Malinga confronts media

An irate Lasith Malinga responded angrily to media following the meetings held at the Sri Lanka Cricket Headquarters on March 3 and 4.

SL at UNHRC session...

Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe, the President’s Special Envoy on Human Rights delivering Sri Lanka’s National statement at the 22nd regular session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva said Sri Lanka strongly object to any unfair, biased, unprincipled and unjust approach that may be adopted by this Council on Sri Lanka.

'Any rational man would never take on 15 drunk men'- Asela speaks of ordeal

I have not compromised; DEW

"Do you know me as a Cricketer or a Politician?"

Sri Lankan cricketing legend, former Captain and current Chairman of the Cricket Selection Committee, UPFA Parliamentarian for the Matara district, Sanath Jayasuriya speaks to the Daily Mirror Online about his recent appointment and the controversies surrounding it.

Family rule is sitting on a volcano; Mangala

UNP MP Mangala Samaraweera spoke to the Daily Mirror about the recent impeachment process and the supremacy of parliament. He also discusses the failure of the UNP to appoint a deputy leader and  comments on the international pressure that Sri Lanka will face due to the impeachment proceedings.

The cobra charmed?

“I haven’t cheated a red cent”

Might is right?

Thugs armed with wooden poles and verbally abusing the protestors physically prevented them continuing their march to protest the impeachment motion. Protestors were compelled to take an alternate route. Daily Mirror provides raw footage of the intimidiatory  tactics used in clear view of the Police.

PSC did not find CJ guilty; Deputy Speaker

Deputy speaker, Attorney- at- Law Chandima Weerakkody speaks to Daily Mirror after the determination of the Supreme Court to the effect that the PSC was unconstitutional. Weerakkody reiterates the government’s commitment to an ‘ independent and pure’ judiciary and states that the government does not wish to see the country descend to anarchy.

REVIEW 2012

Looking back at an eventful 2012

The Cobra girl speaks

I felt ashamed to be a member of parliament: Kiriella

UNP MP Lakshman Kiriella spoke to the Daily Mirror on the impeachment process, the declining decorum in parliament and the weakening of the opposition.

Regressive taxation, an unholy instrument; Sajith

UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa spoke to the Daily Mirror about the 2013 budget.

EU a constant companion of SL

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Bernard Savage told Daily Mirror that the EU has been a constant companion of Sri Lanka in dealing with humanitarian situations, not only related to conflicts but after the tragedy of Tsunami in 2004.

I’m happy that all of us are alive

One of the four divers who went missing yesterday at the Mount Lavinia Sea, relates to Daily Mirror the ordeal, the four divers faced after they were left stranded in the deep sea for close to 24 hours.

I will continue to fight on

Former Army chief Sarath Fonseka who is currently facing a split within his camp, speaks to the Daily Mirror about the issues that prevailed within the party which led to the current situation. And also says that he is undeterred by the current developments and will fight towards the ambition of changing the political culture existing in the country.

India is not a friend of Sri Lanka; Somawansa

Leader of the JVP, Somawansa Amerasinghe spoke to the Daily Mirror on the resurgent debate on the 13th Amendment, the prison riot, and the impeachment motion.

Research-centric universities; need of the hour

Daily Mirror spoke to Professor Gehan Amaratunga about the environment necessary for innovation, research and development in science and technology in Sri Lanka. He notes the weakness in the university system and the renewed interest from the corporate sector to invest in innovation.

War in Welikada

This dramatic video footage captured by Daily Mirror online shows a group of armed inmates of the Welikada prison coming under a hail of bullets from the STF as they try to force their way out of the prison in a three-wheeler. 

Obama's presidential victory speech

About politics meeting the passion to sketch

A meeting of passion and interest is most often a dream come true for many. For Kal as he is fondly known the passion to sketch meeting his interest in politics was indeed a perfect match. His excellence in pictures has slowly but surely ensured him being one of the most respected and recognized cartoonist in modern history. The Daily Mirror met with the man himself who talks to us about “the tale of two affairs”.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Hot Seat

JVP MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke to the Daily Mirror on the deteriorating influence of the JVP and the issues surrounding the rift between the judiciary and the executive. He also speaks on the FUTA strike.

Hot Seat with Mangala Samaraweera

UNP MP Mangala Samaraweera speaks on the University Teacher’s crisis, the pressure on the judiciary and the perceived stock market mafia. He also comments on “girlfriend companies”, the opposition’s preparation for an upcoming change and the Malaka Silva case. 

A corrupt state is a vulnerable state; Vasudeva

Minister of National Languages and Social Integration and veteran of the left movement Vasudeva Nanayakkara talks on the issues of Malaka Silva, the deterioration of the Left-movement and clarifies matters relating to the Judicial Services Commission. He also addresses the issues of corruption and the University Teachers crisis.

The UNP my father died for, is no more; Navin

Minister of Public Management Reforms Navin Dissanayake, spoke to the Daily Mirror on his father’s legacy, the public administration system of the country and the weaknesses of the UNP.

"Dayasiri Jayasekara will never play double games"

Dayasiri Jayasekara who was the centre of controversy during the past few months speaks to the Daily Mirror about his current political stance, his future political aspirations, the decline of law and order and much more in a wide ranging interview with Daily Mirror online.

I’m not afraid to speak the truth - Hirunika

Hirunika Premachandra didn’t mince her words when she spoke to the Daily Mirror about her recent appearance at a UPFA rally which created doubts among sections of the public about her political ambitions and much more.

I will commit suicide tomorrow: Mervyn

Minister Mervyn Silva in a no holds barred interview spoke to the Daily Mirror about animal sacrifice, allegations of extortion, drug peddling, threats to journalists and much more.

Mahindananda debriefed

Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage,  speaks about allegations of corruption at the SLC, his dismay over the manner in which Sri Lanka cricket is run, thuggery at rugby matches,the Olympic ‘officials’ scandal  and much more in an interview with the Daily Mirror.