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Eradicate ragging in universities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Daily Mirror editorial on October 08, 2026 about ragging in universities is commendable for highlighting this nationwide malaise which must be eradicated forthwith because it... Read More


Does Navi Pillay deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- When Navanethem Pillay, who served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014, won this year's Nobel Peace Prize on last Friday we saw mixed reactions from Sr... Read More


Sri Lanka needs to gradually shift towards green transition

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Sri Lanka is currently in the process of integrating green transition concepts into its already existing infrastructure. Green transition is a shift away from fossil fuels toward... Read More


Colombo roads flooded as heavy rain lashes city

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Several roads in Colombo have been flooded following heavy rainfall, while adverse weather conditions are expected to continue across several parts of the country, with the Depar... Read More


Over 14,000 visas issued to foreigners on Port City Commission's recommendations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Approximately 14,300 visas have been issued to foreign nationals on the recommendation of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, it was revealed at a recent meeting of the Co... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks China's support for National AI Computing Centre

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Sri Lanka and China have explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and the digital economy, including pot... Read More


Pathum Nissanka ruled out of Tri-Nation ODI series

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka will miss the upcoming ODI Tri-Nation Series featuring Pakistan and England as he has yet to receive medical clearance to return to competitive c... Read More


Kandy Metro bus service planned, route survey begins

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Plans are underway to introduce the Metro Bus service to Kandy and its suburbs, with a special route survey conducted today (15) under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Transp... Read More


TISL urges Government to withdraw proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has urged the Government to withdraw the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill 2026, warning that its broad provisions ... Read More


Rainfall above 100 mm forecast in several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in some areas of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Matara, Galle and Puttalam districts, the Department of Meteo... Read More