Public Demonstrations Security on alert to avert damage on public properties: Minister

Amidst planned public demonstrations against the government across the country tomorrow, Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said the law enforcement authorities had been kept on alert to avert any untoward incident.

SLFP calls for caretaker govt.11 party alliance suggests interim govt. followed by election

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party last night called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to hand over the country to a caretaker government while the 11-party alliance suggested to form an interim government to face the current proble

Protest near President’s Mirihana residence More than 50 arrested

More than 50 persons including journalists and a female were among those who were taken into custody in connection

Thursday night riot Reminiscent of dreaded 88/89 violent period: Prasanna

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said there had been forces at work throughout history to throw patriotic leaders out of power, and similar elements were active again.

Diesel crisis sees 90% private buses halted: Bus Owners’ Association

According to the Inter Provincial Private Bus Owners’ Association (IPPBOA) and the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), 90% of their buses have been halted due to a lack of diesel.

Angry citizens pelt stones at Police, Tri-Forces

Angry citizens surrounded Pangiriwatta Mawatha in Mirihana, the road leading to the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. By the time the writer reached the location at around 9.45pm yesterday, crowds

Two Daily Mirror photojournalists injured in the commotion

Daily Mirror staff photographers Nisal Baduge and Waruna Wanniarachchi who were among those covering the protest, sustained multiple injuries to their heads and arms following being hit by stones and other blunt obj

Ten injured in protest including journalists

Six people were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after sustaining injuries following clashes between protestors and STF in Mirihana last night.

Police curfew imposed in Colombo North, South, Central, Nugegoda, Kelaniya and Mt. Lavinia

Police curfew has been imposed within Colombo North, Colombo South, Colombo Central and Nugegoda Police areas from midnight yesterday until further notice. The curfew

Premalal Jayasekera, two others acquitted from Kahawatta Murder case

The Court of Appeal yesterday ordered to acquit and discharge Ratnapura District SLPP Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekera alias Choka Malli and two others from the Kahawatta murder case.

Public comments switched off on GR’s Facebook page

The public comments section has been switched off on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s official Facebook page following increasing public anger against the government at the present crisis facing the country.

Peaceful demonstration at Jubilee Post turn into Massive protest near President’s Mirihana residence

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the massive crowd who were protesting near the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Mirihana last night after they broke

SL fast approaching the precipice of a failed state: Catholic Bishop’s Conference

Whilst warning that Sri Lanka is fast approaching the precipice of a failed state, the Catholic Bishop’s Conference requests all politicians not to indulge in senseless rhetoric but be truthful and realistic and se

Be careful of others joining isolated public protests: JVP

Claiming that people who stage isolated protests without being led by any organisation or groups should be on alert of others who would join such protests, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yes

Political parties should not get involved in people’s protests: Ruwan

No political party should get involved in protests organised by people themselves, as they should be allowed to express themselves freely, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterd

Public protest on April 3 not by SJB: Madduma Bandara

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is not organising the protests on April 3, 2022 but will only support it, its General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said yesterday.

Public outrage grows against the Rajapaksas - Social media inundated with critical posts

Public outrage against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa has seen a rapid rise on social media.

Power stations run out of fuel, power cut durations to increase?

Power plants in Sri Lanka have run out of fuel and only coal is now available, leading to a possibility of power cut durations increasing further, the Daily Mirror learns.

Muslim Ladies College PPA donates luxury van to the school

The Past Pupils Association of Muslim Ladies College together with School Development Committee donated a luxury van worth Rs 13 million to the school recently. The van was handed over by Past Pupils Association President Ms. Ferouza Muzammil to Principal Ms.Nasriya Munaz on March 28, 2022.

Redactions must be lifted in secret reports: Lord Naseby

British Conservative party politician Lord Michael Naseby on Wednesday said redactions in secret dispatches sent to the British government during the civil war in Sri Lanka must be removed to get a clearer picture of the events that unfolded during

Namal refutes claims of queues being shifted before his arrival

Minister Namal Rajapaksa yesterday said there was no truth in him having to attend an event in Bandarawela due to which a group

Gazette preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places SC dismisses petitions

The Supreme Court yesterday refused to grant leave to proceed with the Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order sta

CPC assures uninterrupted fuel supply in April

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation yesterday said they would be able to supply fuel including diesel, petrol and jet fuel without any issue in April as fuel shipments would be received according to the schedule under the Indian Line of Credit facility.

Cooperation between countries needed to uplift the economies that collapsed due to current global crisis - President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that international and intra-regional cooperation should be enhanced to rebuild the economy that is collapsing due to the current global crisis and to enrich people affected by poverty. The President further said that despite the challenges ahead, the future of BIMSTEC countries is clear and strong.

MPs’ official residences at Madiwela will not be spared from power cuts : CEB

Parliament premises will be opened for families of MPs

RW asks for IMF debate in Parliament to begin with Basil’s proposals

The TNA has also sought a two day debate in Parliament on the IMF report

Face masks compulsory till booster vaccination exceeds 80% in SL: Dr. Gunawardena

Face masks will be phased out only after the country’s COVID-19 booster vaccination rate exceeds 80%, according to Health Services

World Bank steps into assist SL in drugs purchases

Following a request made by State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof Channa Jayasumana, the World Bank has pledged to provide assistance to purchase required quantities of essential medicines to Sri La

Diesel shipment in international waters, refuses to enter local waters till payment made

The captain was holding the vessel in international waters till the payment was released

Tense situ during Trinity, S. Thomas’ rugby match: Female supporter arrested

The female involved in the assault incident where a match referee was manhandled by a group of Trinity supporters after S.Thoma