Fraudulent business deals initiated with banks using counterfeit land deeds is a frequently discussed issue in Dambulla. In this article, the Daily Mirror attempts to shed light on the execution....

The failure to terminate the services of the three police officers, who were found guilty by the Supreme Court of torturing and infringing the fundamental rights of a petitioner, has attracted public criticism....

It has been reported recently that Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has given instructions to withhold bonuses and other allowances to employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board for the year 2023. However, according to Rusiripala Thenn

In the early 2022, when the entire country was going through a ‘hell’ without essential goods, days long queues to buy fuel and gas....

Following the historical judgement delivered by the country’s apex court on November 14 (2023)-citing who is responsible for the country’s economic crisis- a few countries have sought views from the Counsel who appeared for the petitioners, how t

Due to the prevailing heavy rainfall during the past few days, warnings of landslides have been issued in various parts of the island. They serve as precautionary measures to mitigate severe damages....

When this newspaper inquired from former Deputy Minister of Irrigation W.P.B Ekanayake whether he constructed a house near Bank of Tissa Wewa near the reserve area and whether the construction gets inundated during floods he responded by stating, “

As of now the mill owners have been engaged in raising the price of paddy. Given the current drought and rainfall situation that prevail these individuals are not only attempting to raise the price of paddy, but are also trying to create the illusion

While Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is toiling to return to its glorious match winning trend, members forming the ‘Cricket Board’ and handling cricket administration are accused of abusing their positions and milking the rich coffers of the controlling

Following the acquittal of former Director CID of all charges filed against him by the Colombo Crime Division, it has come to light how Sri Lanka Police blatantly harassed and penalised the Senior Police Officer who they believe is a threat to their

Efforts are currently underway to haphazardly excavate soil from tanks in Anuradhapura to fill the playgrounds owned by the Anuradhapura Municipal Council. Anuradhapura Municipal Commissioer, Ruwan Wijesinghe, has been accused of destroying tanks to

The sacred Kataragama Devalaya is facing accusations of deforestation and land grabbing as farmers in the surrounding Meegaswewa area are being evicted from their cultivation lands. These lands are then...

State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya stated in August that the government had reduced the import tax on a kilogram of maize by 50 rupees. The previous import duty for a kilogram of maize was 75 rupees. Consequently, the import duty on a

The involvement of a former State Minister of Health and an Additional Secretary Ministry of Health to introduce an ‘information management system’ to manage medical supplies to health institutions in the country....

These are days when online loan systems are in operation offering a quick and convenient solution to individuals to meet their financial needs. Various institutions provide these loans through online platforms, using diverse methods. There are many b

The Sugathadasa National Sports Complex Authority (SNSCA) alleges that Royal Turf Club (RTC) is yet to pay a sum of Rs. 40 million as maintenance dues over the past few years. The 82-acre expanse of land- located...

Although it is raining heavily in most parts of Sri Lanka these days, there are still many districts that have not received any rain. Ampara district is one and the locals are awaiting the arrival of rain; hoping....

El Niño occurs approximately once every 7-10 years. The El Niño effect takes place globally due to shifts in equatorial current patterns. In this case, sea winds fail to cool the ocean’s surface, leading to warmer seawater. Consequently, the surf

Charcoal production in a country could be a major source of energy, but it also stirs controversy as its association with deforestation and adverse environmental impacts. The charcoal from wood is produced by heating it at a high temperature in a

Traditional medicine practitioners have alleged that the government is attempting to hastily amend the Ayurveda Act No. 31 of 1961 with the expectation of gaining 28 million US Dollars. Traditional medicine....

The Daily Mirror newspaper recently reported on the misdeeds occurring at the only Sinhalese National School in Dehiattakandiya Education Zone of Ampara District. It is also evident that, following the article’s publication, education authorities h

Many public housing schemes in Colombo were constructed after 1973 when Sri Lanka Communist Party politician Pieter Keuneman held a cabinet portfolio as Minister of Housing and Local Government. Some of the major public housing projects in Colombo i

In 1950, a cement factory was established in Kankesanturai under the Department of Industries. Over a period of time this cement factory was transformed into a public corporation and operated under the regulations outlined in the Government Sponsored

The country’s health sector has recently witnessed allegations of massive corruption involved in the purchase of medicinal drugs and medical....

Dehiattakandiya National School is the sole Sinhalese National School in the Dehiattakandiya Education Zone, within Ampara District. This school is also known as a special school within the Ampara district. The Daily Mirror did a probe on the school

During the visit to the Kidney Transplant Unit of Kandy National Hospital, this writer learned that out of approximately 200 patients....

The 2021 National Lotteries Board (NLB) audit report has revealed several instances of wasting and misuse of funds. For example, the report reveals that the NLB has spent a sum of approximately Rs. 400 million to pay the rent for the respective build

A prominent Buddhist monk convicted of child sex abuse in the United Kingdom has attracted the ire of child rights defenders for his continued engagement with young children in Sri Lanka. A group of prominent....

It has been reported that the lands in the B, C, and H zones of Mahaweli are being distributed among associates of Mahaweli officials and politicians. This distribution is taking place despite the President’s ban on the distribution of Mahaweli lan

Astonishing revelations have come to the fore as to how the Geological Surveys and Mines Bureau has unheeded cabinet decisions and the subsequent court ruling that ban the exporting of raw vein....