21 sailors including Sri Lankan trapped on Baltimore ship for 7 weeks

Twenty-one sailors, 20 from India and one from Sri Lanka, are stuck on board the Dali, a container vessel that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, since March 26 due to the ongoing investigation.

Brazil named as hosts for 2027 Women’s World Cup

Brazil have been named hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG).

Tree falls on policemen’s motorbike

Two policemen of the Anuradhapura Police Traffic Division riding on a motorcycle were seriously injured when a wayside tree fell on them at Kawarakkulama Junction.

Economic Transformation Bill to be presented to Parliament on May 22

The proposed Economic Transformation Bill and Public Finance Management Bill are set to be presented to Parliament on May 22, as announced by the Parliament media unit today.

Protest against military aids

The World Anti-War Alliance organized a march to the US Embassy today, demanding an end to US military aids. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Traffic advisory issued for tomorrow in Colombo

In preparation for the National War Heroes’ Day ceremony scheduled for Saturday evening (18), police announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented.

Sancharaka Udawa 2024

The highly anticipated 11th edition of ‘Sancharaka Udawa 2024,’ organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO), was launched today (17) and will be held until tomorrow (18) at the BMICH. This event promises to be a significant milestone in the growth of the industry. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

China beats US to become India’s largest trading partner

China has emerged as India’s largest trading partner in the FY 2023-24 with $118.4 billion two-way commerce, narrowly edging past the US, according to the data of economic think tank GTRI. The bilateral trade between India and the US stood at $118.3 billion in 2023-24.

’I did something, I shouldn’t have done’: Prasanna Ranaweera

State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who was summoned to the airport police over the assault on a porter, said he had done something that he should not have done as a Parliamentarian.

Two schoolgirls, youth marooned in floods, rescued

A youth and two schoolgirls who were marooned due to floods during their visit to Bombu Ella falls in Uva Paranagama on Thursday (16) were rescued by the Ambagasdowa police with the help of the residents of the area.

Four including army Major General acquitted in Rathupaswala shooting case

The Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar acquitted the four accused including a Major General involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of three individuals and the injury of several others during a protest for clean drinking water in Rathupaswala on August 1, 2013.

Mendis’ visa not denied, likely to join team before warm-up games: SLC CEO

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has denied recent reports that visas for two key players, including Kusal Mendis, in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup had been rejected.

Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake joins SJB

Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake who joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today has been appointed the head of the party’s Ranaviru Balakaya.

Ronaldo tops highest-paid athlete list - Forbes

Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second.

Warm-up fixtures announced for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match fixtures have been announced, scheduled from Monday, 27 May to Saturday, 1 June across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago.

14 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has arrested 14 Sri Lankan fishermen along with five boats for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and for fishing sea cucumber on Thursday, May 16, 2024,

MPs exploit liquor permit system, selling for up to Rs. 50 Million

The MPs across the political divide are inclined to secure liquor permits under the names of their associates and relatives only to be sold for amounts as large as Rs.50 million at times, the Daily Mirror learns.

Over 200 city trees still pose risk to public lives

Amidst the prevailing inclement weather worsened by gusty winds, the Colombo Municipal Council has identified about 200 old and huge trees in the city to be removed as soon as possible owing to the grave risk they pose to the public, the Daily Mirror learns.

Court orders release of a flock of animals back to animal lover

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order to release a flock of animals back to an animal lover, following their seizure by Wildlife Department officials for an alleged violation of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance.

India-Sri Lanka ferry service resumption delayed indefinitely

The resumption of the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and the Kankesanthurai region near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka has been delayed again for an indefinite period, Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has said.

Prasanna Ranaweera assaults porter at BIA

State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Prasanna Ranaweera, has been accused of assaulting a porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Irrigation officials in protest

Employees of the Irrigation Department held a protest outside their office today, opposing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ decision to take over their main building. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

RW declines, Sajith yet to respond, AKD says yes

President Ranil Wickremesinghe informed the Daily Mirror that he is not in a position to participate in the live political debate organized by Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa between the political party leaders when an invitation was extended to him today.

SLPP ready for any election: MR

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is ready to face any election, whether it is a general election or the Presidential election, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today.

Ella-Wellawaya main road temporarily closed

In response to the ongoing inclement weather conditions, authorities have announced the temporary closure of the Ella-Wellawaya main road, effective from 6:00 p.m. today till 6:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Bus driver dies at the wheel, narrowly avoids plunge into precipice

The driver of a bus travelling from Nuwara-Eliya to Nawalapitiya died at the wheel, narrowly avoiding a plunge into a precipice.

Asian Netball Tourney put off by a few weeks

The 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024 has been postponed by a few weeks, Netball Asia (NA) President, Lakshmi Victoria said today.

Sajith bars Daily Mirror over liquor controversy

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced a ban on the Daily Mirror from covering any press briefings held by the SJB.

Mayantha Dissanayake appointed SJB Nuwara Eliya District Leader

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) national list MP Mayantha Dissanayake has been appointed as the party’s District Leader for Nuwara Eliya.

ICFS offers affordable path to European master’s degree in Malta under Schengen visa

The International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS) has introduced an opportunity for students aspiring to pursue a master’s degree in Europe for 1.8 million LKR.