Plans to reduce school study period by one year: PM

Negotiations are underway to reduce the study period by one year so that children can graduate one year earlier, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said.

Milco will be called before COPA or COPE Committee very soon: Amaraweera

Although many government institutions have been called before the COPE and COPA Committees, the state company Milco has not been audited so far.

Two new higher yielding pomegranate varieties successful

Following a research, the Agriculture Department has found two new varieties of pomegranates which give higher yields that can be successfully grown in Sri Lanka.

Dedicated task force to prevent environmental pollution, safeguard environment: Sagala

President Ranil Wickremesinghe intends to establish a dedicated task force focused on preventing environmental pollution and safeguarding the environment, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka said.

Staff Sergeant Keerthirathna sets world record with 580 kms foot expedition in 12 days

Staff Sergeant K.I.S. Keerthirathna, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of 3 Sri Lanka Signal Corps (3 SLSC) of the army successfully completed a historic foot expedition to Dondra, covering an astounding distance of 580.16 kilometres in just 12 days.

Explosives recovered from Victoria Reserve

A cache of explosives was recovered by the Talathuoya Police in the Victoria Reserve, near the 16th post of the Kandy Haguranketha main road.

Ranatunga slams ICC over reserve day for India-Pakistan match

Former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga has lashed out at the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) silence over the addition of a reserve day for the recent Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

France contributes 500,000 Euros via UNICEF to fight malnutrition in Sri Lanka

France has contributed Euros 500,000 through UNICEF to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition among children in the country.

ASP removed from CID over ’Harak Kata’s’ escape attempt

The police chief is reported to have immediately transferred an Assistant Superintendant of Police (ASP) attached to the CID.

Theekshana ruled out of Asia Cup final

Spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who strained his right hamstring during Sri Lanka’s Super 4 match against Pakistan on Thursday, has been ruled out of the finals.

Central Bank Act passed, ensuring independence, strict money printing restrictions: Siyambalapitiya

The Central Bank Act, effective from yesterday (15), has made the bank and its activities more independent, according to acting Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

Maithri urges SC to reconsider Easter Sunday attack allegations

Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday urged the Supreme Court to reconsider the allegations made against him through the fundamental rights petitions related to the Easter Sunday attacks, taking into account the new developments and situation that have been brought to light by UK’s Channel 4 News.

1,000 Acres of illegally seized land in Puttalam District targeted for reclamation

The Department of Forest Conservation has initiated to recover as many as 1,000 acres of land - 50 per cent of located in environmentally sensitive areas like mangroves - grabbed by various individuals in the Puttalam District, Daily Mirror learns.

97-Year-Old makes history: earns Master’s Degree in Buddhist Studies

A 97-year-old student from the Pali and Buddhist Studies Post Graduate Institute at the University of Kelaniya has achieved a significant milestone by earning her Master of Arts degree.

Kerala shuts schools as Nipah virus fears mount

Authorities in Kerala are working to contain the spread of the Nipah virus, with around 950 people potentially exposed. Five people have tested positive for the virus, with two deaths.

SL mission in London owes thousands of pounds in unpaid congestion fees: United Kingdom

The British Foreign Office announced that a large number of foreign embassies in London, including the Sri Lankan High Commission, owe the country millions of pounds in unpaid congestion charges.

Sajith asks the super-rich to shoulder debt restructuring

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on private lenders and the super-rich to bear their fair share of the burden in Sri Lanka’s domestic debt optimization (DDO) process.

Sri Lanka brings new law to tackle IUU fishing amid unlawful fishing by Indian fishermen

Against the backdrop of unlawful fisheries activities by Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka waters, the parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Food Security and Agriculture has cleared the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Amendment) Bill submitted to Parliament which, if enacted, will enable the authorities to take tough action against anyone indulgent in such practices in Sri Lankan waters, Daily Mirror learns.

Bangladesh stun India for consolation Asia Cup win

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s 80 and inspired bowling led Bangladesh to a consolation six-run win over India in the final Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Friday.

Lotus Tower attracts more visitors during past year

With the celebration of one year after the opening of the Lotus Tower, a total of 120,174 locals and 200,223 foreigners have visited the tower during the past year, Lotus Tower Head of Management Prasad Samarasinghe said.

Talent like Bumrah shouldn’t play all formats if he wants to prolong his career: Vasy

Vaas stressed that Indian selectors and team management must carefully choose the right formats and adapt strategies to keep a tab on Bumrah’s workload management.

Cargo movements at Sri Lankan airports decrese by 15% due to import restrictions and high costs

The restrictions imposed on imported items and the high cost have significantly decreased cargo movement at airports in the country. There has been a decrease of approximately 15.46% in cargo movements from 2022 to the first eight months of 2023.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill comes into effect today

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill, which was passed in Parliament on July 20 with a majority and amendments, will come into effect starting today, Acting Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Top US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence

A top US diplomat has questioned the absence of China’s defence minister Li Shangfu, renewing speculation of a possible corruption purge.

Case against Vijayakala: Police awaiting AG’s legal advice for over 5 years

It was revealed in Court that the investigations conducted by the Organized Crimes Prevention Division against former Jaffna District Parliamentarian Vijayakala Maheshwaran over a controversial statement she had made in 2018, is still awaiting the Attorney General’s advice over the incident, for over five years.

Two Sri Lankan archers go missing in South Korea

Two Sri Lankan national level Archery players who went to South Korea for expert training in the sport have gone missing in that country recently, it has been reported to ’Daily Mirror’.

Court prevents ’Harak Kata’ from being moved to another location

The Court of Appeal today issued an order preventing Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias ‘Harak Kata’ from being moved to another location from his current detention custody by the CID, without informing the Court of Appeal, the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court and the Attorney General.

Committee appointed to probe ’’Channel-4’’ allegations

A committee chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice S I Imam has been appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to investigate ’’Channel-4’’ allegations about the Easter attacks, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna

The death toll in Libya’s coastal city of Derna has soared to 11,300 as search efforts continue following a massive flood fed by the breaching of two dams in heavy rains, the Libyan Red Crescent said.

Cuba, Sri Lanka forge ties on medicine, sports training & coconut cultivation

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Cuban President Díaz-Canel Bermudez emphasized the importance of bolstering the relationship between their countries, focusing on collaboration in the fields of medicine, healthcare, sports training and coconut cultivation.