Sri Lanka requests U.S. to remove security alert on Arugam Bay

12 Nov 2024

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The Foreign Affairs Ministry has requested the U.S. Embassy to remove the security alert issued earlier asking its nationals to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice, a spokesperson said yesterday.

EPDP ready to cooperate with govt, final decision will depend on outcome of polls - Douglas Devananda

11 Nov 2024

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With the campaign period of the general election drawing to a close, the political parties are busy wrapping up propaganda activities.

Sri Lanka’s application to join BRICS to be considered: Russian Embassy

10 Nov 2024

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Sri Lanka’s application to join BRICS will be considered in due course in consultations and consensus with numerous other bids from other countries under the chairmanship of Russia, the Russian Embassy said.

Hamper voting? EC, DMC brace for any disaster on polling day

09 Nov 2024

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With heavy inter-monsoonal rain beating the country, the election authorities have decided to work out extra plans along with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) to conduct polling of the General Election next Wednesday without any impact from a possible disaster situation, an official said.

“Peoples verdict against Ranil , not justifiable” - Nimal Lanza

09 Nov 2024

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Nimal Lanza, a candidate contesting the general election under the gas cylinder symbol, speaks to The Daily Mirror about the current status of the economy, and what lies ahead.

India- Russia joint venture bid to manage China-built Mattala airport goes awry

08 Nov 2024

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The move initiated by the previous government to hand over the management of the Mattala International Airport to an India-Russia joint venture is poised to be abandoned since Sri Lankan authorities are not ready to grant the licence for it over legal barriers, a top source said.

President wants to suppress Easter Sunday attack reports with ulterior motives- Udaya Gammanpila

08 Nov 2024

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Sarvajana Balaya candidate for the Colombo district Udaya Gammanpila who is in the centre of controversy regarding his revelation on the Easter Sunday attacks shared his views further in this regard with Daily Mirror.

SL rated ’medium risk’ for money laundering, terrorist financing

06 Nov 2024

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With Sri Lanka being identified as a country with medium risk for money laundering and terrorist financing even with the involvement of NGOs, the National NGO Secretariat signed a MoU with the Finance Intelligence Unit of Central Bank yesterday to step up national efforts in curbing such unlawful activities, an official said yesterday.

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No coalition, national Govt. after General Election: Tilvin Silva

05 Nov 2024

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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), the core ally of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), ruled out any coalition, or national government after the General Election.

Unclear law on food and drinks leaves candidates hungry for engagement

04 Nov 2024

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The ambiguous rules surrounding food and drink during elections have placed considerable challenges on candidates, preventing them from offering even simple items like bottled water and refreshments to voters, the Daily Mirror learns.

No more Govt bungalows for Ministers

02 Nov 2024

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Thirty one government bungalows built during the colonial period and allocated to ministers as their official residences in recent times under different governments will be reserved for viable purposes in the future without assigning them to any government official or minister, an informed source said.

16 politically appointed ambassadors, high commissioners to be recalled with immediate effect

01 Nov 2024

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The government has decided to recall 16 political appointees serving as ambassadors and high commissioners of Sri Lanka’s overseas missions with immediate effect, a Foreign Ministry source said yesterday.

Govt will decide on PTA or new Anti-Terrorism Bill in its place after new Parliament convenes

31 Oct 2024

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Despite pressure being mounted from the opposition, the new government will consider any decision on the current Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) or the Anti-Terrorism Bill introduced by the previous government only after the next Parliament convenes, a top source said.

New Govt to set up mechanism to monitor, regulate private universities

30 Oct 2024

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The government is in the process of establishing a standard operating procedure (SOP) to regulate and monitor private universities –both in operation currently and to be established in the future-, an official said .

NGOs spend billions unchecked

29 Oct 2024

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The local and international NGOs registered with the National NGO Secretariat - have committed to spend as much as Rs.30 billion this year, yet more than double this amount is spent by such organisations which are unregistered, warranting the need to enact the proposed NGO Regulation and Supervision Bill as early as possible, an informed source said.

Govt. to launch probe over X Press Pearl disaster

28 Oct 2024

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The government will study the X Press Pearl disaster which occurred in 2021 and will launch an investigation over it in the near future, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Daily Mirror last evening.

Thumb of the voters to be marked at the General Election?

24 Oct 2024

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There is a possibility of the thumb or any other finger of the voters to be marked at the general elections this year, according to a statement by the Election Commission.

SJB questions President’s policy contrast in seeking absolute power for NPP

24 Oct 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Chairman Imitiaz Bakir Markar questioned the policy contrast of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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If information on threats was received on October 7 why was action not taken, asks Kanchana

24 Oct 2024

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Former Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara asked why the government did not take action to beef up security for foreign tourists in advance if it had received information on a possible threat on October 7, according to the statement made by Acting Chief of Police.

LRT project cancellation shocked Japan

23 Oct 2024

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Outgoing Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki said the cancellation of the LRT (Light Rail Transit ) project during the time of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was typical case of ‘a very non-transparent decision’, and after that, it was difficult for him to secure assistance from Japan from Sri Lanka.