Approval must for UNPers to participate in media talk shows

UNPers will not be allowed to participate in media talk shows without the approval of party General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala, an official statement said today.

Probe underway to identify organisers of Ranil protest: IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) said today that investigations are underway to identify individuals who organised the protest outside the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court when former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s case was taken up.

Daily Mirror Brief: Daily News Recap, Top Headlines & Must-Read Stories - 28th August

Daily Mirror Brief is your daily news digest—bringing you the top headlines, key updates, and essential stories you may have missed across politics, tech, culture, and global affairs. Quick, clear, and curated—your trusted news recap, whenever you’re ready.

Sun directly over Sri Lanka for 10 days

The sun is expected to be directly over Sri Lanka from today (28) to September 7, as a result of its apparent southward relative motion, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Misled by Google Maps, 3 men die after driving their car off incomplete bridge in India

Three men were killed after their car drove off an incomplete bridge and plunged on a riverbed while they were using Google Maps to navigate in Uttar Pradesh, India, in the early hours of Nov 24.

Europeans to initiate UN sanctions process on Iran, diplomats say

Britain, France and Germany will begin the process of reimposing U.N. sanctions on Iran at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday, two European diplomats said.

’’Ranil’s lawyers ended his political future’’ – Lalkantha

The reasons given by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s lawyers during court proceedings for his bail have ended his political future, Agriculture Minister K. D. Lalkantha said.

Kuliyapitiya school van accident: Deputy Minister visits Kurunegala hospital

Women and Child Affairs Deputy Minister Dr. Namal Sudarshana today visited the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital to check on the condition of children injured in the tragic Kuliyapitiya school van accident.

Youth accused of brutally attacking dog in Nanuoya

A complaint has been lodged with the Nanuoya Police against a youth accused of beating a dog with a club, smashing it on the ground, and throwing it into a canal.

Posts on Harini visiting Ranil in hospital: CID seeks court permission to examine CCTV

The Maligakanda magistrate informed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that permission can be granted to examine CCTV footages of the National Hospital, Colombo if needed in the investigation into the social media posts which claimed that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the hospital.

Criminals fled country after losing political support: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya revealed that organised crime in Sri Lanka had previously thrived due to political backing, but the dismantling of such support networks has driven many criminals out of the country.

Special high courts, new laws to expedite crime cases: Minister

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that the government is planning to establish special courts to expedite trials against organised criminals, in response to long delays and rising costs in the judicial process.

Govt to introduce fingerprint scanners in all state institutions

The Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry announced that steps will be taken to install fingerprint scanners in all government institutions that do not currently have them.

Sri Lanka to repatriate underworld suspects arrested in Indonesia

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said today that steps are being taken to repatriate a group of wanted underworld suspects, including notorious figure Kehelbaddara Padme, who were arrested in Indonesia.

Sajith requests tariff relief in talks with U.S. democracy partnership

Opposition Leader Premadasa today (27) met with a delegation from the United States House Democracy Partnership (HDP) at Parliament, with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung also present.

Presidential Secretariat denies RTI request on President’s travel details

The Presidential Secretariat has declined to release information on the domestic travel of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in response to a Right to Information (RTI) request.

Thusitha Halloluwa further remanded

Former Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa was today further remanded till September 4 in connection with the incident of assault and shooting at his vehicle.

Air Force warns against flying kites in the vicinity of airport runways

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) warned the public against flying kites in the vicinity of airport runways as it poses a serious safety hazard.

Australian lawmaker Bob Katter threatens journalist with fist at press conference

A veteran Australian lawmaker threatened a television journalist at a press conference on immigration on Thursday, shaking his fist and saying he had previously punched people for mentioning his Lebanese heritage.

Five arrested for killing pregnant spotted deer in Wilpattu National Park

Five suspects were arrested yesterday (28) for hunting a pregnant spotted deer in Wilpattu National Park, the Wildlife Department said.

Over 5,000 eye donations recorded this year: SLEDS

The Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society (SLEDS) has reported that 5,117 eye donations were recorded posthumously during the first eight months of this year.

Deputy Minister condemns SLTB union action, strike linked to Namal

Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena strongly condemned the trade union action launched by Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees, claiming that it was initiated following discussions with Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa.

Irony strikes Ranil as he was remanded in prison standing on his ancestral land - Wajira

United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said that the 43-acre land on which the Welikada Prison now stands once belonged to the ancestral family of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka names T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe. The squad was approved by the national selection panel and will be led by Charith Asalanka, who takes on the captaincy role for the series.

Rugby further strangled

The administration of rugby hit further turmoil yesterday when an election of office=bearers to run its affairs was postponed.

Ranil’s arrest a launching pad for major alliance

The opposition parties – the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), United National Party (UNP), Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the People’s Alliance (PA) etc – that came together in the wake of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest have decided to forge ahead in unity, with the aim of forming an electoral alliance overcoming internal challenges and competing interests in the future, Daily Mirror learns.

Suspect arrested over attack on Policeman near court

A former Urban Councillor has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) in connection with an attack on a police officer on duty near the Fort Magistrate’s Court.

ICFS to host UK study abroad open day on August 30

ICFS will host a UK Study Abroad Open Day on Friday, August 30, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at its head office in Nugegoda. The event is tailored for Sri Lankan students aspiring to pursue higher education in the United Kingdom, offering an affordable and accessible route to their academic ambitions.

Condom use to be included in school curriculum

The Ministry of Health’s National STD/AIDS Control Programme has recommended integrating HIV/STI prevention measures—including condom use, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)—into Sri Lanka’s school curriculum.

Kim Jong Un to join Putin and other leaders at China military parade

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in Beijing next week, China’s foreign ministry has said - in what is believed to be his first international level meeting of leaders.