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We must learn to survive - Hiran Cooray

12 Aug 2022 - 4     - 940

The tourism industry was one of the biggest foreign exchange earners in Sri Lanka. However, since the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019....

“The Argalaya must win for the system to change” -Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka

09 Aug 2022 - 6     - 1140

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka recently said in Parliament that he and his party would join a final battle to remove corrupt rulers from power on August 9. However Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) disassociated itself from Fo

Aragalaya will drag Sri Lanka into chaos and anarchy : Weerawansa

04 Aug 2022 - 17     - 2532

Speaking at an emergency debate in the parliament MP Wimal Weerawansa boldly accused certain factions of the Aragalaya,

Food crisis: An economic spiral towards malnutrition

02 Aug 2022 - 2     - 848

The global food and agricultural systems are in the midst of a perfect storm. Due to the unending overlapping crises, the United Nations defines the situation as “the greatest cost-of-living crisis in a generation.” Recor

Sri Lankan exporters to face tough access to Germany unless HR, sustainability standards met

29 Jul 2022 - 5     - 4310

Sri Lankan exporters are bound to face tough rules when accessing the German market next year onwards because of the new....

Election only after a new Constitution - IUSF

28 Jul 2022 - 6     - 3027

For the first time in the history, Inter-university Student Federation (IUSF) appears in a different light in the eyes of most of the masses.

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Gas shortage could have been averted – Litro Chairman

27 Jul 2022 - 4     - 2948

A serious shortage of fuel, gas and other essential items as a result of the dollar crisis led to protests being staged around the country.....

Without changing the situation in the country, nobody will help us - Hirunika Premachandra -

15 Jul 2022 - 2     - 2998

Former MP Hirunika Premachandra has made headlines over the recent past as she has led several protests with the participation....

Some mill owners sell imported rice under local brands - Dudley Sirisena

01 Jul 2022 - 1     - 1836

President of Rice Millers’ Association and Chairman of Araliya Group Dudley Sirisena takes questions from DailyMirror on the current status of the rice market. Rice is the staple food.....

Future of the country is precarious, hopeless and bleak: Anura Priyadharshana Yapa

21 Jun 2022 - 4     - 2873

The SLPP Parliamentarian, Chairman of the Parliamentary oversight committee - the Committee on Public Finance (C

Political stability fundamental to economic revival: AKD

17 Jun 2022 - 5     - 2420

In the midst of an unprecedented economic and political crisis, the NPP’s approach has resonated with many who blame the wrong policies followed by the two main political parties for the last 74 years.....

Food Security: 4.9 mn currently in need of food assistance - UN Official

10 Jun 2022 - 0     - 1922

UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, in an interview with Daily Mirror, speaks about the looming food crisis and the initiatives by her office to assist the country. She also shares....

Govt. used Sinhala-Buddhist shield to its maximum benefit Ven. Galkande Dhammananda Thera

07 Jun 2022 - 9     - 12727

Ven. Galkande Dhammananda Thera who currently heads the Walpola Rahula Institute for Buddhist Studies has been addressing issues related to social justice and harmony while promoting an inclusive and plural society. Having gathered a wealth of experience during the height of war for instance and having encountered various incidents d

We had no option but to choose Ranil - Dr. Wijeydasa Rajapakshe

03 Jun 2022 - 2     - 3321

The recent appointment of a new Prime Minister and a new Cabinet has drawn mixed reactions. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Cabinet have been accused of attempting.....

“The main cause for deforestation is poverty” : Dr. Pethiyagoda

02 Jun 2022 - 1     - 1195

At a time when Sri Lanka’s biodiversity has been challenged by various anthropogenic factors, environmentalists continue to work in their element, doing their best to conserve the environment.

Racism has to be proscribed - Kumar Gunaratnam

30 May 2022 - 3     - 3616

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) is a party that, along with others, spearheads the public struggle against the Government. Its General Secretary Kumar Gunaratnam takes questions from Daily Mirror regarding.....

Sajith will lead SL soon but this time he failed in his decision making - Harin

25 May 2022 - 1     - 2833

Tourism Minister and SJB MP Harin Fernando has come out strong on his decision to go against the SJB policies by accepting a portfolio....

“Democratic system for gender equality was trampled and dishonoured” - Rohini Kavirathna

23 May 2022 - 0     - 1242

Ajith Rajapaksa, a member of Sri Lanka’s ruling party, was elected Deputy Speaker of the country’s Parliament on Tuesday, which gathered for the first time since former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa....

If one cannot strike deals, he is unfit to be a politician - Wajira Abeywardena

20 May 2022 - 3     - 2583

United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena shares his views on the formation of the new government and the way forward. He is a close confidante of Prime Minister.....

“The interim government should operate for one year”- Champika Ranawaka

18 May 2022 - 0     - 2121

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Patali Champika Ranawaka in an interview with the Daily Mirror speaks about the new Government and the challenges....

India, US and other friendly countries must encourage rulers to step down - M. A. Sumanthiran

06 May 2022 - 2     - 5267

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP for the Jaffna district M.A. Sumanthiran, in an interview with Daily Mirror, airs his views on the present status of the economy and the political....

Printing money was perhaps our ‘Home-grown solution’ :Prof. Watawala

03 May 2022 - 9     - 7040

Sri Lanka is currently bearing the fruits of financial mismanagement, lack of planning and shortsighted decision-making ever since the incumbent government was elected to power. Delays in seeking support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), heavy borrowings on sovereign bonds, opting for credit lines from allies has c

PM tried to give solutions, but most were turned down due to executive powers: Senthil Thondaman

29 Apr 2022 - 2     - 5206

The Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) which represents minority Tamils of Indian origin recently decided to vote against the government in the event of a no-confidence motion...

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“Govt’s IMF programme a day late and a dollar short” - Dr. Harsha de Silva

29 Apr 2022 - 1     - 5320

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva who is vocal about economic issues takes questions in an interview with the Daily Mirror on the present....

“I will surely punish the thieves and the corrupt and develop the country in two years”- Sarath Fonseka

28 Apr 2022 - 7     - 5393

There are ongoing protests around the country against politicians who are thriving despite the economic hardships people go through every day.

’’The masses and my voters are with me. They will vote for me again at the next elections. I am confident of winning. These protestors were always against me’’ - MR

27 Apr 2022 - 13     - 15351

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is presently facing one of his toughest challenges in his political career with certain sections of the population calling on him to step down with the present crises.

President should decide whether to step back or allow unrest to grow - Dayasiri Jayasekara

13 Apr 2022 - 3     - 2437

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Dayasiri Jayasekara responds to questions by the Daily Mirror about the ongoing political unrest and economic crisis. He also responds to queries about his party’s...

“People will hardly vote for any Rajapaksa again” - Wimal Weerawansa

30 Mar 2022 - 9     - 4996

National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa recently claimed that he would ensure that the government would soon.....

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“We’re being used as guinea pigs” Dr Manuka Wijesinghe

24 Mar 2022 - 9     - 7631

The pandemic is still a hot issue here in Sri Lanka and around the world. Although we see a drop in numbers the issue is still being discussed and a lot of precautions are being taken.

SJB sees different ways to get Parliament dissolved

22 Mar 2022 - 2     - 2711

In the wake of its protest rally, General Secretary of the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Ranjith Madduma Bandara responds to questions from the Daily Mirror about the new political developments and the multiple crises confronting the country.