Man in ’Aswesuma’ queue dies

A 77-year-old man who was waiting in a queue to obtain the ’Aswesuma’ relief at the Ella Divisional Secretariat, collapsed and died.

Truth-Seeking Commission vital to address impact on affected communities: Ali Sabri

Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabri emphasized the importance of establishing a Truth-Seeking Commission to address the ethnic problem’s impact on affected communities, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Fmr Kotte SLPP Councillor arrested for indecent exposure to lady school principal, parents

Former Kotte SLPP Municipal Councillor, Denzil Padmasiri was arrested by the Welikada Police for allegedly exposing his private parts to the principal and a group of parents of a leading girls’ school in Kotte.

Status of 71% of Interim Budget 2022 promises unknown: Verité Research

The implementation status of 71 per cent of the highest value expenditure proposals in Interim Budget 2022 – with an allocation of LKR 46.8 billion – remains unknown, Verité Research said.

SL born Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canadian minister

Sri Lankan born Tamil MP Gary Anandasangaree has been appointed as a Cabinet Minister in the Canadian Government.

World Rugby greenlights Sri Lanka Rugby team for Asian Games, SLR remains suspended

World Rugby yesterday (July 26) said it would allow Sri Lanka to field rugby sevens teams for the Asian Games later this year, despite standing suspended by WR.

Adani Company officials call on Minister Harin

A group of representatives of the Adani Company met with Tourism Minister Harin Fernando to discuss the upcoming work of the Adani in Sri Lanka.

UNESCO calls for global ban on smartphones in schools

UNESCO’s report on technology in education urges countries to carefully consider how technology is used in schools.

SL positioned to earn over 10 mn Euros as Host of International Nuclear Inspection Exerc

Sri Lanka will be able to earn well over 10 million Euros because of its selection by the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) as the host country for the next on-site inspection (OSI) Integrated Field Exercise (IFE), IFE25, to be held in 2025, Daily Mirror learns.

French President to make brief visit to SL tomorrow

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to make a brief visit to Colombo tomorrow night (28) while returning from Papua New Guinea and will hold discussions with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, official sources confirmed to the Daily Mirror.

Niger soldiers announce coup and president’s removal on national TV

Soldiers in Niger say they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power, after armed troops earlier blockaded the presidential palace in Niamey, the capital in one of the world’s most unstable nations.

Sak Surin to get a welcoming ceremony

The National Resource and Environment Ministry will hold a Bai Sri Su Khwan welcoming ceremony for Thai elephant Sak Surin after his 30-day quarantine finishes, minister Varawut Silpa-archa says.

Showers expected at several places

There will be multiple periods of showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara, according to the Meteorology Department.

Red notices to hospitals

Several government hospitals including the Colombo National Hospital are on the brink of another crisis as the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has warned of possible power outages due to the failure to settle defaulted payments of electricity and maintenance bills, Daily Mirror reliably learns.

Sri Lanka player reprimanded for Code of Conduct breach

Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day of the second Test against Pakistan in Colombo on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka included into FIFA 2026 WC qualifiers on strict conditional basis

Football’s world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have approved and included Sri Lanka into the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on a strict conditional basis.

Bungee jumping from Lotus Tower by December

The Colombo Lotus Tower plans to launch the Bungee Jumping programme by December this year, its Head of Management Prasad Samarasinghe said.

Collective discussions by all parties needed for granting police powers to PCs: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe called for collective discussions among all parties to decide on granting police powers to the Provincial Councils as outlined in the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Increase in graffiti drawing at Lotus Tower

The number of individuals who damage the walls and iron fences of the Lotus Tower has increased, said Lotus Tower Head of Management Prasad Samarasinghe.

Final decision next week on both companies selling LP gas at same price

A final decision on both domestic LP gas companies in the country to sell gas at the same price will be taken within the next week, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando said.

One millionth visitor to Lotus Tower since its opening

The Lotus Tower Management has welcomed the one-millionth visitor this evening since the tower opened to the public, Lotus Tower Head of Management, Prasad Samarasinghe said.

Shafique double ton puts Pakistan in command of 2nd Test

Opener Abdullah Shafique’s maiden double century and an unbeaten 132 by Agha Salman put Pakistan in the box seat Wednesday on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Ship with 3,000 cars in deadly fire off Dutch coast

A fire on a cargo ship carrying almost 3,000 cars off the coast of the Dutch island of Ameland has left one sailor dead and 22 others hurt.

NPC delegates powers to Police dept. to exercise powers on CI and below ranks

The National Police Commission has delegated some of its powers to the Inspector General of Police and to the Sri Lanka Police Department in respect of Chief Inspectors and lower ranks, with effect from July 24.

All-party conference commences

President Ranil Wickremesinghe commenced an all-party conference at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from July 28 to 29, 2023, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.

Former OIC acquitted of forgery charges after 19 years

The Colombo High Court today acquitted and discharged the former OIC of Sri Lanka Police Reserve Headquarters Vijith Weerasinghe from all the charges relating to a forgery incident that took place in 2004.

Amal Sanderatne’s demise; family speaks out

The Sanderatne family yesterday went public on the tragic and unfortunate death of young economist Amal following the conclusion of his last rites.

Did two relatives of Sports Minister also go to Australia with SLC letters?

Two relatives of Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe were also part of the non- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) contingent that travelled to Australia for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup last year with letters from SLC, sources claimed.

Dozens of whales die in mass stranding in Western Australia

More than 50 whales have died in a mass stranding event in Western Australia as officials and volunteers race to save dozens of others stuck in shallow waters, authorities said Wednesday.