Decision on vehicle import after Preside
2023-11-11
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Church watchman killed to steal church’s donation box
A 67-year-old man, who served as the watchman of a church in Hatton, was brutally hacked to death during an attempt to steal cash from the church's donation box.
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30,000 desert security forces since 2021: COPF reveals
Around 30,000 have deserted tri forces since 2021, the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) revealed yesterday.
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900 licenses issued to expatriate workers to import electric vehicles: Manusha
A total of 900 licenses have been issued for the import of electric vehicles based on the amount of money legally sent to Sri Lanka by expatriate workers, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.
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Spine-chilling ragging continue to plague university system
With another inhuman case of ragging reported from Sri Jayewardenepura University, Higher Education Minister Suren Raghavan said many cases of harassment of juniors by their seniors within the universities go unreported …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-70 -
Government planning to enable women to head security forces: State Minister
State Minister of Defense Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said that the government is planning to enable women to head the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-60 -
Parliament to be prorogued in January?
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to be mulling prorogation of Parliament by the middle of January, next year.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-60 -
SL needs US $ 1.4tn additional investment to realise SDGs by 2030: IPS study
As efforts are underway to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sri Lanka will need an estimated additional investment of approximately US $ 1.4 trillion or 12.5 percent of GDP, by 2030, the Institute of Poli…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-50 -
Electricity bills of Rs.16 million not recovered from Parliamentarians
As of the end of 2022, a sum of Rs. 16 million pertaining to 74 electricity supply connections provided to the residences of parliamentary representatives had not been reclaimed.
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’I am not given time to speak in Parliament’: Roshan complains
4 (Daily Mirror)- Former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said he had not been allocated time to speak in Parliament on the Committee Stage debate of the Sports Ministry and requested the Speaker to mediate to allocate …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-40 -
Rupee’s decline results in higher per capita debt: Government
Responding to the reports indicating that the per capita debt had exceeded Rs 1.2 million, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said the increase in debt burden resulting from the rupee's decline has had a…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-290 -
SL secures USD 60 Mn financial assistance from ADB
The Government of Sri Lanka is set to borrow USD 60 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program – Tranche 4.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-290 -
October sees 20% decline in apparel exports
The apparel exports from Sri Lanka continued their downward trend, with October exports declining 20 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US $ 330.95 million, the data compiled by industry body Joint Apparel Association Forum (…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-280 -
Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 kicks off today
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) 2023 on November 28 and 29, at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, with President Ranil Wickremesinghe attending as the chief guest.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-280 -
Israel warns SL against middlemen charging extra in job recruitment
The Israeli government authorities have categorically informed Sri Lanka that there should not be any middle involvement for additional charges in the process of recruitment of Sri Lankan job seekers as caregivers to wor…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-280 -
State denied substantial VAT revenue collected from consumers
In what appears to be a staggering disclosure, the number of VAT (value-added tax) files registered is found to be way below the actual figure denying substantial revenue collected from end consumers of goods and service…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-200 -
Nearly 200,000 new taxpayers registered so far in 2023: IRD tells COPA
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has informed the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) that 198,253 new taxpayers have been registered so far in 2023.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-190 -
Debt settlement: President calls for collaboration among creditors, int’l financial institutions
While emphasizing the complexity of the issue of indebtedness, President Ranil Wickremesinghe called for collaboration among creditors and international financial institutions to find sustainable solutions.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-190 -
Sajith tables SLC letter to ICC over undue interference
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today revealed that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva had sent a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) alleging that the Sports Ministry had made undue interfer…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-180 -
Majority of Constitutional Council members decline to approve IGP extension
The Constitutional Council (CC) appears to be divided, with the majority of members declining to approve the reappointment of Mr. C.D. Wickramaratne as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Daily Mirror learns.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-180 -
Decision on vehicle import after President’s office recommendation: Siyambalapitiya
A decision will be taken regarding the possibility of importing vehicles after receiving the recommendations of the committee appointed by the President's Office, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-116 -
Responsibility of misusing sim cards must be held by users if not registered under their NICs: TRCSL
People should be aware of their mobile SIM cards issued under their national identity card (NIC) numbers. If there are any other SIMs registered under their identity cards without their knowledge and if there are any mis…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-114 -
Sri Lanka balances polls and crisis recovery in 2024 budget deliberations
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will seek to boost tax revenue and rationalise spending in the government’s second full-year budget on Monday, targeting a return to growth for the crisis-hit economy while keeping an eye …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-104 -
Sri Lanka cricket in shambles
Hours after Sports Minister Roshan Ranasingha appointed an interim committee headed by former cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga to assume control of Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday
Source:SATV2023-11-70 -
Over 200 drugs still in shortage in Sri Lanka
Despite a string of ongoing challenges in the health sector, Sri Lanka continues to face a shortage of 217 drugs, according to an official.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-11-22 -
Sri Lanka’s Central Hills at risk: One-fifth of land prone to landslides
One–fifth of Sri Lanka’s total landmass, particularly the areas in the central hills- is prone to landslides according to a study by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO).
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-293 -
IMF economist turned West African President seeks enhanced business ties with SL
The IMF-economist - turned Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) President sought enhanced business ties with Sri Lanka and hailed President Ranil Wickremesinghe for stabilizing the economy.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-272 -
Security surveillance beefed to crack down on organized criminals
Security surveillance has been beefed up islandwide to crack down on organized criminals, particularly in the Southern and Western Provinces, amid the escalating wave of killings and robberies across the country.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-273 -
PM to discuss electoral reforms with political parties today
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has called for a meeting of all political parties represented in Parliament today to discuss electoral reforms.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-182 -
No move to resume QR system for fuel again: Minister
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday claimed that there is no move to resume the national fuel pass QR system or any quota system for fuel.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-178 -
SL calls for immediate release of all hostages taken into Gaza
Expressing grave concern by the ongoing escalation of violence and military action in Gaza, Sri Lanka yesterday called for the immediate release of all hostages taken into Gaza.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-170 -
Israel-Palestine conflict – MR says war is not the solution
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Palestine Embassy in Colombo today (16) to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine amidst the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-161 -
SL Ambassador to Israel doing a good job: SJB
Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara is doing a good job ensuring the safety of locals in the Gaza Strip in the wake of the conflict, but there is much more to be done to minimize the effects from which Sri La…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-164 -
Some 300 trees in CMC area identified as potential threat
It has been identified that more than 300 trees, located within the Colombo Municipal Council areas pose a potential threat to the people and properties and a special committee has been appointed to look into the matter …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-126 -
Outbreak of eye disease raises concerns in Colombo
The Colombo Municipality’s (CMC) Health Department has taken precautionary measures to close classes of several schools to combat the spread of an eye disease called 'Conjunctivitis" within the city limits.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-1217 -
Laws to be drafted to accept foreign university medical degrees
Cabinet approval has been granted to enact necessary legal provisions so that the medical degrees awarded by foreign universities within the first 1,000 international rankings, can be accepted in Sri Lanka.
Source:SATV2023-10-100 -
Ferry service fees between TN, KKS announced
The passenger ferry service connecting India's Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka's Kankesanthurai (KKS) will commence operations tomorrow (October 10), Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva announced.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-910 -
IGP tussle among higher up's costs SL a soaring crime rate
In the wake of growing fear over the escalating crime rate in the country, civil organizations and the opposition have expressed growing concerns over the President's failure to nominate a suitable replacement for the ro…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-60 -
Striking railway workers to lose jobs
The government has decided to consider the railway workers who are on strike as having vacated their posts as per the gazette notification issued on September 12.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-52 -
State land on lease basis for 100 MW solar energy project
The government approved a proposal for the acquisition of about 219.72 hectares of land in the Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretariat Division of the Moneragala District by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority for a…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-10-37 -
President to deliver 2024 Budget on November 13
The Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2024 will be submitted to Parliament in the second week of October and the second reading of the budget will be presented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on November 13, State Fin…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-263 -
Court dissolves enjoining order on Maithripala
The Colombo District Court today decided to dissolve its previous enjoining, issued on Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Chairman Maithripala Sirisena.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-262 -
Sri Lankan president calls Aukus a ‘mistake’, rejects fears over China
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday declared the Aukus security pact between Australia, Britain and the US “a mistake” while rejecting any concerns over Beijing’s perceived influence on his debt-ridden…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-1912 -
Two new higher yielding pomegranate varieties successful
Following a research, the Agriculture Department has found two new varieties of pomegranates which give higher yields that can be successfully grown in Sri Lanka.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-171 -
Inaugural meeting reviews progress in implementing IMF economic reforms
The inaugural meeting to assess Sri Lanka’s progress on the implementation of new economic reforms proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-155 -
Govt calls for constrained responseGovt calls for constrained response
The government views the latest Channel 4 film as a work of drama ahead of the session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and therefore advocates a constrained response to the allegations raised in it reg…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-79 -
Ban on transfer or sale of Rs 620 million worth properties of Onmax DT’s director
Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis has prohibited the transfer and sale of 620 million rupees worth of 20 properties belonged to Sampath Sandaruwan, a Director of the Onmax DT' private company', who has been banned …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-510 -
President seeks KDU VC’s resignation after Daily Mirror exposure
Following the Daily Mirror expose on May 8, under the heading ‘KDU under Scrutiny’, where allegations were levelled against Vice Chancellor Kotelawala Defence University, Maj. Gen. Milinda Peiris, President Ranil Wickr…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-515 -
Anura Yapa to head new alliance?
MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa has been given the responsibility of heading the new alliance, which has been initiated by MP Nimal Lanza, sources close to MP Lanza said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-214 -
Reports of internal discord lead AKD, Sajith to announce their presidential ambitions
Reports of internal discord over presidential candidacy prompted both the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to unveil their presidential candidates well ahead of the usual timeline, Dail…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-112 -
Sinopec Lanka announces fuel retail prices
Sinopec Lanka today published their latest fuel retailing prices with effect from today.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-9-12 -
University dons to be charged bond fee when leaving overseas?
It has been proposed to introduce a procedure under which university dons will have to pay a bond fee when going overseas for studies and research to prevent them from remaining in those countries.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-300 -
Sri Lanka logs highest HIV cases in single quarter
Sri Lanka has experienced a dramatic surge in HIV/AIDS cases during the second half of 2023, marking the highest number of cases reported in a single quarter since 2009.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-291 -
Thousands gather 60 years after Martin Luther King’s ‘dream’ speech
Thousands of Americans converged on the US capital to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, a pivotal event in the 1960s civil rights movement at which Martin Luther King Jr gave his galvanising “…
Source:SATV2023-8-272 -
Thailand’s ex-central bank Governor optimistic about SL’s economic recovery
Sri Lanka will come out of the crisis situation it is faced with now, as it has the key requisites to steer the economy towards revival, according to former Bank of Thailand Governor Dr. Veerathai Santiprabhob.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-240 -
Government to resume 24 projects halted due to COVID, economic crisis
Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has instructed authorities to resume 24 projects that were put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-240 -
Around 100 MPs yet to retun weapons issued during 1980 to 1990
It was revealed in Parliament that the majority of MPs who were provided with weapons during the period between 1980 and 1990 are yet to return the weapons.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-238 -
SL’s struggle with Investment Complexity – Corruption takes the lead
Sri Lanka’s strategic positioning abutting the world’s major trade arteries and in close proximity to key markets in the region makes it a leading investment destination. The successive governments, more or less, have …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-230 -
Most bus accidents caused by modified private buses: Gemunu
Addressing the media, LPBOA Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has allowed buses to add certain modifications with certain payments.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-2115 -
President visits Yala National Park
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Yala National Park yesterday, where water was released into artificial ponds intended for park animals.
