Declining USD pushing gold prices to record highs

The price of gold surged to historical highs of over $2450.00 per ounce in the second quarter of 2024, propelled by the accelerating decline of the US dollar.

Some military heads were trying to stage a coup amidst aragalaya in 2022

Some heads of the military were trying to stage a coup during the Aragalaya in 2022 and wanted the political leaders to give way for the same, MP Madhura Withanage told Parliament today.

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader

After two days of lengthy negotiations in Doha, Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new overall chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated in Tehran last week.

Medical students accused of circulating nude images of ‘Club Wasantha’s body

The Athurugiriya Police informed the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court on Monday that individuals, purportedly medical students taking part in the post-mortem, were responsible for circulating images of businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera’s body, also known as Club Wasantha who was fatally shot at a tattoo centre in Athurugiriya.

Namal will gather support from youth in North, East: Cassilingham

SLPP Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa will be the first national leader who will be able to gather support from the youth in the North and East following his interactions and understanding of the issues faced by the citizens in that district, Geethanath Cassilingham, Politbureau Member of SLPP representing the Northern Province said.

SLPP names Namal Rajapaksa as Presidential candidate

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has officially announced MP Namal Rajapaksa as its presidential candidate for the upcoming election.

Namal Rajapaksa enters presidential race after Dhammika Perera pulls out

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organizer, Namal Rajapaksa will be named as the party’s Presidential candidate today morning following the convening of the SLPP politburo meeting, a senior source from the SLPP told Daily Mirror last evening. SLPP Founder Basil Rajapaksa confirmedto Daily Mirror that Namal will be named as the SLPP’S Presidential candidate today morning at 9 a.m. and his campaign will start immediately.

SL commits to achieving SDGs, Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040

Sri Lanka affirmed its commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040, for which President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined some measures the island nation will roll out in this regard.

ADB -Sri Lanka ink US$ 100 mn loan agreement for power sector reforms

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Sri Lanka inked this week the loan agreement for power sector reforms in the country.

Sri Lanka plans to wrap up PTA with Indonesia by year-end

Sri Lanka plans to wrap up negotiations on the proposed Indonesia-Sri Lanka Preferential Trade Agreement (ISLPTA) by December with hopes to seal the same by March 2025.

National Tourism App soft launch by September

The highly anticipated Sri Lanka Tourism App, the first national app developed for the sector, will be launched as an information application by September this year.

BBS to call Sangha Convention for leaders to announce common policy for Presidential Election

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) has decided to call a Sangha convention to bring the main political leaders together to announce a common policy, helping people decide on the next President.

Tamil community should vote for a main candidate at the presidential poll: Mano

The Tamil community should vote for a main candidate at the presidential election this year and mark a second preference to a Tamil candidate who may be fielded by the parties in the North and the East, Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader Mano Ganesan said today.

Sri Lanka javelin star eyes Olympic swansong

Sri Lanka’s Dilhani Lekamge will participate in the Women’s javelin throw qualification round of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France tomorrow. 1.55pm.

Two injured in separate shooting incidents

Two separate shooting incidents reported in Gampaha and Ja-Ela have resulted in injuries to two individuals today, according to police.

Sri Lanka eye historic ODI series win against India

Sri Lanka, having tied the first One Day International (ODI) and secured a brilliant victory in the second, will aim for a historic series win when they face India in the third and final ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo tomorrow. A win would mark Sri Lanka’s first bi-lateral ODI series victory over India since 1997.

Tharushi donates competition kit to IOC museum

Tharushi Karunarathna has donated one of her competition kits to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

NPP misleading youth: Gnanasara Thera

While making statements on the political stage to build the morality of the young generation, the National People’s Power (NPP) is misleading them and putting them in danger, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera said.

Namal Rajapaksa to be named SLPP’s presidential candidate

National Organiser of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa will be named as the party’s presidential candidate tomorrow morning (07) as casino kingpin Dhammika Perera has pulled out of the race, SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa confirmed to Daily Mirror a short while ago.

Heavy rainfall, thundershowers on the cards for several areas

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert forecasting fairly heavy showers exceeding 50 mm, in several areas including the Eastern, Uva, and Northern provinces.

Kamala Harris names Tim Walz as running mate

Kamala Harris, the de facto Democratic nominee for US president, has named Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, as her running mate ahead of the November election.

’’Earlier release of Khalida Zia might have allowed Hasina to still be PM’’: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe welcomed the recent release of Khalida Zia from prison, noting that this move, had it happened earlier, might have altered the political landscape in Bangladesh.

Wife of popular actor arrested at Katunayake Airport

A 37-year-old woman, who is reportedly the ex-wife of popular actor Kavinga Perera, was arrested by immigration officials at Katunayake Airport on the morning of August 5th.

2024 intermediate national school admissions completed per circular

Admissions of children to the intermediate classes of national schools for the year 2024 have been completed as per the circular, the Education Ministry announced.

Body of missing railway employee found in well

The body of the missing employee of the Dematagoda railway station was discovered in a well at the Maligawatta railway yard today.

LAWASIA urges government to uphold judicial independence

LAWASIA, the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific, has urged the Government of Sri Lanka to honour and uphold the principles of judicial independence to preserve democratic values and ensure fair administration of justice.

Bangladesh Parliament dissolved

Bangladesh’s parliament was dissolved on Tuesday, the president’s office said in a statement, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following violent protests demanding her ouster.

Bangladesh protesters want Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead government

Key organisers of Bangladesh’s student protests have said Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus should head an interim government after longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country.

Tamil Progressive Alliance backs Sajith in Presidential election

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) led by Mano Ganeshan, has announced that they will support Samagi Jana Balawegaya Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming election.

Namal urges SLPP leaders to maintain focus on Sajith as main opponent

National Organizer of the SLPP, Namal Rajapaksa in a meeting held with SLPP MPs and district leaders said that their party’s focus must be to ensure victory at the September Presidential Polls and to take on SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa as their main opponent.