Uniformed nurses in AKD’s meeting spark controversy

​The National Election Commission (EC) has clarified that the participation of government nurses in uniform at the National All Ceylon Nurses’ Conference, held under the patronage of National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, does not constitute a violation of election regulations.

Health officials demand return of COVID rules as flu cases skyrocket

In light of influenza cases climbing to unprecedented levels, health officials have urged the public to comply with the safety guidelines observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

76% say ‘No’ to Ranil joining Rajapaksas for Presidential poll

Nearly 76% of voters in Daily Mirror’s poll were of the opinion that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should not team up with the Rajapaksas in the upcoming Presidential elections.

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Major reforms to absorb SL’s informal employees into formal sector

Sri Lanka’s estimated four million informal sector employees may soon be absorbed into the formal sector, granting them the dignity of their labour through two landmark initiatives.

Sri Lanka must shift to rule-based system for investment: SOERU chief

Sri Lanka needs to transition from a system dominated by ministerial discretion to a rule-based administration, to create an investment-friendly climate and promote a thriving private sector, Sri Lanka’s State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit (SOERU) Head Suresh Shah said.

Ceylon Cold Stores June results highlight strengthening consumer market

Offering a sneak peek view of the consumer markets in the foregoing quarter, Ceylon Cold Stores PLC reported better top and bottom lines, which showed signs of continued recovery in consumer spending.

11 SLPP members oppose fielding own Presidential candidate

Eleven members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) opposed the party politburo’s decision to field its own candidate for the Presidential election.

Eight people stabbed in Britain, man detained

Police took a suspect into custody after at least eight people were stabbed in the British seaside town of Southport.

SLPP decides not to support Ranil, but to field its own candidate

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), at its Central Committee meeting, decided today not to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential election, but to field its own candidate instead.

Jeevan Thondaman appears before court

Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) General Secretary Minister Jeevan Thondaman and three others today (29) appeared before court through a motion.

EC halts Opposition Leader’s ’Sakwala’ and ’Husma’ programmes

The Election Commission (EC) has stopped Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa from conducting the ’Sakwala’ and ’Husma’ programmes to distribute IT equipment to schools and medical equipment to hospitals.

Police constable dies in head-on collision

A police constable died following an accident on the Thummodara-Avissawella road at Puwakpitiya.

SC judgement on IGP: National Peace Council calls on government to change its stance

The National Peace Council called on the government to change its stance on the Supreme Court interim order restraining Deshabandu Tennakoon and abide by the Supreme Court’s judgment to preserve the integrity of the country’s democracy and the rule of law.

Update: Seneviratne tops heat, but misses out on semi-finals

Sri Lanka’s Ganga Seneviratne finished first, clocking a time of 1:04.26 secs in the first heat of the Women’s 100m backstroke event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Bandula’s secretary files complaint against SLPP meeting

A coordinating secretary for Minister Bandula Gunawardena filed a complaint with the Homagama Police regarding an SLPP meeting attended by SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa in the Homagama electorate.

Nuwan Bopage named Presidential candidate of Aragalaya activists

Lawyer Nuwan Bopage has been named as the Presidential candidate of the Alliance for People’s Struggle formed by the Aragalaya activists.

Accident causes heavy traffic on Colombo-Kandy main road

Heavy traffic congestion was reported on the Colombo-Kandy main road at the Yakkala Junction following an accident involving a container truck and a passenger bus, police said.

Wijeyadasa resigns

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has stepped down from his Ministerial portfolio.

Three female soldiers arrested for deserting their posts and hiding in house

Three female soldiers, aged 22, have been arrested for deserting their posts and hiding in a house at Maththegoda without reporting for duty.

Deadline issued for accepting postal voting applications

All applications for postal voting must be submitted to the respective District Election Offices by midnight on August 5, the Election Commission announced.

Decision to relax vehicle imports by August

The government will announce its stance on relaxing the import of vehicles by August, Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said.

Mass shooting in upstate New York park leaves 1 dead, several injured

One person is dead and at least six others are injured after shots were fired at a large gathering in Rochester, New York, on Sunday evening.

Police to set up election operation rooms island wide ahead of Presidential election

Election Operation Rooms will be established at all police stations and divisional police areas in preparation for the conduct of the presidential election, the Daily Mirror learns. The police officers in charge of each division and the senior DIG in the area will oversee the functioning of the operation rooms once they are set up.

How will second, third preferences matter in case no candidate gets over 50%?

At every presidential election , it is a common phenomenon to see a dozen of candidates or more. Still the contest narrows down to two main candidates and the third one becomes a distant third as per the results of the previous elections.

Sri Lanka faces challenges in seeking extradition of criminals located through Interpol

Despite dozens of Sri Lankan wanted persons out of 164 on the Interpol red notice list being located, local authorities are facing legal and logistical challenges in extraditing suspects to Sri Lanka, the Daily Mirror learns.

CAA warns bakeries of controlled price if bread exceeds Rs.130

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) warned bakery owners yesterday that a controlled price will be imposed on bread next week if they do not sell a 450 g loaf of bread at a maximum retail price of Rs. 130.

President says IGP appointment issue will be resolved within a week

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the issue regarding the appointment of the Inspector General of Police will be resolved within a week through consultations with the Speaker and the Chief Justice.

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Sri Lanka clinch maiden Women’s Asia Cup title with comprehensive win over India

President congratulates Sri Lanka women’s team on Asia Cup victory

President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chamari Athapaththu and the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team on their historic Asia Cup win.