Sri Lanka wins first Gold at Asian Beach Games 2026

29 Apr 2026

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Sri Lanka secured its first gold medal at the Asian Beach Games 2026, with Air Force wrestler Nipuni Wasana Dharmadasa clinching victory in the women’s 50kg category.

Michael Jackson

29 Apr 2026

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’’Michael,’’ the much-anticipated biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted atop the North American box office this weekend with a thriller-ing $97 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail

29 Apr 2026

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The Mallakam Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, who had been arrested by the Ilavalai Police on April 27.

Dhee Unveils VARI VARI Gatz, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

29 Apr 2026

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An exclusive and elegant gathering was held to mark the unveiling of Dhee’s much-anticipated destination song, Vari Vari. Hosted at Gatz, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo, the event brought together guests for an immersive

Sri Lanka and Pakistan men win kabbadi bronze

29 Apr 2026

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Sri Lanka and Pakistan secured the bronze medal in the men’s kabaddi event at the sixth Asian Beach Games.

Racing cyclist dies six days after crash

29 Apr 2026

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Colombian Cristian Camilo Munoz has died from a knee infection following a crash six days ago.

Dominant Dharmaraja bags badminton title

29 Apr 2026

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Dharmaraja College emerged champions of the All-Island Inter-School Badminton Super ‘A’ Division Team Championship.

Sri Lanka to conduct final netball trial

29 Apr 2026

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The Netball Selection Committee (NSC) has decided to conduct the final selection trial to pick the Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming 14th Asian Senior Netball Championship in Hong Kong before June 15.

The fight is on Joshua signs deal to take on Tyson Fury

29 Apr 2026

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Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to fight fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Eddie Hearn has announced.

Rajans outclass Nugawela Central 62-3

29 Apr 2026

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Dharmarja College outclassed Nugawela Central College by 62 points (10 tries, 6 conversions) to 3 points (1 penalty) in their inter-school 1B Under-19 rugby encounter which took place at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium.

Daily Mirror Exclusive confirmed as Shammi Silva and Co. resign

29 Apr 2026

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In a major development that confirms Daily Mirror’s continuous and exclusive reporting, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to step down following a special committee meeting held yesterday (28), bringing an end to days of speculation and controversy surrounding the cricket administration.

2026 in a nutshell so far

29 Apr 2026

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Bandara alleged that payments originally made to contractors in 2023 were duplicated through this online system recently. “Exactly the same amounts paid for contracts in 2023 have been paid again by mistake, totaling over 380

“Dog ‘Aloka’ may have been a monk in previous life” – Ven. Pagnakara Thera

29 Apr 2026

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Vietnamese Buddhist monk Ven. Pagnakara Thera says he believes a dog named ‘Aloka’ may have been a monk in a previous life, speaking at a Dhamma session held yesterday at the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya.

Harassing calls and messages now punishable under law: Police

29 Apr 2026

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As incidents of digital harassment and misuse of personal contact details continue to rise, Police have reiterated the legal safeguards available to protect the public.

confirmed as Shammi Silva and Co. resign

29 Apr 2026

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In a major development that confirms Daily Mirror’s continuous and exclusive reporting, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to step down following a special committee

2026 in a nutshell so far

29 Apr 2026

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The coal procurement scandal has centred on allegations of systemic corruption, the delivery of substandard fuel, and major financial losses involving the state-owned Lanka Coal Company (LCC). The controversy intensified in April 2026

Ehipassiko peace walk concludes

29 Apr 2026

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The “Ehipassiko” peace walk, led by Venerable Paññākāra Thera and a delegation of monks visiting from the United States, concluded at Independence Square in Colombo yesterday (28). The monks had been walking across major

“Dog ‘Aloka’ may have been a monk in previous life” – Ven. Pagnakara Thera

29 Apr 2026

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Vietnamese Buddhist monk Ven. Pagnakara Thera says he believes a dog named ‘Aloka’ may have been a monk in a previous life, speaking at a Dhamma session held yesterday at the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya. He suggested that,

Govt. admits to duplicate payment to RDA contractors

29 Apr 2026

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While admitting the duplicate payments to Road Development Authority(RDA) contractors, the government yesterday said the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) which made the payment is taking action to recover the duplicate payments as per the

Another USD 625,000 goes missing

29 Apr 2026

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Days after a major controversy took the nation by storm over the missing USD 2.5 million money heist which went missing from the Treasury which was to be paid to Australia’s Export Finance Agency, Cabinet Spokesman Minister