Indonesia quake kills 162 and injures hundreds

An earthquake on the main Indonesian island of Java has killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds, regional governor Ridwan Kamil has said.

Fighting the pandemic

Kalani Kumarasinghe speaks to Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Dinu Guruge on Daily Mirror Twitter Spaces (Recorded)

Taliban assures Sri Lanka

The Taliban insists it had no links with the LTTE before or after the defeat of the rebels. Easwaran Rutnam spoke briefly to Taliban spokesman and international negotiator Suhail Shaheen

Tamils Want Equal Rights

The human rights issue in Sri Lanka will be taking center stage as the UN Human Rights Council meets in Geneva from 22 February to 23 March for its 46th Session. Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian M.A Sumanthiran is among those advocating for stronger action on Sri Lanka over its failure to meet its commitments to the Council.

Time For Complete Revamp Of Politics

Former Sports Minister Harin Fernando is among the outspoken members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Parliament. However, Fernando has also been criticized for, at times, being unable to control his temper in Parliament. Speaking to the Daily Mirror online, Mr. Fernando spoke about his future plans in politics as well as of the SJB.

LGBTIQ Community Still Marginalised

Rosanna Flamer-Caldera has been pushing for the recognition of LGBTIQ rights in Sri Lanka. Yet those attempts have yet to reach a successful conclusion.

A Promised Land

Former US President Barack Obama reads extracts from his book, A Promised Land

Never Too Late

Nishu speaks to Masters athlete, entrepreneur and mum Nimnaz Ansar Hamdoon on the Pink Seat

An Eye For Photography

Young Mei Ling Hsu comes from a family of mixed backgrounds. Mei Ling is learning to be a champion swimmer. But she also has an eye for photography. Daily Mirror Audio caught up with her.

Credentials of official raise controversy

Amila Ishan Kankanamge, the Government appointed non-Executive Director to Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd and Independent Television Network Boards, is now exposed to be a scammer. The educational qualifications he has mentioned in h

Solheim Reveals All

Protecting Our Children

With a number of incidents related to child abuse being reported these days Nishu Gunawardana speaks to Milani Salpitikorala and Kumudini David of The Child Protection Force on The Pink Seat

The Battle Against COVID-19

The Sri Lankan military has been praised for its successful efforts in supporting the health authorities in the battle against the coronavirus. Daily Mirror’s Jamila Hussain caught up with Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva at the Defence Headquarters to discuss the role played by the Army to contain the spread of the virus.

Fighting Bribery And Corruption

Transparency International is a global movement working in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption. Their mission is to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society. Daily Mirror spoke to the Executive Director of Transparency International Sri Lanka, Asoka Obeyesekere

Defending Human Rights

Amnesty International is a leading, global human rights organization working tirelessly around the world to protect and defend human rights. Daphne Charles caught up with South Asia Researcher at Amnesty International, Thyagi Ruwanpathirana for a brief discussion on the struggle to protect human rights.