[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/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nimal Malagamuwa, a versatile sportsman from Kandy - DailyNews

Snippet: A top sportsmen to come out of Kandy, Nimal Malagamuwa was a ruggerite, cricketer, athlete and boxer. In rugby he played scrum half for Vidyartha College, St. Anthony’s College, Outstation Schools, Combined Schools, Kandy SC, Up-Country and Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/sports/916923/nimal-malagamuwa-a-versatile-sportsman-from-kandy/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 17.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916994/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-17-12-2025/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 17.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916985/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-17-12-2025/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 17.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916991/exchange-rates-date-17-12-2025/

[2025-12-18 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/2025/12/18/cartoon/917135/cartoon-of-the-day-765/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UNEA-7 adopts Sri Lanka’s Draft Resolution to enhance meaningful Youth participation - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka is pleased to announce the adoption of its Draft Resolution titled “Enhancing the Meaningful Participation of Youth in Environmental Processes and on Environmental Education” at the 7th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), held in Nairobi.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917233/unea-7-adopts-sri-lankas-draft-resolution-to-enhance-meaningful-youth-participation/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Multiple Financial contributions to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Financial contributions from local and international institutions and philanthropists continue to be received daily by the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917261/multiple-financial-contributions-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-18 06:30 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 Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held a special meeting yesterday (17) 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/2025/12/18/local/917300/rapid-financial-relief-for-disaster-affected-businesses-loan-repayment-periods-extended/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka gets back 25 rescued from cybercrime centers in Myanmar - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Myanmar, facilitated the rescue and repatriation of 25 Sri Lankans who had been trafficked in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917325/sri-lanka-gets-back-25-rescued-from-cybercrime-centers-in-myanmar/

[2025-12-17 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Court bars sharing of several Mohideen Baig's songs - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Commercial High Court has issued an injunction restraining the uploads to social media and transfer of 09 songs sung by Kalasuri Mohideen Baig to any third party.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/breaking-news/916845/court-restrains-distribution-of-several-songs-by-mohideen-baig/

[2025-12-17 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: JITF 2026 set to strengthen trade links and economic growth in the North - DailyNews

Snippet: The 16th Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), Northern Sri Lanka’s largest multi-trade exhibition, will be held from January 23 to 25, 2026 at the Muttraweli Ground in Jaffna.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/breaking-news/916831/jitf-2026-set-to-strengthen-trade-links-and-economic-growth-in-the-north/

[2025-12-17 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Capital Airlines to launch direct flights from Beijing to Colombo in January 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Embassy in China announced that Beijing Capital Airlines will commence direct flights between Beijing and Colombo from 31 January 2026, strengthening air connectivity between Sri Lanka and China.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916834/capital-airlines-to-launch-direct-flights-from-beijing-to-colombo-in-january-2026/

[2025-12-17 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Deepal Sri Lanka Launches the Country’s First-Ever EV Smart Mobile App to Control Vehicles - DailyNews

Snippet: Colombo, Sri Lanka – [15 December 2025]

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916824/deepal-sri-lanka-launches-the-countrys-first-ever-ev-smart-mobile-app-to-control-vehicles/

[2025-12-17 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kerala cannabis smuggling attempt foiled in Jaffna - DailyNews

Snippet: Acting on information received by the Army Intelligence Unit, a raid carried out in the Manalkadu area of Jaffna on Monday (16) led to the seizure of 75 kilograms and 210 grams of Kerala cannabis illegally smuggled into Sri Lanka from India by sea.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916810/kerala-cannabis-smuggling-attempt-foiled-in-jaffna/

[2025-12-17 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: R. Sridhar named Sri Lanka Fielding Coach ahead of T20 World Cup - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of R. Sridhar as the Fielding Coach of the national team until the completion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916790/r-sridhar-named-sri-lanka-fielding-coach-ahead-of-t20-world-cup/

[2025-12-17 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Turkish Airlines emergency handled efficiently by Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka, SriLankan Airlines - DailyNews

Snippet: Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka, along with SriLankan Airlines as the ground handler, made all arrangements to ensure a safe return of a Turkish Airlines flight to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night after a technical issue with its landing gear, officials said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916783/turkish-airlines-emergency-handled-efficiently-by-airport-and-aviation-services-sri-lanka-srilankan-airlines/

