Cinchona plant considered extinct found in Sri Lanka after 150 years

Torturing youth in custody SC orders Rs. 1.2Mn in personal compensation from policemen

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court yesterday ordered six former police officers attached to the Thambuttegama Police Station to personally pay Rs. 1.2 million in compensation to a young man who was arbitrarily

Supreme Court rules police violated rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses Women in 2014 arrest

The Supreme Court has ruled that the fundamental rights of four women affiliated with the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses were violated by the police during a 2014 arrest in Walasmulla.

Northern people who died during the conflict are also war heroes: Govt. MP

Sons of mothers in the North who died during the 30-year-old conflict are war heroes just like the sons of mothers in the South, Government MP A. M. M. Muthimale Ratwatte told Parliament yesterday.

Connect 2025 Youth Club Programme launched today

Connect 2025 Youth Clubs, in conjunction with today’s (23) National Youth Day would be launched today island wide and will culminate with a climax on Aug.12, International Youth Day at the Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Men contribute more to rising infertility rates: Experts

While both men and women play a role in infertility among young couples in Sri Lanka, men are seen as contributing more significantly to the problem.

High production cost shuts NEXT Manufacturing at Katunayake FTZ 1,341 left unemployed

NEXT Manufacturing, a key player in Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, has announced the immediate closure of its Katunayake Production Plant, citing unsustainable operating costs.

No prior notice from Katunayake apparel factory regarding closure: Minister

The management of the Katunayake apparel factory had not made a prior notice to the labour Department of its closure nor discussed with the government about reasons to close down the factory, Acting Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe said yesterday.

CC rejects President’s nominee for Auditor General’s Post

The Constitutional Council (CC) has rejected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s nominee for the post of Auditor General, reliable sources told Daily Mirror.

Top Norwegian experts warn against investment in petroleum exploration

In the wake of the Sri Lankan government preparing for offshore petroleum exploration , a leading Norwegian expert in the field , said that it is a risky investment when the world is moving towards renewable energy sources more and more.

A million rupees spent looking for ‘Sumedha’, but yet to be found

Over Rs. 1 million has been spent on the ongoing operation to locate ‘Sumedha’, the elephant that went missing after an accident in Galapitagala, Maradankadawala in Habarana on March 7. The accident occurred when the elephant

This is the way we go to school… go to school…go to school

They do not have a school van or a bus, leave alone a Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Range Rover, Bentley, or Rolls-Royce.

Double whammy for the authorities Over 15,000 MT of salt washed away by rain in Puttalam

While the authorities are struggling to cope with a huge salt shortage in the country more than 15,000 metric tons of harvested salt intended for collection have been washed away due to sudden heavy rains, according to salt producers in Puttalam.

Troop of monkeys invade Wildlife DG’s residence

A troop of monkeys have reportedly been causing disturbances at the residence of the Acting Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), located in the Kaduwela area.

Tough airport security prompts smugglers to use Indo-Ceylon ferry service for drug trafficking – Agencies

Strict security facilities currently in place at the country’s main international airports sponsored by local law enforcement agencies, seemed to have prompted the smugglers to change their modus operandi and resort to trafficking narcotics through Indo-Ceylon ferry service, as officials busted a massive Rs.41.2 million worth Kush case yesterday, the Daily Mirror learns.

Salt prices not a matter to be taken with a pinch of salt

Sri Lanka, currently facing a severe salt shortage and salt prices increasing rapidly, 1 kilogram packets of crystal salt reportedly being sold at prices ranging between Rs. 450 and Rs. 500 in some areas are

article on Chickenpox vaccines Health Ministry responds to Daily Mirror

The Ministry of Health has responded to a recent article published by the Daily Mirror regarding the availability of Chickenpox vaccines.

Drug addicts among Homagama Hospital minor employees

Residents of the area expressed concern about the drug addicts among minor employees of Homagama Base Hospital, which affected the efficiency of the services, creating hardship for the patients.

NPP seeks support from TPA members at the District level: Mano

The National People’s Power (NPP) has approached Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) members at district level seeking their support to form administrations of local bodies where they do not have majority support,

War Heroes Commemoration Deputy Defence Minister to grace this year, but not President

Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara, instead of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is to grace the 16th National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony on May 19, 2025, at

WNL’s COO awarded APO National Award for Productivity

Chief Operating Officer of Wijeya Newspapers Ltd Janaka Rathnakumara, was honored with the Asia Productivity Organization (APO) National Award for Productivity yesterday.

Health Ministry yet to respond to Chickenpox vaccine shortage

Despite an acute shortage of the Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine in both government and private hospitals, the Ministry of Health has yet to issue an official response or explanation.

RW, Namal and others agree to form joint local administrations

Opposition party leaders yesterday decided to cast away their differences and work in unison to form administrations in more than 115 local bodies where they command a majority of seats.

“Go back to Colombo”, Mayor of Brampton chants racist slurs on anti Genocide supporters

With the completion of the memorial, the National Council of Canadian Tamils will take over ownership, with the city’s 12,000 Tamil residents being responsible for its care and maintenance.

Forming LG bodies AKD warns of using two-thirds majority to amend laws if mandate is challenged or disrupted

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the government will amend laws if someone challenges and tries to disrupt the mandate, while claiming that National People’s Power (NPP) has the right to form councils in local bodies where the NPP has secured a majority as per the mandate.

Import delays and dry weather sparks nationwide salt shortage: Producers

A delay in implementing the Cabinet’s decision to import salt has led to the current nationwide shortage, the Sri Lanka Salt Producers Association alleged yesterday.“Cabinet approved a proposal to import 30,000 metric tonnes on March

UK Uni students serve ‘Belimal’ at Akurala Dansala

A group of University students from England visiting Sri Lanka serve ‘Belimal’ drink to Vesak spectators in Akurala, having prepared it themselves as part of a special ‘Belimal Dansala’ yesterday. Pic by Karandeniya M.Susil Piyantha

US $ 62 million Indian grant on KKS port Sri Lanka will decide on feasibility of project only

Sri Lanka will decide on the acceptance of over US $ 62 million grant for the development of Kankesanthurai Port (KKS), depending on the business feasibility of the project only, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha

Technical fault suspected in deadly SLAF Bell 212 crash, 6 military personnel dead

A possible mechanical failure is suspected to have caused the crash of a US-made Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a Special Forces demonstration yesterday, leaving six personnel

Divi Neguma officer sentenced to 20 years for soliciting sexual bribe

A Development Officer with the Divi Neguma Department has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendige for soliciting sexual bribes from the mother of a seven-year-old