Several senior officials, including Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, visited Mirihana and to the area where people were protesting last night. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A large group of individuals are currently staging a protest on the Pengiriwatte Road near the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Mirihana over the government’s failure to address the existing issues in the country.

A Blood Donation Program, organized by the Welfare Association of the Department of Buddhist Affairs for the second time, has taken place at the premises of the institution located at Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Chinese Embassy in Colombo donated 650 bags of dry food for the Muslims in Sri Lanka today to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The food was given to Muslims who are to begin their Ramadan Fast shortly. Chinese A

The 25 years of BIMSTEC was held under the theme ’’Enhancing MIBSTEC Connectivity in the New Era’’ at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Dissident government MPs including Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Gevindu Kumaratunga and Ven. Athureliye Ratana Thera met with the Mahanayaka of Kalyani Samagri Sangha Sabah’s Ittapane Dhammalankara Thera at the Rukmale Dharamavijayaloka Viha

A group of social activists staged a protest outside the Central Bank of Sri Lanka over Government’s failure to address the existing issues in the country. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A tense situation erupted at the CEYPETCO Petrol Filling Station in Town Hall today when angry consumers who were lined up for hours demanded for fuel despite the ongoing shortage. Police rushed to the area and security was heightened as officers tri

The Daily Mirror graphic explains the economic crisis in a detailed comparison done between the Maithripala Sirisena government and Gotabaya Rajapaksa government.

Nurses staged a protest near the Health Ministry office over seven demands which includes ensuring a five-day working week and payment of the proposed uniform allowances. Nurses are pictured here carrying placards during the protest. Pix by Pradeep D

Students of the University of Colombo who do not belong to any union backed by any political party staged a street protest in Colombo yesterday calling on Sri Lankan people to stand up for their rights at this time of economic hardship. They are to s

A group of graduates staged a protest in Colombo urging the authorities to provide them with suitable appointments.

Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar visited a Lanka IOC fuel station in Colombo today where Lanka IOC PLC Managing Director Manoj Gupta briefed him on the present fuel supply situation.

Army personnel were seen on duty at fuel stations to prevent any tense situations. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Kandy Sports Club sealed a comfortable 27-7 win against Police Sports Club in their Nippon Paints Rugby League encounter at the Police Park. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana (CIAR) yesterday re-commenced scheduled International regional flight operations after five decades. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Navy Sports Club sealed a comfortable 22-6 win against Army Sports Club in their Nippon Paints Rugby League encounter at the Welisara Navy grounds. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Twelve houses were reduced to rubble when a fire broke out at one of the houses at Thotalanga, Grandpass, which eventually spread to other houses. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Colombo Wedding Expo 2022 was launched at the BMICH yesterday. The exhibition showcases, bridal wear, decoration ideas, hair dressing and make up, wedding cars and cake wrapping and many more. The exhibition will be held for three days. Pix by Kithis

Kedella Construction 2022 exhibition got off the ground at BMICH yesterday under the patronage MP Wimal Weerawansa. The exhibition, which showcases items needed for construction of houses, modern construction methods and electrical items such as ligh

A Satyagraha organized by the United National Party (UNP) was held at Hyde Park today. UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, deputy leader Ruwan Wijewardene, other members and supporters participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A group of individuals staged a protest opposite the Welikada Prison urging authorities to release imprisoned Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Imprisoned Ranjan Ramanayake was seen escorted to the Supreme Court premises by the prison officials. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

People were seen purchasing vegetables and fruits at Bodhiraja Mawatha in Colombo Fort today despite exorbitant prices. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sri Lanka Customs seized a container with a large haul of cocaine worth over Rs.6,000 million while transiting to India. Four containers, including the one with cocaine, were declared to have been containing scrap metal. The contraband of cocaine was

Heavy traffic was reported in Nugegoda due to a protest march by the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) led by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) over the government’s failure to find solutions to address the present crisis. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Nuwara Eliya police yesterday distributed Laugfs gas cylinders directly to the people in the area from the delivery lorry that was parked near Nuwara Eliya town. 12.5 kg and 5 kg gas cylinders are sold for Rs. 4,278 and Rs. 1,720, respectively. P

Daily Mirror Journalists Kamanthi Wickramasinghe, Harsha Amarasinghe and Sajith Ekanayake were adjudged the Best Environmental Reporter of the Year 2020, Best Sports Journalist of the Year 2019 and Best Cartoonist of the Year 2019 respectively at the

The 70th death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake, the Father of Nation, was commemorated at the Independence Square on Tuesday (22) under the patronage of Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, UNP Deput

The Multi-Day Fishing Crafts Owners Association yesterday staged a protest near the Fisheries Ministry in Colombo urging the government to reduce fuel prices. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana