PM calls for expedited investigations into ongoing school complaints

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has instructed the Investigation Division of the Education Ministry to expedite ongoing investigations into complaints received regarding schools and to fill existing vacancies within the division to strengthen its capacity.

No final agreement yet with US: President

Sri Lanka has neither reached a final agreement on any matter with the United States nor signed any agreements so far, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

NR Consultation case against Namal: CID still awaiting AG’s advice

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court tody sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and four others for their alleged involvement in money laundering amounting to Rs.15 million in a company allegedly owned by Namal Rajapaksa.

Bill to repeal Presidents’ entitlements presented to Parliament

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented in Parliament the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill which aims to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986.

Over 1,000 vacancies for specialist doctors in Sri Lanka: Minister

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today revealed that there is a shortage of 1,139 specialist doctors in Sri Lanka.

Govt deploys team to find sugar mafia

The government ,which is in a quandary over the inability to sell off brown sugar manufactured at four local factories, has deployed a team to investigate whether a mafia is involved in releasing hoarded stocks to the market in a discreet manner , a Minister said.

Trump could meet Putin over Ukraine as soon as next week, official says

Reuters - President Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin as soon as next week, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. continued preparations to impose secondary sanctions, including potentially on China, to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

Three Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 12.16 million worth of ’Kush’

Three Indian nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning while attempting to smuggle in a stock of ’’Kush’’ cannabis valued at Rs. 12.16 million.

Trump says US will levy 100% tariff on some chip imports

The United States will impose a tariff of about 100% on semiconductor chips imported from countries not producing in America or planning to do so, President Donald Trump said.

Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash, along with six others

Ghana’s ministers of defence and environment have died in a military helicopter crash in the central Ashanti region, along with six other people, a government spokesperson says.

Chichi’s rocket found’ – Critics left puzzled

In a shocking revelation and also biting on their own words, the NPP government yesterday admitted that Supreme SAT Ltd., which launched a communications satellite into space in November 2012 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China, had brought in a revenue to the country since it began commercial operations with the Board of Investments in 2015.

Judicial Service Commission flags poor upkeep of judges’ residences

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has instructed all judicial officers to ensure that their official residences and surrounding environs, including boundary walls, are kept clean and orderly, citing concerns over maintenance and public perception.

Former DIG Priyantha Jayakody released on bail

Retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Priyantha Jayakody, who was in remand custody over allegations of lodging a false complaint, has been granted bail by the Mahara Magistrate’s Court.

US tariff sparks export diversification push in SL

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) convened a high-level forum yesterday to address the repercussions of the 20 percent tariff imposed by the US on a range of Sri Lankan exports.

Casino operators, state bank fined for money laundering lapse

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has penalised two licensed casino operators and a state-owned bank for lapses in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance, collecting a total of Rs.6.5 million (US $ 22,000) in fines during the first half of 2025, the Central Bank said.

SC rules in favour of South Korean investor in USD 96,000 copper fraud case

The Supreme Court has delivered a judgment in favour of a South Korean investor, affirming the decision of the Colombo Commercial High Court that he is entitled to recover a sum equivalent to USD 96,000 from a Sri Lankan individual who allegedly defrauded him after promising to export 15 tonnes of copper.

Letter of demand to Wimal only to correct himself: Archdiocese Spokesman

While highlighting that Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith will send a letter of demand to National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa on the remark he made on the Cardinal skipping the Easter Sunday service in 2019, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Colombo Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said today that it will be sent only to get Weerawansa to correct his statement.

Supreme Court strikes off Attorney for tearing off pages from case record

The Supreme Court today found an attorney guilty of deceit and malpractice and ordered his removal from office as an Attorney-at-Law, following an incident where he had torn two pages from a case record at the record room of the Court of Appeal in 2023.

Kehelbaddara Padme’s close associate ’Walas Kata’ arrested

Thilina Sampath alias ’Walas Kata’, a close associate of drug kingpin Kehelbaddara Padme was arrested by the Western North Crimes Investigation Division.

Trump order imposes additional 25% tariff on goods from India

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods from India, saying the country directly or indirectly imported Russian oil, adding to 25% tariffs already announced.

Daily Mirror Brief: Daily News Recap, Top Headlines & Must-Read Stories - 6th August

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Third Randoli Perahera tonight

The third Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Festival is set to take place tonight (6), with the parade departing from the Sri Dalada Maligawa at the auspicious hour of 7:06 p.m.

Health ministry to appoint 1,408 doctors

The Health Ministry has called for applications to appoint 1,408 doctors who have completed their internship as Primary Grade Medical Officers.

Parliament approves electricity amendment bill with amendments

The Electricity Amendment Bill was passed in Parliament today following its third reading, which was approved without a vote. The second reading of the Bill was earlier approved with a majority of 96 votes, with 121 MPs voting in favour and 25 against.

Australian Governor-General Samantha Mostyn arrives

Governor-General of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon for a three-day official visit, following an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Expedite appointments of new dental surgeons and address salary issues: Minister

Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has directed officials to expedite the appointment of new dental surgeons and to submit a proposal to the Ministry of Finance to resolve related salary issues.

Shashindra Rajapaksa remanded

Former Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa was today ordered to be remanded till August 19 by Colombo Cheif Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga, after being arrested on charges of corruption and conspiracy.

21 drivers fined for violating railway crossing rules in Padukka

The Department of Railways has stepped up enforcement of the Railway Ordinance, leading to the arrest of 21 drivers who attempted to cross railway level crossings while the gates were closed to traffic.

Chichi's rocket has not disappeared, hints PM

The satellite launched by Supreme SAT Ltd. in 2012 with an investment of USD 300 million has paid dividends to the Sri Lankan government totalling an average sum of Rs. 20 billion annually, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said, contradicting earlier statements by Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake.

Using whitening cream during pregnancy can harm baby

Sri Lankan health officials warn of a sharp increase in nervous system and kidney diseases caused by harmful skin whitening creams which seriously damage the skin, Dermatologist Dr. K.D.C. Fernando said.