Fake Bribery Commission officer arrested in Polonnaruwa

A man posing as an officer of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) was arrested in Polonnaruwa yesterday.

Trump says Putin talks ’don’t go anywhere’ as he imposes new sanctions

The US has announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies in an effort to pressure Moscow to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine.

Presidential awards recognized

Fire at Wadduwa tourist hotel: Guests rescued, one injured

A fire broke out on the second floor of a three-storey tourist hotel in Wadduwa.

Deputy Defence Minister graces NCC passing out parade

Painting and sculpture competition...

Daily Mirror bags Silver Award at Presidential Environment Awards 2025

Daily Mirror deputy Features Editor Kamanthi Wickramasinghe has been recognised with a Silver Award in the Media Sector – Individual Category (English Medium) at the Presidential Environment Awards 2025.

Delhi’s air has become toxic once again

Every year, like clockwork, Delhi chokes. A thick, toxic haze settles over the city - stinging eyes, burning throats and sending air quality monitors into panic mode.

Islandwide preschool curriculum to be introduced from 2027: PM

A single national curriculum for all preschools across Sri Lanka will be implemented from 2027, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced yesterday (22).

IOC to tell members not to host events in Indonesia

Indonesia said it would not grant visas to the Israel team for the ongoing World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta because of the country’s military offensive in Gaza.

Over 9,500 affected, four dead due to inclement weather

A total of 9,542 people from 2,395 families across 12 districts have been affected by adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

AI powered threat detection system to safeguard cyber security: Deputy Minister

The government has decided to use an AI powered threat detection system to safeguard state cloud services so that evolving threats could be known, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament today.

Daily Mirror bags Merit Award at Presidential Environment Awards 2025

Daily Mirror Deputy Web Editor Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama has received a Merit Award in the Media Sector – Individual Category (English Medium) at the Presidential Environment Awards 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to environmental awareness and communication.

Parliament to undergo special security search before budget

Parliament will undergo a special security search ahead of the budget speech scheduled for November 7, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told Parliament today.

Green achievements spotlighted at Presidential Environment Awards 2025

The prestigious “Presidential Environment Awards 2025” will be held today (23), at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Major probes to be carried out into land grabbing by politicians: Deputy Minister

A major probe into land grabbing by politicians is set to be conducted, Deputy Minister of Lands Aravinda Senarath told Parliament today.

BIA expands self check-in facilities to enhance passenger experience

Passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) can now enjoy an improved and more flexible check-in experience, with the airport extending self-service facilities to streamline pre-departure procedures.

SJB MPs wear black in Parliament over Weligama PS Chairman killing

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs have come to Parliament today wearing black in protest over the Killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera.

Drug traffickers should be hanged - Commissioner of Prisons

Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe stressed that drug traffickers sentenced to death should be hanged.

’Rotumba Amila’ suspected to be behind killing of Weligama PS Chairman

Dubai-based underworld leader Amila Sepala Ratnayake, alias “Rotumba Amila,” is suspected of orchestrating the assassination of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, a senior police officer said yesterday (22).

Weligama PS Chairman warned of threat, IGP ignored: Rehan

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Weligama Organiser Rehan Jayawickrama has accused the government of attempting to justify the recent killing of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman by labeling it an “underworld issue,” despite repeated warnings about threats to his life.

Flu wave sweeps through schools, children hit hard

Health officials have raised the alarm over a dramatic rise in Influenza A and B infections sweeping through Sri Lanka with children among the worst affected.

Train services on upcountry line resume

Railway services on the Upcountry Line resumed last night after being suspended for several days due to severe rain damage.

First political killing rocks Parliament

The fatal shooting of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera has re-ignited public concern over whether the government and law enforcement authorities are taking the growing wave of gun violence seriously.

SL targets US $ 15bn digital economy with ‘super ROI’ strategy

Sri Lanka is pursuing a strategy to generate ‘super return on investment (ROI)’ through a comprehensive digital transformation, aiming to build a US $ 15 billion digital economy, Chief Advisor to President on Digital Economy and Information and Communication Technology Agency Chairman Dr. Hans Wijesuriya said.

Credit card spend picks up in August with card debt rising Rs.2.9bn

Sri Lankan credit card holders stepped up spending in August, reflecting rising consumer confidence and improving household incomes amid an expanding economy.

Gardner’s brilliant hundred takes Australia back to the top

Ash Gardner’s blistering unbeaten century helped Australia to a stunning six-wicket win over England at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Kia Motors Lanka unveils 2026 Sorento Hybrid and EV5

While adding two remarkable additions to the Kia family, Kia Motors Lanka yesterday launched the fifth-generation 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid and Kia EV5, marking a new era of hybrid and electric mobility in Sri Lanka.

Technical fault delays mail train from Moratuwa to KKS

Passengers on the mail train from Moratuwa to Kankesanthurai (KKS) experienced significant delays this evening after the train came to a halt between Dematagoda and Kelaniya stations due to a technical fault.

Allow people to consume liquor if you want high tax revenue: MP

The government should enable the people to consume liquor in order to meet the desired tax revenue targets, opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake told Parliament today.