Special leave for employees who did not report for work in May, June

The government has decided to grant special leave to government employees who were unable to report for work last May and June due to floods, landslides and road blockages.

Tanker with 1,500 tonnes of oil sinks off Philippines

A tanker carrying close to 1.5 million litres of industrial fuel has capsized and sank off the Philippine capital on Thursday, causing an oil spill, officials say.

Wickramabahu Karunaratne passes away

New Sama Samaja Party leader Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne has passed away at the age of 81.

Sarath Fonseka announces Presidential candidacy

As the Daily Mirror predicted on May 22, 2024, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming Presidential election today.

Election Commission in a dilemma in absence of IGP to conduct polls

Hot on the heels of the Supreme Court issuing an interim order restraining Deshabandu Tennakoon from functioning as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Election Commission is in a dilemma in the conduct of the presidential election after its declaration on Friday in the absence of a police chief.

Demerit points system for traffic offences will come into effect within three months

The demerit points system for traffic offenses will be implemented within the next three months, Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.

Police Department in dilemma as top two officers barred from services

Sri Lanka Police is facing a dilemma at present as its two top officers including IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon have been barred from serving in their posts owing to the Supreme Court ruling on the latter, whilst Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake was tipped to be the acting police chief likely to be appointed by the President, the Daily Mirror learns.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 semi-finals schedule confirmed

The final four teams for the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup 2024 have been determined and will compete in the semi-finals on July 26 in Dambulla, aiming to secure their spot in the final at the same venue on July 28.

Do not let terrorist groups get stuck in political camps: Gnanasara Thera

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera requested the governmnet not let terrorist groups get stuck in political camps as they do not have ethics.

Total of 153,000 youths enrolled in 3,600 institutions for skills training in 2023

A total of 153,000 young people enrolled in over 3,600 government and non-government institutions for skills training sessions in 2023, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Sri Lanka Women qualify for Asia Cup semis with emphatic win

An unbroken 94-run partnership between Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne helped Sri Lanka Women saunter into the semi-finals of the Women’s Asia Cup T20, with an emphatic 10-wicket win over Thailand Women in Dambulla on Wednesday.

Chief selector issues a warning to underperforming stars

Following inconsistent performances by certain senior players in the Sri Lanka national team, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today issued a warning to senior players, emphasising that it is now their responsibility to step up and deliver match-winning performances for the team.

Police probe social media video of youth accusing cops of planting cannabis

The police launched an investigation into an incident where a video went viral on social media showing a group of youth accusing police officers on road duty of planting cannabis in a car.

What to expect from captain Asalanka?

Charith Asalanka has now officially replaced Wanindu Hasaranga as the captain of Sri Lanka national T20 cricket team.

Two prison officials hospitalised following assault by prisoner on transit

Kandy, July 24 (Daily Mirror)- A detainee remanded in the Dumbara prisons on murder charges assaulted two prison officials causing serious injuries to them when they were taking him to the Batticaloa courts in connection with another case.

Japan to resume suspended projects in Sri Lanka

The Government of Japan has officially decided to resume disbursement to Yen loan projects, which have been suspended since Sri Lanka’s default in 2022.

Pensioners to get Rs. 3,000 monthly allowance from September

The Cabinet decided today to grant a special monthly allowance of Rs. 3000 to pensioners starting from September.

Government initiates school textbook distribution for next year

The government has initiated distributing school textbooks to all government schools for the next academic year.

Urgent cabinet meeting underway

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for an urgent Cabinet meeting, which is currently underway.

Vegetable prices normal; no surge in prices: Minister

Refuting reports that vegetable prices have shot up suddenly, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today that vegetable prices in the market are normal.

No SJB MP will support Ranil except for SF, Rajitha: Thushara Indunil

Claiming that no Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP except Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka and Rajitha Senarathne, will join Ranil Wickremesinghe’ faction at the Presidential election, SJB MP Thushara Indunil today urged the President to resolve the issue of getting the support of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) without betraying SJB MPs.

GCE (O/L) 2025 exams scheduled early in the year: Minister

While releasing the recent General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O/L) examination results by September, the Examinations Department has announced that the 2025 O/L examinations are scheduled for the first two months of the year, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Pinndapatha charika…

A Pinndapatha charika organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was held at Colombo Fort this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Apology to Muslims for cremation of Covid-19 victims: Opposition wants more action

While welcoming the Cabinet decision to tender an apology for ordering the cremation of Covid-19 victims during the pandemic, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today proposed paying compensation to those who were affected by the decision.

Dam Street Police hold biannual inspection

Officers from the Dam Street Police Station conducted their biannual inspection today, conducted by a team headed by SSP Central Colombo, Lalith Leelaratne. Dam Street Police OIC, CI Ajith Peduruarachchi, accompanied the routine inspection team. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

DMT requests public to inform vehicle transfer details via WhatsApp

The Department of Motor Traffic has requested the public to inform of their purchased new vehicle details immediately through WhatsApp.

Dushmantha Chameera ruled out from Indian series due to injury

Sri Lankan seamer Dushmantha Chameera, who was named in the 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against India, has been ruled out due to injury.

Thirteen dead as plane crashes during takeoff at Kathmandu airport

At least thirteen people have died as a Saurya Airlines flight skid off the runway while taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday morning.

Govt. assets to be investigated, managed under Public Assets Management Act: Siyambalapitiya

The assets of all government institutions in the country are ready to be investigated into and brought under proper management through the Public Assets Management Act, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

President should appoint suitable person as IGP during Interim Order period: SC

Pronouncing its order pertaining to the Fundamental Rights petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Supreme Court held that the President may or should consider appointing a suitable person as the IGP in accordance with the law during the period of operation of the interim order.