Banned substances are still widely used in sports in Sri Lanka. Dr. Lal Ekanayake of the Sports Medical Unit in the Sports Ministry told Daily Mirror Audio that some of the banned substances are mixed in sports nutrition supplements imported and distributed in Sri Lanka
Former Parliamentarian, former Chief Executive Officer of Mihin Lanka and a contestant at the August 5 Parliamentary election from the National Democratic Front, Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, has been mired in controversy. Gunawardena, who is today fighting against the Rajapaksa administration, spoke to the Daily Mirror online
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa opened pandora’s box on the Hambantota Port agreement claiming some people received special benefits as a result of the deal. He also noted that some members of the then cabinet were from the Hambantota district but failed to oppose the agreement.
The Sri Lankan military has been praised for its successful efforts in supporting the health authorities in the battle against the coronavirus. Daily Mirror’s Jamila Hussain caught up with Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva at the Defence Headquarters to discuss the role played by the Army to contain the spread of the virus.
In 2018 the Maldives voted for change and elected Ibrahim Mohamed Solih as the President. Has Ibrahim Mohamed Solih delivered? To discuss the current state of affairs in the Maldives Daily Mirror spoke to former Maldives Foreign Minister and daughter of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Dunya Maumoon.
Transparency International is a global movement working in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption. Their mission is to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society. Daily Mirror spoke to the Executive Director of Transparency International Sri Lanka, Asoka Obeyesekere
Albinism is a rare group of genetic disorders that cause the skin, hair, or eyes to have little or no color. The prevalence of albinism varies across the world. People with the condition can face stigma and discrimination from those around them. Sri Lankan born Canadian Ruby Ratnasingham has the genetic condition and today she is involved in raising awareness about Albinism.
Amnesty International is a leading, global human rights organization working tirelessly around the world to protect and defend human rights. Daphne Charles caught up with South Asia Researcher at Amnesty International, Thyagi Ruwanpathirana for a brief discussion on the struggle to protect human rights.
During her corporate career designer and founder of multiple fashion businesses, Yasisurie Kiribandara, has designed and developed for some of the top names known locally and internationally. Yasisurie Kiribandara speaks to Daily Mirror on her success and gives us some fashion tips
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