In a comprehensive diplomatic review, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has re-anchored the bilateral relationship within a two-thousand-year historical legacy, tracing ties from the ancient Rubber-Rice Pact to modern crisis interventions.

This interview outlines China’s strategic outlook for 2026, focusing on its mediation role in the Middle East and its “shared future” with Sri Lanka. Key highlights include the push for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement, emergency energy support

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila released his book titled In Search of a Mastermind recently, rebuffing the conspiracy theories related to the ‘so called elusive mastermind’ of the Easter Sunday attacks. He argues that Zahran

The security of the Indian Ocean is once again in the spotlight because of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Sri Lanka, once, sought the region to be declared a zone of peace.

In the wake of widening conflict in the Gulf and an Iranian ship being attacked close to Sri Lankan waters, former Foreign Secretary Dr. Palitha Kohona, in an interview with Daily Mirror, takes questions regarding its implications for Sri Lanka and w

As March 8 (yesterday) marked the International Women’s Day and with the month being dedicated to honour contributions, achievements, and the historical struggles of women in society, Daily Mirror interviewed one of the youngest achievers in her ch

Deputy Foreign Minister of Norway Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, who was in Sri Lanka, discussed the latest dynamics of bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. In an interview with Daily Mirror, he said Norway looks to enhance ties with Sri Lanka. He was here

Following Wednesday’s deadly torpedo attack on an Iranian frigate in Sri Lanka’s Economic Zone, many lawmakers in the opposition have questioned the government about its legality and the justification. Acting on international maritime regulat

Dr. Saman Weerasinghe, former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, shares his views on the current war situation in the Middle East and its implications for Sri Lanka. He is also the General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Russia Friendship

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) acts as the apex body for legal professionals, focusing on upholding the rule of law, protecting the independence of the judiciary, safeguarding and protecting human rights and defending the rights of its membe

In the wake of war raging in the Middle-East following the U.S. Israel attacks on Iran, Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh who offered to have an interview with Daily Mirror, discussed in what direction the situation will head in the coming days

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva, in an interview with Daily Mirror, takes questions regarding his first ever visit to India. He also responds to allegations about attempts to form one-party rule in Sri Lanka.

Renowned Japanese scholar Professor Nobukatsu Kanehara, who previously served as Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary to then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, takes questions from Daily Mirror regarding Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific r

As dawn breaks over Dr. MCR HRD Institute of Telangana in Hyderabad, participants gather on the lawn for a ritual that has become an integral part of the institute’s academic culture, daily morning yoga.

As a response to Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, saying, while on a visit to Sri Lanka, as to how government discussions with the IMF can help recover from the impact of Cyclone Ditwah-which had disas

India’s former National Security Adviser and Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon, in an interview with Daily Mirror, discusses how India- Sri Lanka relations have evolved over the time and India’s role in ending the war against the LTTE. Mr. Meno

Director General of International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) Shri Abhijit Halder, who arrived in Sri Lanka along with the delegation that accompanied the Devnimori relic which was on exposition for public veneration at Gangaramaya temple, shared hi

Sri Lanka’s oldest political party, the United National Party, is going through a few changes these days. We have already seen the party headquarters in Sirikotha being given a facelift. But that’s not the real change the people wanted in the UNP

Senior politician and one of the few MPs who held almost all prominent and most responsible portfolios in almost all governments since he entered politics in 1994, Prof. G. L. Peiris carried a massive experience in major areas like economics, educati

Erik Solheim, a Norwegian diplomat and former Cabinet minister best known in Sri Lanka for his role as the chief international facilitator of the Sri Lankan peace process during the 2002–2006 ceasefire talks, shared his views in an interview with D

Concerns have been flagged regarding the incumbent government’s draft National Electricity Policy which had been tabled with the objective of ‘ensuring an efficient electricity supply at cost-effective prices.’

United Republican Front (URF) leader Patali Champika Ranawaka, in an interview with Daily Mirror, responds to questions about the government’s alleged failure to take measures for the mitigation of Ditwah impact, the delay in the appointment of the

Sri Lanka was not ready for Cyclone Ditwah, both in terms of the intensity of rainfall and winds, and also in terms of infrastructure. Even though Sri Lanka discussed about incorporating disaster-resilient infrastructure post-Tsunami, many of these

Jerome Fernando is not an unknown name is Sri Lanka. He is a name that has caught attention in the religious world and beyond as thousands of people follow his preachings and believe he is the modern day chosen ‘Prophet’ of God. In a first of its

World Bank Lead Economist for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Arvind Nair and Country Economist for Sri Lanka, Ms Shruti Lakhtakia, shared their views on the status of the economy in an interview with Daily Mirror.

Anti-corruption drive has become a political topic in Sri Lanka for years now. The political parties have been used to campaign for decades on the plank of eradication of corruption and frauds upon return to power. In fact, it was a major topic discu

Over a year after the e-visa system handled by the consortium—comprising IVS-GBS as the primary partner and VFS Global as the technical partner—was suspended in Sri Lanka, Daily Mirror Editor-in-Chief Jamila Husain interviewed Zubin Karkaria, Fou

Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Dr. Saman Weerasinghe has been awarded the Order of Friendship (Orden Druzhby) by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony held at the Kremlin in Moscow recently. Dr. Weerasinghe speaks to Daily Mirror abo

In the development of economies in the world, the countries adopt various methods and techniques to combine private sector efficiency with government oversight for better delivery of services to people. Public Private Partners (PPP) and asset monetiz

Ambassador Kananathan — a businessman-turned-diplomat speaks to DM on how Sri Lanka can attract greater foreign direct investment (FDI) and reposition itself as a competitive destination for global investors. Excerpts: