[2025-12-15 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kesara of Sri Chandrasekara MV takes eight wickets for 25 runs - DailyNews

Snippet: Kesara Malinga, left arm orthodox bowler of Sri Chandrasekara Maha Vidyalaya Horethuduwa claimed 8 wickets for 25 runs against Boswell International School Kalutara in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914296/kesara-of-sri-chandrasekara-mv-takes-eight-wickets-for-25-runs/

[2025-12-15 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: National Management Excellence Awards organised by IMSL concludes - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka and the Maldives Mastercard Country Manager Sandun Hapugoda, speaking at the National Management Excellence Awards, (NMEA) 2025, organised by The Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (IMSL).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/business/914385/national-management-excellence-awards-organised-by-imsl-concludes/

[2025-12-15 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: BOC, SLIM introduce ‘Multi Currency Travel Card’ to marketing professionals - DailyNews

Snippet: Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has joined hands with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) to introduce the BOC Multi-Currency Travel Card, free of charge for SLIM members who travel for professional and personal engagements.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/business/914318/boc-slim-introduce-multi-currency-travel-card-to-marketing-professionals/

[2025-12-15 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLT-MOBITEL wins top honours at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL the National ICT Solutions Provider, reaffirmed leadership in corporate accountability and transparency, winning top honours at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025, organised by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka), held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/business/914356/slt-mobitel-wins-top-honours-at-cma-excellence-in-integrated-reporting-awards-2025/

[2025-12-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Women's Bureau to provide Rs 440 Mn for Ditwah victims - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Women’s Bureau has allocated funds to rebuild businesses of female entrepreneurs who lost or damaged their businesses due to Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, Secretary to the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs Tharangani Wickramasinghe said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/business/914433/sri-lanka-womens-bureau-to-provide-rs-440-mn-for-ditwah-victims/

[2025-12-15 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/2025/12/15/cartoon/914461/cartoon-of-the-day-762/

[2025-12-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka promoted at ‘Winternational 2025’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington, DC took part in the ‘Winternational Embassy Showcase 2025’, on December 9 held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914562/sri-lanka-promoted-at-winternational-2025/

[2025-12-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Under-19 face stern test against Afghanistan today - DailyNews

Snippet: After a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Nepal, Sri Lanka Under-19 will meet Afghanistan in their second Group B fixture of the Under-19 Asia Cup cricket tournament today at the ICC Academy Grounds in Dubai. The match is scheduled to commence at 10.30 a.m. (Sri Lanka time).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/sports/914670/sri-lanka-under-19-face-stern-test-against-afghanistan-today/

[2025-12-14 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lankan Community in Riyadh contributes 100,000 Saudi Riyals to the Emergency Flood Relief Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh has organized a series of emergency fund-raising events to support the victims of the devastating floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/14/local/914327/sri-lankan-community-in-riyadh-contributes-100000-saudi-riyals-to-the-emergency-flood-relief-fund/

[2025-12-14 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Racing star Yevan has brought honour and fame to Sri Lanka, says Sports Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Motor racing superstar Yevan David made history for Sri Lanka by becoming the first Sri Lankan to win the Euroformula Open Rookie Championship and finish second overall in the 2025 season.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/sports/914256/racing-star-yevan-has-brought-honour-and-fame-to-sri-lanka-says-sports-minister/

[2025-12-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special Parliament session to be held on December 18, speaker announces - DailyNews

Snippet: Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has announced that the Parliament of Sri Lanka will meet on 18 December 2025 at 9.30 a.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/14/local/914250/special-parliament-session-to-be-held-on-december-18-speaker-announces/

[2025-12-14 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund receives over Rs. 3.4 billion in donations - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, established to provide relief to people affected by the recent disaster, has so far received more than Rs. 3,421 million, according to Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/14/local/914232/rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund-receives-over-rs-3-4-billion-in-donations/

[2025-12-14 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Oshini leads Under 13 Girls’ chess rankings - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s chess prodigy Oshini Gunawardena has risen to the top of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) rankings, becoming the number one U13 girl player in the world.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/14/breaking-news/914229/oshini-leads-under-13-girls-chess-rankings/

