[2025-12-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB boost for Short Course Swimming Nationals - DailyNews

Snippet: HNB reinforced its commitment to Sri Lanka swimming as the title sponsor of the National and Junior National Short Course Swimming Championship, held at Isipathana College pool in Colombo. The five-day meet brought together the country’s top Under-15 and Open swimmers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/sports/915053/hnb-boost-for-short-course-swimming-nationals/

[2025-12-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB, PRIME EV ink deal to expand access for DEEPAL electric vehicle leasing solutions - DailyNews

Snippet: HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka has announced a partnership with PRIME EV Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., a subsidiary of Senok Trade Combine (Pvt) Ltd to expand access to DEEPAL brand electric vehicles in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915106/hnb-prime-ev-ink-deal-to-expand-access-for-deepal-electric-vehicle-leasing-solutions/

[2025-12-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian launch airbridge to transport urgent relief aid - DailyNews

Snippet: Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have established an airbridge to Sri Lanka, transporting urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915169/emirates-and-dubai-humanitarian-launch-airbridge-to-transport-urgent-relief-aid/

[2025-12-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: RDB Ahangama branch relocates - DailyNews

Snippet: One of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned development bank, RDB marked another milestone in its island-wide modernisation programme with the relocation of its Ahangama branch.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915211/rdb-ahangama-branch-relocates/

[2025-12-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EFITA donates Rs. 20 Mn to strengthen ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund following ‘Ditwah’ devastation - DailyNews

Snippet: The Essential Food Importers and Traders Association (EFITA) yesterday donated Rs. 20 million to strengthen the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund implemented by the government for rebuilding the country following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915606/efita-donates-rs-20-mn-to-strengthen-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund-following-ditwah-devastation/

[2025-12-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Soldiers in ongoing disaster relief recover and return cash and gold jewellery worth Rs. 5 Mn to victim - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Army personnel engaged in ongoing disaster relief and search operations in Hanguranketha have handed over assets worth more than Rs. 5 million, including Rs. 300,000 in cash, to their rightful owner.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915595/soldiers-in-ongoing-disaster-relief-recover-and-return-cash-and-gold-jewellery-worth-rs-5-mn-to-victim/

[2025-12-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Junior Squash star Matheesha joins Asia’s Elite in Singapore - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s junior national squash champion Matheesha Wijesekera has taken another major step on the international junior squash, finishing a creditable fourth in the Under-19 category at the Oncocare Singapore Junior Open Squash Championship, which concluded on Sunday in Singapore.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/sports/915036/junior-squash-star-matheesha-joins-asias-elite-in-singapore/

[2025-12-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Muay Thai champion Bassam takes Sri Lanka to UTS World Youth Festival - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s junior Muay Thai champion Bassam Murthasa of Good Hope College, Mawanella, stood out as one of only 15 Special Youth Ambassadors selected worldwide, delivering a strong message on unity under the theme “Rising Together” at the UTS World Youth Festival 2025, held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/sports/915056/muay-thai-champion-bassam-takes-sri-lanka-to-uts-world-youth-festival/

[2025-12-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kenyan runners dominate Janashakthi Life -ICA Half Marathon - DailyNews

Snippet: The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) successfully concluded the second annual Janashakthi Life – ICA International Half-Marathon on Sunday, 14th December in Colombo. Attracting over 2500 runners from 36 countries, the event showcased world-class athleticism, community spirit, and a strong commitment to social impact.The 2025 edition was powered by Janashakthi Life and endorsed by the Indian High Commission and the Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka, along with other statutory bodies.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/sports/915103/kenyan-runners-dominate-janashakthi-life-ica-half-marathon/

[2025-12-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NCCSL hosts Japanese business delegation aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) hosted a Japanese business delegation, headed by Akashi Yasuo, Leader of the Delegation, on December 12, for a focused discussion aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in key development sectors.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915113/nccsl-hosts-japanese-business-delegation-aimed-at-strengthening-bilateral-economic-cooperation/

[2025-12-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank leads Sri Lanka’s SME lending for fifth consecutive year - DailyNews

Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again emerged as the country’s largest lender to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), retaining its position for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Final Budget Position Report for 2024.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915116/combank-leads-sri-lankas-sme-lending-for-fifth-consecutive-year/

[2025-12-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLT-MOBITEL mCash celebrates 12 years of transforming digital payments landscape - DailyNews

Snippet: SLT-MOBITEL mCash, Sri Lanka’s pioneering mobile money platform, proudly celebrates its 12th anniversary, over a decade of innovation, trust and leadership in the nation’s digital payments landscape.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915159/slt-mobitel-mcash-celebrates-12-years-of-transforming-digital-payments-landscape/

[2025-12-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ogilvy Group continues winning streak at ‘Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka has once again secured its place among the region’s top marketing and communications agencies at this year’s Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards, continuing a winning streak that spans the past seven years.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915162/ogilvy-group-continues-winning-streak-at-campaign-asia-agency-of-the-year-awards/

[2025-12-16 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: City of Dreams SL marks first Christmas in Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: City of Dreams Sri Lanka is marking an important milestone this December as it celebrates its first Christmas in Colombo, closing out the year with a thoughtful and community-centred festive programme.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915156/city-of-dreams-sl-marks-first-christmas-in-colombo/

[2025-12-16 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank selects winners of ‘Vaasi Kotiyai 2025 – Send and Win Bangkok Tours’ campaign - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank recently conducted the weekly draws of its ‘People’s Remittance ‘Vaasi Kotiyai 2025 – Send and Win Bangkok Tours’ campaign, selecting 18 winners for the period from July 30 to December 2, 2025. The event was held at the Overseas Customer Services premises in Colombo 10.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915193/peoples-bank-selects-winners-of-vaasi-kotiyai-2025-send-and-win-bangkok-tours-campaign-2/

[2025-12-16 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB FINANCE celebrates 25th anniversary with multi-religious programmes - DailyNews

Snippet: Marking its 25th anniversary this year, HNB FINANCE PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted financial institutions, organised a series of multi-faith religious programmes to invoke blessings for the company, its employees, customers, and stakeholders as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915196/hnb-finance-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-multi-religious-programmes/

[2025-12-16 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan donates 200 tonnes of humanitarian relief goods - DailyNews

Snippet: As part of Pakistan’s ongoing humanitarian relief efforts, Pakistan yesterday handed over a consignment of 200 tonnes of humanitarian relief goods to the Sri Lankan Government, reaffirming the enduring friendship and strong bilateral ties between the two countries.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915238/pakistan-donates-200-tonnes-of-humanitarian-relief-goods/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Samsung Sri Lanka launches ‘Relief Sri Lanka 2025’ for customers affected by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Samsung Sri Lanka has announced the launch of ‘Relief Sri Lanka 2025’, a nationwide service assistance initiative designed to help customers whose Samsung products were damaged during Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915176/samsung-sri-lanka-launches-relief-sri-lanka-2025-for-customers-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 15.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915217/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-15-12-2025/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 15.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915214/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-15-12-2025/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 15.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915243/exchange-rates-date-15-12-2025/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prof. G. L. Peiris offers a rare insider’s account of SL’s peace talks with LTTE - DailyNews

Snippet: At a moment when the world is closely watching peace efforts linked to conflicts in Thailand and Cambodia, Gaza and Ukraine, a new book by Prof. G. L. Peiris revisits one of the most closely scrutinised peace initiatives of recent times: the negotiations between the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915280/prof-g-l-peiris-offers-a-rare-insiders-account-of-sls-peace-talks-with-ltte/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Enhancing US-Sri Lanka ties - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka is in a geopolitical hotspot, with both global and regional superpowers eyeing opportunities to engage with Sri Lanka on many fronts. With the increased focus on the Indo Pacific and the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) by all world powers, Sri Lanka finds itself at the intersection of competing interests in terms of defence, investment and in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, even disaster relief.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/editorial/915308/enhancing-us-sri-lanka-ties/

[2025-12-16 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/2025/12/16/cartoon/915314/cartoon-of-the-day-763/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Schoolchildren’s SLTB November ‘season tickets’ valid for travel in December - DailyNews

