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Several opposition parties decide to oppose proposed Broadcasting Authority Bill

Several political parties including the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and the group led by MP G.L. Peiris today decided to oppose the proposed new Broadcasting Authority Bill.

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  Sri Lanka on alert over new virus with cold-like symptoms spreading in US

In the wake of the recent upsurge cases in little-known respiratory virus called HMPV spreading in the US, Sri Lankan Health authorities said they keep a close eye on the new developments of the virus and have gone on alert.


  No single political party commands majority voter base, despite cross-party collaboration in Parliament: RW


  LRT Project: Japanese embassy says Project loans depend on debt restructuring


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India’s First International Cruise Flagged Off from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Union minister for ports, shipping, and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off India’s first international cruise headed for Sri Lanka from the Chennai Port on Monday as part of a series of initiatives set off by the Centre to jump-start cruise tourism across the country.

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CEA to raid stockists of single-use plastic products from tomorrow

The Central Environment Authority (CEA) will conduct raids from tomorrow on shops and sellers involved in selling and stocking single-use plastic products, which are banned from use, CEA Chairman Supun S. Pathirage said.

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Return to ODI cricket must be causing Rashid Khan mental fatigue, Afghan commentator says

Even if Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan is passed fit to play the third ODI against Sri Lanka tomorrow, he will still be suffering from mental fatigue, cricket commentator Najeebullah Shinwari claims.

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Assistant Secretary General of Parliament Tikiri Jayathilaka appointed HC judge

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed four new judges of the High Court, including Assistant Secretary General of Parliament Tikiri K. Jayathilaka.

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Broadcasting Regulatory Commission; a move to tame media institutions: NPP

The proposed new Broadcasting Regulatory Commission is a move to tame the media institutions, former JVP MP Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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Increase in skin diseases among children; don’t fear to bathe them: Pediatrician

Due to the increase in heat during the day and night, there is an increase in the spread of skin diseases such as sweat blisters and eczema among children, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

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Sri Lanka win gold in 4x400m Mixed Relay at Asian Junior Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka claimed a second gold on the second day of the 20th Asian Junior Athletics Championships in South Korea, winning the 4x400m Mixed Relay event.

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Gold for Sri Lanka at Asian Junior Athletics C’ships, Tharushi Dissanayake wins girls’ 800m

Sri Lanka’s won its first gold at the 20th Asian Junior Athletics Championships in Yecheon South Korea, with Tharushi Dissanayaka winning gold in the girls’ 800m in 2 minutes and 05.634 seconds.

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Chinese engineer falls to death from a building in Union Place

A Chinese national died after falling from the top floor of a housing complex under construction at Union Place in Slave Island.

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Unruly air passenger incidents on the rise: IATA

A new analysis by International Air Transport Association (IATA) released this week showed that post-pandemic, unruly passenger incidents are on the rise.

05 Jun 2023 - 0     - 968

Pastor Jerome’s FR petition to be heard on July 28

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon was today fixed for July 28 by Supreme Court.

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President again calls for SJB support: But we want a general election first: Tissa

While revealing that President Ranil Wickremesinghe had called Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to join the government collectively, SJB National Organizer Tissa Attanayake said his party had told the President to hold a general election first.

05 Jun 2023 - 6     - 1154

Modern drone technology can be used to develop agriculture sector: Susil

The use of modern drone technology can be used for the development of the agriculture sector in the country, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

05 Jun 2023 - 3     - 429

Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: Swedish great ends football career at 41

AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic has retired from football at the age of 41, bringing to an end one of the modern era’s most glittering careers.

05 Jun 2023 - 0     - 616

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Shooting in Meegoda leaves one injured

A 62-year-old man was wounded after two unidentified armed men on a motorcycle shot at him at the Batagoda area in Meegoda this morning, Police said.

05 Jun 2023 - 0     - 456

Afghanistan Fined 20% Match Fee for Slow Over-Rate in First ODI vs Sri Lanka

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Afghanistan 20 percent of their match fee for failing to maintain an acceptable over-rate during their first ODI against Sri Lanka in Hambantota.

05 Jun 2023 - 0     - 436

Oil prices jump after Saudi Arabia vows to cut production again

Oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia said it would slash oil output by another 1 million barrels per day for at least a month starting in July as part of an effort by the OPEC+ group of leading producers to shore up crude prices.

05 Jun 2023 - 1     - 819

Police witch-hunt leaves Palestinian investor languishing in jail

A Palestinian national who had invested in a hotel and restaurant in Hikkaduwa, was arrested and was languishing in the Galle remand prison for 14 days with the police not filing charges apparently due to vested, dubious interests, Daily Mirror learns.

05 Jun 2023 - 11     - 4282

Govt. likely to review 5-year no-pay leave scheme for public employees to work abroad

The government is likely to review the decision granting public sector employees to work abroad for a five-year period, with the best performing employees in the public service leaving the country under the scheme potentially weakening the public service, according to a senior state official.