[2025-12-14 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Double Gold glory for Sri Lanka at Asian Youth Para Games - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka celebrated a remarkable achievement at the 3rd Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as Dilmini Udumbara Gamage won two gold medals in the discus and javelin events. Her outstanding performance brought pride and glory to the nation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/14/breaking-news/914221/double-gold-glory-for-sri-lanka-at-asian-youth-para-games/

[2025-12-14 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Adverse Weather : Death toll Rises to 643 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has reported that the death toll from the ongoing severe weather conditions across Sri Lanka has risen to 643.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/14/local/914207/adverse-weather-death-toll-rises-to-643/

[2025-12-13 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lakbima Rice Mills contributes Rs. 100 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Lakbima Rice Mills (Pvt) Ltd, based in Polonnaruwa, has donated Rs. 100 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/local/914127/lakbima-rice-mills-contributes-rs-100-million-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-13 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: U.S. envoy, Sri Lankan Advisor discuss joint efforts on rebuilding and investment - DailyNews

Snippet: A discussion between U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung and President’s Senior Adviser on Science and Technology, Prof. Gomika Udugamasooriya, took place recently at the U.S. Embassy in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/local/914106/u-s-envoy-sri-lankan-advisor-discuss-joint-efforts-on-rebuilding-and-investment/

[2025-12-13 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UNFPA launches $8.3 million appeal to protect women and girls after Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered catastrophic floods and landslides across Sri Lanka, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched a USD 8.3 million humanitarian appeal to deliver urgent, life-saving support to women and girls whose health, safety, and dignity are increasingly at risk.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/914071/unfpa-launches-8-3-million-appeal-to-protect-women-and-girls-after-cyclone-ditwah-devastates-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-13 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan Disaster Relief Team in Chilaw - DailyNews

Snippet: The special field hospital camp conducted by the Japanese Emergency Disaster Relief Specialist Team at the Chilaw Police Stadium was inspected by Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday (12). The Minister commended Japan for offering to provide health services to the people affected by the disaster. The current healthcare services provided by the special field hospital established by the Japan Disaster Relief Team (JDR) at the Chilaw Headquarters Police Ground will continue for the next 15 days.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/breaking-news/913961/japan-disaster-relief-team-in-chilaw/

[2025-12-13 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UNFPA launches $ 8.3 Mn appeal for women, girls after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched a US$ 8.3 million humanitarian appeal to deliver urgent, life-saving support to women and girls whose health, safety and dignity are increasingly at risk in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the cyclone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/breaking-news/913983/unfpa-launches-8-3-mn-appeal-for-women-girls-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Appeal Court upholds conviction, sentence against rape convict - DailyNews

Snippet: While dismissing an appeal filed by an accused challenging the legality of an 18-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for raping a minor, the Court of Appeal observed that rape remains a widespread and growing issue in Sri Lanka, casting a long shadow over the nation’s social fabric.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/breaking-news/913999/appeal-court-upholds-conviction-sentence-against-rape-convict/

[2025-12-13 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Vidusha turns up the volume - DailyNews

Snippet: Sangeeth Praveen — also known as Sangeeth Visharada Vidusha Rajaguru — a third-year student at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts, was widely commended as a predominantly rock vocalist following her impressive performance in a gruelling reality music competition. She is currently celebrated as the only female newcomer to Sri Lanka’s contemporary rock music scene.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/culture-art/913856/vidusha-turns-up-the-volume/

[2025-12-13 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When the cake mix meets the wild cook - DailyNews

Snippet: Sun Siyam Olhuveli set the holiday season in motion with another twist to its beloved annual Festive Cake Mixing event held on 23rd of November. This year, the annual event was led by acclaimed Sri Lankan chef and viral social media personality Charith N. Silva, the creative mind behind @wildcookbook and one of South Asia’s most influential culinary storytellers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/features/913825/when-the-cake-mix-meets-the-wild-cook/

[2025-12-13 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cure in the cure-all - DailyNews

Snippet: Indigenous medical practices and healing traditions have flourished in Sri Lanka for centuries, rooted as much in spiritual ritual as in the island’s abundant plant lore. For generations, these age-old cures woven from herbal wisdom and strands of “white magic” have been passed down from master to apprentice, often recorded on fragile ola leaf manuscripts containing recipes believed to heal ailments modern medicine still struggles to treat.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/features/913846/cure-in-the-cure-all/