Source:SATV2023-8-203 -
Tourism Minister urges unoccupied properties to be registered with SLTDA
In an effort to expand the accommodation offering, the Tourism Ministry urges the owners of unoccupied properties to open up their homes to tourists.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-125 -
5 held for attempting to smuggle beedi leaves to Sri Lanka
Five persons have been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle ₹ 10 lakh-worth beedi leaves to Sri Lanka.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-101 -
Only a higher court can stop me from performing my duties – Suspended JMO Dr. Ruhul
A malicious attempt is underway to prevent me from becoming the Chief Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) and conducting my duty correctly, as only a higher court of law could suspend my duties, Colombo JMO Dr. Ruhul Haq excl…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-101 -
PT-6 aircraft manufactured after 2000
Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday said that all the PT-6 trainer aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force are manufactured after the year 2000 and the latest crashed trainer aircraft had been purchased in 2018.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-8-92 -
Why 13A in haste when PCs are defunct: SLPP
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) yesterday questioned the need of implementing 13th Amendment to the Constitution in haste when the Provincial Councils are defunct at present and stressed the need to hold the provincia…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-7-2816 -
Tamil Political Leadership criticised by Tamil Civil Society
The Tamil civil society missive has been duly forwarded to New Delhi for the Indian Premier’s attention.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-7-2212 -
Sri Lanka ranks 95 along with Libya in Passport Index
Singapore has replaced Japan as the most powerful passport among all passports in the world, as it allows visa-free access to as many as 192 global destinations, according to the latest ranking published by Henley Passpo…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-7-194 -
SL to join RCEP, world’s largest free trade area
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said Sri Lanka was intending to become a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which is the world's largest free trade area that came into effect on January 1, 2022, …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-7-1611 -
Gazette issued to conduct census of population, housing for 2023, 2024
An Extraordinary Gazette notification (2340/03) was issued announcing the collection of the census of population and housing in Sri Lanka for the years 2023 and 2024.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-7-1118 -
Rare ‘Laguma’ tree removed secretly
A group of people had used backhoes to remove an ancient tree called ‘Sri Lanka Laguma’ tree, which was protected amid protests of environmentalists when it was planned to be cut down during the construction of the Col…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-7-1114 -
Excise felicitates long-serving Sergeants, Sergeant Majors
Long serving Sergeants and Sergeant Majors of the Department of Excise were felicitated at a special ceremony held at the departmental headquarters in Rajagiriya today, which was graced by the State Minister of Finance R…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-7-87 -
UN chief says Haiti urgently needs international security force and humanitarian aid
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti on Saturday and again called on foreign governments with strong security forces to help the struggling country fight a surge in gang violence.
Source:Adaderana2023-7-23 -
Onrush of upstream water, rain trigger flood in Kurigram
All the rivers have started to swell, triggered by the onrush of water from the upstream and rain, inundating low-lying areas in different upazilas of Kurigram district.
Source:Dhaka Tribune2023-6-2217 -
Water level on rise in Jamura River, triggers fears of erosion
The water level of Jamuna River is rising due to incessant rain and water from upstream, sparking fears of river erosion among the people of low-lying areas.
Source:Dhaka Tribune2023-6-2211 -
Kings to begin LPL title defense against Strikers on July 30
Jaffna Kings will open their third Lanka Premier League title defense against the Colombo Strikers at the R. Premadasa Stadium on July 30, in what will be a rematch of last year's final.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-6-188 -
Sri Lanka‘s first electric taxi service ‘E-drive’ launched
Turning a new page in passenger transport, David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka’s largest automotive company, yesterday launched E-drive, a model electric three-wheeler (tuk-tuk) taxi service for publ…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-6-168 -
SL Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has depreciated further against the US Dollar (USD) today, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-6-134 -
Huge Pandol afloat in Kalu Ganga at Ratnapura
A colourful Pandol has been mounted on canoes afloat in the Kalu Ganga in the Muwagama area of Ratnapura in view of historic Poson Poya.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-6-314 -
X-Press Pearl ship tragedy No Case, No Money, No Compensation
Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest outside the Ministry of Justice in Colombo yesterday
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-6-33 -
A dozen Govt institutions including Telecom, Lotus Tower brought under Finance Minister
Twelve government-related institutions, including SriLanka Telecom and its subsidiaries and allied institutions and Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Pvt.) Limited, have been brought under the Finance, Economic Sta…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-6-114 -
Sri Lanka welcomes US$ 350mn ADB loan to stabilise economy
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe welcomed Asian Development Bank’s approval of US$ 350 million loan to Sri Lanka for the stabilisation of the economy.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-317 -
Prez asserts importance of Japanese investments for SL’s revival
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday highlighted the importance of Japanese investments to push the revival of Sri Lanka while affirming commitment to stabilising and liberalising the economy and actively inviting ne…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-2715 -
Sri Lanka needs to boost entrepreneurship to overcome ongoing crisis: CB Governor
Sri Lanka needs to step up efforts in enticing a larger proportion of its population across all provinces towards embracing entrepreneurship so that the impacts of the ongoing economic crisis would lessen, the Central Ba…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-265 -
President says Sri Lanka will apply for RCEP membership
In an effort to become more integrated in global trade, Sri Lanka will apply for membership to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced yesterday.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-267 -
Refugees urge speeding up of resettlement procedure...
