Health authorities have raised alarm over a growing number of skin cancer cases, urging the public to take preventive measures against excessive exposure to sunlight.

A top economist said that the US $ 2.5 million cyber theft and the bank fraud case will undermine investor confidence and creditor trust in Sri Lanka.

The Officer in charge of the Welikada Police today informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate Nuwan Kaushalya that there is a suspicion whether the 120 foreign nationals who were arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal financial fraud while residi

Following the article titled “Poland to complain to EU over alleged fraud in Sri Lanka’s e-passport personalization tender procedure” published exclusively in the Daily Mirror on Monday, May 4th, Immigration Chief Chaminda

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed grave concern over remarks made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his recent May Day rally, warning that such statements could undermine public

The expected shift in weather conditions due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has sparked public concern over national preparedness, as the island braces for increased rainfall from today (6).

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has officially designated Sri Lanka as a priority country for its Food for Progress programme in the upcoming 2026 fiscal year.

Former Minister and Professor G.L. Peiris has accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of making premature statements regarding court judgments, claiming that such remarks amount to interference with the judiciary and a serious violation of the Con

Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera yesterday rejected claims of a looming VAT hike, stating that tax changes due to take effect on July 1, 2026, are intended to streamline the system without increasing the overall tax burden.

A viral video showing an alleged birthday celebration inside the high-security Galle Prison has triggered public concern and prompted an official investigation into possible security lapses and breaches of prison regulations.

The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate Siyapath Sasindu Wickramaratneyesterday directed the Gampaha Division Police Children and Women’s Bureau to submit case materials to the Government Analyst and present the report to court in connection with an alle

Sri Lanka is still having discussions with China to purchase fuel under a government to government agreement at market rates, Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake said yesterday.

The US $ 2.5 million cyber theft has taken place at the Finance Ministry despite prior warning about such suspicious transactions by some external parties, according to what transpired during the meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) in t

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has summoned former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne to provide statements on May 12.

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