Beautician nabbed at BIA with illegal stock of cigarettes

A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Police Narcotics Bureau officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle in a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 1.5 million.

Pope remains in ’critical’ condition after ’respiratory crisis’

Pope Francis’s condition continues to be ’’critical’’ after suffering a ’’prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis’’ earlier on Saturday, the Vatican has said.

Brand new motorcycle costs nearly Rs. 1 Million

In the first batch of vehicles to be received after the resumption of vehicle imports, the price of a brand-new motorcycle is to cost nearly Rs. 1 million.

Rabies control: AWC urges Health Minister to rethink strategy

While writing to the Health Minister, the Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) questioned why the rabies eradication programme is being placed under the Health Ministry when the government has experienced veterinary doctors in the Veterinary Department.

Parliament commotion over MP’s claim on Rohini Kaviratne’s name change

A commotion erupted in Parliament today when ruling party MP Nalin Hewage said a person by the name of Rohini Kaviratne has changed her name to Rohini Lamaratne.

Rain expected from Monday: Met. Department

Rain is expected to return from Monday (24), bringing relief from the prevailing dry weather.

Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in shake-up at Pentagon

US President Donald Trump has fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown, the highest-ranking officer in the country, as part of a major shake-up of top military leadership.

Arjun Aloysius released from prison

Arjun Aloysius, the Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries, along with two others, was released from remand custody today after serving time for defaulting on a Rs. 3.5 billion Value Added Tax (VAT) payment.

People should not be wary of details provided to Census and Statistics: Department official

The Census and Statistics Department is seeking exact details of people including the conditions of their housing and collected data that remain confidential and are inaccessible to any third party, a senior official from the department confirmed.

New Anti Terrorism Bill will be introduced soon: Vijitha

A committee headed by legal expert Rinzie Alsakularatne has been appointed to prepare a new Anti Terrorism Bill, Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament today.

58 organised crime gangs, 1,400 associates identified: Acting IGP

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya said today that 58 gangs engaged in organised crimes and 1,400 of their associates have been identified across the country.

Speaker announces appointment of Committee on Constitutional Affairs

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today announced the appointment of Commitee on Constitutional Affairs headed by him and comprising Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayke and MPs Harshana Nanayakkara, Pathmanathan Sathyalingam and Nihal Abeysinghe.

Famous Yala tusker Sando dead?

In the wake of reports that the famous tusker called ‘Sando’ in the Yala National Park has not been spotted for days, the Wildlife Conservation Department has initiated investigations to determine whether it is dead or not.

Prevailing dry weather boosts solar energy output

The output of solar energy has increased due to the high level of sunlight in the country, and if the trend continues, the national grid will find it difficult to support it, an official said yesterday.

Two suspects in Kotahena shooting killed in Police encounter

Two suspects arrested in connection with the Kotahena shooting have been shot dead by police.

Government aims global competitiveness with digital innovation: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to positioning Sri Lanka as a globally competitive nation through advancements in digitalisation and innovation.

Three more murders add to killing wave within 48 hours

Shortly after the shocking murder of underworld drug lord ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ inside the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning which left the government rocked over a serious security lapse, and the tragic death of two innocent children and their father in Middeniya, killings have continued to plague the country with three deaths reported within the past 48 hours.

Patients inconvenienced due to insulin shortage in hospitals

Patients visiting clinics across multiple hospitals are facing severe difficulties due to an insufficient supply of insulin, chairman of the Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights, Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

Another shooting in Kotahena

A man was shot dead this afternoon at Galpotta Junction, Kotahena, in a targeted attack carried out by two assailants on a motorcycle, police said.

Intelligence had prior knowledge on court incident: SJB MP

Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Rohana Bandara dropped a bombshell in Parliament by stating that intelligence units had prior knowledge of the killing at the Magistrate’s Courts in Hulftsdorp.

'Clean Sri Lanka School Program' launched

As part of a key government initiative, the ’’Clean Sri Lanka Program’’ has been introduced into the school system. The first phase of this initiative, which aims to be implemented in 1,000 schools, was launched yesterday (20) in 200 selected schools across the country.

Vietnam expresses willingness to share expertise in agriculture, tourism

Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Ms. Trinh Thi Tam, who met Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat, expressed Vietnam’s willingness to share its expertise in agriculture, tourism, and investment promotion with Sri Lanka.

Pope Francis, improving in hospital, alert and working: Vatican

Pope Francis is showing improvement, is alert and doing some work, the Vatican said on Friday, as the 88-year-old pontiff began his eighth day in hospital battling pneumonia.

Attempted shooting in Negombo fails as gun malfunctions

A shooting attempt in the Negombo area failed this afternoon when the gunman’s firearm malfunctioned, police said.

Daily Mirror alerts authorities over misuse of its logo

It has been brought to the attention of the Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa that some websites and social media pages are misusing the Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa online logos with an intention to deceive the general public.

Cop remanded over ’Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder investigation

The police officer arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder of underworld figure ’’Ganemulla Sanjeewa’’ has been remanded until March 7.

Hermoso will appeal Rubiales ’forced kiss’ verdict

Jenni Hermoso will appeal the verdict in the case of former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales, who was fined after being found guilty of a forced kiss on the Women’s World Cup-winning player, her lawyer said.

Daily Mirror bags Award of Excellence at SLIA Annual Session 2025

The Daily Mirror was honored with the Award of Excellence for the Best Designing Supplement at the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) Annual Session 2025.

Fresh warm weather advisory issued

The Department of Meteorology issued a fresh advisory warning that cautionary-level warm weather conditions will continue during the next few days as well.

Underworld nurtured with political blessings for last two, three decades: Minister

The underworld was nurtured with the blessings of the politicians for the last two, three decades, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today.