Australia ready to help Sri Lanka join RCEP-world’s largest free trade zone

Australia is willing to help Sri Lanka join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which is the world’s largest free trade agreement covering 15 nations and nearly 30 percent of the global population and GDP, High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth said.

Two arrested over Rs. 6.1 million online scam

The North Western Provincial Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested two suspects over an online business scam in which a woman was defrauded of more than Rs. 6 million.

Police issue urgent guidelines amid surge in lost and stolen mobile phones in 2024–2025

In response to a significant increase in complaints regarding lost and stolen mobile devices, the Sri Lanka Police has issued a comprehensive set of directives to the public.

Stage-managed India-Pakistan show leaves Bangladesh an outcast

India and Pakistan have literally had the best free advertisement, critics may argue theatre, in the run-up to their match at the Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday like never before bringing into focus the hypocrisy of politics, statecraft and even fair-play that made one other leading cricket-playing country Bangladesh an outcast.

Government to change heads of several state institutions: Nalinda

The government is considering changing chaipersons, Boards of Directors and heads of several state institutions shortly, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Blackout threat looms as CEB Engineers threaten trade union action

Sri Lanka could be plunged into darkness as power engineers prepare to strike in protest of the government’s plan to dismantle the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Ditwah rescue operations called off as 173 remain missing

Authorities have officially ceased search and rescue operations for persons reported missing following Cyclone Ditwah even as 173 individuals remain unaccounted for, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Tangalle beach restaurant accused of refusing service to locals

A beachside restaurant in Tangalle is facing criticism after reportedly refusing service to Sri Lankan customers, allegedly serving only foreign visitors.

Supreme Court sentence lawyer to three year imprisonment for contempt

The Supreme Court has sentenced an attorney-at-law to three years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of contempt of court.

Govt. studying impact of social media on children, yet to take final decision

The government has initiated discussions among relevant line ministries to assess the impact of social media use on children, ahead of any possible future regulatory measures, an official said.

Historic Kangaroo route flight arrives at BIA with 142 passengers

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday warmly welcomed the arrival of the historic Kangaroo Route – Captain’s Choice Qantas Airlines flight, which touched down carrying 142 passengers.

Prez gets tough; no salary hike till 2027 whoever strikes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday stressed that no allowances will be given for public sector employees until the third instalment of the salary increment is given in 2027, whoever resorts to strikes or takes to the streets.

Chamithri Rambukwella released on bail

The Colombo Chief Magistrate ordered that Chamithri Rambukwella, the elder daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, be released on bail.

Sri Lanka to demand compensation for damages, theft of assets during colonial period: Minister

Sri Lanka intends asking for compensation for damages of properties, thefts and loss of lives that had taken place during the colonial period, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath told Parliament today.

Dudley Sirisena hints at bringing latest helicopter to Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan business tycoon Dudley Sirisena has sparked fresh interest in the aviation sector after hinting that a brand-new helicopter could soon be brought to Sri Lanka.

Supreme Court says UGC violated FR of former Moscow Defence Attache’s son

The Supreme Court today ordered the University Grants Commission to admit the son of the former Defence Attache to Moscow, to the Medical Faculty of a local university after a Fundamental Rights petition was filed challenging his rejection.

Yet another Daily Mirror story comes to limelight in Parliament

Another story carried in the Daily Mirror came to the limelight in Parliament when Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake based a question on it.

What is Protection of Occupants Bill ?

The Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025, gazetted in September last year, was recently tabled in Parliament by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara, aiming to introduce legal safeguards against the arbitrary eviction of occupants from premises.

Appeal Court quashes summons issued on former President Sirisena over Easter Sunday attacks

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued a Writ of Certiorari quashing the summons issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on former President Maithripala Sirisena over the Easter Sunday terror attack incidents.

Sri Lanka’s dream of becoming an oil-producing nation hits a snag

Sri Lanka’s ambition to become an oil-producing nation has faced a setback, with the planned international tender process for offshore oil and gas exploration and development delayed due to a court case initiated in the past, an official said yesterday.

CC approves Samudika Jayaratne as Auditor General

The Constitutional Council today approved Samudika Jayaratne as the new Auditor General.

New e-gates at BIA spark chaos

Passengers arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) were left inconvenienced and delayed as Sri Lanka’s newly installed automated border control (ABC) e-gates failed to scan passports efficiently, raising questions about the readiness of the high-tech system funded with US$8.4 million by the Japanese government.

Court orders CID to arrest Chamal Rajapaksa’s youngest son

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest and produce before court Shamindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, in connection with a magisterial inquiry into alleged financial fraud relating to the purchase of 14 Airbus aircraft for Sri Lankan Airlines.

Daily Mirror launches Mirror AI, its first AI-powered article summarisation tool

Daily Mirror has announced the launch of Mirror AI, its first artificial intelligence powered article summarisation feature, marking an important step in the publication’s ongoing digital evolution.

Govt comes under IMF scrutiny

The International Monetary Fund (IMF ) has queried as to why the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) failed to make submissions to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka( PUCSL) for electricity price revision in time, an informed source said yesterday.

Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, but play in tournament

Pakistan announced on Sunday that they will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but will boycott the match against India. Pakistan were scheduled to face India in a group stage match in Colombo on February 15. The decision was announced by the Government of Pakistan on their social media handle.

Those who lied during ‘Good Governance’ era now using state institutions to justify falsehoods: Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that individuals who spread falsehoods during the so-called “good governance” period are now attempting to use state institutions, including the courts, the Police and the Attorney General’s Department, to validate those lies using public funds.

Eight senior police officers transferred

Eight high-ranking police officers have been transferred with immediate effect, subject to the approval of the National Police Commission (NPC), Police sources said.

Strict ban on bringing cigarettes into Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Customs has reiterated that it is strictly prohibited for any passenger arriving from abroad to bring cigarettes, warning that offenders will face severe penalties under the law.

Former Aviation Chairman removed due to changes in administrative structure: Ministry clarifies

While refuting media reports over the removal of former Chairman of the Airports and Aviation Company, Hasha Abeywickrama, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation said the letter sent to Venerable Banagala Upatissa Thera has no connection whatsoever to the removal of the former chairman from his position.