The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, hosted the Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan cricket teams for a state luncheon at his house on 19 November 2025. The event was attended by the Federal Minister for Interior and

A flight attendant has filed a case against well known Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne, requesting that he either marry her or be ordered to pay maintenance for their child.

Opposition MPs representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), New Democratic Front (NDF), and Sarvajana Balaya have called for the appointment of a Select Committee to investigate

The Department of Information has suspended the issuance of media identity cards to media secretaries of ministers and officials of government institutions.

The number of juvenile (young male elephants) in Sri Lanka has increased over the past three national elephant surveys, contributing to a rise in elephant–elephant conflict, Acting Director General of the Wildlife Conservation Department Ranjan Mar

Out of more than 5,000 suspects arrested for drug trafficking, only around 250 have been remanded in custody by the courts, while the remainder have been released on bail, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala said.

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.