Good behaviour earns Arjun Aloysius early release from prison

Arjun Aloysius, Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries, and two others, who were serving a jail term for defaulting on a payment of Rs. 3.5 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) by the company, were released from prison two months early based on their good behaviour within the prison.

Indian trawler flees abandoning net with fish valued Rs.250,000

An Indian trawl boat, in its rush to evade seizure by Sri Lankan law enforcement authorities, had abandoned the net with a fish stock valued Rs.250,000, an incident offering a glimpse of the total loss to the Sri Lankan fisheries sector due to poaching, a minister said yesterday.

Probe launched to reveal if Hidden hand operating behind escalating underworld crimes: President

The government has launched an investigation to ascertain whether there is a certain hand behind the escalating underworld crimes or whether they are mere clashes among underworld gangs, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

Prevention of accidents involving Wild Elephants: Govt. to illuminate Railway track between Gal Oya and Hingurakgoda

The Government is to illuminate the Railway line segment between Gal Oya and Hingurakgoda using solar panels in order to prevent Elephants from being hit by speeding trains.

Three more murders add to killing wave within 48 hours

Shortly after the shocking murder of underworld drug lord ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ inside the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning which left the government rocked over a serious security lapse, and the tragic death of two innocent children and their father in Middeniya, killings have continued to plague the country with three deaths reported within the past 48 hours.

Famous Yala tusker Sando dead?

By Kelum Bandara In the wake of reports that the famous tusker called ‘Sando’ in the Yala National Park has not been spotted for days, the Wildlife Conservation Department has initiated investigations to determine whether it is dead or not. Environmental conservationists are alarmed especially after the carcass of a tusker was found, triggering speculation that Sando is no more. Asked about its plight, a top official of the Department said the tu

Daily Mirror alerts authorities over misuse of its logo

It has been brought to the attention of the Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa that some websites and social media pages are misusing the Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa online logos with an intention of deceiving the public. These online platforms show articles which have not been authored by any journalists of the Daily Mirror or Lankadeepa and redirect to various third-party websites which are not in any way connected to the Daily Mirror, Lankadeepa or W

MPs’ security is to be beefed up:Speaker

Following the request made by a number of MPs to beef up their security after the shooting incident inside Magistrate’s Courts Hulftsdorp, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday announced in Parliament that he had requested the Acting IGP to beef up the security of all MPs.

People should not be wary of details provided to Census and Statistics Department: Official

The Census and Statistics Department is seeking exact details of people including the conditions of their housing and collected data remain confidential and are inaccessible to any third party, a senior official from the department confirmed.

Prevailing dry weather boosts solar energy output

The output of solar energy has increased due to the high level of sunlight in the country, and if the trend continues, the national grid will find it difficult to support it, an official said yesterday.

Police in collusion with crimes in Middeniya, Hulftsdorp -Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala

In the wake of reports about some police personnel being involved in recent murders, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said yesterday he would take tough action regarding such incidents. The Minister told Parliament that it is clear that some state institutions, especially the police were aiding underworld activities.

Housemaid returning from Saudi Arabia dies on plane

A Sri Lankan woman on her way back from Riyad in Saudi Arabia had breathed her last on the flight last morning. Airport police investigating the incident said she could have been a housemaid employed in Saudi Arabia The victim Menik Appulage Mangalika (49) had been on board the Sri Lankan flight that arrived last morning from Riyad. Her body was referred to the Negombo General Hospital.Airport police are conducting investigations to find further

Intense heat leaves school students unconscious during sports practice

A group of students from a school in Galaha, Gampola, became seriously ill and fainted when exposed to intense heat during sports practice outdoors. They were admitted to Galaha Hospital, and two of them who were in critical condition were transferred to Peradeniya Teaching Hospital.

Sheriffdeen family files motion over injustice

A motion has been filed at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, stating that the wrongful identification and public reference to Mohammed Azam Sherifdeen in relation to the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa on Wednesday has caused significant injustice to his family.

Opposition to question on the real identity of Hulftsdorp court complex killer?

The Opposition is expected to question the real identity of the killer who shot Ganemulla Sanjeewa inside Hulftsdorp Courts, an opposition MP told Daily Mirror yesterday.

Underworld activities have infiltrated public security institutions - President

Vows to completely eradicate the underworld in the future Investigations have revealed that elements of the underworld have infiltrated official institutions tasked with maintaining public security, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

Our elephants are dying, no solution up to now

The tragic deaths of elephants due to train collisions continue to be a major concern, with authorities acknowledging the failure of previous preventive measures.

Measures taken to prevent future elephant collisions with trains

Following the death of six elephants at the 141-mile post on the Gal Oya-Hingurakgoda railway line last night, a special discussion was held in Parliament by the Transport, Highways, Ports,

Party has not barred me from talking to media: Kottahachchi

NPP MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi yesterday refuted that she was advised by the party to refrain from making statements to the media. When contacted by the Daily Mirror she said neither JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva nor party leader President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had forced her to stop talking to the media.

Shooter revealed as ex-Army Intel?

The main suspect arrested over Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s murder has reportedly been identified as a former Intelligence member of the Sri Lanka Army, the Daily Mirror learns.

BASL calls on Lawyers to support courthouse security measures

Following the shooting incident inside a courtroom at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday urged its members to cooperate with authorities in implementing security measures within courthouses to ensure the safety of all, including its members. In a statement, the BASL announced that there may be enhanced security measures imposed throughout all court houses across the country.

Woman and gunman disguised as lawyers in Hulftsdorp Court shooting of gangster: Suspected Gunman Arrested in Puttalam

Two persons including a woman disguised as lawyers were involved in the shooting at the Colombo Hulftsdorp Court Complex yesterday, which resulted in the death of notorious underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ Police spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga said that a gunman, disguised in a lawyer’s attire, carried out the attack, targeting Sanjeewa in the chamber.

Rs. 135 bn defence allocation raises transparency concerns - top economist

A top economist yesterday raised concerns over a potential procurement corruption process or gross misrepresentation in the government’s 2025 budget, particularly regarding public sector salaries and defence expenditure.

Govt. has got its policies mixed up: Harsha

Whilst quoting an interview conducted by Daily Mirror Associate Editor Kelum Bandara with JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva where a question was raised as to whether the party has given up socialism, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva yesterday questioned as to whether the NPP (JVP) has got its ideologies mixed up.

Local Government polls 2025 : Don’t call for nominations till budget debate is over - Opposition

A group of opposition parties including the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), and Illangi Tamil Arasu Kachchi (IATAK) members who met with Election Commission members yesterday urged them not to call for nominations for the Local Government polls until the budget debate is concluded.

Public urged to take precautions amid rising temperatures

Heat felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution Level’ today (19) in the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, and Southern Provinces and in Moneragala and Ratnapura districts, the Meteorology Department said.

Budget 2025: Trade unions up in arms over salary issues

The maiden budget of the NPP government came under fire by the trade unions representing the state institutions yesterday with some unions claiming that their take home salaries have been reduced for the first time.

Vehicle imports very risky due to higher prices: Harsha

Vehicle imports will be very risky as prices of vehicles have gone up remarkably, SJB MP Harsha De Silva said yesterday.

For the public sector Basic salary increased after 2016

Claiming that some people were spreading various rumours about the public sector salary increase, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said yesterday basic salary of the lowest category of the public sector PL1 will be increased by Rs. 5,975 from April this year as the first stage.

Paediatrician gone missing

A paediatrician of the Mannar General Hospital has gone missing much to the concern of the hospital management.