Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-09 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thevindu Dulsara of Rajasinghe Central College Hanwella turned in a fine all-round performance against Prince of Wales College Moratuwa ‘C’ in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schoolcricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-12-09 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea sector recorded a welcome improvement in November 2025, with the National Tea Sale Average (NTSA) posting gains across most elevations compared to the previous month, even as overall performance for the year continues to lag behind 2024.
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[2025-12-09 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka pledged full support to Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister to assist in rebuilding the country after the devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.
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[2025-12-09 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s recent cycle of floods, landslides and weather-driven devastation has laid bare an urgent reality: the nation’s greatest threats no longer wear uniforms or cross borders with flags. Instead, they arrive as climate shocks, economic instability, public-health risks, cyber disruptions and misinformation that spreads faster than rising rivers.Across Asia, Governments are now reframing national security to include these non-traditional security (NTST) threats.
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[2025-12-09 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This analysis begins with reflecting on Shayani Jayasinghe’s insights. Shayani is a Senior Researcher at the Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy, and currently a Visiting Lecturer at the Department of International Relations at BCIS. Shayani’s insights were invaluable to the construction of the arguments in this paper.
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[2025-12-09 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nuwara Eliya Panthers clinched the championship title, defeating Trinco Sharks 24-18 in the final of the inaugural Ceylon Golf League (CGL), Sri Lanka’s first-ever golf franchise tournament. The three-day event, organized by Island Golf, concluded at the Royal Colombo Golf Club on
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed that floodlight installation at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) will be completed by January 15, ensuring the venue is ready to host matches in next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup from February 7.
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The two-day tennis camp led by Sri Lanka’s young coach and player Neyara Weerawansa became a major talking point this week, mainly because it introduced modern Australian coaching methods and player-development techniques—a system widely used in Melbourne—to local players at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) Headquarters in Colombo.
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank has extended its digital payments infrastructure to Sri Lanka’s public transport network by enabling QR, credit and debit card acceptance in buses through DFCC Point of Sale (POS) terminals.
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance PLC, one of the largest non-banking financial institution in Sri Lanka, brings to light the significant role of its Factoring Business Unit in providing indispensable financial solutions to businesses across the country.
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and financial inclusion, by partnering with the National Credit Guarantee Institution Limited (NCGIL) as a Participating Shareholder Institution (PSI) in the newly introduced ‘Liya Shakthi’ credit guarantee scheme, designed to support women-led enterprises across Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading private bank, welcomes the festive season with its 2025 Credit Card campaign, offering customers the joy of seasonal savings and the excitement of extraordinary international experiences.
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka–Russia Business Council (SLRBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 22nd Annual General Meeting at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo – Oak Room, with the presence of senior government officials, business leaders, diplomatic representatives and members of the Council.
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: For seven decades the Sri Lanka Navy has gallantly secured our maritime domain. Apart from its ocean-going fleet the Sri Lanka Navy has augmented its combat capability on land with elite Special Forces personnel. One of the formidable fighting units within the Navy is the Special Boat Squadron (SBS).
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[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dhammika Ratnaweera Dilain Dissanayake, a budding cricketer from Ananda College, Colombo, was recognised as the Best Batsman of the Under-13 age category in SSC School of Cricket’s recent tour to Malaysia. Dilain,whose height for a youngster of 12-years-old, made him key paceman of the touring team, interestingly impressed with the bat during the tour where SSC School of Cricket four age group teams.
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[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC entered a strategic partnership with the Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), the wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing investment accessibility for non-resident investors.
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[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Unity Plaza revealed Sri Lanka’s largest outdoor LED digital screen, drawing a distinguished audience that included the Board of Directors and the Management of On’ally Holdings PLC, over 250 invitees, representatives from its business partner company and members of the media.
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[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The John Keells Consumer Foods Sector (JKCF) has reinforced its standing as a powerhouse in Sri Lanka’s FMCG industry with an exceptional performance at the SLIM National Sales Awards 2025, securing an impressive total of 27 awards.
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[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – The Australian Government has pledged a total of AUS$ 3.5 million in humanitarian aid to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. Australia’s support began with an initial AUS$ 1 million commitment announced on Monday (1), followed by an additional AUS$ 2.5 million to scale up the response.
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[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, on Saturday (6) met with Sri Lanka’s Corporate Leaders associated with the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund to discuss the way forward for the country’s rehabilitation and recovery, after the devastating tropical storm, Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, wreaked havoc on the island nation in the past weeks.
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[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka reaffirmed its influential role in global Buddhist affairs as international delegates gathered in Bangkok for the 75th Anniversary of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB), one of the world’s most prominent Buddhist organisations.
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[2025-12-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Old Boys’ Association of Rahula College, Matara, came forward to extend its support to the Sri Lanka Army’s ongoing disaster relief operations under the ‘Rahal Sahana Saviya’ project, by donating flood relief worth over Rs. 25 million on Sunday (7) at Army Headquarters.
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[2025-12-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Rotary Club of Dompe celebrated its third anniversary and the inauguration of its new President at a ceremony held at the Waters Edge Hotel in Colombo on Saturday (6). Rotary District 3220 Governor Delvin Perera presided over the event.
