Untold story…

A 30 year-old Sri Lankan youth named Dayan Antony who returned to Sri Lanka on Thursday morning from Australia after he was refused asylum and deported to Sri Lanka, told the media in Colombo that he was not a member of LTTE, but had pretended to be in order to get to Australia.

Parliament highlights

M.A Sumanthiran on Hot Seat

Tamil National Alliance National list Member of Parliament M.A Sumanthirun spoke to the Daily Mirror on the TNA preparations for the Eastern Provincial Council Elections, the commitment of the party to the Parliamentary Select Committee and the Militarization do the North.

German Ambassador on Hot seat

The German Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jens Ploetner spoke to the Daily Mirror on the LLRC, the reconciliation process and winning peace.

Sanath’s performance in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa

Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya, who made his debut on the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhla Kaa', is seen in the above video dancing to Bollywood song

Rio+20: Dr. Ananda Mallawatantri

Assistant Resident Representative and Team Leader — Environment, Energy and Disaster Management of the United Nations Development Programme Dr. Ananda Mallawatantri spoke to the Daily Mirror about Sri Lanka’s progress towards sustainable development and youth involvement in this endeavour, in the backdrop of the Rio+20 Summit taking place from June 20-22.

Against the Mayor

Opposition Leader for the CMC Mohomed Maharoof speaks to the Daily Mirror Online regarding the ongoing controversy at the CMC. Maharoof said that the UPFA would move a no confidence motion against the Mayor A.J.M Muzammil for charges including that of corruption.

Interview with Gotabhaya Rajapaksa

Defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has told BBC it is not appropriate to view the north of the country, over which a separatist war was fought, as a predominantly Tamil area. See the full video interview.

I will not take revenge- SF

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka speaks to the Daily Mirror on the conditions of his release and his future political ambitions. He also expresses the fact that he holds no animosity against those who put him behind bars, and claims that government MP's are in a worse off prison than he was.

Fonseka released

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, who was granted a Presidential Pardon was released from the Welikda prison. His words as he came out of the prison were, “I will sacrifice my life for you who stood by me and supported at all times. I will always be there for you.”

Mirror Stock Watch - 08-05-2012

Book to mark Press Freedom Day

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) and the Press Complaints Commission of Sri Lanka (PCCSL) released two books on journalism to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2012. A Panel discussion was also organised on the theme ‘New Voices: Media Freedom Helping to Transform Societies’.

Vijitha Herath on Hot Seat

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Prof.G.L Peries on Hot seat

Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L Peries speaks to the Daily Mirror on the dynamics of the UNHRC vote, and future Lankan engagement with the US and India.

In response to Channel 4..

In response to the Latest Channel 4 video title ‘Killing fields war crimes unpunished’, the defense ministry released a documentary titled “ Shadows of terror” which highlight responds to the allegations documented by Channel

Maithripala Sirisena on Hot Seat

Minister of Health and General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Maithripala Sirisena spoke to the Daily Mirror on the National Medicinal Drugs Policy, the issues concerning Private Medical Colleges and the discipline within the government.

No Gmail: "It's only our view"

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Joe-Pete "Battle of the Saints" Big Match - Day 2 Highlights

Mangala Samaraweera on Hot Seat

Protest against rising cost of living

Hundreds of members of several Trade Unions under the National Trade Union Centre (NTUC) protesting at the Fort Railways Station in Colombo this evening vowed to continue their fight to pressure the government to reduce prices and to increase wages.

Joe-Pete "Battle of the Saints" Big Match - Day 1 Highlights

Protest against Resolution

A massive protest was held under the leadership of government ministers against the proposed resolution against Sri Lanka at the UNHCR.  Video by Sanath Desmond

The alternative

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Last goodbyes

The funeral of Anthony Fernando, the fisherman who was killed on Wednesday February 15, during a protest in Chilaw was held yesterday.

We will always love you

A tribute to a songstress, who lived her dream, she came, she saw, she conquered and now she has left us with her music, which will live forever.  Whitney! You will be sadly missed by all.

Protest turns violent

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Body of Anthony brought home

The body of Warnakulasuriya Anthony Fernando, who was killed in the protest in Chilaw was brought to his residence. He was killed during clashes when fishermen in the area took to the streets against the rise in fuel price hike.

Colombo Art Biennale 2012

Daily Mirror online spoke to the artists of the Colombo Art Biennale.

Love is all around

Valentine's Day, a day to express your love to that special someone or it can be anyone, a time to celebrate all the love around you. Daily Mirror caught up with some youngsters to share their views and dedicate songs for this Valentine's Day.