SJB to boycott Independence Day celebration

Says funds should not be wasted in celebrating independence when the country is going through an economic crisis

Failure to disclose ingredients of imported milk powder RTI Commission files action against Health Officials

Two Information Officers V.T.S. Siriwardena and J.C. Gamlath summoned to appear in Court on March 21

China responds to Nuland; says US side does not reflect the truth

Responding to the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland’s claim that the support extended by China to Sri Lanka for getting IMF debt relief is not enough, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that the US side does not reflect the truth.

New Bill on disposal of Court productions: Minister

Management and disposal of items used as evidence (case goods) in courts

Nation should embrace equality: Leader of Opposition

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa called for equal rights to all citizens of Sri Lanka and stressed the need for a journey towards safeguarding self-respect of every citizen.

SL will fall into bottomless economic abyss if not for tax hikes: Cabinet spokesman

Unless the government increases state revenue through tax hikes, imports control and expenditure cuts, Sri Lanka would fall into a bottomless economic, social and political abyss and the global comm

Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya says he is politically victimized

Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya Ven.Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thera said he was subject to political victimization by withdrawing the security forces and the Civil Security Departmen

Japan assures maximum possible support for economic recovery

Visiting Japanese State Minister of Foreign Affairs Taki Shunsuke is reported to have said that the Japanese government will continue to extend its ‘maximum possible support’ to stabilize Sri L

Ashu Marasinghe reappointed Presidential advisor

Former Presidential advisor Ashu Marasinghe who resigned from the post recently has been reappointed, Daily Mirror learns. Marasinghe when contacted by Daily Mirror confirmed that he was reappointed as the Presidential Advisor on Parliamentary affairs. Professor Marasinghe left the post in a controversial situation w

Death of businessman in Thalangama: Police suspect he was murdered to steal his belongings

The businessman’s vehicle was recovered from a house in Negombo

US President Joe Biden conveys best wishes to President on 75th Independence Day

US President Joseph R. Biden, in a warmly worded letter of felicitation, conveyed his best wishes to President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Sri Lankan Independence.

Lion Flag free with today’s Daily Mirror

An image of the lion flag hoisted by Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake at the first Independence day in 1948, stylized on the royal banner of the last King of Lanka Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe will be issue

IP and three PCs interdicted for allowing ganja to be transported

An Inspector of Police and three constables of Lunugamvehera Police have been interdicted with immediate effect on suspicion of releasing the wildlife conservators who were arrested for transporting Ganja recently. The wildlife conse

Satyagraha against Independence Day celebrations

A Satyagraha was performed by several groups to oppose what they called lavish spending to mark the 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence. The Satyagraha which began at Maradan

IMF deal Paris Club of creditor nations to support SL - Foreign Minister

SL currently remains engaged with China to get more redress

Man who attempted to sexually abuse a female has his finger bitten off

An individual who entered a house at Kandeketiya at the dead of night by force and attempted to sexually abuse a woman, had one of his fingers bit off by her in the scuffle. The incident happened on Wednesday night, police said.

Slave Island changed to ‘Kompanna Vidiya’

The name Slave Island was changed to make it easier to pronounce it in three languages

Lohan Ratwatte breaking into Welikada, Anuradhapura prisons RTI Commission orders to release probe report

The Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prisons Reforms had rejected the request saying the Commission report on the probe has been ordered by the Cabinet and the information could not be disclosed to the public

Mahanayakes against 13A

The Mahanayakes said, the President’s recent statement that he had decided to implement the 13th amendment was gathering momentum in the country and the people were perturbed by it

No scheduled power cut until contempt matter is supported: CEB tells SC

This application is to be taken up for support today

108 acres of land in the North to be released tomorrow

Some 108 acres of land in the North, which was under the custody of security forces, will be released and distributed among 197 families tomorrow on the directions of President Ranil Wickr

No increase in tuk tuk fares AITWDU urges govt. to raise fuel quota

With the increase in taxes, the three-wheeler drivers are facing numerous difficulties in getting their vehicles repaired, serviced and maintained

Court order to release Wasantha Mudalige Police request AG to file appeal against court order

Police Headquarters submitted a request to AG to submit an appeal in accordance with the existing legal procedures

Public support to locate British national Kayleigh Fraser: Immigration Dept.

​The Department of Immigration and Emigration requested the public’s help in locating British national Kayleigh Fraser, who posted about the protests at Galle Face.

Missing businessman found dead at his luxury building swimming pool

The sister of the businessman had lodged a complaint with the Wellampitiya Police on January 30 that her brother, Roshan Wanninayaka had not returned home

Two Ukrainian sailors die in SL waters

The deceased are Ukrainian nationals aged 41 and 53

Out tomorrow

A Daily Mirror special supplement to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Independence with unique articles, features and historical photographs will be published tomorrow.

Independence Day Parade Rehearsal

Sri Lankan Military personnel take part in a rehearsal for the Independence Day parade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 2, 2023. Sri Lanka will celebrate its 75th Independence Day on Feb. 4.

large sums allocated for former presidents in 2023, Treasury makes no cuts

With 2022 bringing on an economic disaster for Sri Lankan citizens, one would expect the Treasury to reduce its budget allocations for 2023 in almost all areas where it can. However, according to figures released by the Treasury exposing the budget allocations for 2023, little has been reduced from last year and in some instances the allocations have only increased since 2022.

Gen. Shavendra holds most number of prestigious medals in SL history

General Silva currently holds a total of 20 different prestigious medals