Refugees detained at the UNHCR Refugee Agency at Rosmead Place, Colombo 7, Tuesday staged a protest in front of the agency, demanding to speed up their resettlement procedures as the centre is to be removed from the loca…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-2418 -
Sri Lanka on the brink of dengue hyper epidemic
With the dengue outbreak raging in the country, health experts warn that Sri Lanka is heading to a hyper or major epidemic wreaking havoc.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-232 -
Woman injured after group in a car tried to run over couple over prostitution ad
Three youths have been arrested by the Athurugiriya police for trying to run over a couple travelling on a motorcycle in Athurugiriya.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-211 -
Indian eggs imported to crush Monopoly hits a snag
Imported eggs from India have begun to appear in Sri Lankan markets priced at 35 rupees per egg.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-182 -
N’Eliya patients can’t believe their eyes after surgery
Approximately 20 individuals who underwent eye surgery at Nuwara Eliya General Hospital have unfortunately experienced a complete loss of vision.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-167 -
Sri Lankan scouts attending coronation ceremony of King Charles 111 meet president
The participation of the Sri Lankan Scouts at the Coronation Ceremony and meeting with the President was coordinated by Chief Commissioner Attorney-at-Law Janaprith Fernando
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-93 -
Sri Lanka sees COVID spread again?
In the wake of an uptick in COVID-19 infections in the South-East Asian region, the Health Ministry in Sri Lanka urged the general public to abide by health precautions in the context of a slight increase in the number o…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-31 -
Possibility of lowering electricity bill by about 25%: PUCSL Chairman
With the sharp declining in prices of fuel and coal in the world market, there is a possibility of reducing the electricity consumption charges this country by about 25%, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-33 -
Face massive people’s struggle – Civil rights groups warn Govt.
Civil rights groups, Trade Unions and members of political parties gathering under one banner yesterday warned the government to face a massive people’s struggle
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-13 -
Formal inquiries initiated over sexual advance allegation against ITN official
The Mass Media Ministry and the ITN have initiated formal inquiries into the allegations leveled by a popular female news caster of the government owned electronic media establishment against a senior official on the ins…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-12 -
X-press Pearl compensation :Experts smell a rat as Lankan authorities place hopes on Singapore
Four years after the MV X-Press Pearl container ship caught fire in Sri Lankan waters, local authorities continue to take a snail-paced approach to file a compensation claim.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-242 -
SL’s rice output projected to recover to pre-fertiliser ban levels next year
Sri Lanka’s rice output is on track to fully recover to the pre-fertiliser import ban levels next year, as the farmers regain access to imported chemical fertilisers with the approval of the International Monetary Fund …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-2211 -
Tea exports down 22% in March, 15% in first quarter
Sri Lanka’s tea exports dipped 22 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 17.97 MnKgs in March continuing the declining trend seen in both tea production and exports in recent times, the data released by Forbes & Walker Tea Broke…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-211 -
USAID and IREX announce launch of MoJo Lanka Academy
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and The International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) have announced the launch of Mojolanka.lk, a website celebrating mobile journalism in Sri Lanka, an…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-120 -
Ranil to contest Presidential election, hints at poll early next year
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the next Presidential Election and has hinted at a possible presidential poll to be held early next year, the Daily Mirror learns.
Source:Daily mirror online2023-4-86 -
March workers’ remittances record sharp increase to US$ 568mn
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka crossed the US$ 500 million mark for the first time since April 2021, data released by the Central Bank last evening showed.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-71 -
Making the best of Ramadan in quake-hit northwestern Syria
It is the middle of Ramadan across the Muslim world, including in the rebel-held Idlib region of northwestern Syria, although the celebrations are muted there with markets quiet and food prices skyrocketing.
Source:Aljazeera2023-4-69
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