The rent for the residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was valued by the Government Valuation Department at Rs. 4.6 million per month excluding the land, and he could either pay the rent or leave the residence, President Anura Kumara Dissan

Adverse weather conditions brought on by the Northeast Monsoon rains prompted the governor of Eastern province to close schools in the province.

Investigations have revealed that the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Mount Lavinia yesterday was the result of a long-standing feud between two notorious criminals, ‘Kos Malli’ and ‘Badovita Asanka’.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday he will leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as his next official visit to strengthen diplomatic ties with the Middle Eastern region.

The psychiatrist who was reported to have given false reasons to avoid posting to District General Hospital in Mullaitivu has accepted her transfer and begun her duties following significant media outcry including the Daily Mirror report on January 1

Veteran journalist Victor Ivan who was one time Editor of Singhalese Newspaper Ravaya passed away yesterday at the age of 76.

An instant cleaning process that kicked off on Friday at the stinking tourist hot spot of Colombo’s Beira Lake following a Dailymirror exposure about the lake’s abominable condition near Gangarama Seema Malaka has been ceased halfway with the ste

Despite recent actions, the Railways Department has revealed that racketeers involved in the online seat reservation racket continue to operate through the booking system.

The 2023 Auditor General’s report has confirmed that the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) has engaged in nearly 18 questionable tender transactions in violation of government-approved procurement rules and regulations related to the procurem

Some children interested in the fading art of sculpture enjoy a creation made by an artist at the EDEX Expo 2025 International Job Fair and Education Exhibition held at BMICH.

Sri Lanka stands the chance of attracting investments from Chinese companies amounting to around US $ 10 billion as a result of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s state visit, Daily Mirror learns. The President concluded the visit to China f

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) proposed to reduce electricity tariffs by 20 per cent from last night after reviewing the revised proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board for the first six months of 2025, PUCSL Communic

The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized over Rs. 283 million in cash, the largest amount ever recovered in the history of the Sri Lankan police, in the Kurunegala area.

United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are gearing up for talks next week in a bid to form a broad political alliance.

Deaths caused by road accidents have reduced remarkably during the last few weeks due to the actions taken by the police, Police Spokesman Buddhika Manatunga said yesterday.

Sri Lanka continues to face the risk of climate change affecting weather patterns and unpredictable rainfall, and is an important factor in the recent events of adverse weather, an official from the Department of Meteorology said.

The Energy Ministry said that power tariffs would be reduced by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) subject to approval by the Finance Ministry.

Sri Lanka’s struggling businesses can find some respite as the Finance Ministry yesterday announced details of a relief package for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing difficulties servicing their debt due to the economic crisis follow

The CID, which is conducting investigations against the self-proclaimed Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Mahinda Kodithuwakku for allegedly insulting Buddhism and offending religious feelings, informed the court yesterday that they have sought the Attorne

The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka (DIE) has so far spent over Rs.1.5 million for the meals alone of the Rohingya refugees that are being detained presently under the care of Sri Lanka Air Force detachment in Mullaitivu, the Da

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) working committee today approved a proposal to begin a dialogue with the United National Party (UNP) , SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said.

Sri Lanka has reiterated that it will never allow its territory to be used for any anti-China, separatist activities and will firmly support China on issues related to Xizang and Xinjiang.

The Advanced Level Examination answer script evaluation centre at Dharmapala Vidyalaya in Pannipitiya has been temporarily closed for three days from Wednesday by the Examinations Commissioner General due to teachers arriving for the paper marking pr

A survey carried out by National Building and Research Organization has revealed that 66 percent of the land area of Badulla district was facing some kind of danger.

Sri Lanka Police said they would take steps to bring back underworld figure Arumahandi Janith Madushanka Silva, alias ‘Podi Lassie’ who was arrested in India.

The Department of Excise being the sole competent authority in issuing and renewing licenses to sell liquor in Sri Lanka, has decided to go ahead with the renewal of licenses for 2025 sans a tax clearance certificate, the Daily Mirror learns.

The Colombo High Court yesterday imposed a fine of Rs. 220 million on three accused, including alleged drug dealer Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, alias Wele Suda, and his wife. This is considered one of the largest fines imposed in Sri Lanka’s j

Students of Sri Jayewardenepura medical faculty held a protest calling the government health authorities to halt the project to sell off state hospitals to private medical colleges. This project they said was planned by the previous regime. It was or

The People’s Republic of China has played a vital role in the social and economic development of Sri Lanka for decades,President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to China, said yesterday.

The government will continue to utilise Trinco Petroleum Terminal (Pvt) Ltd which is a joint venture company established under the Ministry of Power and Energy to develop the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm as a source of earning foreign exchange, the Mini