[2025-12-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Choosing the Perfect Sapphire:  A DINIDU Guide to Sri Lanka’s Finest Sapphire Engagement Rings - DailyNews

Snippet: For centuries, Sri Lanka has been celebrated as the world’s most radiant source of sapphires, whose rare blue stones have adorned royalty, global icons and collectors across generations. From icons such as the late Princess Diana’s engagement ring, Ceylon sapphires have long symbolised purity, depth and enduring love. DINIDU takes this legacy forward with contemporary craftsmanship, transforming the island’s most coveted treasures into bold, breathtaking pieces that can be viewed in the exquisite DINIDU blue sapphire ring collection, reflecting heritage,

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916755/choosing-the-perfect-sapphire-a-dinidu-guide-to-sri-lankas-finest-sapphire-engagement-rings/

[2025-12-17 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hiruki ends Machiko’s 10-year 100m Swimming Medley supremacy - DailyNews

Snippet: Hiruki de Silva of Killer Whale Aquatics (KWA) produced a stunning swim to break a decade-old women’s 100m individual medley national record on the final day of the HNB National and Junior National Short Course Swimming Championship, which concluded at the Isipathana College Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/sports/915485/hiruki-ends-machikos-10-year-100m-swimming-medley-supremacy/

[2025-12-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cream of local Shuttlers line up for 73rd Nationals - DailyNews

Snippet: Over 1500 shuttlers including most of the high ranking players are expected to take part in 73rd National Badminton Championship which will worked off from today to December 23 at S. Thomas’ College Indoor Stadium, Mt Lavinia. The seven-day event conducted by the Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/sports/916108/creme-of-local-shuttlers-line-up-for-73rd-nationals/

[2025-12-17 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan provides $2.5 Mn emergency grant to support cyclone affected communities - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government of Japan has extended an Emergency Grant of 2.5 million USD to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916665/japan-provides-2-5-mn-emergency-grant-to-support-cyclone-affected-communities/

[2025-12-17 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL musician wins third place at Viet Nam’s External Information Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan musician Mohomed Iqbal has been awarded third place at the Eleventh Viet Nam External Information Awards for his song ‘Sing Song of Love, Peace and Friendship’, celebrating the long-standing friendship between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916183/sl-musician-wins-third-place-at-viet-nams-external-information-awards/

[2025-12-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Draft National Electricity Policy submitted to Energy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The draft National Electricity Policy prepared in accordance with the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 14 of 2025 was submitted to Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, by the committee appointed for the purpose.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916345/draft-national-electricity-policy-submitted-to-energy-minister-2/

[2025-12-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bondi beach attack: a reminder for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The world witnessed another horrific act of terrorism when at least 16 people, including a shooter, were killed, and as many as 42 others were hospitalised after 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram opened fire on a crowd at a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/general-opinion/916405/bondi-beach-attack-a-reminder-for-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh match could shape Sri Lanka’s Semi-Final path - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Under-19 team, captained by Vimath Dinsara, looks to maintain its winning momentum against Bangladesh in the final Group match of the Asia Cup today (17) at the ICC Academy Grounds in Dubai.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/sports/916473/bangladesh-match-could-shape-sri-lankas-semi-final-path/

[2025-12-17 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CBC Finance lists on Colombo Stock Exchange - DailyNews

Snippet: CBC Finance Ltd, a subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC commemorated its listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) by way of the issuance of LKR 1.5 bn worth of debentures by the ceremonial ringing of the market opening bell on the CSE trading floor.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916353/cbc-finance-lists-on-colombo-stock-exchange/

[2025-12-17 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New faces included as Sri Lanka Women tour India - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team, led by Chamari Athapaththu, will depart for India today (17) to take part in the five-match T20 International series, which begins on December 21 in Visakhapatnam.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/sports/916470/new-faces-included-as-sri-lanka-women-tour-india/

[2025-12-17 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Port City Colombo eyes USD 600 to 850 Mn investments in next few years - DailyNews

