“Grid connectivity with India all the more important” - Chartered Professional Engineer Dammika Nanayakkara

Chartered Professional Engineer Dammika Nanayakkara in an interview with the Daily Mirror emphasised the importance of grid connectivity...

Canada steadfast in advocating for victims’ and survivors’ rights - High Commissioner

In view of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, which falls on September 30, each year, Canadian High Commissioner Eric Walsh took questions from Daily Mirror on the selected topic and related matters relevant to Sri Lanka. It is a day on which Canadians recognise the legacy of Residential Schools and the painful, ongoing impact they have had on generations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. It is a day to honour both

Saudi Arabia - Sri Lanka poised to expand trade ties - Saudi envoy

Saudi Ambassador Khalid Hamoudh Al-Qahtani, in an interview with Daily Mirror on selected topics, details the current status of bilateral relations....

“Today’s issues happening in Sri Lanka are all rooted in bad policies” - Roy Ratnavel -

Several Sri Lankans have immigrated and reached success in their own ways. Roy Ratnavel is one of them. The Sri Lankan born Tamil-Canadian business executive has been featured in the Canadian media for his ‘rags to riches story’ for being an immigrant who went from mailroom clerk to a Senior Executive at CI Financial, Canada’s largest independent asset management firm. Ratnavel escaped torture and imprisonment in Sri Lanka during the war and with

A conversation with the head of State Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit “Telecom privatisation no threat to national security” Suresh Shah

Suresh.K.Shah, who heads the State Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit, in an interview with Daily Mirror, spoke about the progress of the programme to restructure the government entities.

“AI will help steer Sri Lanka to become a first world country” - Lakmini Wijesundera

Lakmini Wijesundera, Founder and Executive Director of BoardPAC Inc and IronOne Technologies will deliver the Dr. Ray Wijewardene Memorial oration today (September 8)on the topic of ‘Globalizing Sri Lankan....

Tamil Diaspora, backed by other religious extremists behind Channel 4: Pillayan

In the wake of Channel 4 Dispatches, State Minister of Rural Road Development Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan, who faces allegations, responds to questions from Daily Mirror about his alleged....

China as Sri Lanka’s largest creditor should not try to use its leverage - U. S. Senator

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, at a media roundtable with a select group of journalists said Sri Lanka is emerging from the emergency, and his country is pleased to see the adoption.....

LACK OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIP MAIN REASON FOR BRAIN DRAIN, NEW STUDY REVEALS

A study by the Chartered Institute of Personal Management in Sri Lanka reveals that the lack of visionary leadership is the main reason for the country’s brain drain. The study surveyed over 3,600....

“Our education system should cater to the child of the 21st Century” - R. M. M. Ratnayake, Royal College Principal

Having passed the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service Exam in 1988, Mr. R. M. M. Ratnayake had initially assumed duties as principal of a national school in the Kandy education zone.

commitment to human rights will continue even without an embassy: Norway Ambassador

Ahead of the closure of the Norwegian Embassy in Colombo, Ambassador Trine Jøranli Eskedal takes questions from Daily Mirror on the reason for it and the future of bilateral relations in the absence of a resident mission....

Dr. Aurangasri Hinriksson : Brave Lankan lady knighted for her battle against baby farm racket

In early 1980s, Dr. Aurangasri Hinriksson decided to settle down in Isafirdi, Iceland with her husband and little son. Her interests to serve the community were such that she not only taught English and Mathematics to her community, but even went to the extent of reuniting adopted children from Sri Lanka with their families. Back in the ‘80s, Sri Lanka was infamous for its baby farms and baby smuggling rackets. According to Dr. Hinriksson, during

Muslim burial issue really affected SL ties with the Arab world – Ali Sabry

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about Sri Lanka’s foreign policy, the impact of the cremation of Muslim Covid victims, on ties with West Asia (the Middle East) and Sri Lanka’s perspectives on the Indo-Pacific.

