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Royal and S. Thomas' win and lose at regatta

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- S. Thomas' College optimist A team from left: Dhiren Perera, Shem Fernando, Anuruth Tennakoon and Senal Pathirana Royal College's sailors claimed all three podium positions with ... Read More


Samudradevi Balika presents "Naadhna 26"

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Senior Orchestra of Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya, Nugegoda will present "Naadhna 26", a colourful music, dancing and singing performance on October 31 at 12 noon and 5 pm at ... Read More


Global Honor for Local Intellect 82 Sri Lankan Researchers Named to World's Top 2% Scientists' List

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- In a major triumph for the country's academic and scientific fraternity, a total of 82 Sri Lankan scientists have been recognized in the prestigious Stanford-Elsevier World's Top... Read More


"Daily Mirror" motto: 'The truth hurts, we report it'; It is impossible under PSTA: - Prof. G.L. Peiris -

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- After the 30-year war ended in 2009, successive governments came under pressure to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) of 1979. It was introduced as a temporary law but ... Read More


Overcrowded Prisons and Unpaid Fines

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A report in the Daily Mirror (October 22, 2026), highlights a persistent crisis in our penal system: a significant number of inmates remain incarcerated simply because they canno... Read More


Israeli poll deals blow to world peace

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Netanyahu and Eisenkot are two sides of the same coin The Israelis have spoken democratically to reaffirm that they glorify hardliners. They had little choice. There were hardly... Read More


Is it time to do away with autocratic rule?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Four decisive elections happening across four continents in a span of ten days could profoundly shape global politics. Already, two have concluded with 'surprising' results for b... Read More


Man posing as female medical student cheats 71-year-old

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- An individual posing as a female medical student who cheated an elderly expatiate worker and fraudulently obtained Rs. 1.8 million and a stock of goods as presents was produced b... Read More


LAUGFS consumers gasping for gas for months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- For nearly three months, customers have faced difficulties securing LAUGFS Gas cylinders, leaving households frustrated and placing additional pressure on distributors and dealer... Read More


Bread and bakery product prices increased by Rs. 5

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The price of a 450g loaf of bread and other bakery products, including short eats, will be increased by Rs. 5 with effect from midnight today (October 30), the All Ceylon Bakery ... Read More