Kamindu Mendis clinches Player of the Month title for March

Sri Lanka’s cricket sensation, Kamindu Mendis, has secured the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for March 2024.

Uninterrupted fuel supply during holiday: Kanchana

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera today said there will be an uninterrupted supply of fuel during the holidays.

Sri Lanka defaults on USD 6 billion payment despite rising reserves: Patali

United Republican Front (URF) leader Patali Champika Ranawaka said Sri Lanka defaulted on a payment of USD 6 billion starting from April 2022 when the country announced bankruptcy.

Fathers now welcome in delivery room

The Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has initiated a new programme permitting fathers to be present in the delivery room during childbirth.

Cases filed by ex-PUCSL chairman put off due to inadequate time

The Supreme Court put off for June 12th and July 11 the hearing of the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed by a group of persons including the former Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake in his personal capacity despite being PUCSL Chairman, Asoka Abeygunawardhana and Electricity and Renewable Energy Consumers Association had Ven. Matara Ananda Sagara Thero and 10 others

SLFP appoints Nimal Siripala as acting Chairman

Minister of Ports, Aviation and Shipping Nimal Siripala de Silva has been appointed as Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

Rowing Championship 2024

The 38th National Rowing Championship 2024 was held at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre. The crew’s commendable effort to achieve goals whilst tackling examinations and other duties is truly an example of fine sportsmanship. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

120 plantation workers hospitalised due to food poisoning

Some 120 plantation workers including children were hospitalized due to food poisoning after consuming food served at a Kovil in Nallatanniya last night.

Probe launched into students’ use of STF-like uniforms at school event

The Special Investigation Unit of the Police Headquarters has launched an investigation into students being dressed in uniforms resembling the jungle camouflage uniforms used by the Police Special Task Force (STF) during a sports event at a leading school in Gampaha.

President inaugurates flyover linking Kompannavidiya

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the flyover spanning the railway line linking Kompannavidiya with Justice Akbar Mawatha & Uttarankanda Mawatha a short while ago.

Mozambique ferry disaster kills more than 90

More than 90 people have died after a ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, local authorities say.

Govt to release April salaries with Rs.10,000 allowance from today

The balance Rs.5,000 of the increased allowance of Rs.10,000 to government employees will be released to the relevant institutions today along with their monthly salary, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Corporal from Air Force Rugby pool killed in police shootout

A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Corporal attached to the Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby pool, was killed in a shooting by the police and Special Task Force (STF) at Angamuwa in Padukka this morning.

Tissa cautions SJB Leadership on whom to associate with

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organizer Tissa Attanayake over the weekend cautioned his leader Sajith Premadasa on whom the party should associate with.

Uncertainty looms over 48 Sri Lankans trapped in Myanmar cyber crime saga

The military government in Myanmar has reportedly cited that the rescue of 48 Sri Lankans held captive by cyber crime operators in the Myawaddy area has proven to be challenging since that is controlled by ethnic armed groups, an informed source said.

UK’s revised travel advisory boosts confidence in Sri Lankan tourism

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is expecting a multiplier effect across all key source markets following United Kingdom’s recent update on the travel advisory for Sri Lanka, which will immediately result in a significant boost in tourist arrivals in the upcoming summer season.

Tourism earnings on a tear as healthy arrivals power incomes

Reflecting what the Sri Lankan tourism trade could deliver in normal times when there are no pandemics or mass scale public protests as in 2022, the industry churned out back-to-back high foreign earnings exceeding US$ 300 million.

Govt. settles US$ 2bn foreign debt and interest

The government announced that it has been successful in settling a total of US$ 1909.7 million in foreign debt and interest payments within a time-frame of about 19 months.

Tourists savor Avurudu sweetmeats

Tourists are captured immersing themselves in delightful culinary experience, savoring the flavors that define Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage. Pix by Nisal Baduge

April 12, 13 dry days except for top star hotels

To mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the Department of Excise has banned the countrywide sale of liquor on April 12 and 13, except for the star class hotels.

Fishermen in Vadamarachchi rescue 11 Dolphins caught in nets

Fishermen from Vadamarachchi, Jaffna, rescued 11 dolphins ensnared in fishing nets near Katteikattil beach.

New Zealand tightens visa rules amid near record migration

New Zealand said on Sunday that it was making immediate changes to its employment visa program after a near record migration last year which it said was ’’unsustainable’’.

Two killed in shooting in Moragahahena

Two individuals who were traveling in a three-wheeler were killed in a shooting by a group that arrived from a car at Thalgahawila, Moragahahena.

Tomorrow’s total solar eclipse not visible to Sri Lanka

Though there are two lunar eclipses and two solar eclipses this year, Sri Lankans will not be able to see any of them said Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, the Director of the Astronomy and Space Science Unit, Department of Physics, Colombo University, and the Chairman of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies.

Sri Lanka ready to export seed varieties for the first time

Sri Lanka is ready to export several types of seeds in this country for the first time, the Agriculture Ministry said.

Police launch special operation to combat drug trafficking via eZ cash, M cash

A special operation targeting individuals involved in purchasing drugs through eZ Cash and M Cash has been initiated by the police.

No decision to declare April 15 as public holiday

No decision has been taken to declare April 15 as a public holiday, Home Affairs State Minister Ashoka Priyantha said.

Musician arrested with drugs worth Rs. 40 Mn in Kotahena

A musician was arrested with heroin and ice drugs valued at nearly Rs. 40 million during a raid on a house on Sumitrarama Mawatha in Kotahena.

Presidential Debate on Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa! Will candidates accept?

The Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa extends an invitation to the three main Presidential candidates - Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa for a LIVE presidential debate on their economic and political policies and their pledges in moving the country forward if they win the upcoming Presidential election scheduled to be held in October.

New Year ’kevili’ table cost drops by 2% from 2023 to 2024

The cost of preparing a traditional ’’kevili’’ (sweetmeats) table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has decreased by 2% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to an analysis published on PublicFinance.lk, Sri Lanka’s leading economic insights platform managed by Verité Research.