Court halts Kekirawa PS women’s seat nominations

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued an interim order restraining the Returning Officer of the Kekirawa Pradeshiya Sabha from implementing his letter requesting the nomination of women members for the seats obtained by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) under the proportional representation system at the Kekirawa Pradeshiya Sabha election.

Thanthirimale Poson festival from June 8 to June 11

The Poson festival in Thanthirimale is scheduled to commence on June 08 and last till June 11. The Poson festival will be held for the 2333rd year to mark the advent of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Former chairman of Lindula Urban Council remanded

Ashoka Sepala, the former Chairman of the Talawakelle-Lindula Urban Council, was ordered to be remanded till June 11 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday, in connection with a financial loss of Rs. 2.38 million allegedly caused to the government during his tenure as Chairman.

Nilgala Forest declared protected reserve on International Environment Day

Nilgala Forest in Bibila, which, according to legend, was a medicinal park during the reign of King Buddhadasa, was officially declared a protected forest reserve yesterday by Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi.

Prez urged to repeal PTA, not replacement it with another

The National Shoora Council (NSC) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to honour the election pledge and repeal the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (PTA) without replacing it with a new Anti -Terrorism law, as no such mandate was sought from the people in the ruling party’s manifesto, a statement from it said.

Woman nabbed at Airport with Rs. 4.1Mn worth smuggled cigarettes

An air passenger who attempted to smuggle into the country a consignment of 27,400 foreign cigarettes was arrested last morning by the Airport Customs.

Sri Lankan tourist attacked in Pattaya after gender dispute with transwoman

A Sri Lankan tourist was assaulted by a transgender woman armed with high-heeled shoes on the city’s beach road Saturday night after he daringly touched her genitals twice to verify her gender--then refused to pay or proceed with any services.

DM correspondent Ranjani Somachandra launches ‘Amali Nodutu Sapaya’

The Sinhala novel titled ‘Amali Nodutu Sapaya’ (The curse unseen by Amali) authored by Lankadeepa and Daily Mirror correspondent Ranjani Somachandra was launched recently at Deraniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha Auditorium with Dean of the Faculty of Languages in the South Eastern University Dr. Amarasiri Wickramaratne as Chief Guest.

Forming CMC administration marred by political drama

Forming of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) administration has run into a complex situation with an independent group which pledged support to National People’s Power (NPP) running into trouble after the names of its two members were gazetted.

Private bus fare revision postponed until August: Gemunu

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) announced yesterday that it has decided to postpone the annual bus fare revision, which typically takes effect in July, until August.

Water levels in power generating reservoirs low albeit weather causing havoc

Despite the prevailing inclement weather having caused much havoc disrupting civilian life and the breakdown of utility services including electricity, the engineers in charge of the hydropower generating reservoirs said the rain fall experienced in the catchment areas was not adequate to raise the water level in Castlereigh and Maussakele reservoirs..

NPP to follow footsteps of previous government’’: Mattala airport operation to open up for private investments

Despite its previous stand regarding privatization of state assets, the government, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), is seeking to call for Expression of Interest (EoI) to open up the Mattala International Airport (MIA) for private investors for operation of its services in different categories, an official said.

PUCSL to be made redundant under Electricity Reforms (Amendment) Bill

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is set to be made redundant under the proposed Electricity Reforms (Amendment) Bill, an opposition MP alleged yesterday.

53 year old man arrested for raping 14 year old girl in Haputale

An individual who raped and impregnated a 14 year old schoolgirl was taken into custody yesterday by Haputale police. The 53 year old suspect is a father of three children.

SLMA urges govt. to implement tobacco ban for those born after 2010

The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) in a press release said that a policy on banning tobacco consumption for those born after 2010 is presented to the government and urges the government to take action on this policy in lieu of

Free Media Movement gets new board of executive committee

The Annual General Meeting of the Free Media Movement was held on Tuesday, May 27th at the Sri Lanka Press Institute Auditorium, where the new board of executive committee for the term 2025 /2026 was elected.

Professor Susantha Herath initiates causeway project for remote village

Professor Susantha Herath has launched a community project to construct a causeway to improve access for residents of Kohanawala, one of the most remote villages near Madolsima.

KDU Medical Faulty entry restriction will push Sri Lankan students into wilderness

Restrictions applied to local students to universities other than the state-owned ones will push Sri Lankan students into the wilderness, a former Education Minister said yesterday.

Wear a mask if you are unwell: Expert

People who feel unwell should wear a mask and practice regular handwashing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, says a leading health expert.

Sans valid visas: Group of Sri Lankans extradited from Kuwait

A group of 30 Sri Lankans employees extradited from Kuwait for not possessing valid visas, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in the early hours of last morning.

Names of nominated and elected members of LG bodies : EC to issue gazette with the names in hand after midnight today

With the deadline to provide the names of the nominated and elected members of the recently concluded Local Government polls by party secretaries expiring midnight today (30), the Election Commission of Sri Lanka will go ahead and issue the gazette with the names that are already in hand, the Daily Mirror learns.

Death sentence for murder of 16-year-old

An accused who stood indicted for causing the death of a 16 year old schoolboy by pushing him out of a moving trishaw was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death by Badulla High Court Judge Prasanna Alwis.

24-hour passport service ends today

The 24-hour one-day passport issuance service for the public will come to an end today (30), Acting Controller General of the Department of Immigration and Emigration Chaminda Pathiraja said. The 24-hour service, which has been in operation since February 18, will be discontinued as scheduled.

Kandy a high risk area of Dengue

Health authorities have warned that the Kandy District is on the verge of being a high risk area of Dengue fever.

Thurstan Diyawanna Knights – AGM & 19th Get-Together

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 19th Get-Together “Thurstan Diyawanna Knights”, will be held on Saturday, 31st May 2025, at Austasia Sports Complex, Thalawathugoda, starting at 7:00 p.m. The organizing committee warmly invite all Thurstanites to join the event, reconnect with old college friends, and enjoy an evening of fellowship. Tickets from the gate.

Deputy Minister warns of administrative shake-up in Railways Dept.

Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena yesterday criticised the inefficiency within the Railways Department, warning that administrative control could be transferred if the current situation persists.

Pregnant she elephant electrocuted

A pregnant she elephant had been electrocuted when it came in contact with a live wire laid around a coconut estate at Mediyawa in Nikawalayaya off Maho.

Families protest over missing or killed SL youth in Russia-Ukraine war

Parents and relatives of Sri Lankan youth missing or killed in the Russia-Ukraine war protest outside Colombo Fort Railway Station, voicing several demands, yesterday morning.

’’Suraksha’’ media programme on drug prevention held in Colombo

The sixth programme under the “Suraksha” national media-based drug prevention initiative was held on Tuesday (27) at the Colombo District Secretariat.

Arugam Bay ‘bikini ban’ work of an organised group: Dy.Min

The Defence Ministry and Inspector General of Police (IGP) have been requested to urgently investigate into the false news claiming that bikinis have been banned in the Arugam Bay tourist area, Tourism Deputy Minister Professor Ruwan Ranasinghe said.