[2025-12-13 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Professor Hemanta Sirisena honoured by Russian government - DailyNews

Snippet: In a historic first for Sri Lanka, Professor (Retired) Hemanta Sirisena of the University of Kelaniya was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Russian Government for his long-standing efforts to promote Russian language and literature in the country. The award ceremony took place on October 6, 2025, at the Russian Embassy in Colombo, with Ambassador Levon Jagaryan presenting the honour on the recommendation of Russia’s Minister of Science and Higher Education, V.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/features/913859/professor-hemanta-sirisena-honoured-by-russian-government/

[2025-12-13 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka U-17s lose grip as Bangladesh clinch ODI series - DailyNews

Snippet: Bangladesh U-17s sealed a comfortable 5-wicket victory over Sri Lanka U-17s in the third and final one-day match at the Chattogram Stadium yesterday, clinching the three-match series 2–1.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/sports/913931/sri-lanka-u-17s-lose-grip-as-bangladesh-clinch-odi-series/

[2025-12-13 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sussex Ridma Diyatha 2025 Festival held in Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: The “Sussex Ridma Diyatha 2025” Festival, organized by the Sussex College Network, was recently held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/features/913866/sussex-ridma-diyatha-2025-festival-held-in-colombo/

[2025-12-13 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Strategic actions to strengthen economic cooperation between two countries focused - DailyNews

Snippet: The third session of the Sub Committee on Trade between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, organised by Sri Lanka’s Commerce Department, was held in Colombo with

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/local/913758/strategic-actions-to-strengthen-economic-cooperation-between-two-countries-focused/

[2025-12-13 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Envoy presents Credentials to South Korea’s President - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to South Korea, M. K. Pathmanaathan, presented his Letter of Credence to South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung, at a ceremony held at the Presidential Office in Seoul recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/local/913770/envoy-presents-credentials-to-south-koreas-president/

[2025-12-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “Meditation” at Lionel Wendt - DailyNews

Snippet: Two veteran Sri Lankan artists, partners in life and long-time practitioners in their fields, have opened a joint exhibition titled “Meditation” at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery in Colombo. The show, which begins at 9 am and runs till 7 pm, brings together new work by background-art pioneer Susantha Nanayakkara and retired television graphics chief Shirani Nanayakkara.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/culture-art/913876/meditation-at-lionel-wendt/

[2025-12-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New Delhi HC hosts ‘Around the World in Magnets - Sri Lanka’ book launch - DailyNews

Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi hosted the launch of ‘Around the World in Magnets – Sri Lanka’, a book by Dr. Anthony Vipin Das and Vidushi Duggal recently, celebrating Sri Lanka’s culture, heritage, landscape and beauty – all captured through souvenir magnets collected during their travels.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/local/913879/new-delhi-hc-hosts-around-the-world-in-magnets-sri-lanka-book-launch/

[2025-12-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistani Search and Rescue Team in action - DailyNews

Snippet: The Pakistani Search and Rescue Team is actively engaged across flood and landslide-affected regions of Sri Lanka, working shoulder-to-shoulder with Sri Lankan Armed Forces and Disaster Management authorities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/local/914002/pakistani-search-and-rescue-team-in-action/

[2025-12-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLN’s 80th group of retired persons’ get-together today - DailyNews

Snippet: The 80th group of retired persons of Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) will hold their fifth anniversary and get-together at Villa Ocean, Hotel, Pinwatta, Panadura with the presence of its President V. K. G. R. Jayathilaka, today at 9 a.m..

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/local/913777/slns-80th-group-of-retired-persons-get-together-today/

[2025-12-13 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/2025/12/13/cartoon/913797/cartoon-of-the-day-761/

[2025-12-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: ASIRWATHAM – RAJANAYAGAM NALLIAH. Son of the late Rajah and Rani (nee Mather),​ beloved husband of the late Shiranika (nee Watson),​ precious father and father-in-law of Kishani and Aroshan,​ Arushini and Rushan,​ Shamindrini and Shamil,​ adored grandfather of Sankesh,​ Vivesh,​ Aran,​ Alisha,​ Seelan and Satheesh. Remains will lie at his residence 27/​1,​ Unity Place,​ Colombo 3,​ from 3.00 p.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/obituaries/914023/obituaries-592/

