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“It was neither protest nor rally”: Sarath Fonseka
Claiming that the SJB protest did not turn out to be successful, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said if he was to organise it, he would have done it more skillfully.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-11713 -
All liquor outlets closed on Sunday
All liquor shops will be closed on Sunday (4) due to the 76th Independence Day, the Exice Department said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-12286 -
Protest against president's visit to Kelaniya University
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Kelaniya University to declare open the new building on the premises of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the university this morning. The students of Kelaniya Universi…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-11608 -
Rapist who married victim acquitted
An accused who stood indicted with the abduction and rape of a 16 year old girl was acquitted by Galle High Court Judge Kavindya Nanayakkara when the Defence Counsel and the police informed court that the victim and the…
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Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-311718 -
Yala, Bundala safari jeep fares to be increased from February 1: Association
The Yala Safari Jeep Association has decided to increase the fare of the Yala and Bundala safari jeeps from February 1, Association President Ajith Priyantha said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-304154 -
Yala, Bundala safari jeep fares to be increased from February 1: Association
The Yala Safari Jeep Association has decided to increase the fare of the Yala and Bundala safari jeeps from February 1, Association President Ajith Priyantha said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-301718 -
Yala, Bundala safari jeep fares to be increased from February 1: Association
The Yala Safari Jeep Association has decided to increase the fare of the Yala and Bundala safari jeeps from February 1, Association President Ajith Priyantha said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-301833 -
Card payments’ merchant fee shouldn’t be borne by customers: CB Deputy Governor
Merchant fees which are at most times conveniently passed on to the customer should not be borne by the customer, the Central Bank asserted this week.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-261329 -
Daughter of legendary music director Ilaiyaraaja dies of cancer in Sri Lanka
Legendary music director Ilaiyaraaja's daughter and playback singer Bhavatharini died of cancer on Thursday (25) in Sri Lanka.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-262023 -
Economic consequences of Online Safety Bill should be considered: Harsha
Economic consequences of the Online Safety Bill should be considered by the government though there is a need for regulating social media, SJB MP Harsha de Silva said yesterday.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-251349 -
Special security programme today to ensure safety of Sri Pada pilgrims
Nallathanniya police announced the implementation of a special security programme on Poya Day today to ensure the safety of Sri Pada pilgrims, the police said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-251399 -
Speaker endorses Office of National Unity and Reconciliation Bill
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today that he has endorsed the Office of National Unity and Reconciliation Bill. The Bill therefore becomes law with effect from today.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-241599 -
Sri Lanka Navy says ready for Red Sea deployment
Although a date has not been fixed, the Sri Lanka Navy said yesterday that it is now prepared to send a deployment to the Red Sea to assist in defending shipping lanes from Houthi activities, once the government greenli…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-243460 -
Police launch CCTV based traffic violations detection programme
The police today launched the special programme aimed at identifying motorists violating traffic rules through the CCTV system in Colombo.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-221412 -
NPP Dilemma: Rhetoric vs. Reality, Present Ideology vs.Past Ideology
With vital elections looming on the horizon , rhetorical remarks from across the political divide have become the norm for each passing day.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-221812 -
Offensive number plate bikers arrested
Traffic police in Boralesgamuwa intercepted a motorcycle displaying a highly offensive Sinhala word P......A in English characters and arrested two young men riding it.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-201472 -
Murky reasons for milk production drop in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s dairy industry is facing a major crisis, with around 14,000 small-scale farms shutting down and milk production declining sharply as revealed yesterday by the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) in Parliamen…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-201620 -
Sri Lanka remains open for positive role in dousing India-Maldives tension
Sri Lanka remains open to play a positive role in dousing tension between India and the Maldives in the greater interest of regional peace, Daily Mirror learns.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-201384 -
Police vow stringent action against Sub Inspector in shooting incident after pursuit
A Special Investigation Unit is probing the tragic incident in Narammala where a 41-year-old man lost his life when police accidentally opened fire on him.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-192473 -
Public urged to beware of rising influenza-like illnesses
In the wake of the rising influenza-like illnesses in an unusual rate, health experts are urging the public to beware of symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches a…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-192372 -
Parents bear 30% of tuition costs, mirroring government spending on school education
With the current competitive education pattern, parents have to spend 30 percent on tuition classes as much as the government spends on school education, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-172139 -
