Controversial letter on alleged LGBTIQ tourism promotion withdrawn

The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that a letter issued by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), endorsing projects aimed at promoting and developing

Police motion against fishermen’s protest thrown out by court

The Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Netthikumara yesterday rejected a request made by the Fort Police, through a motion, seeking an order to halt a protest carried out by a group of fishermen on the grounds

Sri Lanka sees slow growth in AI use

Sri Lanka is gradually adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but the country remains behind many others in the world. According to the Microsoft AI Economy Institute, the share of Sri Lankans using generative AI tools

Is it lawful to delegate state fund spending powers to political leaders? Harsha asks

Is it lawful to delegate state fund spending powers to political candidates or their reps by appointing them as Praja Shakthi Committee Chairmen, Opposition MP and Chairman Committee on Public Finance

CA transfers case against Ravi Seneviratne to Mt. Lavinia Chief Magistrate’s Court

The Court of Appeal has ordered the transfer of proceedings in the case against Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne from the Mount Lavinia Additional Magistrate’s

Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence day celebrated in Nairobi

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Nairobi commemorated the 78th Anniversary of the National Independence of Sri Lanka on February, 4 2026 at the Kenya Brahma Sabha, with the participation of

Cabinet approves changes to SIM card registration regulations

The Cabinet has approved amendments to the existing regulations governing the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, including provisions for the re-registration of subscriber details for SIM cards

Galle Face Hotel brings 160 years of timeless romance to the BMICH Wedding Show

Colombo’s most storied address, the Galle Face Hotel, will take centre stage at the BMICH Wedding Show from February 13-15, 2026, inviting couples to begin their love story against a backdrop shaped by over

Over 4,000 child abuse cases pending in Sri Lankan High Courts: NCPA

A recent report by the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has revealed a staggering backlog of legal cases related to child abuse in Sri Lanka. Currently, there are 4,289 cases filed by the Attorney General pending in High Courts across the island.

Carcass of ring-tailed civet found in Siripura

The carcass of a ring-tailed civet, a mammal belonging to a rare species of animal endangered with extinction, was recovered from Siripura area in Bogawanthalawa last morning by wildlife officers.

Sections of main line tracks overgrown since cyclone

Several sections of the upcountry railway line have become overgrown with brush following the suspension of train services caused by Cyclone Ditwah and related landslides.

Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing promotes SL as a tourist destination through 2026 calendar

The Embassy designed and distributed calendars for the year 2026, promoting Sri Lanka as a tourism destination in China.

Bribery Commission summons Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has summoned former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to appear before the commission to record a statement.

Sri Lanka marks 78 years of Independence in South Africa

The Sri Lanka High Commission in South Africa hosted a special reception to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day at Sri Lanka House.

SC dismisses FR petition filed over arrest during walk to protest Galle Face attacks

A Fundamental Rights application filed by a woman challenging her arrest and the alleged violation of her freedom of expression by the police, while she was attempting to walk from Dematagoda to Colombo Fort carrying a placard in protest against the attacks on Galle Face protesters on April 9, 2022, has been dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Teacher lands in trouble over assault of female student

A Grade Eight student from a school in Nanuoya has been admitted to the Nuwara Eliya District Hospital after being severely beaten by a teacher.

Constable stabs constable after fight over alcohol

A constable of Bogawantalawa Police was arrested on suspicion of stabbing another constable who was fast asleep in the police barracks in the early hours of yesterday.

Sritharan publicly declares readiness to resign as MP if accusations are substantiated

Member of Parliament S. Sritharan has stated that he is ready to step down from his parliamentary position if the claim made by his party’s General Secretary, M. A. Sumanthiran, that he voted eight times in the past to appoint military personnel to positions, is proven.

Allegations of unfair money collection from Hajj Pilgrims’ quota

Registered Hajj pilgrims have alleged that the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs has unfairly collected money from Hajj pilgrims by registering far more applicants than the official quota allows

Pathfinder Foundation and Chintan Research Foundation Sign MoU

Pathfinder Foundation (PF) and the New Delhi-based Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 6, 2026 in Colombo to broaden their collaboration as

Women in the frontline to steer bus services

Response from the Hajj Committee to certain articles

On behalf of the Hajj Committee, I wish to respond to the following two articles which appeared in the Lankadeepa and subsequently in the Daily Mirror, two newspapers which I subscribe to and respect.

Agoda highlights Nuwara Eliya among Asia’s top hill station getaways

Digital travel platform Agoda has spotlighted Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya as one of Asia’s must-visit hill stations, promoting the destination as a refreshing escape for travellers seeking cool climates, scenic landscapes and tranquil surroundings.

Seven-year-old child dies as wall collapses on him

A seven-year-old child who was pinned under the plaster of cement mortar in the outer wall of an apartment at the Helamuthu Flats in Madampitiya in Mutwal in Colombo, that collapsed on him died last morning at the Colombo National Hospital.

Opposition calls for Speaker’s resignation

The conflict between the Opposition and Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne had taken a serious turn with some MPs calling for his resignation.

Another DM story comes to limelight in Parliament

Another story carried in the Daily Mirror came to limelight in Parliament yesterday when Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake based a question on it.

Ambuluwawa cable car to resume if no environmental damage found: Minister

Minister of Environment Dhammika Patabendi engaged in an observation tour of the Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex yesterday to assess the current status of the proposed development projects, including the controversial cable car initiative.

Supreme Court says UGC violated FR of former Moscow Defence Attache’s son

The Supreme Court yesterday ordered the University Grants Commission to admit the son of the former Defence Attache to Moscow, to the Medical Faculty of a local university after a Fundamental Rights petition was filed challenging his rejection.

Sri Lanka marks 78th independence day with grand ceremony

A cultural performance at the 78th Independence Day celebration held at Independence Square yesterday under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

King Charles III congratulates Sri Lanka, praises emergency services for cyclone response

Britain’s King Charles III has extended his warm congratulations to the President and people of Sri Lanka as the nation celebrates its 78th Independence Day today (4th February).