Ranil will enter Parliament at the right time if needed

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will enter Parliament if needed and if he decides to do so, United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Regional militaries join hands in Pacific Angel

Exercise Pacific Angel – 2025 will kick off on Monday (08) in Sri Lanka and run until 12 September, bringing together the United States Pacific Forces, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, the Indian Air Force, the Maldivian National Defence Force and the Bangladesh Air Force, with the Sri Lanka Navy and Army also playing active roles.

August reserves only tad higher from July

The Central Bank has also continued its foreign currency collection binge so far this year and in the most recent period, they have collected a higher amount of foreign currency from the domestic foreign currency market, helping to rebuild its reserves

Raising the Bar: Young Lawyers Push for Change

The Young Lawyers’ Committee of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka is preparing to host the Junior National Law Conference on November 14, 15 and 16, 2025, an event they say will mark a decisive step toward “system change” within the profession.

Unbundling of CEB: Get advice from foreign experts to ensure smooth transition: Opposition

While urging President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to intervene in resolving employee issues pertaining to the unbundling of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) , an opposition MP yesterday said the assistance of foreign experts should be sought for the process to ensure a smooth transition.

Govt appeals expatriate Doctors to return and serve Sri Lanka, promises full support

Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has publicly called upon Sri Lankan specialist doctors living abroad to return to their motherland and contribute their expertise.

Teaching how to use condoms in school curriculum: Health and Education ministries at odds

A tussle has developed between the Ministries of Health and Education over plans to integrate teaching condom use into Sri Lanka’s school curriculum, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka witnesses ‘Blood Moon’

Sri Lankans witnessed the spectacular total lunar eclipse, known as the “Blood Moon,” last night. During the total eclipse, the Moon appeared in a striking deep-red hue. The eclipse began at 8.58 p.m. yesterday and ended at 2.25 a.m. this morning.

August overseas worker remittances up 18% to US $ 681Mn

Sri Lankans working abroad continue to send back home their hard earned money in large sums every month, helping to further bolster the country’s still fragile external sector and thereby strengthening the overall economy which appears to be firing from all cylinders at present as seen from virtually every economic reading.

Crackdown on dangerously modified vehicles following Ella–Wellawaya tragedy

Authorities will launch strict enforcement of traffic laws against dangerously modified vehicles from tomorrow (8), Deputy Transport Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said.

Animal killing on the rise: Authorities go after poachers

In light of increased illegal hunting activity resulting in the deaths of wildlife, authorities have stepped up efforts to apprehend poachers operating in wildlife reserves.

Marine artefacts salvaged from Godawaya shipwreck over 2100 years old

Artefacts salvaged from the Godawaya shipwreck which is considered to be the oldest known shipwreck in the Indian Ocean dating back to the 2nd century BCE which was discovered in 2003 by local divers was kept on public display yesterday by the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology Unit (MAU).

Court bars CCD from arresting Attorney Dinesh Dodamgoda

The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order preventing the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) from arresting Attorney-at-Law Dinesh Dodamgoda in connection with an allegation that he had allegedly aided and abetted an assault and shooting incident said to have been fabricated and orchestrated by Thusitha Halloluwa.

Lawyers associated with opposition parties to fight against suppression

While highlighting possible moves by the government to file legal action against those who protested at Colombo Fort Magistrate Courts on August 26, ahead of the court hearing involving former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, lawyers associated with opposition political parties yesterday announced that they would assist various groups who are subjected to suppression.

Bribery and corruption cases flood commission in 2025

Over 1,000 bribery complaints, including allegations against several high-profile politicians, remain under investigation, according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Skeletal remains found in abandoned house at Naiwala

A bag containing four human skulls and skeltal remains had been found by the Veyangoda police from the garage of an abandoned house in the Naiwala area.

Buffalo found dead with limbs and organs removed

A buffalo tethered for grazing on the Rotawewa tank bund in Hambegamuwa was found mutilated, with its rear limbs and internal organs removed.

Sri Lanka, Italy to establish political consultations mechanism

Sri Lanka and Italy are set to formalize a structured framework for bilateral dialogue with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Political Consultations Mechanism during the official visit of

Cargills ‘Sarubima’ programme supports farming communities

Cargills (Ceylon) PLC awarded educational scholarships to students from farming communities under its ‘Cargills Sarubima’ programme at a ceremony on August 29, 2025. The event, held with Agriculture, Livestock, Land and

Moragahakanda running dry

Moragahakanda reservoir, the final irrigation scheme under the Mahaweli project has been running dry and several villages that had gone under water has emerged.

Two youths found dead at house construction site in Badulla

The bodies of two young men were recovered from a house under construction in Passara area on Sunday evening.

Inappropriate touch Spanish lady says ‘no’, youth say ‘yes’

Three tour guides have been arrested and remanded for allegedly sexually abusing and assaulting a 31-year-old Spanish woman while she was dancing with her boyfriend at a DJ party in Kalpitiya.

Road Development Authority clerk remanded for demanding Rs.120,000 bribe

A clerk attached to the North Western Provincial Road Development Authority was yesterday ordered to be remanded till September 12 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.

Milinda Moragoda meets with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

As part of his ongoing engagement with Indian leaders and policymakers, Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, Milinda Moragoda, met with Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi yesterday.

Case against alleged Tsunami Jail Breakers Takenup After 21 Years

The case against 56 prisoners who attempted to escape during the tsunami disaster that caused much havoc in the country on December 26, 2004 was taken up before Galle High Court Judge Purnima Paranagama.

UNP to pay floral tributes to leaders across spectrum at convention this year

In a clear departure from past traditions, the United National Party (UNP) will pay floral tributes to all the past leaders of Sri Lanka including those from outside the party at its convention scheduled for September 6, an official said.

University of Wolverhampton says invitations sent to RW was official

She confirmed that former President, his spouse and the Sri Lankan High Commissioner in UK Saroja Sirisena were invited to the convocation of Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe and for the luncheon.

Excise officers impersonating Narcotics Bureau arrested over bribery

Three officers from the Chankanai Excise Office have been arrested by the Northern Provincial Crime Division for allegedly attempting to obtain a Rs. 2 million bribe while posing as officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau.

SJB to undergo reorganization amidst talks of common opposition alliance

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is set to undergo a major reorganization as discussions continue on forming a unified opposition front, the Daily Mirror reliably learns.

Writ petition on elephant protection Tusker Deega Danthu’s death triggers legal battle to remove electric fences

The Court of Appeal yesterday instructed that direct notices be served on the Minister of Environment, the Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation and other state authorities in connection with a writ petition filed