Commemoration of the killing of 5 students in Trinco

The 17th commemoration of the killing of five students in Trincomalle was held at the Center for Religion and Society yesterday. A candlelight vigil was held to mark the occasion. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

Annul payable tax revision...

The Professionals and employees attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday engaged in obtaining signatures for a public petition against the government’s move to impose the payable tax revision. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

’Mindfulness’ pilot program launched: Minister

The pilot program of launching the Mindfulness Program in schools by the Education Ministry commenced this morning at Ananda College, Colombo.

Tourists visiting national parks allowed to pay in dollars

The foreign tourists who were visiting national parks including the Yala National Park would be able to pay in dollars to purchase their entrance tickets from January this year, the Wildlife and Forest Conservation Ministry said.

Expressway bus fares reduced by 10% from midnight today

Bus fares on all expressways in the country will be reduced by 10 percent from tonight, Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardane said.

LG polls: Nominations to be accepted from Jan. 18

The Elections Commission has announced that nominations for the Local Government Election will be accepted from January 18 to 21.

Change in top police positions: 64 transferred, 19 promoted

A total number of 64 senior police officers including seven Senior DIGs and five DIGs have been transferred, while 19 senior officers were promoted by IGP Chandana Wickramaratne with immediate effect.

Kidney trade racket suspect identified during parade by four witnesses

A suspect involved in the organised racket of obtaining kidneys from people promising monetary dividends and selling them to local and foreign clients was identified by four witnesses during an identification parade before Colombo Additional Magistrate Court yesterday.

Dare-devil escapades for years

For nearly two decades Ken Block wowed fans with his exhilarating tricks and dangerous stunts making him an internet sensation as well as a professional rally car driver. (Daily Mail)

Central Bank announces measures to reactivate inter-bank market

The Central Bank this week announced changes to open market operations to start the year by limiting licensed commercial banks’ access to its Standing Deposit and Lending Facility windows, which together determines the overnight liquidity level in the money market.

Mavi Stars On Debut As India Edge Sri Lanka In T20 Thriller

Debutant fast bowler Shivam Mavi led an inspired bowling with his four wickets as India edged out Sri Lanka by two runs in a thrilling opening Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

Cabinet decides to reduce congestion in classrooms

The cabinet that met on Monday for the first time in 2023 has decided to strictly adhere to restrict the number of students to a maximum 40 for Grade 1 – 5 and 45 students for Grade 6-11 from this year, cabinet spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today.

RW calls for explanation from SriLankan & Petroleum Corp.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued orders to the Chairmen of Sri Lankan Airlines and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation calling for a report on payment of bonuses at a time when both institutions were running at a loss.

Minister announces proposed tariff structure by CEB

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera today reiterated that the proposed tariff structure had been proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Gazette issued making public services essential

An extraordinary gazette notification (2313/25) has been issued considering the necessity of the services provided by any Public Corporation or Government institution as essential public services.

Adarsha Karandana seeks anticipatory bail: Says CID attempting to arrest her

Adarsha Karandana, who held a media briefing along with former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra against Prof. Ashu Marasinghe has filed an anticipatory bail application in Court to pre-empt the possibility of her arrest by CID relating to a complaint made by Prof. Marasinghe.

Excise duty on all varieties of liquor, wines, beer, fags up by 20%

The Finance Ministry announced today that the excise duty on all varieties of liquor, wine and beer will be increased by 20% as of midnight today.

​Daily Mirror wishes its readers a very Happy New Year!

Nilantha Jayawardena appointed as Senior DIG Administration

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Nilantha Jayawardena has been appointed as the Senior DIG Administration with effect from Monday (Jan .2).

Over 100 apparel workers hospitalised

At least 114 workers of an apparel factory in Habaraduwa have been hospitalsed due to a suspected food poisoning.

TID arrests suspect allegedly linked to ISIS

The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) has arrested a suspect in connection with his alleged involvement with two Indians who are linked to the ISIS.

All duty-free electronic shops relocated at BIA

With the objective of enhancing the passenger experience at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) all duty-free electronic shops were relocated at the second floor of the arrival terminal building, the Ports, Shipping & Aviation Ministry said.

44 new Station Masters appointed today

The Transport Minister, Bandula Gunawardana, handed over appointment letters to the 44 newly- recruited station masters this morning.

Writ petition filed in SC to prevent LG Election

A writ petition has been filed in Supreme Court seeking an order quashing the decision of the Election Commission to hold the Local Government elections before March 10 as reported by media.

Branding Sajith as ‘Bus Man’: Sajith criticizes Anura and SF

Those who criticize my endeavour of donating buses to schools are politically incapable, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa retaliated today.

President extends SLAF Commander’s service by six months

The term of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana has been extended by six months by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Commander in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

No drop in bus fares despite diesel price cut: Gemunu

Although the price of auto diesel was reduced by Rs 15, it is not practical to pass down the benefit to the commuters, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said.

​Ground frost possible in N’Eliya early morning: Met. Dept

There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in the Nuwara-Eliya District during the early hours of the morning, the Metrology Department said.

Will not hesitate to launch countrywide TU action, if ministry fails to take immediate action: Station Masters’ Union

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said yesterday that they will not hesitate to launch a countrywide trade union action immediately if the Transport Ministry does not take action to overcome the railway employee shortage.

Tourism ends 2022 on high note with December recording third highest monthly tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka tourism ended the year 2022 on a positive note, as the arrivals of international visitors to the country for the final month of the year crossed the 90,000 mark, while the total arrivals for the year topped 700,000.