05 Jun 2023 - 10     - 2400

Private sector credit contraction moderates in sign of bottoming out

The months-long contraction in credit to the private sector somewhat moderated in April in a sign of bottoming out ahead of further easing in the interest rates in the months to come with the beginning of a monetary easing cycle set off last week.

05 Jun 2023 - 0     - 646

SL records lowest tourism monthly income of US$ 132mn in May

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded an income of US$ 131.5 million for May from 83,309 arrivals, the lowest monthly income thus...

05 Jun 2023 - 12     - 1368

Verstappen extends title lead with masterful Spanish win

Defending double world champion Max Verstappen extended his lead in this year’s title race to 53points today when he completed a hat-trick by driving his Red Bull to a masterful victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.

04 Jun 2023 - 1     - 570

Sri Lanka win two medals on opening day of Asian Junior Athletics C’ships

Sri Lanka won two medals on the opening day of the 20th Asian Junior Athletics Championships today, with Tharushi Dissanayake and Jayeshi Hewage winning silver and bronze respectively in the girls 400m.

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Pastor Jerome’s wife, children return

The wife and the children of Pastor Jerome Fernando who made hate comments against Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism, returned to the island through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), airport sources said.

04 Jun 2023 - 2     - 3373

Airman shoots himself in Bambalapitiya

The Bambalapitiya Police have launched investigations after an Airman shot himself with a firearm at Fonseka Place in ​​Bambalapitiya.

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Sri Lanka square ODI series with 132 run win over Afghanistan

Sri Lanka bounced back to square the three-match one-day international series against Afghanistan on Sunday, with a comprehensive 132-run win at Hambantota.

04 Jun 2023 - 4     - 947

Several arrested for smashing Green Lanka building in Nawam Mawatha

At least 23 people have been arrested for allegedly entering the Green Lanka building in Nawam Mawatha in Colombo in the early hours of today and damaging its property on several floors, police said.

04 Jun 2023 - 8     - 7448

Have inquiry how you can have better country not on me missing my flight: Ajahn Brahmawanso Thera tells govt.

Venerable Ajahn Brahmawanso Thera, who was held back at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for 12 hours, said instead of having an inquiry about how he missed the flight, authorities should have an inquiry on how Sri Lanka can have a better country with more forgiveness.

04 Jun 2023 - 18     - 4114

Heated argument between MP and police in Jaffna: Minister Tiran calls for report

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has called for a report regarding the incident that occurred in Jaffna between Ceylon Tamil Congress leader MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam and police officers.

04 Jun 2023 - 13     - 3275

Top order runs, middle order cameos take Sri Lanka to 323 for 6 in second Afghanistan ODI

Strong top order contributions and cameos from Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga at the end propelled Sri Lanka to 323 for 6 in their 50 overs in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Hambantota a short while ago.

04 Jun 2023 - 0     - 721

Two youths drown in Dehiaththakandiya

Two persons aged 17 and 19 who were bathing in the Henanigala Lake in Dehiaththakandiya drowned this morning.

04 Jun 2023 - 1     - 615

Sweden registers sex as sport-- Will host first-ever European sex championship ?

While many countries, even many European ones, are slow to make big moves in recognizing sex as a recreational activity, Sweden, in true trendsetter style, has not held back.

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Sri Lanka elected Vice-President of 78th UNGA

Sri Lanka was elected as a Vice President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by all 193 member states.

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LITRO gas price to slash from tonight

The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders will be reduced by Rs.452 from midnight today, LITRO Lanka Chairman and CEO Muditha Peiris said.

04 Jun 2023 - 5     - 1504

Early warning on landslides for Kalutara continues for another 24-hours: DMC

The level one early warning on landslides issued by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) for the Kalutara district will continue for another 24 hours, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

04 Jun 2023 - 1     - 264

Poson celebrated successfully after three years: Amaraweera

Considering the situation in the country, after three years, the government was able to celebrate this year’s Poson celebrations successfully, said Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera.

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New substance spill from X-press Pearl causes concerns

As Sri Lanka marks the second year of the X-Press Pearl inferno, the Indian Ocean’s worst ever marine ecological disaster witnessed in Sri Lankan history, the marine body and the fishing community a...

01 Jun 2023 - 1     - 335

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Neglected plantations of Monaragala cry in silence

Although the economic crisis that the country is currently facing has affected many layers of the society, the communities that have been marginalised for various reasons have experienced most of the ...

25 May 2023 - 7     - 1171

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Russia-proposed nuclear power plant, the ball is in SL’s court - Russian ambassador

Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan takes questions from Daily Mirror in an interview on bilateral ties and the current position of his country on the...

25 May 2023 - 14     - 983

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Eksath Janaraja Peramuna - a party envisioned by Aragalaya – Champika Ranawaka

Ahead of the launch of his new political party ‘Eksath Janaraja Peramuna’, MP Patali Champika Ranawaka takes questions from Daily Mirror.......

22 May 2023 - 2     - 755

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Sri Lanka lacks a magnitude of information to analyse earthquake risk: Prof. Ranjith Premasiri

Sri Lanka experienced nine tremors since January this year which according to the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) is the highest.......

15 May 2023 - 3     - 1101

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“SL’s investment environment is complex and full of hurdles” – Paul Stephens Australian HC

Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens, in an interview with Daily Mirror, responded to questions covering a broad range of issues related to bila...

11 May 2023 - 6     - 1186

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Working hours for women: laws that need changing

Sri Lanka, a nation where women account for 52% of the population, grapples with a troubling disparity in female representation within the workforce. ...

31 May 2023 - 0     - 1512

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Let’s talk mental health Undiagnosed ADHD and the hidden struggle

ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a psychological disorder that is often associated with children but can persist into adulthood. How...

11 May 2023 - 2     - 617

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Mannar Wind Power Projects: When questions blow in the wind

Suddenly the remote fishing hamlet on the Mannar Island found their lives in chaos. The Wind Turbine Power plant project jointly implemented by the C...

27 Apr 2023 - 3     - 1836

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Two Sri Lankans shortlisted for Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Storytelling must be encouraged as it has the potential to foster so much empathy and understanding between people and communities, said Rukshani Weer...

26 Apr 2023 - 3     - 3693

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Working hours for women: laws that need changing

Sri Lanka, a nation where women account for 52% of the population, grapples with a troubling disparity in female representation within the workforce. ...

31 May 2023 - 0     - 1512

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Let’s talk mental health Undiagnosed ADHD and the hidden struggle

ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a psychological disorder that is often associated with children but can persist into adulthood. How...

11 May 2023 - 2     - 617

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Mannar Wind Power Projects: When questions blow in the wind

Suddenly the remote fishing hamlet on the Mannar Island found their lives in chaos. The Wind Turbine Power plant project jointly implemented by the C...

27 Apr 2023 - 3     - 1836

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Two Sri Lankans shortlisted for Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Storytelling must be encouraged as it has the potential to foster so much empathy and understanding between people and communities, said Rukshani Weer...

26 Apr 2023 - 3     - 3693

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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 - 10     - 7829

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New substance spill from X-press Pearl causes concerns

As Sri Lanka marks the second year of the X-Press Pearl inferno, the Indian Ocean’s worst ever marine ecological disaster witnessed in Sri Lankan history, the marine body and the fishing community a...

01 Jun 2023 - 1     - 335

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Neglected plantations of Monaragala cry in silence

Although the economic crisis that the country is currently facing has affected many layers of the society, the communities that have been marginalised for various reasons have experienced most of the ...

25 May 2023 - 7     - 1171

HARD TALK

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Russia-proposed nuclear power plant, the ball is in SL’s court - Russian ambassador

Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan takes questions from Daily Mirror in an interview on bilateral ties and the current position of his country on the...

25 May 2023 - 14     - 983

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Eksath Janaraja Peramuna - a party envisioned by Aragalaya – Champika Ranawaka

Ahead of the launch of his new political party ‘Eksath Janaraja Peramuna’, MP Patali Champika Ranawaka takes questions from Daily Mirror.......

22 May 2023 - 2     - 755

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Sri Lanka lacks a magnitude of information to analyse earthquake risk: Prof. Ranjith Premasiri

Sri Lanka experienced nine tremors since January this year which according to the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) is the highest.......

15 May 2023 - 3     - 1101

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“SL’s investment environment is complex and full of hurdles” – Paul Stephens Australian HC

Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens, in an interview with Daily Mirror, responded to questions covering a broad range of issues related to bila...

11 May 2023 - 6     - 1186

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Working hours for women: laws that need changing

Sri Lanka, a nation where women account for 52% of the population, grapples with a troubling disparity in female representation within the workforce. ...

31 May 2023 - 0     - 1512

Let’s talk mental health Undiagnosed ADHD and the hidden struggle

ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a psychological disorder that is often associated with children but can persist into adulthood. How...

11 May 2023 - 2     - 617

Mannar Wind Power Projects: When questions blow in the wind

Suddenly the remote fishing hamlet on the Mannar Island found their lives in chaos. The Wind Turbine Power plant project jointly implemented by the C...

27 Apr 2023 - 3     - 1836

Two Sri Lankans shortlisted for Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Storytelling must be encouraged as it has the potential to foster so much empathy and understanding between people and communities, said Rukshani Weer...

26 Apr 2023 - 3     - 3693

Can Yala Be Saved?

Yala; a national park which both locals and tourists have been fascinated by and visited countless times. But the question is, will we still have a Ya...

20 Apr 2023 - 4     - 1968

The labour that should not be lost

“Women empowerment isn’t about making women stronger as they are already strong. It is about changing the way the world perceives that strength,...

19 Apr 2023 - 1     - 1053

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More complaints - Less raids

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Thalassemia

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Dengue on the rise

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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 - 10     - 7829

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Private sector credit contraction moderates in sign of bottoming out

The months-long contraction in credit to the private sector somewhat moderated in April in a sign of bottoming out ahead of further easing in the interest rates in the months to come with the beginnin...

05 Jun 2023 - 0     - 646

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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 - 0     - 530

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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     - 446

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Traders at Peliyagoda market unhappy

20 Jan 2023 - 0     - 1052

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Do we need an election now?

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