There are two kinds of cross-border invasive action one sees today – cross border terrorism and transnational repression. The former is perpetrated by non-State actors and the latter by States. Even as the world is trying to find ways to check cros

A census of animals is a rare occurrence in Sri Lanka. Recently, such a census was conducted on March 15.

Even though the hospital is equipped with new technology and surgical equipment, the old operating theatre, lack of doctors and absence of Intensive Care (ICU) facilities are the main obstacles in treating lung cancer patients, said thoracic surgeo

With the launch of the landmark City of Dreams Sri Lanka last Saturday, the nation is being positioned as a potential gaming and tourism hub for South Asia, with Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO, Lawrence Ho, drawing a powerful parallel

One of the most iconic species sharing the same terrain on this isle, along with humans, is the Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya). Elusive in nature and often taking cover from the human eye, these beings hold significant ecological and eco

In a world clouded by misunderstanding, the Jumma Mosque at Kollupitiya (Colpetty) opened its doors to foster clarity, promote connection and provide a deeper understanding of the true essence of Islam. The recent tour of the mosque served as a valua

Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of this NPP government, travelling around marketing “her education reforms” says, they would be implemented from January 2026 despite false accusations, criticisms and protests. She is yet

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Prime Minister holding the Education Portfolio, has made a bold foray into education reforms. We all know how grave and intractable the problems are, crying for urgent resolution. Right-thinking Sri Lankans wish her succes

“We know it is a sin to put any living creature into boiling water, but we can’t help it. We are compelled to do so to make a living,” said a woman boiling live cockle (Matti) in a huge pot containing steaming water.

Responsibility to protect—protect whom? The vulnerable, facing imminent death. We had heard the term before. It was once fashionable in political discourse to invoke the concept—stylishly abbreviated as R2P—when powers, both big and not so big,

Despite a formal complaint lodged on July 10, 2025 with the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) — including its senior officers, the Commissioner, and the Mayoress—the mounting garbage within the precincts of Armour Street Flat remains uncleared as o

Sri Lanka’s consumer prices, measured nationally, rose by 0.6 percent in June from a month ago levels, picking up from 0.5 percent in May, as the upward revision to the electricity prices in June sent the non-food prices higher.

The proposed 50 megawatt floating solar power project in Kaluganga reservoir has been met with criticism by environmental organisations. They have pointed out that the proposed project would cause extensive environmental damage to the reservoir and p

“The colonial administrator Leonard Woolf, in his foundational text Villagein the Jungle penned a disquieting insight into Sri Lankan monarchs of old, an insight that resonates with chilling, almost prophetic, accuracy in our current political clim

It’s good to see the government taking some unpopular measures that hardly get highlighted in the media. Two examples to mention a few, the removing of unauthorised buildings along the Southern coast and up country, too.

It was so lovely to witness the concluding of the Pada Yathra (trek) pilgrimage for 2025 on July the fourth sans major issues. Why even talk about major issues during a religious event? We need to do that because Sri Lanka is one of those countries w

For middle-class Sri Lankan parents, small businesses, teachers, and other professionals, education is not just a right, but a lifeline to a better future for their children. They work tirelessly to save for college degrees that promise good jobs and

Be it asweddumized fields or mallung in a rice and curry meal, kiribath for a special occasion, sizzling kottu, scrumptious watalappam or a happening baila song – each one of these examples provides a glimpse of Sri Lanka in a nutshell.

A team of Sri Lankan researchers has been able to discover from Dumbara mountain range a variety of orchid endemic to Sri Lanka.

A protest was organised in front of the Presidential Secretariat at Galle Face on the 15th of July by the people of Jaffna claiming that they had lost their lands due to the interference of the Sri Lankan government.

Director General of International Solar Alliance Ashish Khanna who is in Sri Lanka speaks to Daily Mirror on the importance of solar energy for the future.

Sri Lanka’s plan to purchase fuel from Nigeria has gone awry because of restrictions in crude oil imports in that country and prior registration requirement for refined products deals, Daily Mirror learns.

The chance to see wild Asian elephants is rare. Sri Lanka and India are home to some of the last abundant populations, making them top tourist attractions.

The Sri Lanka Pharma Manufacturers Association (SLPMA) issued a stark warning, stating the country’s domestic pharmaceutical production could plummet to a mere 5 percent of government supply if critical buyback agreements are not extended.

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) yesterday mounted a defence of the nation’s state-mandated all-inclusive freight regulation, as the government signals willingness to review the regulation.

Sri Lanka’s second Cardinal after Cardinal Thomas Cooray, Cardinal Malcolm was ordained as a priest on June 29, 1975, by Pope Paul VI in St. Peter’s Square in Rome

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. He had also asked Hamas to do the same or face the consequences. But, as both parties have set tough conditions, Trump’s diplomatic skills and America’s coercive

For Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana (13), chess is something more than a board game. What began as a pastime to beat her sister at the game had transformed her life to a point where she now has no challenge in facing local chess competitions.

Numerology is important to understand that everything in the world is dependent on numbers. Numerology can assist you to have a better understanding and further improve the relationships with your family members, relatives, friends and superiors, to

On the seventh day of the second phase of re-excavations at Chemmani in July 2025, I stood before a shallow grave where skeletal remains of a child were found, still carrying a UNICEF school bag, and within it, a tiny doll.