Last goodbyes

The funeral of Anthony Fernando, the fisherman who was killed on Wednesday February 15, during a protest in Chilaw was held yesterday.

We will always love you

A tribute to a songstress, who lived her dream, she came, she saw, she conquered and now she has left us with her music, which will live forever.  Whitney! You will be sadly missed by all.

Protest turns violent

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Body of Anthony brought home

The body of Warnakulasuriya Anthony Fernando, who was killed in the protest in Chilaw was brought to his residence. He was killed during clashes when fishermen in the area took to the streets against the rise in fuel price hike.

Colombo Art Biennale 2012

Daily Mirror online spoke to the artists of the Colombo Art Biennale.

Love is all around

Valentine's Day, a day to express your love to that special someone or it can be anyone, a time to celebrate all the love around you. Daily Mirror caught up with some youngsters to share their views and dedicate songs for this Valentine's Day.

Country roads… take me home

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The "hike" that riled many

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Free him!

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Arjuna Ranatunga on Hot Seat

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Thilanga Sumathipala on Hot Seat

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Hot seat with UNV Executive Coordinator

United Nations Volunteers Executive Coordinator Flavia Pansieri spoke to the Daily Mirror, while in the country, on the importance of volunteerism, the ardent efforts of local volunteers towards the reconciliation process and the support given by UN voluteers for achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

Hot Seat with Dr. Vikramabahu

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Hot seat with Dr. Williams

Secretary of the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists Dr. Shehan Williams speaks to the Daily Mirror on mental healthcare in Sri Lanka. Dr. Williams is also the Head of the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya.

In conversation with India’s Ray Wijewardena

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Hot Seat Focus on the budget 2012

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VOP - Sri Lanka's first Expressway

Businessmen, thrill seekers and holiday makers shared their experience with the Daily Mirror online about the expressway.

Mohan Lal Grero on Hot Seat

In his first interview since being appointed as the Monitoring MP of the Education Ministry Mohan Lal Grero spoke to the Daily Mirror on his reasons for crossing over to the side of the government, his vision for the educational system of this country and the issues of university lecturers.

Shashindra Rajapaksa on Hot Seat

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“Can’t wait for Christmas”

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Wijeya launches Braille Newspaper

Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. took a step towards making a difference in the lives of the visually impaired, with the launch of ‘Wijeya Braille’ Sri Lanka’s first Braille newspaper.

Monica’s dark world

Monica Pieris a blind teacher from the School for the Blind at Ratmalana gives a glimpse of the daily struggle of living without sight.

Hot seat with Anura Kumara

Leader of the JVP Parliamentary Group Anura Kumara Dissanayake discusses his call for Tunisia style revolution, admits the failure of the JVP as an opposition party and points claims that the expropriation bill has hoodwinked the people.

Prof.G.L. Peries on Hot seat

External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peries speaks to the Daily Mirror on the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Perth and the TNA’s talks in the USA. He also addresses criticism about his performance.

Hot Seat with Attorney General Shanthi Eva Wanasundera

Recently appointed Attorney General Shanthi Eva Wanasundera spoke to the Daily Mirror about the lawlessness in the country, bringing back the death penalty and the various allegations brought against Sri Lanka by the international community.

Rajitha and Dayasiri on Hot Seat

800x600 Senior Cabinet Minister Rajitha Senaratne and UNP MP Dayasiri Jayasekera speak to the Daily Mirror on the incidents concerning Baharatha Lakshman Premachandra.

Kushil on Mirror ICON

This time on Mirror Icon we feature the founder of Foundation of Goodness Kushil Gunasekara.

Somawansa on Hot seat

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Milinda Moragoda on Hot seat

UPFA Mayoral Candidate for the Colombo Municipal Council Milinda Moragoda speaks to the Daily Mirror on the right to information, implementing his programme of work and the defense ministry’s involvement in the UDA.

Exclusive with Mohombi

Daily Mirror Online talks to Mohombi Nzasi Moupondo better known as Mohombi, a Swedish-Congolese R&B singer-songwriter and dancer, prior to his concert MOHOMBI LIVE IN CONCERT in Sri Lanka.