“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....

I urged SL Govt to take concrete steps towards Justice, Accountability - UK Minister

Lord Tariq Mahmood Ahmad, the Minister for Central and South Asia in the UK who arrived in Sri Lanka recently speaks to Daily Mirror.....

No support for any movement against India - Mohamed Nasheed

Sri Lanka has been having a number of high profile foreign visits over the past few weeks. Among those visiting Sri Lanka was Maldives Speaker and former President Mohamed Nasheed. Nasheed gave....

“We’re facing a challenging situation regarding fuel supply” - Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila

Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila takes questions from DailyMiror regarding Sri Lanka’s agreement with India to develop....

There is no national security without child protection - Dr. Wickramanayaka

Child Protection is a National Crisis in Sri Lanka. 30 years after signing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1991, a child is sexually abused every 2 hours and Sri Lanka....

Mega SWAP facilities could push Sri Lanka to a more severe debt trap: Dr. W. A Wijewardena

Sri Lanka’s current economic meltdown-aggravated by the existing dollar crisis, soaring cost of living and a possible shortage of food....

No decision to mitigate people’s suffering Chandima Weerakkody

Voters had a strong belief that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would not tolerate certain politicians and top officials who were at the forefront of the Mahinda Rajapaksa regime who have a lot of skeletons in their cupboards, when they elected him to power in 2019

Rajapaksa popularity facing a drop but I believe it is temporary: Namal

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapaksa has said Sri Lanka would ease all crises this year and come out of the woods as the Government hoped to revive the tourism sector and.....

SL simply can’t continue asking for financial assistance from China -Palitha Kohona

Sri Lankan ambassador to Beijing Dr. Palitha Kohona speaks to Daily Mirror regarding the present status of Sino-Lanka bilateral.....

”We don’t believe in Sinhala only power” - Anura Kumara Dissanayake

With the social, political and economic changes in the country over the last two years, specially since the spread of the Covid 19....

Sri Lanka has shown interest in Artificial Intelligence - Mateja Vodeb Ghosh Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia for Sri Lanka based in New Delhi

Ms. Mateja Vodeb Ghosh has just taken office as the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia for Sri Lanka based in New Delhi. Daily Mirror spoke to the Ambassador just after she presented her credentials in Colombo. Excerpts of the interview:

“US has a right to criticise and to be criticised” – Sam Brownback

The United States continues to police other countries on democracy and human rights despite facing similar allegations on its own soil.

Rajapaksa rule began in 2005 should be held responsible for present crisis - Gayantha Karunatilake

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Gayantha Karunatilake, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, responds to questions about the present economic plight of the country, prorogation of Parliament and the conduct of MPs in the House.

“The UNP must find a suitable leader with a proven track record” - Palitha Range Bandara

UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara during an interview with The Daily Mirror spoke on the party’s current standing on mainstream....

The Netherlands ready to support SL in implementing commitments to UNHRC - Ambassador of the Netherlands Tanja Gonggrijp

Ambassador of the Netherlands Tanja Gonggrijp, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about bilateral relations between.....