It is “common knowledge” that court dates in several cases have already been fixed, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said, responding to remarks made at recent May Day rallies of the National Freedom Front (NPP) that more cases would be taken up and de

Sri Lanka has emerged as a growing hotspot for foreign-linked online fraud operations, with authorities reporting a sharp increase in cybercrime networks run by foreign nationals across the island.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has sought the assistance of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to widen the probe into the cyber fraud that resulted in the loss of US$2.5 million from the national Treasury, a seni

A controversial standoff has emerged in Sri Lanka’s transport sector, with key authorities and unions refusing to revise fares despite a fresh fuel price hike, raising questions about transparency, political pressure, and who ultimately bears the c

There is an influential lady behind the appointment of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member Eran Wickremaratne as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) transitional committee, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) National

Claiming that certain opposition politicians are plotting to destabilise the government and create turmoil in the country, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday such ploys will be unsuccessful as the stability of the

A Dhamma school teacher who stood indicted with causing grave sexual abuse to a 15-year-old boy was found guilty and sentenced to 24 years’ rigorous imprisonment by Monaragala High Court Judge Dr. Damith Nalinda Hewawasam

Journalists who arrived at P. D. Sirisena Ground, Maligawatte, yesterday were met with restrictions that prevented them from carrying out their duties of covering the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May Day rally in the usual manner.

A four-member committee of forensic medical experts confirmed that the suspicious death of a suspended Assistant Director of the Ministry of Finance was a suicide caused by self-inflicted injuries. The death brought renewed attention

The human–elephant conflict in Sri Lanka has claimed the lives of 427 people and elephants as of April 25 this year, data revealed.

The National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday reiterated that the government is conducting investigations into the money allegedly hidden in foreign countries by leaders during previous governments with the support of those particular countries.

We wish to inform our readers that, effective May 4, the cover price of the Daily Mirror will be revised from Rs. 70 to Rs. 100.

A male teacher of an International school in Galle who sprayed red ink on the back of school girls dressed in white school uniforms was taken into custody by Galle Police.

In the aftermath of the government’s appointment of former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickremeratne as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) interim committee, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara yesterday said his party highe

The refusal of Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma is a high handed act and a kick in the face of the promised ‘system change’ the people of this country voted for, says Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Dr. Harsha de Silva

Sri Lankan authorities became aware of a US$ 2.5 million cyber theft only after Australian authorities flagged a delay in a debt servicing payment owed to them, an opposition MP familiar with the process said, raising serious concerns about systemic

As incidents of digital harassment and misuse of personal contact details continue to rise, Police have reiterated the legal safeguards available to protect the public.

In a major development that confirms Daily Mirror’s continuous and exclusive reporting, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to step down following a special committee

The coal procurement scandal has centred on allegations of systemic corruption, the delivery of substandard fuel, and major financial losses involving the state-owned Lanka Coal Company (LCC). The controversy intensified in April 2026

The “Ehipassiko” peace walk, led by Venerable Paññākāra Thera and a delegation of monks visiting from the United States, concluded at Independence Square in Colombo yesterday (28). The monks had been walking across major

Vietnamese Buddhist monk Ven. Pagnakara Thera says he believes a dog named ‘Aloka’ may have been a monk in a previous life, speaking at a Dhamma session held yesterday at the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya. He suggested that,

While admitting the duplicate payments to Road Development Authority(RDA) contractors, the government yesterday said the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) which made the payment is taking action to recover the duplicate payments as per the

As Buddhist monks walk across Sri Lanka for peace, a special companion has been quietly winning hearts. Aloka, known as the “Peace Dog,” is walking alongside them, spreading a simple message of kindness and compassion.

In response to a question about the ongoing investigation into the US 2.5 million cyber heist, Australian High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth said it is Sri Lanka’s investigation and Australia would consider any request for further assistance if re

The Daily Mirror has noted with regret and concern that various news brands on the web and social media have been utilising on their platforms, stories and news items exclusive to the Daily Mirror.

The US $ 2,5 million theft had made the partly leaders’ meeting yesterday stormy with the opposition calling for a debate on the issue, and the ruling party rejecting it.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has intensified its probe into the theft of US 2.5 million from the computer systems of the Department of External Resources, which operates under the Ministry of Finance.

The technical investigation committee which was appointed to look into the alleged hacking of dollars 2.5 million has changed relevant documents with the intention of hiding the truth, the Free Lawyers Association said yesterday.

While highlighting that the Fiscal Responsibility Act No 33 of 2024 had been violated by sending out funds for a loan borrowed by an Australian agency, the joint opposition yesterday said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has failed in his duty with

The Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank is investigating what account US $ 2.5 million was transferred to following the breach of the computer system of the Finance Ministry, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said yesterday.