Snippet: Port City Colombo was having conversations with half a dozen investors and those investments will transpire to further USD 600 to 850 million which will crystallize over the next three to four years, CHEC Port City Colombo Deputy Managing Director Thulci Aluwihare told the economic summit held recently in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916342/port-city-colombo-eyes-usd-600-to-850-mn-investments-in-next-few-years/

[2025-12-17 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former Sri Lanka cricketer D. S. de Silva no more - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Sri Lanka leg-spinner D. S. de Silva, a key member of the country’s inaugural Test team in 1982, passed away in London yesterday at the age of 83 following a brief illness, his family confirmed. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/sports/916476/former-sri-lanka-cricketer-d-s-de-silva-no-more/

[2025-12-17 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cabinet nod for SLFEA, Japan EUC MoU to enhance jobs - DailyNews

Snippet: Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (15) approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (Pvt) Ltd (SLFEA) and Japan’s Enterprise United Cooperative (EUC) to expand employment opportunities for Sri Lankan youth in Japan.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916577/cabinet-nod-for-slfea-japan-euc-mou-to-enhance-jobs/

[2025-12-17 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tourist arrivals cross 2.1 Mn in 2025, marking strong YoY growth - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continued its steady recovery in 2025, with total international tourist arrivals reaching 2,103,593, reflecting a clear increase from 2,053,465 arrivals in 2024, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) official monthly arrival statistics.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916339/tourist-arrivals-cross-2-1-mn-in-2025-marking-strong-yoy-growth/

[2025-12-17 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dhanushan within reach after Day One of Bangladesh Amateur - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), Dhanushan Kumar, made a steady start on the opening day of the 39th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/sports/916479/dhanushan-within-reach-after-day-one-of-bangladesh-amateur/

[2025-12-17 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dinamina turns 116 today - DailyNews

Snippet: Our sister paper Dinamina, turns 116 years today. It is the oldest mainstream Sinhala daily in publication. The Dinamina with a legacy spanning over a century, has played a pivotal role in representing and fostering the cultural and artistic heritage of Sri Lanka.Throughout its long history, Dinamina has laid down writing rules and styles, pioneering accuracy in journalism and creating an ideal platform for unbiased debates on language use.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916588/dinamina-turns-116-today/

[2025-12-17 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When the rain would not stop - DailyNews

Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah did not feel like an unpredictable act of nature for the families across Sri Lanka who lost homes, loved ones, and livelihoods. It felt like something far more familiar: the consequence of a crisis they did not create.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/general-opinion/916396/when-the-rain-would-not-stop/

[2025-12-17 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: DIG Upali Sahabandu: brave hero of the STF - DailyNews

Snippet: Freedom is more than a constitutional right – it is a lived experience shaped by opportunity, responsibility and sacrifice. A nation’s freedom and sovereignty are secured through the enduring service of those brave men, who wear the uniform with dignity. We are protected by the generations who gallantly stood watch over Sri Lanka, so the rest of us can live in peace, united as a country, with a deeper sense of national security.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/features/916280/dig-upali-sahabandu-brave-hero-of-the-stf/

[2025-12-17 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Canada’s HC pledges support for SL post-disaster recovery - DailyNews

Snippet: The newly appointed Canada’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Isabelle Catherine Martin called on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on Monday (15).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916240/canadas-hc-pledges-support-for-sl-post-disaster-recovery/

[2025-12-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former Minister C.B. Ratnayake released on bail - DailyNews

Snippet: Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Boderagama yesterday (16) ordered the release, on Bail of former Minister C.B. Ratnayake, who was remanded in custody in connection with an incident in which he allegedly amassed assets worth nearly Rs 20 million, over a period of two years, the method of which could not be disclosed.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/lawnorder/916323/former-minister-c-b-ratnayake-released-on-bail/

[2025-12-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HL-FRAC reconvenes for third session - DailyNews

Snippet: The High Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC), chaired by Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, convened its third meeting at its Secretariat located at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo on Monday (December 15).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916243/hl-frac-reconvenes-for-third-session/

[2025-12-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

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Title: SLBC Centenary Celebrations - DailyNews

Snippet: An all-night Pirith chanting followed by an almsgiving to 100 members of the Maha Sangha was held at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) yesterday to mark its centenary celebrations under the patronage of the Anunayake of the Malwatte Chapter Most Ven. Dimbulkumbure Wimaladhamma Thera and Anunayake Thera of Asgiriya Chapter Most Ven.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916277/slbc-centenary-celebrations/

