The International spotlight is already cast on the conduct of the upcoming presidential election in Sri Lanka with the European Union already deploying its experts for a pre-election assessment of the ground situation, an official said yesterday. El

The waterfalls in the central hills have swelled creating a lovely and attractive sight due to the heavy rain experienced at present.

A contempt of court application has been filed in the Court of Appeal against former President Maithripala Sirisena for allegedly disregarding an order made by Colombo District Court regarding Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) chairmanship.

Due to the considerable rainfall in the catchment areas of the central hills yesterday, those living in Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts are requested to be vigilant as the water level of the Mahaweli Ganga has risen and hence may cause sudden floods

Three 14-year-old female students who attended a tuition class in Yakkala area have been reported missing since Wednesday evening, according to police sources.

Sri Lanka Customs strongly refuting all allegations levelled against them including misappropriation of billions of rupees from the Customs Reward Fund said even a Supreme Court verdict in 2000 proves that the present reward scheme has been approved

In a recent health checkup by the Kuliyapitiya MOH office, it was revealed that SLTB employees including drivers and traders in the Kuliyapitiya bus stand were at high risk for hypertension, a condition often referred to as a ‘silent killer.’

The National Teachers’ Power (NTP) has decided to launch an islandwide two-day sick leave campaign starting today, demanding the government resolve the salary anomalies of school principals and teachers.

A powerful western country remains concerned over Sri Lankan ex-soldiers joining the Russian military in the war against Ukraine, an informed source said.

Five leading jewellers who imported gold illegally hav been fined, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said yesterday. The total fine amounted to Rs 1,243 million according to the minister.

Dr. Punsara Amarasinghe, a lecturer at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), who was arrested for making false statements to the media regarding the ISIS members arrested in India, has been released on bail.

Following a report in the Daily Mirror of a mother of four children from Kebithigolleva, who was struggling after her husband’s sudden death, numerous donors reached out to the Daily Mirror office, offering their support to the family.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe faction was coming up with various controversial remarks from time to time such as going for referendum so as to create confusion in the society just because they have no plans or vision for elections, National People

The government is planning to deceive the estate sector workers by using the daily wage increase as a tool to attract voters, SJB Pasara organizer Letchumanar Sanjay said.

Tilina Harshani who was seriously injured in the blast that took place in Katuwapitiya on Easter Sunday five years ago succumbed to her injuries on Monday night.

The Attorney General’s Department has informed the Court of Appeal that the Attorney General would not appear on behalf of Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardane in a writ petition filed against him for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which l

The Criminal Investigation Department arrested a 36-year-old suspect in connection with the arson attack on President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence on 09 July 2022.

The government has sought the expertise of the World Bank to draft new telecommunication regulations for the introduction of Starlink satellite internet services , a Minister said yesterday. Elon Musk’s Starlink internet is now open for pre-order

Cabinet Minister Bandula Gunawardana said yesterday that, under public financial management, the government is unable to allocate funds this year to address the salary anomalies demanded by trade unions in the public and government sectors. Address

In a distressing tale from Kebithigolleva, a 33-year-old mother of four found herself in dire circumstances as she laments enduring four months without electricity, two weeks of water scarcity, and the recent loss of her husband, the main breadwinner

The railway service in the country is currently in a critical situation, and efficient train usage requires significant investments, Cabinet Spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

The National People’s Power (NPP) said yesterday that if the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is not ready for the debate between the two leaders Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake on June 6 as previously announced, there would be no further

A fisherman drowned and another disappeared when a fishing boat capsized in the sea off Balapitiya fishery harbour last morning.

The SJB Lawyers Federation stated that they have proposed 116 measures for significant legal reforms aimed at affecting systemic change in the country. President’s Counsel Upul Jayasuriya, the President of the SJB Lawyers Federation, made these rem

The traditional drum beating ceremony in recent history after the reign of ancient Sinhala kings was held at Anuradhapura Ruwanweliseya Cheithiya last morning.

A group of Indian nationals who were illegally running an IT based firm in Colombo 7 with just a visit visa to remain in Sri Lanka were taken into custody by the Department of Immigration and Emigration yesterday.

Distinguished Professor Buddhima Indraratna (Director of Transport Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, Australia) was honoured with the prestigious José Entrecanales Ibarra Foundation’s International Civil Engineer Award for 2024

In a heart-wrenching saga that has gripped Weligama, a young couple is seeking justice for their deceased newborn amidst confusion and accusations against hospital authorities.

A motorist is seen turning back to see if a child riding through the flooded roads with her parents is safe. Heavy rains islandwide have continued to wreak havoc during the past week, with over 60,000 people affected. The Meteorological Department ha

Sri Lanka is hoping to launch Starlink satellite internet service founded by billionaire Elon Musk within three months’ time, Senior Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.