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[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One of the worst cyclones in recent history, `Ditwah’, struck Sri Lanka around ten days ago. In response, the Government moved to provide compensation to all affected victims. The time has now come for public servants to roll up their sleeves, coordinate closely with all relevant State institutions, and ensure that compensation reaches every eligible recipient.
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[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: T. DON AUGUSTINE. 29.05.1930 – 02.12.2025 At rest with Jesus. Loving husband of the late Damayanthie Augustine (nee Amarasinghe), darling Thaththi of Dilhani, Sherine, Jayantha Royce (U.S. Embassy, Colombo), Nirmaline, Sandhya (Melbourne) and Angela (ex- Arpico/Melbourne) Tantirimudali. Beloved father-in-law of Athula De Silva, Kusum Botenna, Pradeep Senaratne and Aaron Schultz.
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[2025-12-09 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United Nations has assured its full support for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following the recent severe weather disaster, UN Resident Representative Marc-André Franche said on Monday.
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[2025-12-09 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India has sent over 300 tons in humanitarian relief assistance to Sri Lanka to support ongoing emergency operations after Cyclone Ditwah left thousands displaced and caused extensive damage across multiple districts.
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[2025-12-09 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Misawa, Japan, on Monday evening; however, Sri Lankan authorities have confirmed that the event poses no danger to the island.
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[2025-12-09 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Dhoruba kali na mvua za masika, zimepiga maeneo ya Kusini Mashariki na Kusini mwa Asiamwezi huu, na kusababisha maporomoko ya ardhi na mafuriko ya ghafla, kuanzia misitu ya mvua ya kisiwa cha Sumatra Magharibi Indonesia hadi mashamba makubwa nchini Sri Lanka.
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[2025-12-08 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves fell by 2.09% in November compared to October, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported.
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[2025-12-08 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Justice Yasantha Kodagoda, PC, was sworn in as Acting Chief Justice before the President of Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
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[2025-12-08 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is likely to experience heavy rainfall in the coming days, particularly in Colombo, as a cloud system over the Bay of Bengal moves steadily westwards, according to the BBC Forecast for South and Central Asia.
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[2025-12-08 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the aftermath of widespread floods and landslides, with the Disaster Management Center (DMC) reporting that over 1.7 million people across the country have been affected as of 12:00 p.m. today (08).
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[2025-12-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka cricketer Chamika Karunaratne was released on personal bail of Rs. 1 million on Monday after a woman filed a complaint alleging that he fathered her child and refused to acknowledge paternity, court officials said.
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[2025-12-08 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A China Airlines cargo plane carrying relief supplies worth Rs. 400 million for disaster-affected communities in Sri Lanka landed at Katunayake Airport this morning (08).
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[2025-12-08 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation’s capital, Colombo.
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[2025-12-08 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organizer and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has written to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, requesting an urgent sitting of Parliament under Standing Order No. 16.
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[2025-12-08 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Y-8 aircraft from the Myanmar Air Force, which was transporting aid along with a delegation from the Government of Myanmar, arrived at the Katunayake Air Force Base on Saturday(06) to provide assistance to those displaced by the severe weather conditions impacting the island.
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[2025-12-08 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Urgent repairs are underway on the Colombo–Puttalam railway line after a section between Kuda Wewa and Nattandiya was severely damaged due to recent adverse weather.
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[2025-12-08 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Since the end of November, Sri Lankan people have been facing one of the worst disasters in history. Over 600 people died from the disaster. People are now in a stage of mourning for their loved ones who died due to the disaster, cleaning up their flood-affected houses and starting their lives all over again with new hopes.
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[2025-12-08 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Event for the second batch of SMEs under the ExpoScaleUp program. Supported under the European Union’s regional initiative & Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of the EU Global Gateway Strategy, this milestone event is a key component of the Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative (SLEEI) 2025.
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[2025-12-08 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Jason Fernando hit a fighting unbeaten knock of 78 in 116 balls but it was in vain as Bangladesh U-17s registered 78 runs win over Sri Lanka U-17 in their first one day game of the three match series played at Chattargon Stadium in Bangladesh yesterday.
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[2025-12-08 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Evan Papageorgiou, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka issued the following statement.
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[2025-12-08 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: World Cities Day 2025 was marked in Wennappuwa with the launch of the Hamilton Canal Reverine Concept Master Plan Proposal, prepared by the Sri Lanka Institute of Urban Designers and unveiled at the Wennappuwa Pradeshiya Sabha premises. Held under the theme “People-centred Smart Cities,” the event highlighted a decisive shift in Sri Lanka’s development approach.
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[2025-12-08 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indian star batsman Virat Kohli has overtaken Sri Lanka master blaster Sanath Jayasuriya to claim the second most Player of the Series awards in ODI history, moving to 12-just three behind Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of 15. He achieved this after their third ODI against South Africa at Visakhapatnam on Saturday.
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[2025-12-08 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka in strengthening its power sector. This financing builds on earlier initiatives to establish a more stable and financially sustainable power sector.
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