Snippet: Schoolchildren in Sri Lanka are allowed to use their November travel passes (season tickets) to travel on Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses during December,” Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915404/schoolchildrens-sltb-november-season-tickets-valid-for-travel-in-december/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: GDP growth in 3Q-2025 to 5.4% - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s GDP growth rate for the 3rd quarter of 2025 has reached 5.4%, the Department of Census and Statistics said yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915466/gdp-growth-in-3q-2025-to-5-4/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ADB upgrades economic growth forecasts for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has upgraded its economic growth forecasts for Sri Lanka in its December 2025 Asian Development Outlook (ADO), highlighting a robust recovery driven by strong private sector credit expansion, buoyant consumption, and improved investor confidence.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915469/adb-upgrades-economic-growth-forecasts-for-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: BALASURIYA – LAKSHMAN – Beloved husband of Janine,​ loving father of Amanthi and Keshav and much-loved grandfather of Cara,​ Arthur,​ Alex and Daniel,​ brother of Asoka,​ Rohan,​ Lakshmi,​ Gayathri and the late Mahendra. Cremation at the General Cemetery,​ Kanatte (New Crematorium),​ on Wednesday,​ 17 December 2025 at 4.30 p.m. Remains lie at No.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/obituaries/915532/obituaries-593/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘road-lk.org’ gives real-time condition of roads - DailyNews

Snippet: The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry said that a new digital information system called ‘road-lk.org’ has been introduced to enable the public to know the current condition of national and provincial roads in Sri Lanka before embarking on a journey. Considering that several road sections across the island were damaged due to the cyclone and some roads were still being repaired, the Road Development Authority (RDA) and the Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry’s Digital Task Force have jointly

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915580/road-lk-org-gives-real-time-condition-of-roads/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Major drug trafficker arrested with Rs. 216 Mn worth of kush - DailyNews

Snippet: Officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau arrested one of Sri Lanka’s main drug traffickers, who had concealed a consignment of the narcotic kush valued at Rs. 216,680,000 in his home.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915657/major-drug-trafficker-arrested-with-rs-216-mn-worth-of-kush/

[2025-12-15 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dhammika Ranatunga granted bail; Bribery Commission signals arrest of former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO), Dhammika Ranatunga, who was arrested earlier today (15) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/915133/dhammika-ranatunga-granted-bail-bribery-commission-signals-arrest-of-former-minister-arjuna-ranatunga/

[2025-12-15 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka records highest ever remittances in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced that the country has recorded its highest-ever remittances in 2025, citing data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/915126/sri-lanka-records-highest-ever-remittances-in-2025/

[2025-12-15 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hathurusinghe files lawsuit against SLC - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Sri Lanka head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe has filed a lawsuit against the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, seeking $5 million in damages for financial losses and reputational harm resulting from his premature dismissal before the end of his contract.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/breaking-news/915028/hathurusinghe-files-lawsuit-against-slc/

[2025-12-15 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No Sri Lankans injured in Sydney Bondi Beach shooting, authorities confirm - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism has confirmed that no Sri Lankan nationals were injured in the shooting incident at a Jewish festival celebration held at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914981/no-sri-lankans-injured-in-sydney-bondi-beach-shooting-authorities-confirm/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka expresses condolences over Bondi Beach attack - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his condolences to the victims of the recent attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914960/sri-lanka-expresses-condolences-over-bondi-beach-attack/

[2025-12-15 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLTB permits students to travel with November season tickets - DailyNews

Snippet: Schoolchildren will be allowed to travel on Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses this month using their November season tickets, the Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Gunasena, confirmed. Students can also obtain the concession by presenting last month’s travel pass.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914953/sltb-permits-students-to-travel-with-november-season-tickets/

[2025-12-15 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Felt numb after reaching Delhi’: Man compares Sri Lanka with India - DailyNews

Snippet: An Indian man’s candid social media post comparing everyday life in Sri Lanka with India has sparked a wide online debate around infrastructure, cleanliness and civic sense.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914933/felt-numb-after-reaching-delhi-man-compares-sri-lanka-with-india/

[2025-12-15 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India donates 17 essential medicines to Sri Lanka at health minister’s request - DailyNews

Snippet: The Indian government has donated 17 essential medicines to the country at the request of the Minister of Health and Mass Media

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914904/india-donates-17-essential-medicines-to-sri-lanka-at-health-ministers-request/

[2025-12-15 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Oil spill near Colombo Port contained - DailyNews

Snippet: An oil spill near Colombo Port on 14 December 2025 was swiftly brought under control, preventing a potential environmental hazard. Authorities reported that around 200 litres of crude oil leaked into the sea due to a technical fault during unloading operations. Fuel transfers at the affected mooring have been temporarily suspended while repairs and investigations continue.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914897/oil-spill-near-colombo-port-contained/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Leak in pipeline results in oil spill at Colombo Port - DailyNews

