Devices requiring IMEI registration must be registered with TRCSL by January 28

Any radio frequency (RF) emitting devices, including those requiring International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration,

Increasing wave of organised shootings Special Task Force to be housed in Colombo’s critical police stations

Sri Lanka Police has taken a crucial decision to call in the services of its Special Task Force to back crime-fighting operations and house them at six critical police stations in Colombo, in a bid to counter the increasing wave of organised shootings, the Daily Mirror learns.

Pay the rent of Rs. 4.6Mn or vacate the residence: AKD tells MR

The rent for the residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was valued by the Government Valuation Department at Rs. 4.6 million per month excluding the land, and he could either pay the rent or leave the residence, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

Inclement weather causes havoc again

Adverse weather conditions brought on by the Northeast Monsoon rains prompted the governor of Eastern province to close schools in the province.

Shooting in Mt.Lavinia linked to underworld dispute kills one

Investigations have revealed that the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Mount Lavinia yesterday was the result of a long-standing feud between two notorious criminals, ‘Kos Malli’ and ‘Badovita Asanka’.

President to visit UAE as next official visit

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday he will leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as his next official visit to strengthen diplomatic ties with the Middle Eastern region.

Media outcry including Daily Mirror report prompts psychiatrist to accept transfer

The psychiatrist who was reported to have given false reasons to avoid posting to District General Hospital in Mullaitivu has accepted her transfer and begun her duties following significant media outcry including the Daily Mirror report on January 15 and also as a result of the public scrutiny over her initial reluctance to take up the post.

Veteran journalist Victor Ivan passes away

Veteran journalist Victor Ivan who was one time Editor of Singhalese Newspaper Ravaya passed away yesterday at the age of 76.

Daily Mirror exposure on stinking Beira alerts authorities; cleaning commences but ceases halfway

An instant cleaning process that kicked off on Friday at the stinking tourist hot spot of Colombo’s Beira Lake following a Dailymirror exposure about the lake’s abominable condition near Gangarama Seema Malaka has been ceased halfway with the stench and garbage still remaining in vital corners.

Badulla-Colombo Train ticket online seat reservation racket reduces sell out time to 30 seconds

Despite recent actions, the Railways Department has revealed that racketeers involved in the online seat reservation racket continue to operate through the booking system.

Auditor General’s report confirms SPC’s 18 questionable medicine tenders in 2023

The 2023 Auditor General’s report has confirmed that the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) has engaged in nearly 18 questionable tender transactions in violation of government-approved procurement rules and regulations related to the procurement of medicines.

China ready to bring in US $ 10 billion to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka stands the chance of attracting investments from Chinese companies amounting to around US $ 10 billion as a result of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s state visit, Daily Mirror learns. The President concluded the visit to China from January 14 to 17, 2025 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Young minds inspired by sculpture at EDEX Expo 2025

Some children interested in the fading art of sculpture enjoy a creation made by an artist at the EDEX Expo 2025 International Job Fair and Education Exhibition held at BMICH.

Electricity prices proposed to be reduced effective from last midnight Domestic tariff reduced by 20 %

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) proposed to reduce electricity tariffs by 20 per cent from last night after reviewing the revised proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board for the first six months of 2025, PUCSL Communications Director Jayanath Herath said.

Police seize Rs. 283Mn, largest drug money haul in Sri Lanka’s history

The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized over Rs. 283 million in cash, the largest amount ever recovered in the history of the Sri Lankan police, in the Kurunegala area.

UNP, SJB heading for talks to form common front

United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are gearing up for talks next week in a bid to form a broad political alliance.

Power tariffs will be reduced as per Finance Ministry instructions

The Energy Ministry said that power tariffs would be reduced by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) subject to approval by the Finance Ministry.

Increasing risks of climate change to weather patterns in SL

Sri Lanka continues to face the risk of climate change affecting weather patterns and unpredictable rainfall, and is an important factor in the recent events of adverse weather, an official from the Department of Meteorology said.

Road accidents dropped due to recent actions by police on traffic rules

Deaths caused by road accidents have reduced remarkably during the last few weeks due to the actions taken by the police, Police Spokesman Buddhika Manatunga said yesterday.

Govt. unveils SME debt relief package

Sri Lanka’s struggling businesses can find some respite as the Finance Ministry yesterday announced details of a relief package for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing difficulties servicing their debt due to the economic crisis following the global health pandemic.

CID seeks legal advice on self-proclaimed ‘Bodhisattva’

The CID, which is conducting investigations against the self-proclaimed Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Mahinda Kodithuwakku for allegedly insulting Buddhism and offending religious feelings, informed the court yesterday that they have sought the Attorney General’s advice regarding future legal action against the suspect.

SL spends Rs.1.5Mn for Rohingya refugees’ meals thus far

The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka (DIE) has so far spent over Rs.1.5 million for the meals alone of the Rohingya refugees that are being detained presently under the care of Sri Lanka Air Force detachment in Mullaitivu, the Daily Mirror learns.

SJB decides to begin dialogue with UNP

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) working committee today approved a proposal to begin a dialogue with the United National Party (UNP) , SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said.

Will never allow Sri Lankan territory to be used for any anti-China separatist activities: Sri Lanka reiterates

Sri Lanka has reiterated that it will never allow its territory to be used for any anti-China, separatist activities and will firmly support China on issues related to Xizang and Xinjiang.

A/L exam evaluation centre temporarily closed over dress code violation

The Advanced Level Examination answer script evaluation centre at Dharmapala Vidyalaya in Pannipitiya has been temporarily closed for three days from Wednesday by the Examinations Commissioner General due to teachers arriving for the paper marking process in attire other than sarees.

Badulla district endangered

A survey carried out by National Building and Research Organization has revealed that 66 percent of the land area of Badulla district was facing some kind of danger.

‘Podi Lassie’ to be brought back from India

Sri Lanka Police said they would take steps to bring back underworld figure Arumahandi Janith Madushanka Silva, alias ‘Podi Lassie’ who was arrested in India.

Excise Dept. decides to renew liquor licenses sans Tax clearance certificate

The Department of Excise being the sole competent authority in issuing and renewing licenses to sell liquor in Sri Lanka, has decided to go ahead with the renewal of licenses for 2025 sans a tax clearance certificate, the Daily Mirror learns.

Money laundering case: Court slaps Rs. 220 Mn fine, confiscates assets worth millions belonging to Wele Suda

The Colombo High Court yesterday imposed a fine of Rs. 220 million on three accused, including alleged drug dealer Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, alias Wele Suda, and his wife. This is considered one of the largest fines imposed in Sri Lanka’s judicial history for offences under the Money Laundering Act.

Students return to streets

Students of Sri Jayewardenepura medical faculty held a protest calling the government health authorities to halt the project to sell off state hospitals to private medical colleges. This project they said was planned by the previous regime. It was organized by the Medical Faculty Students Action Committee.