E-PAPER | TODAY'S PAPER | ADVERTISE WITH US
SEARCH
Sections

E-PAPER | TODAY'S PAPER | ADVERTISE WITH US
Marc Ruskin

AJITH SIRIWARDANA

 @ajithsiriwardan
Ajith Siriwardana is a Colombo-based journalist covering current affairs and socio-political issues. He serves as a Parliament lobby correspondent. Ajith has worked in print media and online platforms since 2012 and currently holds the position of Deputy News Editor of the Daily Mirror.

Four Macaws escape from President’s House

16 Apr 2014

29

Four Macaw parrots that were reared at the President’s House in Colombo have escaped from their cage today, President’s Media division said. People are asked to inform of any information about the missing parrots to Mayura Perera on 0777 535 377.

Video: For a blessed year

16 Apr 2014

2

The State Oil Anointing Ceremony was held today at the Kossinna Rajamaha Viharaya at an auspicious time. Thousands of people were seen gathered at the temple to take part in the event. Pix by Janaka Galappaththi, Pradeep Pathirana

A shot at the pot

11 Apr 2014

2

A blind folded army soldier is seen smashing a pot of water as part of the traditional National New Year celebrations. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Audio: Army says Gobi shot dead

11 Apr 2014

61

Ponniah Selvanayagam Kajeeban alias Gobi, a former LTTE intelligence cadre, was among the three LTTE leaders who were shot dead by the Army during a clash at Vedivachchikallu in Nedunkerni, Welioya, the Army said.

3 LTTE leaders killed in Nedunkerni

11 Apr 2014

36

Three LTTE leaders were killed during a clash at Wedichuchikulam in Nedunkeni, Welioya last night, military sources said.

Expressway toll reduced for New Year

10 Apr 2014

6

The entry fee charged from all categories of vehicles on the Expressways has been reduced from midnight today upto April 25 midnight, on the directive of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Government Information Department said.

Ven.Gnanasara Thera asked to appear in Slave Island police

10 Apr 2014

16

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organisation General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera was asked to be present at the Slave Island police station on April 12 for allegedly threatening a Buddhist monk yesterday, police said.

Pavitra avoids debate as House goes into holiday mood

10 Apr 2014

1

Parliamentary proceedings came to an abrupt end at 2.25 pm today since there was no quorum in the House to carry out the day’s business.

UK says SL a country of concern

10 Apr 2014

8

While claiming that the human rights situation in Sri Lanka has not improved during the past three months and placing Sri Lanka as country of concern, the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report, released by the Foreign Commonwealth Office said there was some progress in the investigation into the 2011 murder of British national Khuram Shaikh.

Video: Helping hand

10 Apr 2014

0

The two sons of slain Police officer attached to the Anti Corruption Unit of the Matara Police were given educational needs including Rs. 1 million at the Police headquarters today.  Their father and mother were beaten to death in Kamburupitiya, Matara in November last year. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

JVP denounces BBS

10 Apr 2014

25

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today denounced the actions of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) which stormed into a news conference conducted by an organisation called the Jathika Bala Sena (JBS) yesterday.

Video: JHU urges legal action against Bathiutheen

10 Apr 2014

8

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today that legal action must be taken against Minister Rishard Bathiutheen for the incident where the Muslim people had been resettled in the Wilpatthu National Park.

Mahela retires from T20

10 Apr 2014

13

Mahela Jayawardena has tendered his resignation to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sri Lanka Cricket announcing his retirement from playing International T20 Cricket

Cricket heroes in Parliament

09 Apr 2014

13

The Sri Lankan cricket team that won the T20 world cup visited the parliament today. They were warmly welcomed by Parliamentarians of all the political parties. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Listed groups can legally challenge-army

09 Apr 2014

5

Military spokesman Ruwan Wanigasuriya today said foreign terrorist groups and several overseas organisations banned over suspicion that they were LTTE supporters could go to Courts and get their name cleared.

Video: Mahela unhappy with SLC over retirement issue

08 Apr 2014

17

Returning to a heroes’ welcome 18 years in the making, former captain Mahela Jayawardene called out Sri Lanka Cricket officials yesterday, expressing his disappointment on how they handled the controversy surrounding his and Kumar Sangakkara’s T20 international retirements, saying that they had acted irresponsibly in speaking to the media without first clarifying the news with them

Video: T20 Champs arrive

08 Apr 2014

17

The victorious Sri Lanka cricket team led by Lasith Malinga arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) a short while ago.

13 Rajarata undergrads suspended

08 Apr 2014

1

Thirteen 2nd and 3rd year Rajarata University students were suspended on charges of having forcibly entered the Dutugemunu Hostel and assaulted some 4th year students on March 29, University officials said.

Pakistan’s CJCSC visits SL Army Chief

08 Apr 2014

0

Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Chairman Rashad Mahmood today visited Sri Lanka’s Chief of Defence Staff Jagath Jayasuriya at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

17 injured in bus accident

05 Apr 2014

4

At least seventeen people were injured when a bus veered off the road and toppled over near Bambarakulama Bridge in Bulathsinhala last night, police said.

Trending

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

G.C.E. O/L examination results released online

G.C.E. O/L examination results released online

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 108

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 108

’’Cut out the noise, focus on your game’’; Sri Lanka great reaches out to Sooryavanshi

’’Cut out the noise, focus on your game’’; Sri Lanka great reaches out to Sooryavanshi

Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn

Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn

Alleged mastermind behind Rs. 210 Billion illegal Dollar transfer network arrested

Alleged mastermind behind Rs. 210 Billion illegal Dollar transfer network arrested

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar

Mahayaya Vinita Thera no longer a monk, probe underway

Mahayaya Vinita Thera no longer a monk, probe underway

Sri Lankan monk among seven arrested in Boston prostitution sting, resigns from post

Sri Lankan monk among seven arrested in Boston prostitution sting, resigns from post

Sri Lanka find right combination in WI defeat

Sri Lanka find right combination in WI defeat

Latest News

Connect With Us

Group Sites

E-papers

Classified

services

Section

Contact

Editorial:
Phone - +94 112 479 356
E-mail - [email protected]
Technical:
Phone - +94 112 479 884
E-mail - [email protected]
Web Advertising:
Phone (Dilan) - +94 77 372 7288
E-mail - [email protected]
Phone (Dushyanth) - +94 77 912 5988
E-mail - [email protected]
Phone (Sanjaya) - +94 76 685 3168
E-mail - [email protected]
Print Advertising:
Phone (Chameen) - 0769285885 / 0112479597
E:mail - [email protected]

General Manager: Sales & Marketing : Mr Channa Jayasinghe
Phone - +94 77 7880 155
E:mail - [email protected]

All the content on this website is copyright protected and can be reproduced only by giving the due courtesy to 'dailymirror.lk' Copyright © 2004 Wijeya Newspapers Ltd.