Chamber of Commerce – Nuwara Eliya established

Minister Nalinda weighs in on ‘Chichi’s Rocket’ controversy

Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has addressed the controversy surrounding the SupremeSAT satellite, widely referred to as “Chichi’s Rocket,” following conflicting statements in Parliament over its status and earnings.

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Sri Lanka voices concern over Israel’s move to seize control of Gaza City

Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to seize control of Gaza City, warning that it would further escalate violence and worsen the suffering of its people.

Public Security Ministry denies any interference in police arrests

The Ministry of Public Security has affirmed that neither Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala nor any member of his staff will exert undue influence or interfere in police arrests or related actions.

Brussels considers recruiting ferrets to tackle rat population

Authorities in Brussels are considering using ferrets to tackle the city’s longstanding issue with rats.

Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97

Astronaut Jim Lovell, who guided the Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth in 1970, has died aged 97. Nasa said he had ’’turned a potential tragedy into a success’’ after an attempt to land on the Moon was aborted because of an explosion onboard the spacecraft while it was hundreds of thousands of miles from Earth. Tens of millions watched on television as Lovell and two o

Eyebrows raised as elephant deaths mount

Elephant deaths in Sri Lanka are climbing at an alarming rate, with new figures showing dozens killed in just the first seven months of this year.

Sri Lanka concerned over Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza

Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza, warning that it could lead to more violence and suffering for the people living there.

2025 grade five scholarship exam tomorrow

The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination will be held tomorrow (10) at 2,787 examination centres across the country, the of Examinations Department said.

More countries seek free visa entry into Sri Lanka

In the wake of Sri Lanka waiving visa fees for nationals from 40 more countries, many other countries have sought the same facility for their nationals coming here as tourists, Daily Mirror learns.

New signs found of giant gas planet in ’Earth’s neighbourhood’

Scientists have found strong evidence of a giant gas planet in the nearest star system to our own.

Final Randoli Perahera

Yevan David becomes first Sri Lankan to race in FIA Formula 3

Eighteen-year-old Yevan David has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan driver to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

Exporting old vehicles can help Sri Lanka bring in newer models, says GFSLBC

If Sri Lanka exports old vehicles to other countries at reasonable prices and uses the profits to reduce import taxes on new vehicles, the government can effectively phase out old vehicles and bring in newer models, said Sajeev Kshathriya Rajaputhra, General Secretary of the Global Federation of Sri Lankan Business Council (GFSLBC).

Wild elephant “Kandalame Hedakaraya” receives indigenous treatment

Department of Wildlife has permitted the provision of indigenous treatments to the wild elephant popularly known as “Kandalame Hedakaraya” which has been under treatment of wildlife veterinary surgeons for more than four months.

Shooting incident in Kothalawala leaves one injured

A shooting incident took place today in the Kothalawala area of Kaduwela.

Daily Mirror Brief: Daily News Recap, Top Headlines & Must-Read Stories - 8th August

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France on alert after containing worst wildfire in decades amid soaring heat

French authorities and firefighters remain on high alert following the containment of the country’s largest wildfire in decades, as soaring temperatures risk reigniting the blaze that tore through the southern Aude region this week.

Chinese cybercrime suspect arrested and deported

A Chinese man involved in cybercrimes in the Philippines who attempted to enter Sri Lanka was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport this morning and deported by the Immigration and Emigration officers.

IRD reminds taxpayers of key filing deadlines

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers to submit their Statement of Estimated Tax Payable (SET) for the Year of Assessment 2025/2026 electronically on or before August 15, 2025.

PS member trying to sell gem for Rs. 500 mn, arrested

A Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member of the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha and two others who attmpted to sell a gem for Rs. 500 million without a permit were arrested by the Nuwara Eliiya police.

Deadline to apply for 2025 A/L exams extended

The Education Ministry announced today that the deadline to apply for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations has been extended to midnight on August 12, 2025.

SLAF deploys Bell 412 to fight forest fire

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) deployed a Bell 412 helicopter today to carry out Bambi Bucket operations, delivering aerial water drops to contain a forest fire in the Raththanagolla–Imbulpe area of Balangoda.

Another injured in Borella shooting dies

Another man who was injured in the shooting incident at the Sahaspura housing complex in Borella sucummbed to his injuries, Deputy Director of the National Hospital, Colombo Dr. Rukshan Bellana said.

Around 20,000 children drop out of schools annually: PM

Around 20,000 children drop out of schools in Sri Lanka every year, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.

33rd death anniversary of Vijaya Wimalaratne

Haider Ali: Pakistan’s cricket sensation arrested over rape allegations

Haider Ali, a Pakistani cricketer who was once touted as the next big thing in the sport, is now facing serious allegations in England.

US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

The US has doubled a reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50m (£37.2m), accusing him of being ’’one of the largest narco-traffickers in the world’’.

Satellite remains in orbit: SupremeSAT confirms

Amidts the controversy over Chichi’s communication satellite, SupremeSAT confirmed that the satellite remains in orbit at 87.5° East, precisely where it was positioned upon launch.