The ‘2500 year Buddhist culture’ concept has dragged SL towards bankruptcy - SJB MP Diana Gamage

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) national list Parliamentarian Diana Gamage made headlines for several of her controversial statements.....

‘‘Enthusiasm, comfort level of Chinese investors diminished in recent months’’

However, like in any relationship, we need to be constantly sensitive to each other’s concerns and work on improving it. Today China is the second biggest economy in the world and, as a member of the UNSC, P5

Invisible hand controlling the SLPP - Prof. G.L Peiris

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) came out with a bang when it was formed and eventually grabbed power. However, the alliance recently.....

I was not trying to run away - Dhaniz Ali

September 9 marks five months since the protest campaign to oust the then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa began at Galle Face. Tear gas and water.....

The next aragalaya  will take the form of a guerrilla battle: Ranjan Ramanayake

Former parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake was imprisoned for a period of one year and seven months following his remarks on alleged corruption among lawyers. He was released on August 26, 2022,

People who were in the Aragalaya without any political agenda were not harmed - Manusha Nanayakkara

Manusha Nanayakkara, the minister of labour and foreign employment, made a welcoming decision to amend the labour laws....

We must learn to survive - Hiran Cooray

The tourism industry was one of the biggest foreign exchange earners in Sri Lanka. However, since the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019....

“The Argalaya must win for the system to change” -Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka recently said in Parliament that he and his party would join a final battle to remove corrupt rulers from power on August 9. However Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) disassociated itself from Fo

Aragalaya will drag Sri Lanka into chaos and anarchy : Weerawansa

Speaking at an emergency debate in the parliament MP Wimal Weerawansa boldly accused certain factions of the Aragalaya,

Food crisis: An economic spiral towards malnutrition

The global food and agricultural systems are in the midst of a perfect storm. Due to the unending overlapping crises, the United Nations defines the situation as “the greatest cost-of-living crisis in a generation.” Recor

Sri Lankan exporters to face tough access to Germany unless HR, sustainability standards met

Sri Lankan exporters are bound to face tough rules when accessing the German market next year onwards because of the new....

Election only after a new Constitution - IUSF

For the first time in the history, Inter-university Student Federation (IUSF) appears in a different light in the eyes of most of the masses.

Gas shortage could have been averted – Litro Chairman

A serious shortage of fuel, gas and other essential items as a result of the dollar crisis led to protests being staged around the country.....

Without changing the situation in the country, nobody will help us - Hirunika Premachandra -

Former MP Hirunika Premachandra has made headlines over the recent past as she has led several protests with the participation....

Some mill owners sell imported rice under local brands - Dudley Sirisena

President of Rice Millers’ Association and Chairman of Araliya Group Dudley Sirisena takes questions from DailyMirror on the current status of the rice market. Rice is the staple food.....

Future of the country is precarious, hopeless and bleak: Anura Priyadharshana Yapa

The SLPP Parliamentarian, Chairman of the Parliamentary oversight committee - the Committee on Public Finance (C

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....