Namal anticipates young Tamil leader from SLPP

National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa expressed his willingness to see a young Tamil leader elected to Parliament representing the SLPP in the future.

PM’s MEP to support Ranil in Presidential Election

Mahajana Eksath Peramuna ( MEP) led by Prime Dinesh Gunawardena decided to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the presidential elections.

Ten candidates have so far deposited cash for Presidential poll

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that ten candidates have so far placed cash deposits for the Presidential election as of today (01 August).

Newly designed passports to roll out in October: Minister

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said that starting in October, new passports will be issued with updated colors and designs for Diplomatic, Official, and regular passports.

India buoyant but not in Sri Lanka to ’Chill’: Rohit

India are still buoyant after their T20 World Cup triumph but skipper Rohit Sharma said Thursday his men were keeping focused ahead of their next engagement with Sri Lanka.

President’s Fund Scholarship August instalment credited to recipients’ accounts

Scholarship instalments for August 2024 under the President’s Fund Scholarship Programme have been credited to the bank accounts of eligible recipients today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Lalith Pathinayake appointed Senior DIG Admin

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake has been appointed to oversee the administrative duties of the Sri Lanka Police until further notice, the National Police Commission said.

Murali boosts morale of coaching staff and players

In the wake of India’s clean sweep of Sri Lanka in the recent T20I series, legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has addressed the coaching staff and players, lifting their spirits ahead of the ODI clash against India.

Suraksha insurance for all students from today

The ’Suraksha’ students insurance programme will resume from today. Students of all schools across the country will once again be able to benefit from this insurance scheme, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Daily Mirror journalists Prageeth, Kamanthi felicitated

Daily Mirror journalists Prageeth Sampath Karunathilake and Kamanthi Wickramasinghe were felicitated for their contribution towards environmental conservation.

PAFFREL seeks Presidential intervention over IGP issue

Asserting that uncertainties have emerged over the opportunity for people to elect a new President, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe in writing to resolve the issue involving the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Diana Gamage pleads not guilty in passport case

Former State Minister Diana Gamage today pleaded not guilty to the seven charges filed against her in connection with a magisterial inquiry over a complaint that she obtained a Sri Lankan passport by furnishing false information.

Pathirana and Madushanka out; Shiraz and Malinga in for ODI series

Fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka have been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against India due to injuries.

Indian fisherman dies after trawler capsizes during Navy operation

An Indian fisherman has died and another is missing after an Indian trawler capsized during an attempt by the Sri Lankan Navy to drive it away from Sri Lankan waters early this morning.

Wanindu Hasaranga drops in ICC T20I Rankings

In the latest ICC T20 bowling rankings, Wanindu Hasaranga has slipped to fourth place. He has also fallen two positions in the all-rounder rankings, now sharing third place with Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan. Hasaranga previously held the top spot in these rankings.

‘Loku Patty’ arrested in Belarus

Underwolrd criminal Sujeewa Ruwankumara alias ‘Loku Patty’, the main suspect in the shooting at Athurugiriya where two persons including Surendra Wasantha Perera, known as ’Club Wasantha’ were killed, has been reportedly arrested in Belarus.

People advised not to make donations to ’Gaza Children’s Fund’

The Presidential Secretariat announced that accepting donations to the ’Gaza Children’s Fund’ has ceased on July 31, 2024.

Wijeyadasa places deposits to contest Presidential election

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe placed his deposit to contest the Presidential election 2024.

PM pushes to patch up RW and MR

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, as the leader of Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP), still continues with his political efforts to unite Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) with President Ranil Wickremesinghe in view of the Presidential Elections, a source familiar with the two leaders said yesterday.

EC urges Prez candidates to place deposits as early as possible

The Election Commission (EC) has urged the presidential candidates to place cash deposits for the upcoming Presidential Election as early as possible.

SJB MPs brief IMF on EFF amendments

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Harsha de Silva, Eran Wickramaratne and Kabir Hashim briefed the IMF officials in Sri Lanka last night on the amendments their party seeks to make to the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement which Sri Lanka has signed with the organisation.

Election security measures in place despite IGP’s absence

All necessary security measures and deployments of police officers for handling election law violations are in place despite the absence of an IGP, the Daily Mirror learns.

Poster culture is back...

Posters of Presidential candidates President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa were displayed all over Colombo city. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Sri Lankan woman murdered in Australia had fled family home

A Sri Lankan mother-of-three who was killed in Australia by her estranged husband, had fled the family home with her children almost a decade earlier after he hit her with a hammer and stomped on her, a jury has been told.

Colombo inflation rises to 2.4% in July as base effects wane

Inflation in the Colombo district came in at 2.4 percent in July from a year ago, slightly higher from June’s 1.7 percent, as the favourable base effects are dissipating.

Gazetted regulations clear path for banks to operate at Port City Colombo

The banks will soon begin operations at Port City Colombo, now that the offshore banking regulations have been gazetted, paving the way for the area to become a major financial hub.

Passport issuance limited for two months ahead of e-passport launch: Minister

When asked about the issue, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles told the Daily Mirror that passport issuance has been limited for the next two months in preparation for the country’s first issuance of e-passports.

Dayasiri as SLFP General Secretary denies aligning with President

Hot on the heels of the Central Committee of the SLFP expressing support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the presidential election, MP Dayasiri Jayasekara, who claims to be the SLFP’s legitimate General Secretary categorically rejected the statement.

Passport issuance likely to halt after October

Issuance of passports is likely to come to a standstill after October due to a failure to procure passports, as authorities are preparing to switch to the new e-passport system, which is reportedly facing delays, the Daily Mirror learns.

President appoints new Chairman to Central Environment Authority

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a new Chairman to the Central Environment Authority (CEA) with effect from July 30th and the reason for the sudden removal of the incumbent Chairman Venura Fernando has not been stated, the CEA unions said.