2+ week, 2+ day ago   (86+ words) New electric train project for Colombo suburbs to begin next year 22 illegal structures demolished along Ahangama beach strip Sri Lanka’s economy nears pre-crisis level: CBSL Chief Former Minister Jagath Pushpakumara’s wife passes away Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga wins Lausanne Diamond…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (177+ words) Colombo, Aug. 26 (Daily Mirror) - Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said he is deeply saddened by the devastating floods reported in Rasuwa District and other parts of Nepal. He said in a message on X that Sri Lanka stands in full solidarity…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (290+ words) Colombo, Aug. 24 (Daily Mirror) - Whilst highlighting that around 300,000 Sri Lankan workers have migrated during the last few years, opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake said over the weekend that this could create new issues. "It was the Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (389+ words) Colombo, August 21 (Daily Mirror)- ​Sri Lanka is set to issue its first National Digital Identity (Digital ID) this year, with nationwide implementation targeted for completion by August 2027, unlocking a strategic digitalization initiative that has remained stalled for over a decade....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (223+ words) By Sisira Wijesinghe from Washington DC United States Ambassador-designate to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer met Sri Lanka’s Charge d’Affaires in Washington D.C. yesterday (August 20), ahead of his departure for Sri Lanka. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (620+ words) Colombo, Aug. 20 (Daily Mirror) - A new Pew Research Center survey of public opinion in South Asia has turned up an unusual result: Sri Lanka is the only country in the region that India, Pakistan and Bangladesh all view more favourably…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (244+ words) Colombo, Aug. 18 (Daily Mirror) - The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication and subsequent submission to Parliament of a new Bill titled the “Protection of the State from Terrorism Act”, aimed at replacing the existing Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions)…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (203+ words) Colombo, Aug. 18 (Daily Mirror) - The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign an agreement between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Poland on the extradition of offenders. The proposal was submitted by the Minister of Justice and National…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (316+ words) Colombo, Aug. 17 (Daily Mirror) - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi has pledged to transform Sri Lanka into a country offering freedom, equality before the law and opportunities similar to those available in Australia. Addressing overseas Sri Lankan entrepreneurs…...