“Estate community still looks up to TPA and SJB” - Digambaram

Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) representative and senior member of Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Palani Digambaram, who commands a sizeable vote base among the estate community, is of the opinion that his party’s vote base is still intact despite the current political trend in Sri Lanka. He said that at present, people have pushed traditional political parties aside.

“Strategic North will be the gateway for Indian investment” - Elankovan Chandrahasan

Elankovan Chandrahasan, the grandson of the founders of Federal Party or the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchchi (ITAK) S.J.V. Chelvanayakam and Dr. E. M. V. Naganathan, is contesting from the Jaffna district at the upcoming Parliamentary Elections for the first time while representing the ITAK.

We are not seeking 2/3rds in Parliament, only a simple majority Chathuranga Abeysinghe

National People’s Power (NPP) Executive Committee member and Colombo District Candidate Chathuranga Abeysinghe guarantees a new political culture if people vote for the NPP at the upcoming election. He also believes that a simple majority is enough to pass legislature and invites the Opposition to be part of the change that Sri Lanka needs. In a candid interview with the Daily Mirror, Abeysinghe responded to various allegations made against the P

“We support president’s anti-corruption policy not one-party state” Eran Wickramaratne

Economist, banker and anti-corruption crusader Eran Wickramaratne in a candid interview revealed to the Daily Mirror how Gotabaya Rajapaksa before running away from the country created a big façade saying that the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was offered to administrate the country. Making the revelation Wickramaratne, said that while the country was in a hotbed with street fights and protests (Aragalaya), the Gotabaya Government

“I want to share my experience with the young generation” - Ranil Willaddarage

A new face entering the Parliamentary Elections as a candidate of the New Democratic Front is Ranil Willaddarage, Managing Director of the popular clothing brand GFlock.

“Absolute power has failed all leaders” -Milinda Rajapaksha

Even though the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) faced a major defeat during the last Presidential Elections, many of its members have entered the fray to contest for a seat at the upcoming Parliamentary Elections, scheduled for November 14.

“Colombo has the most underprivileged communities in the entire country” – Sagala Ratnayaka

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe contested as an independent candidate under the gas cylinder symbol and garnered 17% of votes at the last Presidential Elections.

There are cases where SL politicians seek benefits for their interests - outgoing Japanese ambassador

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, speaks about how bilateral relations evolved during his time. He also responds to questions about the business environment of Sri Lanka for Japanese investors. Excerpts:

Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia to boost trade, investments ties

Diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka were established in 1974. Sri Lanka opened its Embassy in Jeddah in 1983 and later relocated to Riyadh in 1985. From 1977 to 1995, the Kingdom’s Embassy in New Delhi oversaw bilateral relations between the two nations, until Saudi Arabia opened its Embassy in Sri Lanka.

“Never thought Sajith Premadasa would be a weak leader”– Ajith Mannapperuma

I have been working as the SJB Gampaha District organiser for 20 years. I served as the Mayor for seven years, four years as a provincial councilor and 12 years as a Member of Parliament from the Gampaha District

‘All stalled investigations under former regimes to resume soon’ Public Security Ministry Secretary, Senior DIG (Rtd) Ravi Seneviratne

The newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Senior DIG (Rtd) Ravi Seneviratne is confident in meting out justice to all those who suffered due to politically motivated killings, abductions and financial frauds in the country over the past several years sooner than later.

“If war crimes aren’t investigated even political leaders might have travel restrictions” -Anura Meddegoda

A senior legal practitioner with a wide range of experiences serving national and international judiciary, President’s Counsel Anura Meddegoda was recently appointed as the President of the Bar Association of Srl Lanka. With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, out of which half of it was served at the Attorney General’s Department as a State attorney,

“Ranil Wickremesinghe cannot see a future beyond himself” -Sajith Premadasa

“This could be the last democratic election in Sri Lanka” Patali

United Republican Front (URF) Leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka who is backing Presidential Candidate and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa shares his views on current political developments ahead of Saturday’s poll. He fears whether this will be the last democratic election that will be conducted in Sri Lanka.

All UNPers in SJB will vote for RW at the polls - Rosy Senanayake

As Sri Lanka awaits to witness the election of its ninth Executive President, the elections race too will reach its climax this week.

Empowering Nations:The India-Sri Lanka HVDC Connection

Sri Lanka and India are engaged in a decade-long discussion of linking their power grids, which would be beneficial for either country as energy consumption in both nations is expected to grow in large proportions.

