The daunting task before the new parliament

As you read this column today, you may have a clear idea of the composition of the next parliament.

A nation where animals are valued ahead of humans! - EDITORIAL

At the rate at which the human-elephant conflict has escalated, Sri Lankans get to hear of at least one human death every month which is caused by an elephant strike.

Spotlight on Dehiattakandiya Police retaliate after DWC officials bust bush meat trade

Officials from the Wildlife Department have recently uncovered an illicit trade in which wild boar, deer and elk in the Maduru Oya National Park are killed and sold.

Trump to secure US rights through tough but fair negotiations

US President-elect Donal Trump is feared by some and extolled by others. He is said to act instinctively, which many favour while others consider to be reckless.

Dear voters, your valuable vote matters the most! - EDITORIAL

Sri Lanka has witnessed a number of Parliamentary Elections ever since she gained independence. But in each one of them, voters saw the same faces shuffling between rival political parties in their quest to retain power.

The President and the Media

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently accused certain media institutions of propagating fake news. His grouse was over two incidents of media coverage.

General elections and system change

Campaigning at the General Election has come to an end. So far, whether it be in the north, south, east or west of the country campaigning has been on a low key. Only the NPP-JVP combine has held any mega election rallies.

‘WIN’ urges govt. to address Gender Based Violence

Incidents of Domestic violence (DV), Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and other forms of gender based violence continue to fill police complaint books, reports, studies and other documents as successive governments have failed to provide a solution to this social crisis. The Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse on Women and Children receives around 120,000-130,000 complaints related to domestic and gender based violence annually. So far 13 w

Gurunagar Church bombing – justice must be done even after 31 years

13th November 1993 will be 31 years since bombs were dropped by the Air Force over St. James Catholic Church in Gurunagar, Jaffna.

Memories and message of Fr. Michael Rodrigo

Many will remember Fr. Michael Rodrigo who was also fondly known as Fr. Mike by his community the Oblates of Mary Immaculate and those who closely associated him for the choice he made to be poor among the poor when prestige and position were waiting for him.

How AKD won the presidency in a fourteen fold quantum leap

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake contested the 2019 presidential election under the compass symbol.

Travails of OPD patients

A few days ago, I accompanied a friend to the new Out Patients’ Department (OPD) of the Colombo National hospital.

Child-friendly schools

The challenge in education is not simply to get children into school, but also to improve the overall quality of schooling and to address issues of participation.

“The Promise was a Necessity of the Past: the Word Broken is a Necessity of the Present.” President Pledges Free Books and Kits for Children!

Nicolai Machiavelli famously wrote, “The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.”

Voter apathy might produce a distorted picture of the electorate - EDITORIAL

The enthusiasm in elections seems to have died down with the conclusion of the Presidential election held on September 21.

EPDP ready to cooperate with govt, final decision will depend on outcome of polls - Douglas Devananda

With the campaign period of the general election drawing to a close, the political parties are busy wrapping up propaganda activities.

“It will be a National Govt. if we win,” - Dr. Harsha de Silva

Seasoned politician, economist and an academic Dr. Harsha de Silva who is contesting from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from the Colombo District warns the National People’s Power (NPP) government that it should not be acting up to follow the IMF programme with regard to the debt crisis just to please the international lender.

Only Ranil Wickremesinghe can revive the economy - Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne

Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne says that it is only the former President Ranil Wickremesinghe that can review the country’s economy but not any other leader.

It is immature to depend on one person to solve country’s problem - Imthiaz Bakeer Markar

One of the most experienced politicians in the country and Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Imthiaz Bakeer Markar says that his party has prepared the plan to get the country out of the present crisis and place it on the right track and for that the party has the most experienced, talented, innovative and young team.

‘Once bitten twice shy’ and Thursday’s General election

Canvassing for the upcoming General election of 14 November ends tomorrow.

“My vision is to create a society where women and children are free from abuse, exploitation” - Apsari Tillakaratne

Apsari Singhabahu Tillakaratne, wife of former Sri Lankan cricketer Hashan Tillakaratne, who is contesting the upcoming Parliamentary Elections from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in the Colombo District, opens up about her decision to enter politics in an exclusive interview with Daily Mirror.

Colombo has issues from housing to urban poverty – Ravindra Udayashantha

Former Mayor of Kolonnawa Ravindra Udayashantha has entered the fray to contest under an independent party at the upcoming Parliamentary Elections.

“Peoples verdict against Ranil , not justifiable” - Nimal Lanza

Nimal Lanza, a candidate contesting the general election under the gas cylinder symbol, speaks to The Daily Mirror about the current status of the economy, and what lies ahead.

“We must reclaim power from corrupted political and business elites’’ - Swasthika Arulingam (PSA)

Passed out as a lawyer from the Colombo Law College and having two Master-LLM from the University of Colombo and a LLM and Development as a Chevening Scholar at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, young activist Swastika Arulingam was a prominent figure in the Aragalaya (Protest) which toppled the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government.

A worthless debate over experience of leaders

“Repeat a lie often enough and it becomes the truth”, is a law of propaganda attributed to Hitler’s Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels.

And the lights all went out in Bangladesh... - EDITORIAL

Parts of Bangladesh have had their power supply slashed after ‘Adani Power’ set a deadline of Nov 7 to switch off the flow of electricity if there is no clarity on the settlement of the outstanding dues. Adani supplies Bangladesh power from its 1600-megawatt coal-fired plant in eastern India.

The Second Coming of Trump: Prospects for war and peace

Although foreign policy was the least concern of the American voters, it is one of the most talked-about topics outside the United States in the afterglow of Republican powerhouse Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Democratic blowhard Kamala Harris.

President wants to suppress Easter Sunday attack reports with ulterior motives- Udaya Gammanpila

Sarvajana Balaya candidate for the Colombo district Udaya Gammanpila who is in the centre of controversy regarding his revelation on the Easter Sunday attacks shared his views further in this regard with Daily Mirror.

Easter Sunday attacks: Govt should be given enough time - Kavinda Jayawardena

SJB candidate for the Gampaha District Dr. Kavinda Jayawardena who conferred with the Daily Mirror recently on his candidature and the political situation did mention that his party has suffered some set back after its candidate former MP Ajith Mannapperuma withdrew from the campaign suddenly.

“government has absolutely no experience” – Rosy Senanayake

Former Mayoress of Colombo and United National Party (UNP) stalwart Rosy Senanayake will be contesting from the Colombo District under the New Democratic Front ticket. In a candid interview with the Daily Mirror, Senanayake explained why former UNP candidates are contesting under a new Party and a symbol while sharing her thoughts about the new