News Room : Dilith Jayaweera: I Backed Gotabaya Because I Oppose Family Politics
Member of Parliament and Sarvajana Balaya leader Dilith Jayaweera stated that he stands firmly against dynastic politics and that his past support for former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stemmed from that belief. He made these remarks while attending the establishment of a Sarvajana Sabha (People’s Council) in the Hapitigama division of the Mirigama electorate, Gampaha District. “We entered politics with a clear...
News Room : Kalani Athukorala Named 1st Runner-Up at Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2025
Kalani Athukorala was named the first runner-up at the Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2025 pageant, held at Shangri-La Colombo on 27 July. In addition to her placement, she also received two mini titles — “Miss Talent” and “Best Skin.” Kalani is a marketing professional, visiting lecturer, and singer. Commenting on the experience, she described the pageant as a meaningful journey...
News Room : Three-Wheeler Drivers Oppose Issuing Tourist Driving Permits at BIA
The National Association of Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers has strongly opposed the government’s new initiative to issue temporary driving permits to foreign tourists upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), warning it could severely impact the livelihoods of local drivers and compromise road safety. The association’s General Secretary L. Rohana Perera, addressing the media said the move was...
News Room : 19 Child Suicides Reported in Gampaha Last Year, District MO Reveals Alarming Trend
The Gampaha District Medical Officer has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating mental health of children, revealing that 19 child suicides were reported in the district last year—a figure that has raised alarm among health professionals. Speaking at the recent Gampaha District Coordination Committee meeting, attended by Deputy Ministers Mahinda Jayasinghe and Anil Fernando, the Medical Officer said that...
News Room : Namal Rajapaksa Accuses Govt of Politicising Youth Councils
SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of politicising the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) and suppressing independent youth activism, following the arrest of a district youth leader. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rajapaksa condemned the arrest of Poorna Sathyajith, former Chairman of the Kalutara District Youth Federation, who was allegedly detained for opposing the government’s...
News Room : Showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts – The Island
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 AUGUST 2025Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 August 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Cloudy skies can be expected over Northern and North-Central provinces. Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-Central and Eastern...
News Room : DMT counter at BIA to issue temporary driving licences to foreigners
A new service counter facilitating the issuance of temporary driving licences to foreign tourists was launched yesterday (03) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, the Department of Motor Traffic has announced. Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe said the initiative aimed to ease travel for foreign visitors who wish to rent and drive vehicles during their stay...
News Room : BIA Counter to Issue Driving Permits for Tourists from 3 August
The Department of Motor Traffic will open a new counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from today (3 August) to issue driving permits to foreign tourists, enabling them to operate rental vehicles during their stay in Sri Lanka, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe announced. Until now, the service was available only at the Department’s main office in...
News Room : No obstruction whatsoever to university students engaging in protests, struggles, or student politics. However, there will be no forgiveness for those involved in violence or ragging...
The fate of this Anderson – Tendulkar Trophy will be sealed at The Oval on Sunday. England need another 324 runs to pull off the second-biggest run chase in their history and win 3-1; India need eight wickets – or nine, in the improbable event that Chris Woakes walks out to bat one-handed – to square the series. The...
News Room : Magistrate Thilina Gamage Suspended – Asian Mirror
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has once again suspended the judicial functions of Thilina Gamage, who was serving as the Moratuwa Magistrate and District Judge, amidst an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct and irregularities, particularly related to a past case involving the illegal possession of a baby elephant. Sources said the JSC is currently probing whether Gamage is fit...