[2025-12-13 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Sri Lanka: Cyclone aftermath disrupts economic recovery

Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah has emerged as one of Sri Lanka's worst flooding disasters in decades, claiming over 630 lives and leaving 210 people missing, according to the government's Disaster Management Center.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/sri-lanka-cyclone-aftermath-disrupts-economic-recovery/a-75130223

[2025-12-13 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Life devoted to Metta - DailyNews

Snippet: Sarana Road is not known to many, perhaps only to a chosen few in Colombo familiar with the vicinity of the BMICH. It remains almost anonymous, given the in-between stretch of Colombo traffic on an average weekday. But for those who know the place intimately, the upper storey of the Narada Centre took on a different life on Poya days.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/features/912326/life-devoted-to-metta/

[2025-12-12 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thilakawardena Textiles donates to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Thilakawardena Textile (Pvt) Ltd has donated Rs. 25 million to the government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by the recent Ditwah cyclone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913724/thilakawardena-textiles-donates-to-the-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-12 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Court schedules next hearing in Mervyn Silva illegal asset case for January 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo High Court today (12) directed that the Bribery Commission’s case against former Minister Mervyn Silva be called up on January 19 for further evidence examination.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913718/court-schedules-next-hearing-in-mervyn-silva-illegal-asset-case-for-january-2026/

[2025-12-12 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ADB approves $200 Mn loan to boost Mahaweli Water Security and Agriculture Program - DailyNews

Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s largest multi-purpose water resources development program, the Mahaweli Development Program, it was announced yesterday (11).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913702/adb-approves-200-mn-loan-to-boost-mahaweli-water-security-and-agriculture-program/

[2025-12-12 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “Prathishta” program launched to rebuild Schools damaged by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative, Prathishtha, aimed at reconstructing schools across Sri Lanka that were damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913685/prathishtha-program-launched-to-rebuild-schools-damaged-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-12 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Swift action by bus driver prevents major accident in Badulla - DailyNews

Snippet: A swift and courageous decision by a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver prevented a major tragedy this morning (12) when the brakes failed on a bus travelling from Badulla to Anuradhapura.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913665/swift-action-by-bus-driver-prevents-major-accident-in-badulla/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Kusal Mendis ruled out of ILT20 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis has undergone emergency surgery in Dubai after being diagnosed with bladder stones, according to sources.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/breaking-news/913651/kusal-mendis-ruled-out-of-ilt20/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Yevan David dedicates Euroformula triumph to the people of Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Young racing sensation Yevan David handed over the trophies from his historic victory in the 2025 Euroformula Open Championship to Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage, dedicating his achievement to the people of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/breaking-news/913632/yevan-david-dedicates-euroformula-triumph-to-the-people-of-sri-lanka/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Gold prices climb in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The price of gold in Sri Lanka rose today (12), reflecting increases in the global gold market.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913622/gold-prices-climb-in-sri-lanka/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka’s kithul tapping inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s traditional practice of kithul madeema, or kithul tapping, has been inscribed in 2025 (20.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913584/sri-lankas-kithul-tapping-inscribed-on-unescos-intangible-cultural-heritage-list/

[2025-12-12 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Death toll rises to 639; 211 still missing in Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah has caused widespread devastation across Sri Lanka, impacting lives, property, and communities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913541/death-toll-rises-to-639-211-still-missing-in-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-12 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People's Leasing and Finance contribute Rs. 10 M to "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Leasing & Finance PLC has contributed Rs. 7.5 million and People’s Insurance PLC has contributed Rs. 2.5 million to the government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by the recent Ditwah cyclone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913534/peoples-leasing-and-finance-contribute-rs-10-m-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-12 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Colombo diplomats make personal contribution to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Diplomats based in Colombo have made a personal contribution of LKR 3.6 million to the government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund, which provides relief to people affected by the recent devastating cyclone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913509/colombo-diplomats-make-personal-contribution-to-the-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-12 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Arjuna Mahendran, another suspect face fresh arrest warrants in money laundering probe - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday (11) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to re-issue open arrest warrants for former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and Ajahn Gardiye Punchihewa, after both suspects failed to appear in court for proceedings related to an ongoing money laundering investigation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913496/arjuna-mahendran-another-suspect-face-fresh-arrest-warrants-in-money-laundering-probe/