The other three candidates come with serious, troubled pasts, I do not - Namal

SLPP Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa, who stepped surprisingly into the Presidential race, said that although he comes with the ‘Rajapaksa’ tag, his thinking is new and different and that he would try to win back their voters who had been hurt during the Gotabaya Rajapaksa era.

‘My next dream’s to conquer the highest points of the world’s seven corners” - Johann Peries

Johann Peries is a name familiar to Sri Lankans. As the second Sri Lankan to have sumitted Mount Everest, Johann’s journey is a testament to his unyielding spirit, passion and dedication.

“No foreign country is funding me’’ “My visits to China and India were sponsored by those respective Governments” - Anura Kumara Dissanayake

National People’s Power Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) who is contesting the Presidential Election in September said in an ‘exclusive interview’ with Daily Mirror that if he wins the election, he didn’t intend to take political revenge on anyone, but would instead ensure justice is delivered regarding the corruption which has led to the economic downfall of Sri Lanka.

Livable wages essential to attract, retain plantation workers - Expert

The plantation sector which has been a key pillar in the economy contributing to the export earnings of the country since colonial times is facing unprecedented challenges due to the drastic decline in the workforce leading to substandard performance in recent years.

“Opportunity cost of eVisa fiasco is $ 1.4 billion” - Rauff Hakeem

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader Rauff Hakeem, who is also the member of Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament discussed the impact of eVisa fiasco in interview with the Daily Mirror.

Kiwi insights on parliamentary democracy Whole Parliament tends to take a New Zealand incorporated view - Gerry Brownlee

Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee who led a parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka shared his views on the way forward for cooperation between the two countries. He also shared his insights on the governing model in New Zealand. He has been a Member of Parliament consecutively since 1996 when he was first elected to Parliament as the National MP for Ilam. He has served as a Senior Cabinet Minister in both the Jo

The sacking of DG, UDA -“Minister Prasanna Ranatunga is doing politics in the backdrop of a Presidential Election” – Prasad Ranaweera Ex UDA DG

The following is an interview conducted with the Urban Development Authority (UDA) Director General Prasad Ranaweera, who was recently sacked by the Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga.

“Huge idling wealth in Global North pumped as loans to Global South”

In the backdrop where Sri Lanka has been negotiating the debts with various creditors, two international economists from Germany who were visiting Sri Lanka recently analysed that Sri Lanka isn’t an isolated case with regard to debt crisis, but there are many more other countries from all income categories which have been affected since the outbreak of COVID and the associated economic recession.

Prabhakaran’s nephew demands respect for slain uncle and his family

Fifteen years after the death of the entire family of Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the elder brother of Prabakaran and the family relations of the deceased rebel leader have urged the Tamil people in the world not to be deceived by fraudsters belonging to sections of the Tamil diaspora who are said to be minting money by selling the ‘brand name’ Velupillai Prabhakaran and the names of his fam

Easter Attack could have easily been avoided if SIS and DMI hadn’t misled CID - Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne

Five years after the Easter attack, former Senior DIG, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Ravi Seneviratne in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror, said that he and his most senior officers could have avoided the attack if the State Intelligence Services and Directorate of Military Intelligence provided accurate information to the CID without misleading them. Seneviratne further said that his team could have concluded the investigat

Sri Lanka is an unsinkable aircraft carrier--The country manufactures poverty as politics is more profitable than its industries- Maj. Gen. Dr. Boniface Perera

Maj Gen. Dr. Boniface Perera a battle hardened Infantry officer served the Sri Lanka Army for more than 36 years dedicating 20 years in the battlefield. He was the former Security Forces Commander of the Wanni Region and Eastern province in addition to being the Competent Authority to resettle 300000 displaced people in the North.

Indo-Lanka land connectivity most ambitious move- Indian High Commissioner

Indian High Commissioner Santos Jha, in an interview with a select group of journalists, discusses the current....

“Absolute power corrupts” Receiving a huge mandate turned out to be a problem for us

QPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared to have declined to entertain your request for a snap General Election. Won’t this lead to a rift between your Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the President? I am yet to present this idea to the President formally. When I meet him today, I will do it. I have mooted this idea now. Otherwise everybody is of the opinion that the Presidential Election should be conducted first. However, we won’t leave

All parties Sticking to IMF pact vital to see Lanka out of woods - British HC Andrew Patrick

British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick, in an exclusive interview with Daily Mirror, shared his views on bilateral ties....