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Deshabandu Tennakoon remanded until August 27

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday, has been remanded until August 27 by For... Read More


Thomians in seventh heaven in England

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- S. Thomas' College, the victorious big match winners of the 146th Battle of the Blues cricket encounter against traditional rivals Royal College, left the island on a tour of Eng... Read More


Three shipbuilding clusters to come up at Rs75,000 crore

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Centre is looking at an investment of Rs 75,000 crore in three brand-new shipyards planned along its east and west coasts, as it targets making India a global hub for shipbui... Read More


At least 71 Afghan refugees killed in huge bus crash after being deported by Iran

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- At least 71 people, including 17 children, have been killed in western Afghanistan after a bus carrying refugees deported from Iran burst into flames following a collision with a... Read More


Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Defence Minister Israel Katz's move, confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson, piled pressure on Hamas as mediators pushing for a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war in Gaza awaited a... Read More


Xi's anti-corruption drive hits foreign policy lite with Liu Jianchao's detention

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- When news broke that Liu Jianchao, one of China's most prominent diplomats and head of the International Liaison Department, had been detained for questioning, it sent ripples th... Read More


England set for Sri Lanka tour ahead of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The two teams will lock horns in three ODIs and as many T20Is, serving as key preparation for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. England have confirmed a w... Read More


Sri Lanka set for best August since 2018

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Tourists gearing up to hit the waves in Arugambay PIC BY KITHSIRI DE MEL Industry surpasses 1.5mn arrivals for 2025 - 50% of year's target However, it still faces a steep cli... Read More


Distilleries' June profits up 14% over higher revenues

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC recorded a higher bottom-line performance for the quarter ended in June, amid the higher prices caused by the January hike in the excise dut... Read More


Join the Daily Mirror Premier League Fantasy Challenge!

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Think you've got what it takes to be the ultimate football manager? Now's your chance to prove it! Join our Daily Mirror Fantasy Premier League and compete with friends, family... Read More