Snippet: A leak had been detected in a pipeline used to unload crude oil from a fuel tanker at a buoy of the Colombo Port yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914805/leak-in-pipeline-results-in-oil-spill-at-colombo-port/

[2025-12-15 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New public reporting platform to be launched to track road conditions nationwide - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, together with the Road Development Authority (RDA), has launched a new digital platform enabling the public to report road conditions across Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/breaking-news/914852/new-public-reporting-platform-to-be-launched-to-track-road-conditions-nationwide/

[2025-12-15 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspect with heroin worth over Rs. 69 Mn nabbed at BIA - DailyNews

Snippet: Officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau arrested a Sri Lankan passenger early yesterday (14) while he was attempting to smuggle a consignment of 2 kilograms and 308 grams of heroin valued at Rs.69,240,000 out of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The suspect is a 28-year-old telephone repairman from the Hewadiwela area in Rambukkana.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/lawnorder/914547/suspect-with-heroin-worth-over-rs-69-mn-nabbed-at-bia/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Healing for the submerged soul - DailyNews

Snippet: Natural disasters unleash their fury, subjecting the innocent victims into a state of shock. As the uncertain days unfold hopelessness and abandonment sets in. Soon the human mind is submerged with fear, confusion and relentless worry. What does the future hold for us? For thousands of afflicted Sri Lankans, this question dominates their mind by day and night- as the world prepares to entre 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/features/914455/healing-for-the-submerged-soul/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Dilmini clinches two Golds at Asian Youth Para Games - DailyNews

Snippet: Dilmini Udumbara Kumarage, the only female athlete in Sri Lanka’s nine-member contingent, stole the limelight by winning two gold medals in the Under-17 F40/41 Shot Put and Discus Throw events at the Asian Youth Para Games, which concluded yesterday in Dubai.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/sports/914661/dilmini-clinches-two-golds-at-asian-youth-para-games/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund rises to over Rs. 3 Bn - DailyNews

Snippet: * Strong support from both local and international contributors *‘Encouraging to see solidarity shown by Lankans, well-wishers across the world’

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914752/rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund-rises-to-over-rs-3-bn/

[2025-12-15 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ransalu National Awards recognize handloom designers  - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ransalu Handloom Industry National Awards, organized by the Department of Textile Industries with the aim of promoting the local handloom industry, was held on Friday (12) at the Bandaranaike Conference Hall in Colombo under the patronage of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti. The Department of Textile Industries, which operates under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, organizes this national handloom textile competition annually in collaboration with the 9 Provincial Industries and Textile Departments.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/business/914406/ransalu-national-awards-recognize-handloom-designers/

[2025-12-15 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: MF Muhammad smashes Matthew Abeysinghe’s 200m Breaststroke record - DailyNews

Snippet: Teen prodigy MF Muhammad of Zahira College delivered a stunning performance, slashing three full seconds off the long-standing mark held by double Olympian Matthew Abeysinghe, and smashed the nearly decade-old men’s 200m breaststroke senior national record on the fourth day of the HNB National and Junior National Short Course Swimming Championship at the Isipathana College Swimming Pool in Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/sports/914664/mf-muhammad-smashes-matthew-abeysinghes-200m-breaststroke-record/

[2025-12-15 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Vallibel Finance delivers robust 50% growth in PBT - DailyNews

Snippet: Vallibel Finance PLC sustained its robust upward trajectory in the first half of FY 25/26, delivering exceptional financial results and further consolidating its position among Sri Lanka’s top five financial institutions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/business/914403/vallibel-finance-delivers-robust-50-growth-in-pbt/

[2025-12-15 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pramodya to return as Chairman of selectors - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Sri Lanka Chairman of Cricket Selectors Pramodya Wickremasinghe is likely to return to the post, with the Minister of Sports set to appoint a new five-member national selection committee in the coming days. Wickremasinghe has once again emerged as the frontrunner to lead the committee.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/sports/914667/pramodya-to-return-as-chairman-of-selectors/

[2025-12-15 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: WHO pledges support for Sri Lanka's Priority Health Requests - DailyNews

Snippet: World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Sri Lanka, Dr. Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav said that the WHO would provide all necessary support for requests made by the Ministry of Health on a priority basis.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914583/who-pledges-support-for-sri-lankas-priority-health-requests/