The Department of Agriculture has decided to issue air rifles to farmers to protect cultivated land from macaque monkeys, and giant squirrels.

The recent remarks made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Parliament have cast doubt on the integrity of the investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks after he revealed that critical evidence had gone missing, potentially hindering th

Sri Lanka’s healthcare system has the opportunity to save up to GBP 8.2 billion in around 30 years, through comprehensive Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR), a medical expert on tobacco regulation declared recently.

The Attorney General yesterday informed Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara that investigations into the case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, over the alleged misuse of Rs. 16.6 million in State funds, will be completed within a

A tense situation arose yesterday morning (18) at the Parliamentary office of Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne after a snake was spotted inside the premises.

The Sri Lankan and Thai governments have not held any discussions regarding the potential recall of two elephants gifted to Sri Lanka, Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Prasad said yesterday, assuring that the

The government has taken a step toward modernizing its labour laws, with the Cabinet of Ministers approving an amendment that will allow females over 18 working in hotels and restaurants to be employed

The Trans Equality Trust (TET) has raised serious concern that between 25% and 30% of transgender sex workers in the country are addicted to drugs, including ice, heroin, marijuana and alcohol.

The five member CID team who have travelled to London to determine the authenticity of the invitation received by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe from University of Wolverhampton is slated to spend

Minister of Public Administration and Provincial Councils Chandana Abeyratne yesterday signalled a possible change in the government’s policy on providing official residences to ministers and senior state officials.

Sri Lanka is yet to reach any final agreement to be inked with the United States on reciprocal tariffs, and discussions are still underway regarding the matter, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday.

Last week, Sri Lanka went viral and sadly, for all the wrong reasons. A friend sent me a video that was spreading rapidly on Instagram.

At least seven individuals had received stab injuries during a confrontation with a psychiatric patient during an alms giving at a house in Medadumbara area off Kandy yesterday.

As Sri Lanka enters its peak tourism season, the government has issued strict directives to police and relevant authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of foreign visitors, the Daily Mirror learns. The move comes as the country anticipates ove

Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population has seen a 21 per cent birthrate decline according to the latest consensus, compared with the last one conducted 13 years ago.

The audit of the Department of Motor Traffic for the year 2024 has revealed that the government incurred losses of over Rs.134 million (Rs.134,568,855) in the printing of driving license cards.

The second reading of the 2026 Budget was approved in Parliament with a majority of 118 votes, as 160 MPs voted in favour and 42 voted against.

Claiming that no legal bearing of opposition claims on allocating state funds for the payment of estate workers’ attendance allowance, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday Rs. 5,000 million was allocated to the

A writ petition challenging the legality of an alleged endorsement by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) of projects aimed at promoting and developing

Health experts have sounded the alarm over a growing diabetes crisis in Sri Lanka, revealing that one in five adults are now living with the disease, with cases rising by 73% in recent years.

Sri Lanka has recorded its first birth of conjoined twin girls in 22 years at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo earlier this week (10). Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Danthanarayana told Daily Mirror that the twins were delivered via Cae

Story published by Daily Mirror (November 13, 2025 ) under the title ‘SJB MP seeks Bribery, Audit inquiry into Rs. 5 billion allocation for estate workers” came to limelight when Deputy Minister Sugath Tilakaratne quoted it. The Deputy Minister w

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday declared that his government will not allow “regressive forces” to act against the will of the people, stressing that the coming year will see the rise of public power against such elements.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that all possible measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the Sri Lankan cricket team currently participating in the Tri-Nation T20 series in Pakistan, official sources said yesterdaty.

Uncertainty surrounds the ongoing cricket series in Pakistan as several Sri Lankan players have expressed safety concerns following a suicide attack in Islamabad.

Defence counsel representing Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa informed the Colombo High Court that maintaining proceedings against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is baseless, as she is suffering from dementia.

Sri Lanka’s public health sector is showing signs of deep unrest, with two major doctors’ unions warning that continued government inaction could soon lead to nationwide protests or even strikes.

With reference to the Daily Mirror lead story dated 12th November 2025 titled “Rs.200 allowance for estate workers – President’s Budgetary Proposal deemed unlawful - CoPF” the Parliament Secretariat has sent the following clarification.

Sri Lanka’s healthcare system is grappling with a growing shortage of specialist doctors, as around 25 leave the country each year, severely impacting hospitals across the island, warns Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, Chairman of the Medical and Ci