Malwatta Mahanayake Thero questions conflicting demand over education reforms

The Mahanayake Thero of the Malwatta Chapter, Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thero, yesterday questioned the demand for the immediate implementation of the proposed education reforms, noting that

Hajj committee under pressure: fresh legal blow

The All Ceylon Hajj Tour Operators Association (ACHTOA) has filed a writ application (CA/Writ 007/2026) before the Court of Appeal on 2nd of January 2026, challenging decisions of the newly appointed Hajj Committee for allegedly

President institutes commemorative medal for Navy

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an Extraordinary Gazette to award a commemorative medal to all ranks of the Regular and Volunteer Forces of the Sri Lanka Navy, as well as civil employees of the approved cadre, to

DM lead story comes to limelight in Parliament

The lead story of yesterday’s Daily Mirror titled ‘AI to threaten 23.8 percent of employed people in Sri Lanka’ came to the limelight in Parliament when Opposition MP Harsha de Silva quoted it while highlighting that AI has already

Sri Lanka’s beaches ranked among the best in 2026 by Lonely Planet

Sri Lanka is once again being recognized as one of the top beach destinations for 2026. Travel guide Lonely Planet has listed the country’s beaches as perfect for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, and relaxing. The island has over 1,340

DM lead story comes to limelight in Parliament

The lead story of yesterday’s Daily Mirror titled ‘AI to threaten 23.8 percent of employed people in Sri Lanka’ came to the limelight in Parliament when Opposition MP Harsha de Silva quoted it while highlighting that AI has already affected some jobs.

Serious environmental, legal issues raised over Mannar wind power project

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) raises serious environmental and legal concerns regarding the recently commissioned wind power project on Mannar Island. WNPS has called for urgent executive

Police warn public against filming crime scenes for social media

Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against filming or photographing crime scenes and victims for the purpose of sharing content on social media, stressing that such actions can seriously undermine criminal investigations and

“I think there is no certificate” — Minister Bimal on Ashoka Ranwala’s doctorate

Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake said that he does not believe former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala possesses a certificate to substantiate his claimed doctorate, given the failure to produce

BASL calls for protection of AG’s independence

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly emphasised that it is the duty of the Government and law enforcement agencies to ensure that there is no unwarranted interference with the exercise of the powers of the

Income from vehicle imports exceed projected target: Deputy Minister

The government has collected a total income of Rs. 904 billion from vehicle imports, exceeding the projected target of Rs. 441 billion, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera told Parliament yesterday.

Dr. Saman Weerasinghe felicitated

Dr. Saman Weerasinghe, who was recently conferred with the prestigious Order of Friendship by the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Vladimir Putin, was ceremonially felicitated yesterday at the Sri Kalyani Raja Maha Vihara, Kelaniya.

Asoka Ranwala dogged by misfortune

Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala seems to be dogged by misfortune with him being involved in a road accident injuring four persons last month and his wife meeting with another accident last Friday injuring herself.

Health professionals’ strike to shut down scans at 140 hospitals

An islandwide planned strike by government radiography technologists will disrupt critical diagnostic services at nearly 140 hospitals across Sri Lanka.

10 of 30 key Presidential promises met, 10 more in progress by November: Anura Meter

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had met 10 of his key election promises by November 2025, while 10 more were in progress, 9 had shown no progress, and 1 had failed, according to the latest update of the ‘Anura Meter’ manifesto tracker.

Inferior-Quality Coal Deal Could Lead to Power Cuts: MP

The purchase of questionable, inferior-quality coal could lead to power cuts, as the capacity of the consignment already procured is insufficient, an opposition MP warned yesterday.

Two petitions against Parliamentary Pensions repeal

Two Special Determination petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed legislation seeking to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Act.

Fake Navy officer arrested over Rs. 50 million gold fraud

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a man accused of defrauding a complainant of Rs. 50 million in a gold transaction, after allegedly posing as a Lieutenant Commander in the Sri Lanka Navy and supplying

Milinda Moragoda meets new Canadian High Commissioner Isabelle Martin

Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, Milinda Moragoda, met with the newly arrived Canadian High Commissioner, Isabelle Martin, in Colombo.

Minaza Hassan awarded Lakshman Kadirgamar Scholarship for advanced journalism training in India

Ms Minaza Hassan, the winner of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Scholarship for a young journalist to undergo a course of study and advanced training at the prestigious Malayala Manorama Group of Newspapers, left for India this week.

Ayubowan programme founder funds modern kitchen for elders’ home

The founder of “Ayubowan Programme in Sri Lanka”, a social welfare programme, Cornelia Thielmann from Germany, who has funded several housing projects for the low-income families in the Bentota area, recently laid the foundation

50 people die daily from alcohol use in Sri Lanka- ADIC

Around 50 people in Sri Lanka die every day due to alcohol, combining deaths from both legal and illegal alcohol use, according to the Alcohol & Drug Information Center (ADIC).

In Need of A-Positive kidney

Journalist Sajeewa Wijeweera has been suffering from an acute renal ailment and the doctors treating him have recommended immediate kidney transplant.

NMRA breaks silence on delay in releasing Ondansetron report

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has broken its silence over the delay in releasing the laboratory report on the withdrawn Ondansetron injection, saying the testing process is complex and cannot be rushed.

Edu reforms should be implemented once in eight years - TU

Sri Lanka Educator Service Lecturers’ Union has proposed that education reforms should be implemented once every eight years and that it should be undertaken by a Presidential Task Force comprising Deans of Faculties of universities, representatives of National Institutes of Education, Administrators in the Education Sector, Principals of schools, and representatives of civil society organizations.

12-year-old dies electrocuted while checking water pump in Kinniya

A 12-year-old schoolboy from Kinniya died after sustaining an electric shock while inspecting a household water pump, police said. The student was admitted to Kinniya Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

Colombo Navam Maha Perahera takes flight with SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has unveiled a landmark international branding initiative to promote the Colombo Navam Maha Perahera 2026, one of the country’s most distinguished religious and cultural

Woman killed, husband injured in wild elephant attack

A woman died and her husband received serious injuries when they were hit by a wild elephant that raided their paddy field in Siripura in Polonnaruwa. They were watching the paddy field from the watch hut in the paddy field when the

Youth who attacked luxury vehicles with sharp weapon identified as heavy drug addict

The 29-year-old youth who attacked four vehicles with a sharp weapon at Battaramulla Diyatha Uyana and Ethul Kotte main road has been identified as a heavy drug addict. Police revealed that he had previously been taken into custody

Fmr. CPC Chairman Dhammika Ranatunga to be indicted

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate Nuwan Kaushalya that steps have been taken to file indictments within this week against former Chairman of the