SLT Chairman removed

Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), Rohan Fernando has been removed from his post.

Litro Gas to grant Rs. 1.5 bn as dividends to Treasury

Litro Gas Lanka, a prominent supplier of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas in Sri Lanka, has made a significant contribution of Rs. 1.5 billion to the Treasury in the form of dividends.

State bank technician arrested over May 9 unrest

A technician attached to a state bank in Colombo, suspected to have set fire to a landcruiser type jeep in the premises of Nittambuwa Police during the violence on May 9 last year, had been arrested.

Fuel quotas to be increased again next month: Kanchana

Fuel quotas will be further increased next month after evaluation, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

No shortage of Heavy Marcaine drug used for C-section surgeries: Keheliya

There is no shortage of Heavy Marcaine drug used for elective cesarean section surgeries as reported, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today.

LRH doctors warn of major strike if solutions not granted

Despite the 24-hour token strike by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) being called off yesterday (19), GMOA Media Spokesman Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe warned of resuming the strike if solutions are not granted.

New Zealand shooting rattles teams hours before World Cup kickoff

Just hours before Auckland was due to host the opening match of the Women’s World Cup, the city woke up to news of a deadly shooting which has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a day of celebration.

Three infectious diseases eliminated from SL have re-emerged: Rajitha

The health sector in the country has collapsed, while three infectious diseases which were eliminated from the country had started to re-emerge, former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said today.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to take 1-0 lead in Test series

Imam-ul-Haq finished unbeaten on 50 as he marshalled Pakistan to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka, and a 1-0 series lead.

Compulsory school attendance of applicants for A/L exam reduced to 40%: Susil

Instructions have been given to school principals and relevant authorities to consider only 40 percent of school attendance of the school applicants for the Advanced Level (A/L) examinations, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

SL delegation holds discussions with X-Press Pearl lawyers, insurers

A Sri Lankan delegation led by the Attorney General recently engaged in discussions with the lawyers and insurers representing the owner of the fire-damaged freight ship, ’MV X-Press Pearl’.

All elective cesarean surgeries at Kalutara Hospital suspended

All elective cesarean section surgeries at the Teaching Hospital Kalutara have been halted in order to preserve the remaining 17 vials of an anesthetic drug called Marcaine Spinal Heavy needed to carry out elective cesarean sections, Daily Mirror learns.

Merrill, founder of Dilmah Tea passes away

The founder of Dilmah Tea, Merrill J. Fernando has passed away at the age of 93, the family confirmed.

​Hatch Cover crushes truck at Colombo Port; driver injured

A container truck driver was injured when a hatch cover fell on the truck at the Colombo port this morning, an official at the Port told Daily Mirror a while ago.

Paramour arrested for stealing gold jewellery after threatening to show nude photos of woman to her husband

A 23-year-old youth who was having an illicit affair with a woman was arrested for forcibly taking her gold jewellery after threatening her that her nude photographs would be sent to her husband.

Sri Lanka to ditch US Dollar for Indian Rupee in landmark MoU with India

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is expected to be exchanged with the Indian authorities on the use of Indian Rupee instead of US dollar for international transactions between the two countries during the visit of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to New Delhi tomorrow, Daily Mirror learns.

Murder accused shot dead in Minuwangoda during shootout with STF

A 29-year old person wanted over a murder in the Homagama area was shot dead during a shootout with the STF in Minuwangoda.

Thank you card from royal family

A young man from Kanthale has received a thank you card from Buckingham Palace for wishing King Charles iii, and his wife, Princess Camila on the occasion of his coronation.

Lives of cancer patients at stake as radiographers dodge work

Radiographers at the Radiation Treatment Department of the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital are facing criticisms for their slow pace of work, which is reportedly putting cancer patients’ lives at risk.

Sri Lanka forms action committee to tackle economic crisis job losses

Sri Lanka formed an action committee comprising of key ministry secretaries to implement strategies aimed at re-employing the individuals impacted by the economic crisis, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement.

Bribery Commission to record statement from GR

The Bribery Commission has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that it expects to record a statement from former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on July 27 regarding the recovery of Rs. 17.85 million from the President’s House on July 9, 2022.

ACC confirms Asia Cup schedule, final on Sept. 17 at R. Premadasa

The Asian Cricket Council confirmed the schedule for the Asia Cup on Wednesday, with Sri Lanka hosting a majority of its games at the R Premadasa.

Seychelles men and women volleyball teams arrive in Sri Lanka

The men’s and women’s volleyball teams of Seychelles arrived in Sri Lanka today (19). This is the first time that two national volleyball teams from Seychelles, an East African country, will participate in a tour of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka take three wickets to stay alive in first Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka took three second innings wickets to keep their hopes alive in the first Test against Pakistan in Galle, though the hosts ended the fourth day needing just 83 more runs for victory.

IGP appointed to National Sports Council

Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne has been appointed as a member of the National Sports Council by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.

SL secures EUR 9.8mn grant to strengthen public finances

Sr Lanka has signed financing agreements to secure a grant of EUR 9.8 million from the World Bank, European Union (EU)and Française de Développement (AFD) to strengthen the country’s management of public finances.

FR petition challenging Galle Face incident dismissed by SC

A public interest litigation filed challenging alleged violation of Fundamental Rights on May 9, last year following the attack on Galle Face protesters was today dismissed by the Supreme Court.

European Commission proposes 4-year extension to GSP+

The European Commission has proposed a four-year extension to the current GSP+ scheme until 31 Dec 2027, so that countries, such as Sri Lanka, do not lose their preferential access in the interim.

Naval, fishing communities advised to be alert

While issuing an advisory for strong winds and rough seas, the naval and fishing communities were advised not to engage in fishing and naval activities in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Pottuvil via Kankesanthurai, Mannar, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota, due to the active south-west monsoon.

Millionaire arrested for alleged rape at five star hotel

A millionaire businessman was taken into custody by the Police Children and Women Bureau on suspicion of the alleged rape of a female employee at a five-star hotel in Colombo.