Leprosy in Moratuwa increasing

Several leprous patients have been reported from Egodauyana area in Moratuwa for the last six months much to the concern of the health authorities.

Forty AI cameras to be installed in SLTB, private buses to reduce accidents

Transport Ministry is set to install forty AI camera systems in Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private long-distance buses as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing road accidents.

Opposition accused of shielding real masterminds behind Easter Attacks

Government spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has accused the opposition of trying to protect the true perpetrators of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, likening their actions to those of the former Rajapaksa administration.

Apparel sector must brace for possible U.S. origin-based tariffs - Kananathan

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector — the country’s largest export earner — may soon face a significant challenge if the United States shifts to an origin-based tariff regime, said former Diplomat Kana Kananathan.

Police constable remanded over alleged Rs. 200,000 bribery attempt

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara refused bail to a Police constable attached to the Western Province North Crimes Division, who had allegedly attempted to solicit a bribe of Rs. 200,000 from a three-wheeler driver in exchange for refraining from filing charges based on a false allegation that narcotics were found in his home.

Daily Mirror Brief: Daily News Recap, Top Headlines & Must-Read Stories - 12th August

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President meets Canadian, Malaysian High Commissioners

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (12) held separate meetings with the Canadian and Malaysian High Commissioners at the Presidential Secretariat.

CID launches further probe into bank accounts linked to Rs. 70Mn allegedly misused by Namal Rajapaksa

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga that a further investigation has been initiated into two bank accounts belonging to an individual named Nimal Perera, in which a sum of Rs. 70 million at the centre of a case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa for alleged dishonest misappropriation, had been deposited.

CSE closes on a positive note

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended today’s trading session on an upbeat note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) recovering from an early decline of 78 points to close up 49.77 points (+0.25%) at 19,972.79. The S&P SL20 Index also posted a modest gain of 1.65 points (+0.03%) to end at 5,826.56.

Chandrika denies joining legal action over Presidents’ Entitlements Act repeal

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has dismissed media reports claiming she joined other ex-presidents in challenging the repeal of the Presidents’ Entitlements Act.

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About 62,000 public service recruitments approved: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the cabinet approval has been granted to urgently recruit about 62,000 individuals to fill essential vacancies in the public service.

International Telecommunication Union has no record of SupremeSAT - Nalinda

There is no satellite registered under the name of Sri Lanka in the records of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations agency responsible for global coordination of information and communication technologies, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today (12).

Cabinet approves floating solar projects

The Cabinet has approved plans to launch floating solar power projects in key reservoirs, aiming to accelerate Sri Lanka’s renewable energy drive.

Colombo to host India-Sri Lanka naval exercise

The 12th edition of the annual India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-2025 is scheduled to be held in Colombo from 14 to 18 August 2025. The exercise will be conducted in two phases: a Harbour Phase from 14 to 16 August, followed by a Sea Phase from 17 to 18 August off the coast of Colombo.

Constitutional Council approves Priyantha Weerasooriya as IGP

The Constitutional Council has approved the nomination of Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya as the 37th IGP of Sri Lanka, following a recommendation by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Labour expert warns against importing Sri Lankan workers

A plan to bring in unskilled workers from Sri Lanka is not the right solution to the exodus of Cambodian labourers and it will backfire on Thailand in the long run, a prominent labour expert warned on Monday.

Update: Former local council member killed in Meegoda shooting

Former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha Mudunkotuwa, who was injured in a shooting in Meegoda earlier today, has died after being admitted to the hospital, police said.

A/L student’s body recovered from well

The body of a schoolgirl preparing for the 2025 GCE Advance Level examinations was recovered from a well near a private tuition centre at Vairavapuliyankulam in Vavuniya, police said.

Warrant issued for Rajitha’s arrest

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today issued a warrant for the arrest and production before court of former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who has been named as a suspect in an investigation conducted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

Opposition hands over no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera

The Opposition in Parliament handed over the no-confidence motion against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today.

AMS hails Health Minister’s address on Specialist shortage

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has commended Health Minister’s recent parliamentary address highlighting the critical shortage of medical specialists in Sri Lanka, calling it an accurate and timely assessment of a growing crisis.

South Korea military shrinks by 20% due to low birthrate

South Korea’s military has shrunk to about 450,000 people - a decline of 20% over the last six years, according to a defence ministry report released by a ruling party lawmaker on Sunday.

Plane crashes into parked aircraft while landing at Montana airport, sparking fire

A small plane landing on Monday at a Montana airport crashed into parked aircraft, triggering a large fire but causing no serious injuries, authorities said.

Constitutional Council to review President’s IGP nominee today

The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene this afternoon to consider the nomination of Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya as the next Inspector General of Police (IGP), following a recommendation by the President.

26 injured in Minneriya bus-tipper collision

Twenty-six passengers were injured in an early morning accident on the Colombo–Batticaloa main road at Batu Oya, Minneriya, police said.

US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days, staving off surge in duties

The United States and China on Monday extended a tariff truce for another 90 days, staving off triple-digit duties on each other’s goods as U.S. retailers get ready to ramp up inventories ahead of the critical end-of-year holiday season.

Cabinet approves removal of Railways General Manager Dhammika Jayasundara

The Cabinet has granted approval to remove Railways General Manager Dhammika Jayasundara from his post.

Nepal makes 97 mountains free to climb as Everest fees rise

Nepal will make 97 of its Himalayan mountains free to climb for the next two years in a bid to boost tourism in some of its more remote areas.