Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump’s life

Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of 2024.

Ditwah: two months on, Govt not yet ready with needs assessment

The government is still in the process of completing the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), despite the lapse of two months since Cyclone Ditwah struck the country, Daily Mirror learns.

One teacher for 16 students on average in Sri Lankan classrooms

Sri Lanka’s 2025 public school census shows a big difference in how teachers are spread across the country. While the national average is one teacher for every 16 students, the actual experience in a classroom depends mostly on the type of school a child attends according to statistics from the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS).

What is Protection of Occupants Bill ?

The Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025, gazetted in September last year, was recently tabled in Parliament by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara, aiming to introduce legal safeguards against the arbitrary eviction of occupants from premises.

JVP delegation led by Tilvin Silva leave for India

A delegation from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) headed by General Secretary Tilvin Silva left for New Delhi, India this morning on an invitation by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

Ravi demands answers on delays in Ditwah compensation

UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake called for an urgent Government statement on compensation and restoration following Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka on November 28, 2025.

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Kilinochchi families of the disappeared protest on Independence Day

Relatives of persons who went missing during Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil war staged a protest in Kilinochchi town today (04), coinciding with the country’s 78th Independence Day, declaring that they have no true freedom without their missing loved ones.

World leaders reaffirm support as Sri Lanka marks 78th Independence Day

As Sri Lanka celebrated its 78th Independence Day today under the theme ’’Building Sri Lanka,’’ world leaders from across the globe extended their warm wishes, reaffirming bilateral ties and pledging continued support for the island nation’s economic recovery and development.

UNP preparing for new generation leadership: Ranil

The United National Party (UNP) is preparing for a new generation leadership that would embrace smart politics, party leader former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Sri Lankan delegation meets Rahul Gandhi

Ven. Udugama Sarananda Thera, the Chief Incumbent of Sri Shasanalankararamaya Purana Maha Viharaya (Udugama Maha Viharaya), together with the Custodian Nilames of the Viharaya, met with Indian Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi today to convey their gratitude in remembrance of the late Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo, the snooker legend, has died at the age of 79; Virgo’s most notable victory was in the final of the 1979 UK Championship, where he defeated Terry Griffiths; he was also co-host of the Big Break television show

Collision with Greek coast guard boat leaves 15 migrants dead

At least 15 migrants have died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off the coast of the island of Chios late on Tuesday.

Human Rights Watch warns US heading to ’authoritarianism’

Human Rights Watch warned Wednesday, February 4 that President Donald Trump was turning the United States into an authoritarian state as democracy declines globally to its lowest ebb in four decades.

Marking 78th National Independence Day...

Appeal Court quashes summons issued on former President Sirisena over Easter Sunday attacks

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued a Writ of Certiorari quashing the summons issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on former President Maithripala Sirisena over the Easter Sunday terror attack incidents.

Mrs World 2nd Runner-Up Sabina Yousaf returns

Sabina Yousaf, who represented Sri Lanka at the 41st Mrs World pageant in the United States, returned to the country yesterday following an impressive performance at the international competition, where she secured the Second Runner-Up title and won the Mrs Photogenic mini-title while also placing among the Top 20 contestants.

Leopard cub spotted climbing tree to escape dogs in Bogawantalawa

A leopard cub was captured on a mobile phone by a tea estate worker in the Bogawantalawa area yesterday (3), after it climbed a tree to escape a group of dogs while accompanying its mother on a hunt.

Graduate teacher recruitment exams gazetted

Applications have been called from graduates in the public service as well as graduates not currently employed in the public service for the recruitment of Sinhala, Tamil and English medium teachers to national and provincial schools islandwide under the Sri Lanka Teachers Service.

Severe lightning and thundershowers forecast

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are expected in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts, according to the Meteorological Department said.

’We still engaged in struggle to complete our independence’: President

Claiming that the true fulfilment of independence lies in the extent to which Sri Lankans are able to achieve economic freedom, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today that he believes that people are still engaged in a struggle to complete independence.

Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha arrive in Sri Lanka

The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago, marking a historic moment for Buddhists in the country.

Group B preview: Co-hosts’ big opportunity at T20 World Cup

What an opportunity co-hosts Sri Lanka have to qualify in pole position of the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC expresses concerns over Pakistan’s India match boycott

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday expressed concern after Pakistan declined to play against India in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, prompting the global governing body to explore diplomatic channels to resolve the issue.

Colonialism has become active in a different form today: Sajith

Colonialism has become active in a different form in Sri Lanka and other countries in the Southern Hemisphere, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day

Presidential pardon...

Govt.’s ’Protection of Occupants Bill’ under fire

The proposed ‘Protection of Occupants Bill’ is under fire as it has got three foreign companies to leave Sri Lanka while eight other local companies are expected to file fundamental rights cases against it, an Opposition MP told Parliament yesterday.

Govt. justifies emergency coal purchases

Amidst Opposition claims that the country will have to incur losses if the government will have to go for emergency coal purchases, Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said yesterday emergency coal purchases will not incur losses adding that only 300,000 metric tons of coal will be procured under emergency purchases.

Sri Lanka’s dream of becoming an oil-producing nation hits a snag

Sri Lanka’s ambition to become an oil-producing nation has faced a setback, with the planned international tender process for offshore oil and gas exploration and development delayed due to a court case initiated in the past, an official said yesterday.