Rise in alcohol, drug abuse among pregnant mothers in coastal areas
There is an increase in alcohol and drug use among pregnant mothers living along Sri Lanka’s coastal areas including Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Ratmalana, Moratuwa and Egoda Uyana, thus raising serious...
2025-07-04 6:05 pm
Driver and conductor suspended over ‘Sisu Sariya’ school bus incident
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has suspended both the driver and conductor of a ‘Sisu Sariya’ school bus (NA-7668) after they were found responsible for a recent incident where a student...
2025-07-04 6:04 pm
Bus crashes against wayside tree, 21 injured
A SLTB bus bound to Colombo from Point Pedro veered off the road at Deduruoya on the Chilaw- Puttlam main highway and crashed against a wayside tree causing serious injuries to 21 passengers and the driver. Police...
2025-07-04 6:00 pm
Judge arrested for accepting bribe at Kaduruwela Quazi Court
A judge and a clerk attached to the Kaduruwela Quazi Court were arrested today (04) by officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over a bribery incident. According...
2025-07-04 5:59 pm.webp)
Government aims to modify public sector: President
Colombo, July 4 (Daily Mirror) - The government is expecting to allocate funds through the next budget to develop physical resources in the government sector, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today. Speaking...
2025-07-04 5:57 pm
Namal calls for urgent E-Commerce policy reform
Colombo, July 4 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has called on the government to urgently finalise a progressive national e-commerce policy, warning that...
2025-07-04 5:55 pm
Sri Lanka Launches VAT Refund Counter for Tourists at BIA
A dedicated VAT refund facility for tourists was officially launched today (04) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi...
2025-07-04 5:53 pm
Shooting Incident Reported in Negombo
Police opened fire on a motorcycle that failed to comply with orders at a checkpoint in the Dungalpitiya area of Negombo this afternoon (3). According to police sources, the motorcycle had sped through...
2025-07-03 9:31 pm
New Year Message
As we celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year this year, a festival that symbolises the hope of both physical and spiritual renewal, our nation finds itself at a defining moment, achieving significant...
2025-04-15 3:37 pm
Special IFTAR Ceremony with the Participation of the President
A special IFTAR ceremony was held this evening (14th) at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The event was attended...
2025-03-16 7:54 am
Virtual Meeting Between President Anura Kumara Disanayake of Sri Lanka and the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva
President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a highly productive virtual meeting with the Managing Director of the IMF, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, yesterday (07). The discussion focused on further strengthening...
2025-03-10 7:02 pm
Inappropriate to ridicule animal survey: Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody said the assessment scheduled for 15 March is not a wildlife census but merely a simple survey, claiming that it is inappropriate to ridicule this effort. He...
2025-03-08 9:13 pm
Public urged to be vigilant against AI-generated videos misusing CBSL Governor’s image
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has advised the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos, misusing the image of the CBSL Governor to deceive individuals...
2025-03-08 9:12 pm
Male teacher assaults female teacher in Embilipitiya: PM
By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana Parliament, March 8 (Daily Mirror)- Disciplinary action will be taken against the male teacher who had assaulted a female teacher at a school in Embilipitiya, Prime...
2025-03-08 9:11 pm
Shooting in Gampaha injures two
Gampaha, March 8 (Daily Mirror)- Two persons were injured and hospitalised after two persons on a motorcycle opened fire at him at Akkarawita in Gampaha. Police said the shooting was reported near a motorcycle...
2025-03-08 9:10 pm
IMF Chief congratulates Sri Lanka on economic progress
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), congratulated Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the country’s notable economic progress. In...
2025-03-08 9:09 pm
Colombo – Badulla train journey among World’s Best for 2025
Lonely Planet has ranked the Colombo-Badulla train journey as the 7th best in the world for 2025. This recognition highlights the route’s unparalleled scenic beauty and the immersive cultural...
2025-01-09 9:02 pm
Johnty Rhodes on his TukTuk journey in Sri Lanka
By Johnty Rhodes, Former South African Cricketer When you travel through a country, you want to be as close to the local population as possible, in order to benefit the local communities and the...
2025-01-05 11:18 am
We Are Prepared to Implement the Economic Policy Framework Needed to Address Challenges in Our Economic System This Year
We Have Successfully Concluded Our Initial Approach. Significant progress has been made in establishing the foundation necessary to rebuild the nation and restore its stability.• Our Country...
2025-01-04 7:43 pm
Ranil speaks out against revoking privileges of former Presidents
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stresses that the privileges granted to former Presidents of the country should remain intact. Speaking at a rally in Matale, Wickremesinghe emphasized that he does...
2024-10-31 10:18 pm
Fuel prices reduced
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (31). Accordingly, the price of Petrol 95 Octane has been reduced by Rs. 06 to Rs. 371 per...
2024-10-31 10:16 pm
PM vows to summon ex-President Ranil to provide evidence on ‘bond scam’
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya assures that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be summoned to provide evidence regarding the Central Bank bond scam in 2015. Addressing...
2024-10-31 10:14 pm
Lohan Ratwatte brought to Mirihana police
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was arrested in Kandy today (31), has been brought to the Mirihana Police Station. Police said that the former state minister was arrested in Kandy over an incident...
2024-10-31 10:13 pm
Dilith Jayaweera vows to build a strong opposition to ‘challenge and change’ existing system
Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance and Gampaha District parliamentary candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera urged the public to vote for ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ to establish...
2024-10-31 10:11 pm