President justifies Sri Lanka’s participation in red sea security operations
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his meeting with the ambassadors of the West Asian countries, is reported to have justified the decision to join Us-led operations to protect merchant vessels from attacks by Houthi reb…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-121673 -
Customs seize Rs.144Mn worth massive cigarette stocks sent from Cambodia, Dubai
Sri Lanka Customs yesterday displayed a massive cigarette stock worth over Rs.144 million, which was seized recently after they arrived in the country from Cambodia and Dubai as used clothes and cashew.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-112340 -
Anti-Terrorism Bill unveiled: Government faces criticism despite revisions
After much wrangling with the sections of the international community and civil society activists, the government yesterday presented the Anti-Terrorism Bill to be enacted in repeal of the current draconian Prevention of…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-112501 -
Sri Lanka reports over 1,500 leprosy cases including children
Observing a significant increase in leprosy cases, a total of 1,550 leprosy cases were logged in 2023 with 173 cases being reported among school children.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-102519 -
MPs can be suspended for three months if found guilty of any offence
The Attorney General has informed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena that Members of Parliament can be suspended for a maximum of three months if they are found guilty of any offence.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-91996 -
Health professionals launch token strike over unfair allowance raise
Colombo, Jan 09 (Daily Mirror) - Professionals from the Supplementary Medical Services sector initiated a token strike today at 8:00 a.m., expressing their discontent with the government's refusal to grant them the Distu…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-91749 -
Doctors’ allowances increased to Rs. 70,000, 25% increase for university teachers
The government has approved the President's proposal to double the Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance for doctors up to Rs. 70,000, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-91983 -
Lasantha was killed with ulterior motive to silence all journalists: BASL President
Journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge was killed with an ulterior motive to silence all journalists and the authorities have failed to bring the culprits to book even after 15 years of his murder, the Bar Association of Sri …
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Rajiv assassination case convict made witness in Kerala drug seizure case
A Sri Lankan with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) links and convicted for involvement in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, has been made a witness in connection with the seizure of a large quan…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-41880 -
NPP has absolutely no idea how to run a country: Harsha
The claims made by top economists of the National People’s Power (NPP) that a future NPP government will not honour Sri Lanka’s USD 12 billion ISB debt shows that the NPP has no idea how to run a country, SJB MP and ec…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-42366 -
Testing delay hinders Basmati rice imports from Pakistan
Delays in local testing by Sri Lankan authorities hinder the utilization of the total quota of Bamsati rice imports from Pakistan allocated under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, Daily Mirror lea…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-41212 -
Death toll rises to 62 as survivors face rain and landslides
Japanese rescuers were scrambling to search for survivors as authorities warned of landslides and heavy rain after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 62 people.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-31471 -
King’s Honours for Sri Lankan-origin pioneer in tracking technology
A Sri Lankan-origin pioneer of location-tracking technology has been appointed OBE in the King's New Year Honours.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-312059 -
Death linked to alleged medical negligence raises concerns
Minister of Health Dr Ramesh Pathirana has urgently requested a comprehensive report from the Director of the Colombo National Hospital over a tragic death of a patient following the administration of high levels of carb…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-311679 -
Fisheries Corporation drains Rs.100 million monthly due to corruption
The Sri Lanka Fisheries Corporation is losing as much as Rs.100 million monthly due to fish purchases through private traders, rather than striking direct deals with fishermen, inside sources said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-291474 -
Colombo residents should be vigilant on COVID and other diseases: CMC
While assuring that there is no outbreak of COVID or any other infectious diseases in Colombo city at the moment, an official from Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) said residents of the city should take precautions to pre…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-291102 -
Leadership Council for UNP during the New Year
The UNP is to appoint a leadership council to run the party during the new year, with party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe expecting to hand over some powers to the new body.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-271732 -
No expert team appointed for this year to assess marine environment damage
The damage caused to the marine environment after the X-Press Pearl ship tragedy should be calculated annually, and an expert research committee from the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) must be appointed …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-271601 -
Liquor shops to be closed on December 25, 26
All liquor shops across the country will be closed on December 25 and 26 in view of Christmas and Poya Day, the Excise Department said.
