​After the long dry spell, several areas including hydro catchment areas in the country had received a considerable amount of rain with the highest rainfall of 101.3 mm recorded from Ratnapura during the 24 hour period ending at 8.30 am yesterday.

The Attorney of the Director General of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General Suresh Sallay has sent a Letter of Demand requesting a sum of Fifty Million Rupees to compensate for

Sri Lanka will have a low profile approach to the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) scheduled to start next month, Daily Mirror learns. The UNHRC adopted the resolution 51/1 on Sri Lanka last year. The resolution

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), MP Namal Rajapaksa responded to discussions surrounding the recent rocket launch by India, emphasizing that people often associate it with the rocket sent by his brother.

There are numerous reports of shootings among rival underworld gangs and necessary measures have already been taken to stop such activities

Influential US Senator Chris Van Hollen arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday as a part of a three-nation (Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives) tour and will focus on ways the US can further assist efforts to overcome Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and discuss the

Sri Lanka has experienced a dramatic surge in HIV/AIDS cases during the second half of 2023, marking the highest number of cases reported in a single quarter since 2009. According to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Sri Lanka has 181 new H

Sri Lanka is welcoming a much-needed respite from scorching temperatures as brisk winds and scattered showers become more prevalent, the Department of Meteorology announced yesterday. A spokesperson for the Department of Meteorology informed the Da

the deceased woman was taken to the Wadduwa railway station by the same train and later admitted to the Panadura base hospital

Sri Lanka is welcoming a much-needed respite from scorching temperatures as brisk winds and scattered showers become more prevalent, the Department of Meteorology announced yesterday.

Sri Lanka will have a low profile approach to the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) scheduled to start next month, Daily Mirror learns.

Supreme Court has issued an interim order suspending operation of the Court of Appeal order

A police sergeant who was on guard duty at the Matara District Judge’s residence on Matara Beach road was discovered dead with gunshot injuries.

The ongoing dispute over this issue has become a recurring concern in the House

As drought conditions grip several areas of the country, not only are humans suffering, but wild animals are also bearing the brunt of this hars

The Department of Meteorology has announced that the sun will shine directly over the Kilinochchi and Mullaithivu Districts in Sri Lanka today. The sun is expected to reach its zenith, casting its rays directly over these districts. The nearest tow

Sri Lanka has experienced a dramatic surge in HIV/AIDS cases during the second half of 2023, marking the highest number of cases reported in a single quarter since 2009.

The Sri Lankan government has granted permission for the Chinese research ship ‘Shi Yan 6’ to dock in Sri Lanka amidst Indian concern. Media Director of the Ministry of Defense Colonel Nalin Herath said that the permission of the Ministry of Defe

The task of cleaning up the Beira Lake, removing the bad odour and maintaining water quality standards, is to be handed over to a private company, government sources said yesterday. Groepo Pte Ltd. a foreign company has tasked its local company Gro

Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms like fever and chills, fatigue (feeling tired), vomiting, cold hands and feet persist

The ritual of offering bees honey to the Sacred Tooth Relic was performed on Saturday (26) by the Vedda community.

The Health Ministry has taken immediate action to procure additional supplies of Intraocular Lenses worth Rs. 09 million

About 698 firearms had been issued to 154 politicians from 1980 to 1990

Controversial Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (JMO), Dr. Ruhul Haq, who has been embroiled in controversy, has reportedly faced an extension of his suspension, sources familiar with the matter have told Daily Mirror. T

The government has announced its plans to take action against institutions and individuals involved in pyramid schemes, stating that such fraudulent activities will be treated as criminal offenses.

In a bizarre turn of events, a Sri Lankan passenger returning from Bangkok had declared gold biscuits worth over Rs.27 million to the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), which the authorities suspect as a failed smuggling attempt

Sri Lanka and India are mulling over an intensified partnership to promote green alternatives in the transport sector, particularly emphasizing electricity and biofuels. During his farewell call in New Delhi, the outgoing Sri Lankan High Commissioner

According to a survey conducted, it has been found that only 15% of pre-school children possess the level of pre-school education corresponding to the level of education of the first grade, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. Accordingly, t

As a precautionary measure, the use of the antibiotic in question has been suspended pending further investigations

There is a risk of memory loss among children due to severe addiction to mobile phones and the internet, Karapitiya Teaching Hospital consultant psychiatrist Dr. Rumi Ruban said. He pointed out that children’s addiction to video games is a serious