While raising serious concerns over the incumbent government for deliberately violating the election law, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has informed the Election Commission regarding the appointment of two Presidential a

Several roads in the Wattala, Elakanda area were reported to be inundated due to heavy rains. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

USS Spruance of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today.

Appointment of former Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara as Presidential advisors is in violation of election laws, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Former Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara have been appointed as Presidential advisors by President Ranil Wickremesinghe as per the power vested with him under Article 41(1) of the Constitution.

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 5km (3 miles) into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft.

The Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is seeing a heavy influx of devotees engaged in religious observances on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, the Meteorological Department forecast.

Commissioner of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake urged political parties and the public not to disrespect the national flag by using it for election campaigns.

In the wake of the recent global upsurge in monkeypox cases, Sri Lanka has ramped up its vigilance, according to local health authorities.

The National People’s Power (NPP) will bring back former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, who fled to Singapore, to Sri Lanka as the first priority of a NPP government, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

A group of election observers from the European Union and the Commonwealth have arrived in Sri Lanka to monitor the September 21 presidential election, Election Commission officials said on Sunday.

India’s former cabinet minister and BJP member, Subramanian Swamy said that Namal Rajapaksa’s entry as a Presidential candidate was welcomed as the Rajapaksa tradition was to accept India as a ’family’.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today pledged to abolish the Executive Presidency if he is elected President next month.

The Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) has announced its decision to support President Ranil Wickremesinge at the upcoming Presidential election.

The Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) of the Hambantota District General Hospital, who conducted the medical examination related to the rape of a 16-year old schoolgirl, was arrested by the National Child Protection Authority.

French film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88. The actor was a star of the golden era of French cinema, known for his tough-guy persona on screen in hits including The Samurai and Borsalino.

The spill gates of the Kukule Ganga reservoir have been opened due to heavy rains experienced in the catchment areas yesterday (17) and the day before yesterday (16), the Irrigation Department said.

The Daily Mirror once again calls upon the main presidential candidates Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, Namal Rajapaksa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake for a live presidential debate, hosted by the Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa.

The ongoing strike and black protest week launched by the Grama Niladharis will conclude at midnight today (18), according to Nandana Ranasinghe, Co-President of the Grama Niladhari Officers’ Alliance.

Thalangama police have launched an investigation after a 45-year-old three-wheeler driver was found hacked to death inside a garage at Arukpitiya in Thalangama.

The second edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 will be hosted by Malaysia and will comprise 16 teams.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and regional integration from Japan to India, with a special focus on deepening ties with India.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region at a depth of 51 km (32 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Saturday.

Indonesia has celebrated Independence Day in its future new capital city Nusantara for the first time - with scaled-back festivities as construction continues.

Fairly heavy showers exceeding 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Meteorology Department said.

Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will travel to Sri Lanka from August 17 to August 31, US Department of States said.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially launched his 2024 Presidential election campaign today (August 17, 2024) with a rally in Anuradhapura, pledging to stabilize the nation through concessions expected from creditor nations. Pix by Pradeep Pathi

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka said today that its attention has been drawn to the recent media reports regarding a judgement given by the Australian Federal Court in a case against the former Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Ca

Former Sri Lanka captain Aravinda de Silva recalled of the time people knew how the side used to play their game, which led to other teams wishing to emulate them. He added that it is something which isn’t there in the current Sri Lanka side.