Japanese destroyer ’SAMIDARE’ in Colombo

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Destroyer SAMIDARE arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today.

Onmaxdt collects Rs. 29 mn even after ban; reveal mastermind behind racket: Diana Gamage

Claiming that a mastermind behind the Pyramid racket called Onmaxdt should be revealed, Parliamentarian Daiana Gamage said Rs. 29.2 million has been collected even after the ban of the institution.

Maradana Police Environment Unit OIC arrested for soliciting bribe

The OIC of the Maradana Police Environment Unit has been arrested by Bribery Commission (BC) officials while soliciting a bribe of Rs 10,000.

IT sector can resolve problems of national economy: CSSL

The information technology (IT) sector can resolve the problems of the national economy, and for that there should be a policy regarding the digital economy, the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) Treasurer, Indika De Soysa said.

More than 25 MPs sign NCM against Keheliya

Around 25 MPs including some of those who have voted in favour of the government on various instances have signed the no-confidence motion on Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella today.

Drug used at Peradeniya Hospital causes allergic reaction; another patient dies

A 57-year-old man died after he developed an allergic reaction at the Teaching Hospital Kegalle following the administration of the antibiotic used in the Peradeniya Hospital which resulted in the death of a 21-year-old girl.

Govt. with people’s mandate should have the right to intervene in CBSL affairs: AKD

A government with a people’s mandate should have the right to intervene in the affairs of the Central Bank as it is directly connected to the financial and economic policies of the country, NPP MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

Sri Lanka to host Afghanistan’s home series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is all set to host Afghanistan’s one-day bilateral home series against Pakistan here next month, it is learned.

​TNA speaks in Khalistan vocabulary: NPF

The newly formed youth party, the New Peoples Front (NPF) in a letter to Indian High Commissioner in Colombo has said that the vocabulary used by TNA senior leader R. Sampanthan in his latest letter Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is similar to the language of Khalistan separatists.

Dates announced for 2023 Grade 5, A/L exams

The Examination Department today announced the dates for the 2023 Grade Five Scholarship Examination and the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination.

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.