Motorist gets judge’s sympathy

A motorist who allegedly blocked a High Court judge’s vehicle, used obscene language, and threatened him was released after the judge personally intervened, police said.

Police to charge fees for security at commercial events

Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya has decided to charge fees for providing police security at events held for commercial purposes, such as concerts, while continuing to provide security for free at non-commercial events.

Mahinda, Maithripala ask bullet proof vehicles back

The Ministry of Public Security is reviewing requests by former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena to return bulletproof vehicles previously allocated to them, Minister Ananda Wijepala told the Daily Mirror.

Sri Lanka faces tougher conditions in retaining GSP+

A great deal of work remains to be done by Sri Lanka to retain and expand its export market in the European Union (EU), which currently absorbs more than 24 percent of the country’s total exports, Daily Mirror learns.

Healy’s heroics power Australia to record-breaking chase against India

Defending champions Australia chased down a mammoth 331 to beat India by three wickets with an over to spare in a pulsating Women’s World Cup clash in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Jaswar Umar Appointed to FIFA Grassroots Committee

Worldgoverning body FIFA has appointed Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar to its prestigious Committee for Grassroots and Amateur Football.

Gauff beats Pegula to win Wuhan Open title

Coco Gauff became the first player to win her first nine hard court finals as she beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets to win the Wuhan Open.

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Vacherot beats cousin for historic Shanghai title

World number 204 Valentin Vacherot upset his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win his first ATP title at the Shanghai Masters.

Seales fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Fast bowler Jayden Seales of the West Indies has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day of the second Test against India in New Delhi on Friday.

IGP to seek Attorney General’s assistance over Mount Lavinia court incident

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said that he will seek the assistance of the Attorney General on behalf of the police officer involved in the recent incident between a police officer and a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia court premises.

President assures Rs. 1,750 daily wage for plantation workers within this year

The government will take steps to ensure that plantation workers get a minimum daily wage of Rs. 1,750 within this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

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Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79.

WHO chief arrives in Sri Lanka

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (12) to attend the 78th Session of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee as the chief guest.

Two killed in lorry accident in Narammala

Two men were killed in an early morning accident in the Narammala Police area today (12).

Seychelles’s Patrick Herminie wins presidential run-off election

Seychelles’s opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has won the country’s presidential race, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote, according to the electoral commission.

Gazette issued confirming Cabinet reshuffle

The official Gazette confirming ministerial and deputy ministerial changes following the government’s first cabinet reshuffle has been issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr. N.S. Kumanayake.

Doctors’ Union warns of mismanaged drug supply despite government assurances

Although the Health Ministry and the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) have repeatedly assured that Sri Lanka’s drug shortage will be completely resolved by early 2026, an oversupply of nearly a hundred essential and non-essential drug items has been reported in several major hospitals across the country, Chairman of the Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast

Sixteen people missing after a major explosion at a Tennessee munitions factory on Friday are presumed to be dead, according to the sheriff.

Prime Minister departs for China

Airport officials confirmed that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (11) to attend an international women’s conference being held in China.

Sciver-Brunt’s historic century powers England to top spot

Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a captain’s knock of the highest order as her record-breaking fifth ICC Women’s World Cup hundred was the catalyst for England’s 89-run win over Sri Lanka.

Police launch probe into Mount Lavinia Court assault incident

Police have launched an investigation into an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises in which a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by a police officer.

Four killed in mass shooting after Mississippi football game

Four people have been killed and 12 others injured, four critically, after a mass shooting in the US state of Mississippi.

Sri Lanka dealt big injury scare against England in CWC25

The tournament co-hosts had to contend with skipper Chamari Athapaththu being forced off the pitch against England in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Djokovic loses to qualifier in Shanghai last four

An injury-hit Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat by Monegasque qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

Never said will execute MR: SF

Former MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said today that he never had any intention of executing former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, though some have misunderstood his recent remarks in Matara.

Adults must open paths for children’s progress- PM

The children of the country possess the strength, ability, and attitude required to build the nation, and it is the responsibility of adults to open the paths for them to move forward, said Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

College of Oncologists raises concerns over cancer ‘miracle drug’

The Sri Lanka College of Oncologists (SLCO) has raised serious concerns over a “cancer cure” said to have been developed by a research team from the University of Colombo, warning that the product lacks credible scientific evidence and could endanger vulnerable patients.