-rs-10-mn-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IPL spice up with Lankan essence at Auction - DailyNews

Snippet: Seven Sri Lankan cricketers will feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with three players securing contracts at Tuesday’s mini-auction, while the remaining four were retained by their respective franchises.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/sports/916897/ipl-spice-up-with-lankan-essence-at-auction/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ton up Muthusi steers Rahula Balika win over Vidyaloka - DailyNews

Snippet: Thisuli Nimsarai, right arm medium pacer of Sri Rahula Balika Maha Vidyalaya Malabe claimed a hatrick against Vidyaloka Maha Vidyalaya Arawwala in their first round fixtures of the Under 19 Girl’s Division Two Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/sports/916888/ton-up-muthusi-steers-rahula-balika-win-over-vidyaloka/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Munchee Super League Volleyball into final stage - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Air Force women’s team

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/sports/916920/munchee-super-league-volleyball-into-final-stage/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank partners Overseas Realty to offer exclusive home loan packages for Mireka Seascape buyers - DailyNews

Snippet: Continuing its role as Sri Lanka’s market leader in home loans and a bank that understands customers’ aspirations of homeownership, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, to provide tailor-made home loan facilities for buyers of condominium units at Mireka Seascape, the company’s latest development.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916939/combank-partners-overseas-realty-to-offer-exclusive-home-loan-packages-for-mireka-seascape-buyers/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 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 December 12.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916971/home-lands-crowned-best-developer-sri-lanka-for-third-consecutive-year-also-wins-best-lifestyle-developer-asia/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IOM to utilise Japanese Aid to assist disaster-affected - DailyNews

Snippet: Kristin Parco, Chief of Mission of International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Sri Lanka, yesterday said her organisation will utilise the US$ 1 million given by Japan to assist the disaster affected in Sri Lanka, to provide urgent shelter and non-food relief items to families whose homes and livelihoods have been disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917212/iom-to-utilise-japanese-aid-to-assist-disaster-affected/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: World Arabic Language Day 2025 today - DailyNews

Snippet: The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Colombo will hold an event to mark World Arabic Language Day 2025 at the Embassy premises today.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917215/world-arabic-language-day-2025-today/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Water Champions of Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates Colombo celebrated the Water Champions in Sri Lanka at the Water Awards Ceremony at the Galle Face Hotel recently. It was held under the patronage of Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Khaled Nasser Al Ameri.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917218/water-champions-of-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Army Engineers restore connectivity after Nayaru Bridge collapse - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Army Engineers have restored essential connectivity following the complete collapse of the Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu, which was severely damaged by intense flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917270/army-engineers-restore-connectivity-after-nayaru-bridge-collapse/

[2025-12-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Siddhalepa Chairman Asoka Hettigoda elected President of THASL at AGM - DailyNews

Snippet: Hettigoda Group of Companies Chairman Asoka Hettigoda was elected as the President of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) at the Association’s Annual General Meeting for 2025, held at Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916964/siddhalepa-chairman-asoka-hettigoda-elected-president-of-thasl-at-agm/