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Surge in police raids creates overcrowding chaos in Prisons
Prisons across the country are facing a serious problem of too many people crammed into limited space. The situation has gotten worse due to increased police operations, with over 10,000 suspects nabbed in a recent crack…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-241727 -
Newly found COVID sub variant in Sri Lanka?
With the uptick of cases of influenza-like illnesses in Sri Lanka, medical experts reckon that JN.1 — an Omicron sub-lineage may be seen in the community.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-221744 -
First batch departs for Israeli agricultural jobs
The first group selected for jobs in the Israeli agricultural sector left for Israel from the Katunayake Airport last night (18), the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-191834 -
Sri Lanka declares pause on foreign research vessels for one year
Amid geopolitical strain, Sri Lanka has decided to have a one year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels in conducting research in the country’s territorial waters, a minister said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-192779 -
Minister Alles sets deadline against drugs and underworld
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said that a special operation targeting drug-related activities and the underworld is set to commence tomorrow.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-171610 -
Major General Peiris appointed as new Army Chief of Staff
Major General W.H.K.S Peiris of Gajaba Regiment has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army with effect from 16 December 2023.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-161824 -
SLPP appoints new office bearers, but Basil’s post vacant
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) appointed its new office bearers today but left the post of national organizer vacant this time with a request for Basil Rajapaksa to take over at one point, a party official said.
Source:Kuensel2023-12-162084 -
Medical fraternity concerned about composition of SLMC
A controversy has surfaced regarding the appointees to the Medical Council by the previous minister of health suggesting that he had violated the Medical Ordinance.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-14947 -
Maximum retail price of MOP fertiliser announced at Rs. 9,000
The government-owned fertilizer companies were advised to declare the maximum price at which MOP fertilizer (Muriate of Potash) can be sold as Rs. 9,000.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-136617 -
IMF wants SL to finalize deals with creditors ahead second review in June
Sri Lanka needs to enter into agreements with its official and private creditors before the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which is expected to be concluded by the end of the first half of next year, …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-131757 -
Sri Lanka greenlights nuclear power amidst global interest
In the wake of the organisations from countries such as Russia, China, Denmark and the United States proposing to invest in nuclear energy, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority (SLAEA) has given the green light for nuke pow…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-122366 -
Government faces headwinds in Parliament
The government faced headwinds in Parliament yesterday in its attempt to boost revenue by enacting a piece of legislation to reduce the VAT-exempted list from 138 categories of items to 97, a move that will have a two pe…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-111978 -
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.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-101602 -
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.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-81883 -
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.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-81584 -
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 MIRROR2023-12-71220 -
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 MIRROR2023-12-61246 -
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 MIRROR2023-12-61504 -
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 MIRROR2023-12-51323 -
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.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-41162 -
’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 MIRROR2023-12-42893 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-291579 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-29794 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-281070 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-282003 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-282279 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-201155 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-191387 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-191212 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-181235 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-182124 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-111881 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-111371 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-102640 -
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:SATV2023-11-72835 -
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 MIRROR2023-11-22101 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-294225 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-272408 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-271965 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-18672 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-17729 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-17823 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-16729 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-16833 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-121002 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-121567 -
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:SATV2023-10-10841 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-92395 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-6357 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-5550 -
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 MIRROR2023-10-3731 -
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 MIRROR2023-9-26546 -
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 MIRROR2023-9-26889 -
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 MIRROR2023-9-19733 -
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 MIRROR2023-9-171576 -
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 MIRROR2023-9-15783 -
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 MIRROR2023-9-7998 -
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 MIRROR2023-9-5896 -
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 MIRROR2023-9-51042
