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Half of SL households eating less

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- In the event of food insecurity triggered by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, more than half of all households have turned to coping strategies such as skipping meals, eating less... Read More


Govt. will reimburse only refundable deposits to Adani: Energy Minister

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- The government will reimburse only the refundable deposits placed by the Adani Group for the Mannar Wind Power project, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said yesterday. The Ministe... Read More


Govt. braces for possible rice shortage by year end

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- Minister of Commerce and Trade, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said the government plans to import 40,000 metric tons of rice to address any possi... Read More


Sri Lanka Muslim Congress backs ITAK hartal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) declared its support for the hartal organised by the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) in the Northern and Eastern Provinces on Monday (18),... Read More


US envoy urges Sri Lanka to cut non-tariff barriers to boost trade

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- Sri Lanka should enhance trade facilitation and create a more conducive business environment by reducing non-tariff barriers, US Ambassador Julie Chung said. She urged Sri Lanka t... Read More


Premier League 2025-26 Transfers: Big Guns Reload - What Sri Lankan Fans Need to Know

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The Premier League 2025-26 season is finally here, and the summer transfer window has delivered drama, big-money deals, and bold gambles. From Liverpool's record signing to Chels... Read More


Daily Mirror Brief: Daily News Recap, Top Headlines & Must-Read Stories - 16th August

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Daily Mirror Brief is your daily news digest-bringing you the top headlines, key updates, and essential stories you may have missed across politics, tech, culture, and global aff... Read More


Daily Mirror Brief: Daily News Recap, Top Headlines & Must-Read Stories - 15th August

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Daily Mirror Brief is your daily news digest-bringing you the top headlines, key updates, and essential stories you may have missed across politics, tech, culture, and global aff... Read More


Another field trial begins

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A field trial of a novel small-sized loop, designed for implantation into the uterus of female monkeys to effectively prevent pregnancy, will commence in September at the TJC man... Read More


Trump heads to 'high stakes' Alaska summit with Putin on Ukraine

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Donald Trump headed to Alaska on Friday for what he called a "high stakes" summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire deal for Ukraine to help end the deadliest w... Read More