Some public servants in Jaffna staged a demonstration opposite the Jaffna District Secretariat alleging that the presence of armed gangs is creating a fear psychosis making it difficult to carry out their duties. They demanded an assurance of safety

The vehicle used in the recent shooting in Kalutara was  identified as the one that was robbed from a cab service some time back, the police said today.

It was a blunder by former president and then finance minister Mahinda Rajapaksa that led to the ongoing controversy in the dates and the issuance of the gazette notification connected to the bond issue, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Rajitha Senarat

President Maithripala Sirisena said today that he would not participate in the opening of the newly built Prison Facility known as ‘Super Prison’ in Angunukolapelessa, Hambantota scheduled to be opened on March 16.

The Cabinet has approved the payment of compensation to the next of kin of 16 inmates who were killed and the 11 injured during the Welikada prison riots on November 9, 2012.

President Maithripala Sirisena today declared as National Heroes 82 persons who took part in the failed Uva - Wellassa rebellion of 1817-1818 which was carried out with the aim of liberating the country from British colonial rule.

Two suspects were arrested by the Colombo Division Anti-Vice Squad along with 250 kilos of Kerala ganja valued at Rs. 25 million today.

Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne has committed a crime by importing Rs.1, 500 million worth of vaccinations which are detrimental to cancer patients putting their lives at risk, the joint opposition said today.

The Police has locked down the Mount Lavinia Courts Complex after a fully loaded pistol and revolver were found inside the court premises.

Cricketers Seekkuge Prasanna and Asela Gunaratne were promoted by the Army Commander following their all round performances in Australia.

Sri Lanka should be given time to fully implement the UNHRC resolution, British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Minister for Asia and the Pacific Alok Sharma said yesterday.  

The body of 59-year-old prominent underworld leader Karupaiya Wappu Balan know as Thel Bala who had fled to India some time ago, was brought to Sri Lanka last night.

Members of the Presidential Commission investigating into the controversial Bond issue have arrived at the Central Bank premises in Colombo to observe the proceeding of the Bond auction a short while ago.

When the Divulapitiya Divisional coordinating committee meeting was in session yesterday, an argument between the Deputy Minister of Social Empowerment and Social Welfare Ranjan Ramanayake and Gampaha District MP Indika Anuruddha grew so tense that t

Former Foreign Secretary of India Shivshankar Menon, in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror via email, said the military victory over the LTTE was welcoming for India.

Land and Police powers should be given to the people of the Northern Province, said MP Athuraliye Rathana Thera yesterday.

The Joint Opposition expressed concern yesterday over the Monday’s horrific shooting in Kalutara and said they wondered whether the incident was a precursor to a state-run violent era similar to the 88-89 insurgency.

The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) yesterday charged that there should be brave leaders like former defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to control the underworld activities.

The Education Ministry was mulling changing the school uniforms and the dress code for pregnant teachers of the State schools, based on the different climates of different districts so as to make it comfortable for the children and teachers, Educatio

Former Sri Lankan batsman Asanka Gurusinha has been appointed as the Manager Cricket for the National Team of Sri Lanka.  

Galle District Joint Opposition (JO) MP Geetha Kumarasinghe said today it was disheartening to see people being killed by underworld figures in the broad daylight.

SAITM CEO Dr. Sameera Senaratne has been temporarily relieved of duties as CEO with immediate effect, SAITM management said today in a statement.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today wrote to Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne to state his frank opinion on the Appeal Court ruling on the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) in Malabe instead making

Addressing the 34th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera said today the government expects to present the draft legislation on the Truth-Seeking Commission to the Cabinet within the next two months.

Aruna Udayashantha alias ‘Ranale Samayan’, the prominent underworld figure who was murdered yesterday, told our sister paper Lankadeepa in 2015 that he never wanted to become a thug.