Two brothers killed in clash at Baddegama

Two brothers were killed following a clash between two groups at Maddevila in ​​Baddegama last night, police said.

9-year-old girl dies after shooting in Hettipola, suspect arrested

A suspect has been arrested over a shooting incident in Hettipola last night, in which a 9-year-old girl was killed.

‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s murder triggers fresh revengeful crimes

In the wake of revenge killings triggered by the murder of notorious underworld criminal ’Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ police have gone on alert and launched special operations across the country to pre-empt such counter criminal attacks involving underworld groups, the Daily Mirror learns.

Cardinal ignored Easter attack warning: Gnanasara alleges

Days after being released from jail, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara set the stage for another controversy when he said that he informed Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith about the Easter Sunday attacks well in advance but it fell on deaf ears.

Using ‘finance’ in business names without approval illegal: CBSL warns

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday cautioned the public in using the word ‘finance’ in a manner that violates the provisions of the Finance Business Act.

Nestlé Lanka inaugurates new Rs.1.1bn biomass boiler at Kurunegala factory

Continuing its journey of doing good for Sri Lanka, Nestlé Lanka invested in a biomass boiler project at its state-of-the-art factory in Kurunegala.

Sri Lanka must await B-minus credit upgrade to tap global markets

Sri Lanka must wait for a sovereign credit upgrade to B-minus level to access global financial markets, where the country could also start to experience significant foreign investment flows, a senior global banker said.

Police beef up security for cricket Big Match season

The Police Department will have a special security mechanism in place for the oncoming schools cricket Big Match season, which will commence from this weekend onwards and close to about 1, 000 police officers will be deployed including for the traffic operations, the Daily Mirror learns.

Colombo Land Valuation Indicator records 7.7% increase in 2H24

The Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) for Colombo District recorded 236.8 during the second half of 2024, with a year-on-year increase of 7.7 percent.

USAID allegedly funded controversial NGOs in Sri Lanka, claims BBS General Secretary

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary, Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara alleged the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had funded controversial seven NGOs.

Former Speaker’s monthly fuel cost Rs. 4 million: Bimal reveals

Former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane used fuel worth Rs. 33 million within nine months from January 1, 2024 to September 24, 2024 which amounts Rs. 4 million per month, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake said today.

All unused vehicles in government institutions to be sold before March 31

All unused vehicles in government institutions, including those in the Presidentia’s office, are to be sold before March 31, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament today.

President’s expenditure head approved by Parliament

The President’s expenditure head, together with 24 other expenditure heads were approved by Parliament without a vote.

Rs. 245 Mn paid to Easter attack victims as per Supreme Court judgment - AG

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that Rs. 245 million has been paid to the victims from the funds recovered, as ordered by the Supreme Court judgment, in connection with the fundamental rights petitions filed over the failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

Rs. 28 mn paid as compensation to Gnana Akka: Nalinda

The former government had paid Rs. 28 million as compensation to famous soothsayer Gnana Akka for the damages to her house and shrine during the Aragalaya period, Chief Government Whip Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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Second vehicle shipment arrives

The second ship to bring the latest vehicles to the country from Japan after import restrictions were relaxed, arrived at the Hambantota International Port this afternoon (27).

Oscar winner Gene Hackman and Wife found dead in Santa Fe home

Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Pakistan finishes bottom of Group A standings after washout against Bangladesh

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table: Here are the latest updated standings after the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

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Celebrating Maha Shivaratri

Hindu devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at the Mayurapathy Sri Bathrakali Amman Kovil to mark Maha Shivaratri. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Japan officially invites President Anura Kumara to visit Japan

Japan has officially extended an invitation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit Japan, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

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Former Presidents misused foreign visits: Harini reveals details

Former Presidents have misused foreign visits, where former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had spent Rs. 3,572 million of public funds for foreign visits for four years during 2010 and 2014, whereas President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had spent only Rs. 1.8 million for his three visits so far, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today.

Hakeem, Bimal in showdown in Parliament

Opposition MP Rauff Hakeem and Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake engaged in a showdown in Parliament where the former alleged that he has been kept out of the Business Committee despite the assurance given by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that he has been included in the committee.

No significant increase in crimes: Minister

There has been no significant increase in the number of crimes during the recent past, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today.

43 elephants dead within January alone: Minister

Some 43 elephants died due to human-elephant conflicts in January, 2025 while three persons were killed during the same period, Minister of Environment. Dr. Dhammika Patabandi said today.

Showers expected in several provinces

Showers may occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces and in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Singapore declines to extradite Arjuna Mahendran implicated in bond scam

The Singaporean authorities have cited inability to extradite former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran to Sri Lanka in terms of the legal system of that country, posing a fresh challenge for the government in its attempt to investigate the bond scam which caused a loss of Rs.10 billion in 2015, Daily Mirror learns.

CBSL Chief urges banks to tighten controls as SL prepares for critical AML/CFT review

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe urged the banking sector to prepare for Sri Lanka’s third Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) framework evaluation,