[2025-12-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Embassy, Romanian Immigration Authorities to safeguard Migrant Workers - DailyNews

Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Romania, led by Ambassador Madurika Joseph Weninger, recently held a strategic meeting with the Chief of Police, General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Tiberiu Giurea, to address critical concerns affecting Sri Lankan migrant workers. The discussions focused on illegal recruitment, fraudulent visa practices, work-permit and residence-document compliance, repatriation, and overall worker protection.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916283/sri-lanka-embassy-romanian-immigration-authorities-to-safeguard-migrant-workers/

[2025-12-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: eChannelling introduces ‘eHomecare’ Lanka’s first doctor-led elderly care service - DailyNews

Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL and eChannelling PLC, in partnership with medical experts from Golden Years Care, have introduced eHomecare’, Sri Lanka’s first doctor-led elderly-care service.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916065/echannelling-introduces-ehomecare-lankas-first-doctor-led-elderly-care-service/

[2025-12-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bishop of Trincomalee meets with SL Ambassador in Poland - DailyNews

Snippet: Bishop of Trincomalee Christian Noel Emmanuel visited the Sri Lankan Embassy in Poland on December 11 and met with the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Poland, Priyangika Dharmasena. His visit aimed to understand the needs of the Sri Lankan Catholic community, while also experiencing Poland’s spiritual growth through meetings with clergy and visits to shrines.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916186/bishop-of-trincomalee-meets-with-sl-ambassador-in-poland/

[2025-12-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Norway donates US$ 2.4 Mn for cyclone-hit communities in SL - DailyNews

Snippet: Norway is providing more than US$ 2.4 million to assist those affected by severe flooding in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916249/norway-donates-us-2-4-mn-for-cyclone-hit-communities-in-sl/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Port City Colombo starts festive season with ‘Lights Of Hope’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Port City Colombo marked the start of the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, held under the theme ‘Lights of Hope’, in alignment with the Western Province’s initiative.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916012/port-city-colombo-starts-festive-season-with-lights-of-hope/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB signs MoU with Toyota Lanka to offer flexile leasing solutions - DailyNews

Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Lanka, reinforcing the Bank s commitment to offering customers convenient, flexible and affordable leasing solutions for some of the world s most trusted vehicles.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916015/ndb-signs-mou-with-toyota-lanka-to-offer-flexile-leasing-solutions/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AIA recognised as ‘Sri Lanka’s Top Most Valuable Brands for 2025’ - DailyNews

Snippet: AIA Sri Lanka has been recognised in CEO Magazine’s special edition, ‘Sri Lanka’s Top 25 Most Valuable Brands for 2025,’ an acknowledgment of the company’s exceptional brand strength, market leadership and strategic vision.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916030/aia-recognised-as-sri-lankas-top-most-valuable-brands-for-2025/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hatch unveils Lanka’s first Innovation District - DailyNews

Snippet: Hatch, the nation’s award-winning startup hub and a driving force behind Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, is advancing its boldest initiative yet, the creation of the country’s first Innovation District in Colombo 01.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916044/hatch-unveils-lankas-first-innovation-district/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

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Title: Charles Sturt University brings world-class education opportunities to Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Charles Sturt University is expanding its international presence with a new campusin Sri Lanka, opening doors for students to access globally recognised Australian qualifications closer to home.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916068/charles-sturt-university-brings-world-class-education-opportunities-to-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Curtin University Colombo launches programmes in data science and artificial intelligence - DailyNews

Snippet: Curtin University Colombo introduced two pioneering programmes the Bachelor of Science in Data Science, specialising in Artificial Intelligence and the Master of Artificial Intelligence.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/business/916075/curtin-university-colombo-launches-programmes-in-data-science-and-artificial-intelligence/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hajj Committee donates Rs. 5 Mn for renovation of religious places affected by disaster - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Hajj Committee donated Rs. 5 million to the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry for the reconstruction of religious places affected by the recent disaster. The relevant cheque was handed over by Committee Chairman Riyaz Mihlar to Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi at his Ministry recently.

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