Bad publicity affects the marketability of Ceylon Tea : Niraj De Mel

Ceylon Tea is one product that has continued to place Sri Lanka on the world map. In positioning Ceylon Tea as a global product, the sustainability of the industry from responsible sourcing to worker....

The story of Priyangika Samanthie: From Norway’s comforts to Amma’s little island

Priyangika Samanthie was another ‘brown child from abroad’ when she landed in Norway, seven weeks after she was born. Even though many Sri Lankans thought that she grew up white for a better opportunity....

Changing rules discourage European investors - EU Ambassador

European Union’s Ambassador Denis Chaibi responds to questions from Daily Mirror about Sri Lanka’s reapplication for the GSP + under the revised criterion next year, bilateral ties, the Indo-Pacific strategy....

Russia-proposed nuclear power plant, the ball is in SL’s court - Russian ambassador

Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan takes questions from Daily Mirror in an interview on bilateral ties and the current position of his country on the war with Ukraine. He spells out the importance of nuclear energy cooperation with Sri Lanka. Excerpts:

Eksath Janaraja Peramuna - a party envisioned by Aragalaya – Champika Ranawaka

Ahead of the launch of his new political party ‘Eksath Janaraja Peramuna’, MP Patali Champika Ranawaka takes questions from Daily Mirror....

Sri Lanka lacks a magnitude of information to analyse earthquake risk: Prof. Ranjith Premasiri

Sri Lanka experienced nine tremors since January this year which according to the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) is the highest....

“SL’s investment environment is complex and full of hurdles” – Paul Stephens Australian HC

Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens, in an interview with Daily Mirror, responded to questions covering a broad range of issues related to bilateral ties. He maintained that there is no chance of illegal migration to Australia.

Ignatious Joseph: Journey from the Hill Country to top of world’s fashion industry

He was born in Sri Lanka, studied in Switzerland, worked in the hotel industry and stitches some of the most beautiful hand-crafted shirts in Italy and settled in Germany, Ignatious Joseph has come back....

Economic reforms critical for Sri Lanka’s recovery and sustainability-World Bank Country Director

World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives Faris Hadad –Zervos, in an interview with Daily Mirror, responds to questions related to the current economic crisis of Sri Lanka and the way forward.Excerpts:

IMF deal: We have a rigorous dose to be taken, otherwise country will slip back - Prof. Rohan Samarajiva

Leading economist Prof. Rohan Samarajiva, who is also chair of LIRNEasia, spells out the way forward for the country in the aftermath....

Peaceful protests and freedom of expression including calls for a leader to quit office are entirely legitimate -EX BASL President Saliya Peiris PC

President’s Counsel, Saliya Peiris, immediate outgoing President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL),

Harsha urges Government to discuss plan ahead

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva, in response to the President’s speech on the IMF agreement, said that he was relieved that the Government had finally obtained the approval of the IMF Board for the USD 3...

“Know that women are a force to be reckoned with” - Ameena Musthapa

Being a woman means wearing too many hats; where it be being a mother, a career woman, a housewife or a social worker. The roles are many and all come with an unending list of challenges which only....

Close and seamless relationship

Ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 1948, the two countries have maintained a close, cordial, and....

“ Energy companies should share their profits with badly affected countries.” - Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen

Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen who was in Sri Lanka in view of the 75th Independence Day celebrations speaks to Daily Mirror on the current status of bilateral ties, way forward....

Country can be developed based on socialist policies in the long run - Bimal Ratnayake

Bimal Ratnayake, a stalwart of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), in an interview with DailyMirror, responds to questions on elections, and their policies.....

Freebie politics, anti-corruption rhetoric won’t resolve current crisis

Colombo District MP Patali Champika Ranawaka who heads the 43rd Brigade shares his views on the present political situation, local government elections and economics in response to questions directed at him by Dailymirror. Excerpts of the interview: