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India’s Amul to sponsor Sri Lanka team for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that Amul, a leading Indian milk producer with international presence has been appointed as the ’Official Sponsor’ of the Sri Lanka Men’s Team for the duration of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

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  On-arrival visa fiasco drains VFS Global’s confidence in Sri Lanka

VFS Global which has been caught in the center of controversy in the on arrival visa issuance at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has raised serious concerns with the Public Security Ministry led by Tiran Alles stating that while they were a reputed global company, they were shocked to be left victimized as the on arrival visa saga took a turn for the worse.


  Sri Lanka face unusual dilemma


  Japan to provide vessel with underwater sonar


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Ven. Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera warns MPs on same-sex marriage vote

Venerable Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera cautioned parliamentarians against returning to their villages to seek votes if they support the same-sex marriage bill in parliament.

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New legislation to protect women from discrimination based on sexual orientation

Sri Lanka is moving towards protecting women from discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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Exclude Health Ministry from drug procurement: GMOF to government

The Government Medical Officers’ Forum (GMOF) urged the government to refrain from including the Health Ministry in centralized drug procurement to reduce corruption.

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H.M. Fowzie’s son arrested

Son of the former Minister A.H.M. Fowzie Nauzer Fowzie has been apprehended by Kollupitiya Police on charges of assault following a vehicular incident involving his car, Police said.

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17 and 20 year old girls sexually harassed

Two 15-year-old schoolboys who had threatned to share on the internet the manipulated nude photos of two schoolgirls of 17 and 20 years of age were produced before Galle Additional Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagama and released on personal bail in Rs. 100,000 with two sureties each.

4 hours ago - 4     - 1153

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Legal battle on SLFP positions: Wijeyadasa’s application dismissed

A revision application filed by Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe challenging the legality of the enjoining order issued by the Colombo District Court preventing him from functioning as the acting chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was today dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

6 hours ago - 10     - 1266

Russia’s Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term

President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term on Tuesday at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the United States and a number of other Western countries due to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

6 hours ago - 8     - 494

Israeli military takes control of vital Rafah crossing from Gaza into Egypt

The Israeli military took control of the vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday, pushing into the southern Gazan town after a night of air strikes and as prospects for a ceasefire deal hung in the balance.

8 hours ago - 10     - 930

Two special teams assigned to investigate into collapse of concrete beam: RDA

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has assigned two special teams to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the collapse of a concrete beam in the first section of the Central Expressway project, the RDA Director General said.

8 hours ago - 14     - 1764

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Over Rs. 01 bn swindled through online scams; CB fails to take action: MP

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has failed to act swiftly to stop financial scams operating online, allowing fraudsters to swindle about one billion rupees from over 1,000 account holders, Parliamentarian Gamini Waleboda said today.

8 hours ago - 9     - 768

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Body of youth who went missing while visiting girlfriend found

The body of a youth from Kuliyapitiya, who had gone missing a few days ago while visiting his girlfriend’s house, has been recovered in the Panirendawa area of Madampe, the police said.

8 hours ago - 5     - 3142

CB officials to be summoned before Parliament for declaring independence

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) officials are to be summoned before Parliament for declaring itself as an independent institution, it was revealed in Parliament today.

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Town Hall blocked due to university non-academic workers’ protest

Roads leading to the Town Hall area have been blocked due to a protest launched by university non-academic workers in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC), police said.

9 hours ago - 0     - 250

Shakib threatens to beat up fan over clicking selfie

Shakib Al Hasan did not seem happy when a fan tried to click a selfie with him before the DPL 2024 match between Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Prime Bank Cricket Club.

9 hours ago - 7     - 2027

Default electricity bills:

Organised group disconnecting power supplies to embarrass government: Kanchana

An organised group is operating to disconnect the power supplies of electricity consumers who had defaulted in paying their bills to disrepute and embarrass the government, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

07 May 2024 - 17     - 971

Suspect in PHI murder nabbed at BIA

A member of an organized crime gang involved in the murder of the Treasurer of the Public Health Inspectors’ Association was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night.

07 May 2024 - 4     - 1272

BCCI breaks silence after Trinidad PM reveals terror threat to T20 World Cup, report says it’s from ISIS

T20 World Cup in the Americas has received a terror threat, Trinidad’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has revealed even as the ICC asserted that a ’’comprehensive and robust security plan’’ is in place

07 May 2024 - 2     - 1257

ICFS to host ’Education Yalpanam’ for students eyeing higher education in 7 countries

The International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS) is set to host the second session of ’Education Yalpanam’ on May 11th and 12th at the Jaffna Public Library from 9 am to 5 pm. The event aims to provide aspiring students in the Northern Province with insights into higher education opportunities abroad.

07 May 2024 - 3     - 518

Government approves 484 MW wind power project with Adani Green Energy

The government has given the green light for the development of 484 Mega Watt wind power stations in Mannar and Pooneryn.

07 May 2024 - 14     - 1146

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Notorious criminal ’Manna Ramesh’ extradited to Sri Lanka from Dubai

Notorious criminal Ramesh Mihiranga, alias ‘Manna Ramesh’, who was arrested by the Dubai Police, was brought to Sri Lanka from the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake this morning.

07 May 2024 - 3     - 1379

Racism, body-shaming fly high with Air Belgium crew against SriLankan staff

A massive racism scandal has come to light after pilots and crew members of Sri Lankan Airlines lodged a strong complaint against an Air Belgium pilot and crew who were operating a UL Flight on April 30, after they were body-shamed and racially discriminated against, the Daily Mirror learns.

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Colombo among first 9 destinations to join Emirates’ A350 network

Colombo will be among the first set of destinations to be served by Emirates’ A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024, the airline announced yesterday.

07 May 2024 - 5     - 2166

Concerns emerge on unauthorised players entering local lubricant sector

While Sri Lanka’s petroleum industry awaits the establishment of a new regulator, concerns are being raised about the potential for unauthorised players to enter the market, particularly in the lubricant sector.

07 May 2024 - 2     - 922

VFS gears up to promote Sri Lanka amid visa woes

VFS Global, which is currently facing a backlash, vows to boost Sri Lanka’s global image through a robust marketing plan with Sri Lanka Tourism. However, the details remain under wraps from the tourism authorities, Mirror Business learns.

07 May 2024 - 18     - 1054

UK’s Indo-Pacific Regional Director meets Anura Kumara

Indo-Pacific Regional Director of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Ben Mellor met NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP Head Office this afternoon.

06 May 2024 - 14     - 986

Sri Lanka, Scotland gear up for big final that decides Women’s T20 World Cup groups

Sri Lanka and Scotland will battle it out in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi

06 May 2024 - 3     - 1157

Singapore to send team to study Sri Lanka’s airport and immigration systems

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said today that the Singapore government has agreed to send a five-member team to Sri Lanka to conduct a comprehensive study of the country’s airport and immigration systems.

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Heat index forecast warns of extreme caution levels for 12 districts

While issuing a heat index forecast until tomorrow evening, it has been indicated today that the temperature experienced by the human body is forecast to rise to the extreme caution level, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said.

06 May 2024 - 0     - 1487

Sri Lanka to retain existing visa fee

The Cabinet decided to uphold the existing visa fee of USD 50 for a 30-day visa for foreign visitors to Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division announced today.

06 May 2024 - 34     - 3573

UNFPA and Japan partner to enhance healthcare access

In a collaborative effort to bolster healthcare accessibility, UNFPA Sri Lanka, with financial backing from the Government of Japan, orchestrated the official handover of three ’’Health on Wheels’’ trucks to the Ministry of Health.

06 May 2024 - 2     - 241

University system heading for a standstill

The university system’s administration is on the brink of a standstill due to trade union actions initiated by the Joint Committee of University Trade Unions and the University Executive Officers’ Association (UEOA), UEOA President M. W. Vanninayake said.

06 May 2024 - 7     - 816

Key players return to Scotland’s squad for T20 World Cup

Top-order batter Michael Jones and fast bowler Brad Wheal make a return to Scotland’s T20I squad for the upcoming mega event in West Indies and USA.

06 May 2024 - 0     - 291

Uganda name squad for historic T20 World Cup appearance

Brian Masaba holds the honour of leading Uganda in their first appearance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with their 15-player squad locked in.

06 May 2024 - 4     - 334

VFS Global is here to stay for at least 12 years, says Tiran

Despite widespread accusations of handing over the contract for on-arrival visa issuance to VFS Global, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles maintained today that VFS Global, the foreign company now responsible for handling on-arrival visas on behalf of Sri Lanka at the BIA, will continue to operate for at least 12 years.

06 May 2024 - 75     - 10079

Nalanda College emerges victorious at SLASU Novices Waterpolo Championship 2024

The Under 11 Waterpolo team from Nalanda College, Colombo emerged victorious at the SLASU Novices Waterpolo Championship 2024.

06 May 2024 - 0     - 807

Applications called for appointment of members to Office of Missing Persons

Applications from eligible persons are called for to fill the vacancies for the posts of members in the Office on Missing Persons (OMP), the Communications Department of Parliament said.

06 May 2024 - 8     - 730

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Sportstar’s Wallapatta venture hits Sinharaja for six

The Sinharaja Forest reserve, located in the southwest of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, spans over 11,250 hectares. Bordering the Galle, Matara, and Ratnapura districts, the Sinharaja Forest has...

07 May 2024 - 2     - 1330

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Hair dye sachet mafia and its irremovable stains

In 2021, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) planned to issue a gazette prohibiting the production of various types of plastic, including yogurt and ice cream cups. This was.......

03 May 2024 - 1     - 1859

HARD TALK

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“Absolute power corrupts” Receiving a huge mandate turned out to be a problem for us

QPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared to have declined to entertain your request for a snap General Election. Won’t this lead to a rift between y...

21 Mar 2024 - 30     - 6750

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All parties Sticking to IMF pact vital to see Lanka out of woods - British HC Andrew Patrick

British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick, in an exclusive interview with Daily Mirror, shared his views on bilateral ties.......

06 Mar 2024 - 8     - 2083

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“Time for SJB to put itself out of disarray” - MP Dr. Kavinda Jayawardhana

It has reached a state where MPs in the Samagi Jana Balawgaya (SJB) have begun to admit that there are divisions within the party. One of the MPs who ...

05 Mar 2024 - 8     - 3303

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India-Sri Lanka Security Intertwined - Vijitha Herath

The delegation was led by JVP/NPP leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and had talks with Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, Foreign Se...

16 Feb 2024 - 5     - 2716

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Have the governing MPs really understood the Online Safety Bill?

An amended Online Safety Bill was passed in Parliament on Wednesday, despite calls from the opposition to delay the debating of the Bill and internati...

25 Jan 2024 - 17     - 2682

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’’Told you to plant something’’

With vegetable prices skyrocketing, Sri Lankan ministers have come up with an enterprising solution to the problem: Grow your own vegetables!...

19 Jan 2024 - 21     - 1403

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Tourism is on the rise again, but what does Colombo offer our overseas visitors?

Sri Lanka appears on course to meet its 1.5 million tourist target for 2023, and have set their sights on increasing that number by 1 million next yea...

12 Dec 2023 - 31     - 4025

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This Week in Our Comments Section: Can a legend save Sri Lanka cricket?

In the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s dreadful Cricket World Cup campaign, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva called on a former cricketing le...

28 Nov 2023 - 14     - 3437

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Have the governing MPs really understood the Online Safety Bill?

An amended Online Safety Bill was passed in Parliament on Wednesday, despite calls from the opposition to delay the debating of the Bill and internati...

25 Jan 2024 - 17     - 2682

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’’Told you to plant something’’

With vegetable prices skyrocketing, Sri Lankan ministers have come up with an enterprising solution to the problem: Grow your own vegetables!...

19 Jan 2024 - 21     - 1403

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Tourism is on the rise again, but what does Colombo offer our overseas visitors?

Sri Lanka appears on course to meet its 1.5 million tourist target for 2023, and have set their sights on increasing that number by 1 million next yea...

12 Dec 2023 - 31     - 4025

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This Week in Our Comments Section: Can a legend save Sri Lanka cricket?

In the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s dreadful Cricket World Cup campaign, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva called on a former cricketing le...

28 Nov 2023 - 14     - 3437

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Sri Lankan graduates lured to work in online dating scams in Laos

The ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka had hampered his marketing job and thus, when he heard he could earn US$1,000 a month at an IT job in Thailan...

08 Feb 2023 - 12     - 11559

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Sportstar’s Wallapatta venture hits Sinharaja for six

The Sinharaja Forest reserve, located in the southwest of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, spans over 11,250 hectares. Bordering the Galle, Matara, and Ratnapura districts, the Sinharaja Forest has...

07 May 2024 - 2     - 1330

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Hair dye sachet mafia and its irremovable stains

In 2021, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) planned to issue a gazette prohibiting the production of various types of plastic, including yogurt and ice cream cups. This was.......

03 May 2024 - 1     - 1859

HARD TALK

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“Absolute power corrupts” Receiving a huge mandate turned out to be a problem for us

QPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared to have declined to entertain your request for a snap General Election. Won’t this lead to a rift between y...

21 Mar 2024 - 30     - 6750

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All parties Sticking to IMF pact vital to see Lanka out of woods - British HC Andrew Patrick

British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick, in an exclusive interview with Daily Mirror, shared his views on bilateral ties.......

06 Mar 2024 - 8     - 2083

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“Time for SJB to put itself out of disarray” - MP Dr. Kavinda Jayawardhana

It has reached a state where MPs in the Samagi Jana Balawgaya (SJB) have begun to admit that there are divisions within the party. One of the MPs who ...

05 Mar 2024 - 8     - 3303

dailymirror.lk

India-Sri Lanka Security Intertwined - Vijitha Herath

The delegation was led by JVP/NPP leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and had talks with Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, Foreign Se...

16 Feb 2024 - 5     - 2716

dailymirror.lk

Have the governing MPs really understood the Online Safety Bill?

An amended Online Safety Bill was passed in Parliament on Wednesday, despite calls from the opposition to delay the debating of the Bill and internati...

25 Jan 2024 - 17     - 2682

’’Told you to plant something’’

With vegetable prices skyrocketing, Sri Lankan ministers have come up with an enterprising solution to the problem: Grow your own vegetables!...

19 Jan 2024 - 21     - 1403

Tourism is on the rise again, but what does Colombo offer our overseas visitors?

Sri Lanka appears on course to meet its 1.5 million tourist target for 2023, and have set their sights on increasing that number by 1 million next yea...

12 Dec 2023 - 31     - 4025

This Week in Our Comments Section: Can a legend save Sri Lanka cricket?

In the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s dreadful Cricket World Cup campaign, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva called on a former cricketing le...

28 Nov 2023 - 14     - 3437

This Week in Our Comments Section: Who runs Sri Lanka Cricket?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe last week clarified suggestions that BCCI Secretary Jay Shah was running Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Here are some comment...

27 Nov 2023 - 6     - 1436

How low will our MPs go?

How low will our MPs go?...

24 Nov 2023 - 20     - 1743

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Cartoon of the Day 07-05-2024

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HIV Surge Among Youth

01 Apr 2024 - 1     - 507

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Sharp Drop in Phone Usage

25 Mar 2024 - 1     - 674

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Bleak Island

18 Mar 2024 - 0     - 358

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Sri Lankan graduates lured to work in online dating scams in Laos

The ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka had hampered his marketing job and thus, when he heard he could earn US$1,000 a month at an IT job in Thailan...

08 Feb 2023 - 12     - 11559

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VFS gears up to promote Sri Lanka amid visa woes

VFS Global, which is currently facing a backlash, vows to boost Sri Lanka’s global image through a robust marketing plan with Sri Lanka Tourism. However, the details remain under wraps from the tour...

07 May 2024 - 18     - 1054

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An electric shock for the public

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) explained the electricity tariff revision which took effect from today.

17 Feb 2023 - 2     - 2001

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Public react to petrol price hike

A cross section of society expressed their opinions on the increase of the price of petrol.

06 Feb 2023 - 0     - 1401

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Traders at Peliyagoda market unhappy

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Do we need an election now?

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