In a remarkable demonstration of generosity, Mr. Nahil Wijesuriya, a prominent philanthropist, has made another donation of Rs. 270,000,000 for the construction of a state-of-the-art A-Level building at Bishop’s College, Colombo.
The cost of climate change will account for a 1.2 percent loss of the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sri Lanka by 2050 according to estimates by the World Bank, Senior Presidential Advisor on Climate Affairs Ruwan Wijewardene said.
In light of reports indicating involvement in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, originating from temporary residences, the police have gathered information on over 178,600 temporary residents during a two-day nationwide operation.
The Supreme Court yesterday directed the Attorney General to submit the progress of the investigations against Pastor Jerome Fernando within two weeks over his alleged hate remarks against religious harmony in the country.
In the wake of the rising influenza cases at an unusual rate, health experts are urging the public to beware of symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue. Speaking to Daily Mirror, Dr. D
A case filed in the Colombo Chief Magistrate Court by the Cinnamon Garden Police against National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa and six other party activists for allegedly causing public nuisance by blocking the public movement and the traffic at Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo on February 06, 2016 thus causing disturbance to the people and the normal flow of traffic was postponed for July 15 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court
Forming an alliance in the hospice treatment sector in the country will make a milestone in the palliative care and will help to standardize an industry, which had rendered a significant service to the public, said Secretary of Health Dr. Palit
A vegetable Dansela to donate packages of vegetables was held at Pannipitiya in Maharagama by Ananda Wijeratne a trader from the Meegoda Economic Centre. People had queued up to a distance of about two kilometers to receive vegetables. More than 20,000 people received packages of vegetables. Residents of the area said the Good Samaritan had held similar vegetable Danselas at Homagama and Kottawa during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
As many as 2,000 Buddhist monks with higher ordination leave their robes annually and the economic crisis is a reason for it, United Republican Front (URF) leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said. Addressing a gathering of leading Buddhist monks in Nagananda Vihare in Manelwatte, he said everyone should cast aside their differences and unite to revitalize the economy. He stressed the importance of getting the blessings of the Buddhist clergy in
Apax Campus celebrated its 2024 Convocation Ceremony recently at the BMICH main auditorium, where over 170 students who graduated with distinction were awarded. Dr. Faiz Mustapha PC who is the Chancellor of South Eastern University was the chief guest whilst Sri Lankan Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ameer Ajwad and founder Chairman cum CEO Apax Campus Meerasaibu Jeslin Rishad graced the occasion.
Carmen Moreno the Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Sri Lanka and her team visited the Pathfinder headquarters at Riverpoint, Peliyagoda for a briefing about the organization and its activities as well as to discuss possibilities for future collaborations.
The passenger ferry services scheduled to begin operations on May 13 between Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam in India will be delayed further due to the delay in delivery of the ferry and unavoidable compliance requirements , Ind Sri Ferry Service Pvt. Ltd. said.
In India Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accepted an invitation to a public debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was requested by two former judges and a senior journalist through a letter sent to both the leaders. Yet in Sri Lanka, there is no acceptance of an invitation sent by the Daily Mirror for a debate among the three main prospective presidential candidates. Only National People’s Power ( NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dis
The birth rate in Sri Lanka is on a rapid decline, and currently it has decreased by 30%, Kalubowila Teaching Hospital gynaecologist Prof. Ajith Fernando said. Addressing the media, the doctor said that the number of births, which was about 360,000, has decreased to about 240,000. The doctor said that economic challenges are the primary reason for the declining birth rate in the country. Many families are opting not to have a second child due to
Responding to allegations of police officers misusing the Yukthiya Operation and being involved with criminals in exchange for bribes, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said that stringent action will be taken against any officers found abusing their authority. The minister told Daily Mirror that he would not tolerate any such incidents and asserted that he had already taken action against certain police officers implicated in such allegations
In a move to revitalize the party ahead of the Presidential election, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) has appointed a new Chairman and an acting General Secretary amidst confrontations within the party.
As a move to counter the controversial issue of substandard and dangerous medicines entering Sri Lanka through unregistered importers like the human immunoglobulin racket, the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) will introduce a security sticker in future.
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
India-Sri Lanka ferry service operates smoothly