Scheduled 9-hour water cut in Colombo cancelled – NWSDB

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has said that the previously scheduled 9-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo, set for tomorrow, has been cancelled.

'I and other MPs committed to make policy to prevent road accidents’: Sajith

While expressing his deep sadness on the Ella bus accident, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today that he and other MPs are committed to taking possible decisions necessary to minimise the occurrence of such incidents in the future.

Two powerful aftershocks hit Afghanistan after earthquakes killed 2,200

Two powerful aftershocks shook eastern Afghanistan in a span of 12 hours, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction on Friday in a region where about 2,200 people died in quakes in four days.

’’Conductor shouted all to go down and hold tight as brakes fail’’ Ella accident survivor

Explaining her tragic experience, a survivor of the Ella bus accident said that the conductor of the bus had shouted and said all to go down and hold tight as the brake system of the bus had failed.

Trump signs order to bring lower Japanese auto tariffs into effect

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Thursday to implement lower tariffs on Japanese automobile imports and other products that were announced in July, providing some relief to Japan’s export-heavy economy.

Colombo to face 9-hour water supply interruption tomorrow

Residents in selected areas of Colombo will experience a 9-hour water supply disruption tomorrow (6), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced.

Pacific Angel 2025 begins next week

Sri Lanka will host Exercise Pacific Angel 2025 from September 8 to 12, bringing together regional defence partners for joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) training.

CID flooded with 60,000 complaints

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been flooded with 60,000 complaints and the government is considering reducing the number of complaints received to the CID as it is difficult for the department to handle such a large number of complaints, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said yesterday.

SUV driver taken into custody over Ella bus accident

The driver of the SUV involved in a collision with the bus before it plunged into a precipice in Ella has been taken into police custody. Authorities said the driver faces charges of negligence and failing to prevent the accident.

Ella accident: Tangalle council staff among 15, one missing

Fifteen people, including the Tangalle Urban Council Secretary, 12 council employees, two children, and the bus driver, were killed in a bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya main road last night, Deputy Minister of Local Government Ruwan Senarath said. A female passenger remains missing.

Rubio says US will ’blow up’ foreign crime groups if needed

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the US will ’’blow up’’ foreign crime groups if needed, possibly in collaboration with other countries.

Two Army officers injured during Ella bus rescue operation

Two Army officers sustained injuries while attempting to descend a precipice with ropes to rescue passengers of the excursion bus that plunged into a ravine at 15th Kanuwa on the Ella–Wellawaya main road last night, Ella Police said.

SLAF deploys helicopters for Ella bus accident rescue

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has deployed a MI-17 helicopter at the SLAF Combat Training School in Diyatalawa and a Bell 412 helicopter at SLAF Station Weerawila to support rescue operations following last night’s bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya road.

Photos released of victims before Ella bus crash

Several photographs of the Tangalle Municipal Council employees, taken in Ella shortly before last night’s tragic bus accident, were released to the media.

Trump to rebrand Pentagon as Department of War

US President Donald Trump is directing that the Department of Defense be known as the Department of War.

Ella bus crash claims 15 lives, many injured

A tragic bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya main road last night (4) claimed the lives of at least 15 people, including the driver and nine women, police confirmed.

Another bus accident in Ella, about 30 injured

A bus carrying employees of the Tangalle Municipal Council on an excursion toppled down a 250-metre precipice along the Ella–Wellawaya main road today.

Cops salute fake police Jeep

A luxury jeep modified to resemble an official police vehicle—and even saluted by genuine officers—was seized by Kandy police during a raid yesterday morning.

Giorgio Armani, billionaire Italian fashion designer, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the billionaire designer who established one of the world’s most revered fashion labels and helped define the “Made in Italy” slogan as a sign of quality for consumers, has died. He was 91.

Two Pakistanis linked to Kehelbaddara Padme’s ICE drug facility in Nuwara Eliya: Minister

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said investigations have revealed that organised crime gangs had brought in foreign nationals to run an ICE drug manufacturing facility allegedly funded by underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme in the Nuwara Eliya area.

Court orders evaluation of gold seized from Backhoe Saman’s wife

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama instructed the Criminal Investigation Department to submit 40 pounds of gold jewellery, seized from Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of alleged underworld figure ’Backhoe Saman’ to the National Gem and Jewellery Authority for evaluation and to obtain a report.

Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali cleared of rape charges in UK: Report

Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali has received massive relief as he has been cleared of the rape charges in the UK. The Greater Manchester Police found no conclusive evidence against the cricketer and have decided not to go ahead with the investigation.

CSE recovers slightly after previous day’s decline

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded another session of heightened volatility on September 4, 2025, mirroring the trading pattern of the previous day. Despite wide intraday swings, the market managed to close marginally higher, offsetting Wednesday’s decline. Intraday volatility remained elevated, with a fluctuation of 107 points between the day’s high and low.

Daily Mirror Brief: Daily News Recap, Top Headlines & Must-Read Stories - 4th September

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Appeal Court halts trial against Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne

The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order suspending trial proceedings in the case against Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne, which is currently before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.

Man hijacks police jeep in Tissamaharama

An individual hijacked a police jeep in which four police officers had set off to Pannagamuwa, Tissamaharama to settle a dispute.

Whether he goes from village to village or house to house, Namal has no chance: Minister Wasantha

Former MP Namal Rajapaksa has no chance of electoral success, even if he campaigns from village to village or house to house, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said.

Former Church of Ceylon Bishop Kenneth Fernando passes away

Former Colombo Bishop of the Church of Ceylon Right Rev. Kenneth James Fernando passed away after serving the faithful for almost 70 years.

BASL warns against threats of legal action against attorneys

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concern over recent instances in which individuals have threatened legal action or complaints against Attorneys-at-Law in connection with professional work carried out on behalf of their clients.

Child cancer cases on the rise in Sri Lanka

The National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) has reported an increase in child cancer cases in Sri Lanka, with nearly 900 new cases diagnosed annually.