Political stability fundamental to economic revival: AKD

In the midst of an unprecedented economic and political crisis, the NPP’s approach has resonated with many who blame the wrong policies followed by the two main political parties for the last 74 years.....

Food Security: 4.9 mn currently in need of food assistance - UN Official

UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about the looming food crisis and the initiatives by her office to assist the country. She also shares....

Govt. used Sinhala-Buddhist shield to its maximum benefit Ven. Galkande Dhammananda Thera

Ven. Galkande Dhammananda Thera who currently heads the Walpola Rahula Institute for Buddhist Studies has been addressing issues related to social justice and harmony while promoting an inclusive and plural society. Having gathered a wealth of experience during the height of war for instance and having encountered various incidents d

We had no option but to choose Ranil - Dr. Wijeydasa Rajapakshe

The recent appointment of a new Prime Minister and a new Cabinet has drawn mixed reactions. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Cabinet have been accused of attempting.....

“The main cause for deforestation is poverty” : Dr. Pethiyagoda

At a time when Sri Lanka’s biodiversity has been challenged by various anthropogenic factors, environmentalists continue to work in their element, doing their best to conserve the environment.

Racism has to be proscribed - Kumar Gunaratnam

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) is a party that, along with others, spearheads the public struggle against the Government. Its General Secretary Kumar Gunaratnam takes questions from Daily Mirror regarding.....

Sajith will lead SL soon but this time he failed in his decision making - Harin

Tourism Minister and SJB MP Harin Fernando has come out strong on his decision to go against the SJB policies by accepting a portfolio....

“Democratic system for gender equality was trampled and dishonoured” - Rohini Kavirathna

Ajith Rajapaksa, a member of Sri Lanka’s ruling party, was elected Deputy Speaker of the country’s Parliament on Tuesday, which gathered for the first time since former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa....

If one cannot strike deals, he is unfit to be a politician - Wajira Abeywardena

United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena shares his views on the formation of the new government and the way forward. He is a close confidante of Prime Minister.....

“The interim government should operate for one year”- Champika Ranawaka

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Patali Champika Ranawaka in an interview with the Daily Mirror speaks about the new Government and the challenges....

India, US and other friendly countries must encourage rulers to step down - M. A. Sumanthiran

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP for the Jaffna district M.A. Sumanthiran, in an interview with Daily Mirror, airs his views on the present status of the economy and the political....

Printing money was perhaps our ‘Home-grown solution’ :Prof. Watawala

Sri Lanka is currently bearing the fruits of financial mismanagement, lack of planning and shortsighted decision-making ever since the incumbent government was elected to power. Delays in seeking support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), heavy borrowings on sovereign bonds, opting for credit lines from allies has c

PM tried to give solutions, but most were turned down due to executive powers: Senthil Thondaman

The Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) which represents minority Tamils of Indian origin recently decided to vote against the government in the event of a no-confidence motion...

“Govt’s IMF programme a day late and a dollar short” - Dr. Harsha de Silva

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva who is vocal about economic issues takes questions in an interview with the Daily Mirror on the present....

“I will surely punish the thieves and the corrupt and develop the country in two years”- Sarath Fonseka

There are ongoing protests around the country against politicians who are thriving despite the economic hardships people go through every day.

’’The masses and my voters are with me. They will vote for me again at the next elections. I am confident of winning. These protestors were always against me’’ - MR

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is presently facing one of his toughest challenges in his political career with certain sections of the population calling on him to step down with the present crises.

President should decide whether to step back or allow unrest to grow - Dayasiri Jayasekara

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Dayasiri Jayasekara responds to questions by the Daily Mirror about the ongoing political unrest and economic crisis. He also responds to queries about his party’s...

“People will hardly vote for any Rajapaksa again” - Wimal Weerawansa

National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa recently claimed that he would ensure that the government would soon.....

“We’re being used as guinea pigs” Dr Manuka Wijesinghe

The pandemic is still a hot issue here in Sri Lanka and around the world. Although we see a drop in numbers the issue is still being discussed and a lot of precautions are being taken.

SJB sees different ways to get Parliament dissolved

In the wake of its protest rally, General Secretary of the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Ranjith Madduma Bandara responds to questions from the Daily Mirror about the new political developments and the multiple crises confronting the country.

“Sri Lanka must be prepared to face new Covid variants” - Dr. Hamdani

As some cities in China, the country where Corona virus was first discovered, have gone into fresh lockdowns due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has also urged Sri Lankans....

In conversation with Poet Ahnaf Jazeem “The poems I wrote were against the ISIS ideology”

Young Tamil poet and teacher Ahnaf Jazeem was controversially arrested on May 16, 2020 under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) on the allegations of sowing Islamic extremism through his anthology.....

“SJB needs collegial leadership” -Champika Ranawaka -

Former Power and Energy Minister and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka has admitted that some key changes are required in the SJB in order for it to pose a strong challenge to the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) at the next election.

SVB spearheads an island-wide support system to eliminate violence against women - Hirunika Premachandra

The Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya (SVB), the women’s wing of Samagi Jana Balawegaya has spearheaded several initiatives to address issues faced by women and children at grassroots.....

“Conflict between RUSSIA AND UKRAINE is directly affecting our aircraft serviceability” - Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana

The 71st anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force falls today, with a series of activities underway to commemorate the event. In an interview....

Sanctions from West will drive Russia and China into each others’ arms: - Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka

As Russian troops continue to battle their way towards Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, naval tensions continue to escalate.....

Sri Lanka is a country that violated its Constitution since Independence: - Victor Ivan

The attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama’s residence and the arrest of Shehan Malaka Gamage, a social media activist who raised concerns regarding the Easter Sunday attack, within a span....

“We are heading towards a social explosion” Champika Ranawaka

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Colombo district MP Patali Champika Ranawaka who spearheads the ‘43 Brigade’ political movement took questions from the Daily Mirror on his ambitions and the current economic crisis. Excerpts:

There will be a penalty on SL at UNHRC - Lakshman Kiriella-

Chief Opposition Whip and former Minister Lakshman Kiriella is one of the most senior politicians in the House with a vast knowledge....

Garlic scam at Welisara Sathosa Warehouse: “How can a whistle-blower become a suspect?”

Former Executive Director Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Thushan Gunawardena speaking to the Daily Mirror questions as to why the person who exposed the fraud....