Despite earning a yearly profit of Rs. 5 billion from expressways, Minister Bandula Gunawardana revealed that it might take at least 160 years to fully pay off the Rs. 800 billion loan used to build them. Gunawardana explained that even if someone lived for 80 years, it would still be impossible to settle the debt. He emphasized that even if someone reincarnated multiple times and worked throughout each lifetime, the debt would persist. To pre
A meeting was held recently at the Transport Ministry to explore the feasibility of registering motorcycles with higher engine capacities. Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic Nishantha Weerasinghe informed Daily Mirror that a decision was made to draft a cabinet paper seeking approval from the cabinet of ministers.
The proposed public debate between Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and National Peoples Power (NPP) seemed to be becoming a non-event with the former sending mixed signals whilst the latter says its economic specialists are ready for a debate if Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa avoids its leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva told the media that two separate debates should take place. “Myself, MPs Kabir Hashim and Ear
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said new legislation will be introduced to allow individuals to decide on their final rites. He said a new committee would also be established to coordinate arrangements for the last rites of individuals in accordance with their religious customs or final wishes, including those within the Muslim community. He also expressed his commitment to enacting relevant legislation in this regard. These remarks were made du
Sri Lanka should make use of its proximity to India and get into trade deals with the nation as it will be beneficial to our people, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said. Speaking during a meeting of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) intellectuals, Mr. Premadasa said trade deals with India will help Sri Lanka to get into bigger markets. “The brain drain that is in existence in our society will end only if you make the right reforms,
The Trade, Commerce, and Food Security Ministry is to issue price ranges on essential items to curb excessive profits by middlemen in the retail market. After a meeting held at the ministry, Minister Nalin Fernando said that the increase in commodity prices was a result of the economic crisis and inflation. In 2022, Sri Lanka faced the challenge of being one of the countries with the highest commodity prices globally, primarily due to soari
In areas where the plant has spread, native plants have been completely overwhelmed and destroyed. Researchers at Sabaragamuwa University have discovered that a particular plant, typically found growing 6 to 8 feet tall near mountainous areas, gradually weakens the stability of its root system. This weakening contributes to an increased risk of landslides occurring at the mountain peaks. It has also been confirmed that this invasive plant h
As Sri Lanka gears up for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, health authorities have released a set of guidelines aimed at safeguarding participants and spectators during sporting events. The guidelines, titled “Guidelines for Prevention of Injuries and Acute Medical Conditions Related to Sports Events Organized During Festival Seasons in Sri Lanka,” address the unique challenges posed by combining festivals and sporting activities. Whether
MP Mithrapala, emphasized that Ms. Chandrika was not involved in the activities of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and accused her of attempting to create a new party under the guise of the SLFP Acting Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party MP Sarathi Dushmantha Mitrapala, said that Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranaike is not a member of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and has recently been associated with the New Lanka Freedom Party. Addressing a press confer
The Chief Incumbent of Diyakapanathota Temple in Getambe and a Civil Security Guard were arrested yesterday in connection with the death of an individual who had been assaulted and tied to a tree. The deceased C
Sri Lanka is hard-pressed against time to reach agreements with creditors including bondholders before June, when the third tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) extended fund facility is expected, Daily Mirror learns. Sri Lanka is expected to get the next tranche of US $ 337 million in June after the third review of the programme. Before t
The Harvard Club of Sri Lanka proudly announces ‘BIG BOLD BRAVE 2024,’ a ground-breaking thought leadership conference set to take place from April 3rd to 5th, 2024, at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is a collaboration of 15+ Harvard Clubs in the Asia Pacific region, the official Alumni Organisations of the prestigious Harvard University. “Sri Lanka is a 5-hour flight from 4.5 billion people in the APAC region—getting richer
Police suspect that the shooting in Moragahahena where two persons were killed was carried out based on an assassination contract given by an organized criminal named Tanuja Sampath alias Homagama “Handaya” who is reportedly in Dubai. Two individuals, 50 and 52 years old, residents of Piliyandala and Pannipitiya who were travelling in a three-wheeler were killed in a shooting by a group that arrived in a car at Thalgahawila, Moragahahena yesterda
A 53-year-old individual has died in a police shooting while attempting to resolve a dispute in Padiyadora in Mawanella over the weekend. According to the police, the Mawanella Police were alerted to a dispute in Padiyadora and dispatched officers to investigate the situation. During the investigation, on
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.
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. The interview will be aired LIVE on the Daily Mirror, Lankadeepa, Tamil Mirror an
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organizer Tissa Attanayake over the weekend cautioned his leader Sajith Premadasa on whom the party should associate with. “SJB should not associate with those who shift sides, and those who are corrupt but with those who are clean and trusted by the people,” Mr. Attanayake told journalists referring to the MoU the party signed with a group of MPs from Nidahas Janatha Sandhanaya (NJS) on Friday.
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. Issuing a special notice, the departmental media spokesperson Channa Weerakkody said the Excise Chief has ordered the closure of all wine stores, bars and taverns on Friday 12 and Saturday 13. However, in view of the tourists all hotels that are registered under the Sri Lanka Tourism
With reference to a report put out by Verite Research that revealed only 83 MPs have attended Parliamentary sessions within the month of January this year, some MPs said they have to play multiple roles which result in them missing sessions and thus tried to justify their absence. SLPP MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake told the media that members of Parliament often have to attend to the needs of people in their districts or constituencies. “We have to
No decision has been taken to declare April 15 as a public holiday, Home Affairs State Minister Ashoka Priyantha said. He said requests have been made by state officials and public to declare April 15 as a public holiday because of the
An individual who was assaulted and tied to a tree on suspicion of attempting to break open the charity box in Getambe Diyakapanathota temple had succumbed to his injuries. The villagers had caught him when he was frequenting the temple ground and assaulted him and then tied him to a tree. However, he had later been found dead. Police said he was a 47 year old man from Menikhinna area. Investigations revealed that he had arrived on a motorcycle
The total solar eclipses that is expected to take place today will not be visible in Sri Lanka, 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, Professor Chandana Jayaratne said. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun’s disk as seen from part of Earth’s surface. In this case, the “path of totality” will be
More countries issue travel advisories
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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