Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - April 03, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - April 03, 2025
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In this issue
April 03, 2025
SL reaffirms support for earthquake victims in Myanmar, pledges USD 1 million for recovery efforts
Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its support for Myanmar in the wake of the recent earthquake, with the Government of Sri Lanka pledging USD 1 million to assist in the country’s recovery efforts.
1 min
HC upholds first-ever conviction over Illegal pyramid scheme in Sri Lanka
The Anuradhapura High Court has upheld the first-ever conviction in Sri Lanka related to an illegal pyramid scheme, affirming the decision of the Magistrate’s Court to convict two development officers of the Department of Agriculture Research.
1 min
Govt. to appoint committee on UK sanctions on military personnel, Karuna
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint a Ministerial committee to submit a report on the sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom on four Sri Lankans including three military personnel, Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
1 min
Demanding ransom over Whatsapp
Several other businessmen are facing this threat, but they have not made formal complaints in fear of any possible danger to their life.
1 min
Rejection of nominations: Court further suspends election activities till today
The Court of Appeal yesterday directed the relevant returning officers to suspend all election activities until today (03) in connection with local government institutions where political parties and independent groups have filed petitions challenging the rejection of nomination papers.
1 min
Elephant deaths surge due to govt misinformation: Researcher
Over the last five years nearly 5,000 elephants killed
1 min
SRI LANKA BRACES FOR US RECIPROCAL TARIFFS
SL government is yet to officially assess the full impact of the new tariffs
1 min
INDIA TO BE REFERRED TO AS BHARAT
ON OFFICIAL COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES DURING MODI'S VISIT
1 min
INDO LANKA JOINT ENERGY PROGRAMME SHOULD NOT BE SABOTAGED: FORMER PRESIDENT
The proposed Indo Lanka joint energy programme should not be sabotaged but should be implemented, Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.
1 min
COMMONWEALTH CEMETARIES PRESERVE THEIR LEGACY WITH THE GREATEST CARE
The sight of a cemetery would spontaneously bring fear and trepidation to anyone's heart, and only rarely would one have an iota of thought about the realities it symbolises.
2 mins
Dilapidated Railway Overhead Bridges Pose a Danger
Passenger overhead bridges at several Railway stations on the coastal Railway have become death traps.
2 mins
Climate change and farmers' struggles in Mannar
Mannar is a region where most people depend on farming for their livelihood in one of Sri Lanka's 'dry zones.' But in recent times, climate change has made farming here very difficult. Weather patterns have become unpredictable, temperatures are rising, and extreme weather conditions are happening more often. These changes are making it hard for farmers to grow crops, causing economic problems and food shortages. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and many climatologists warned a few years ago that 2025 would the year of climate chaos. And that is what's exactly happening.
2 mins
Is Governance a Luxury that Only Rich Countries Can Afford?
March 2025 – Rwanda. There I was, fresh off the plane, ready to immerse myself in a country that had only existed in my imagination as a name on a map. While I was certain about two things – giant gorillas and good coffee – little did I know that a third experience would be waiting for me.
4 mins
Incidents of suicide— Have media ethics died a natural death?
At least five known incidents of youth deaths by suicide happened in Sri Lanka during the first three months of 2025. While the situations varied, each incident took away a young life which could have been prevented if proper interventions had been sought. In a recent incident, the young victim had posted a status on social media prior to taking his own life. The posts which included her being chatted on social media with users continuing to comment on the loss of an innocent life, indicates the level of stress that the individual had to endure during his short lifespan.
2 mins
T-bill yields edge up as demand remains lacklustre
Yesterday, the weekly T-bill auction concluded with a modest increase in average weighted yields, whilst the accepted amount fell short of the initial offering amid low demand.
1 min
Fitch rates BOC's Basel III subordinated debt 'A(EXP)(lka)'
Fitch Ratings yesterday assigned Bank of Ceylon's (BOC) LKR75 billion Basel III-compliant subordinated unsecured debentures of up to Rs.15 billion an expected National Long-Term Rating of 'A(EXP)(lka)'.
1 min
Sri Lanka yet to assess impact of US reciprocal tariffs
Sri Lanka is yet to assess the impact of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which take effect today, April 3. Following the announcement on April 2, US President Donald Trump has referred to this as the 'Liberation Day' for the US trade policy.
2 mins
Cargills Bank says core operations unaffected by data breach
Cargills Bank yesterday said its core operations remain fully secure and functional, despite a cybersecurity incident that occurred last month.
1 min
Colombo joins Emirates' list of destinations for upgraded B777 experience
Emirates announced yesterday that Colombo would be among the next eight destinations to be served by the airline's B777s with the upgraded cabins.
1 min
Sri Lanka targets US $ 6.25mn revenue annually from destination weddings
Sri Lanka is positioning itself as a premier global destination for high-profile weddings as it aims to attract 20-25 luxury weddings annually, with an estimated revenue potential of US $ 6.25 million.
1 min
DIMO pioneers fleet expansion with Tata SIGNA Prime Movers for ILM
DIMO, the sole authorized general distributor of Tata Motors in Sri Lanka, has completed the first large scale fleet acquisition of Tata SIGNA Prime Movers to International Logistics & Movers (Pvt) Ltd (ILM).
1 min
TRINITY-ST. ANTHONY'S EVENLY MATCHED
The annual three-day cricket encounter between Trinity College and St. Anthony's College played for the John Halangoda Trophy will commence today at Katugastota.
3 mins
CR EDGE HAVIES TO REACH CLIFFORD CUP FINAL
CR and FC prevailed in a tense Clifford Cup 2025 semi-final encounter when they edged out Havelock Sports Club by 25 points (3 tries, 2 conversions, 2 penalties) to 24 points (3 tries, 3 conversions, 1 penalty) at Havelock Park yesterday. At the short whistle CR and FC led 15-10.
2 mins
Gateway College Shines at SLS Junior Open Squash Championship
Gateway College delivered a commanding performance at the SLS Junior Open Squash Tournament held at the Air Force Sports Complex in Ratmalana, securing top positions across multiple age categories and further cementing its reputation as a powerhouse in junior squash.
1 min
SLA special selection trial on April 19
Sri Lanka’s 4X400M Men’s Relay Team special selection trial for the South Asian Senior Athletic Championship Asian senior Athletic Championship May conducted by Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) will be held on April 19 at the Sugathadasa Stadium Sports Complex in Diyagama.
1 min
Sri Lanka U-19 star Ravindu Rasantha's run riot
Ravindu Rasantha de Silva has been in prolific form this season in the National Super League, turning out for Jaffna and leading the run charts ahead of established names like Kamil Mishara and Avishka Fernando.
3 mins
Sri Lankan powerlifters shine at Asia-Pacific Meet
The Asia-Pacific Powerlifting Championship concluded on Sunday with Sri Lanka bagging several medals. The championship was held in Melbourne, Australia.
1 min
THE WORLD OF THE BLACK LEOPARD
From the misty tea plantations of Sri Lanka's highlands to the rugged Laikipia plateau in Kenya, Senaka Kotagama's extraordinary journeyspanning over five decades and every continentculminates in his debut book, The World of the Black Leopard, set for release in June 2025. A self-published work by this Sri Lankan explorer, photographer, and author, the book blends gripping adventure with the groundbreaking discovery of Giza, (Black Beauty in Swahili), a rare melanistic leopard. Senaka became the first Sri Lankan to track this elusive \"ghost in the darkness\" in 2023, inspired by pioneering cameratrap images from wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas. More than a memoir, this book offers readers an immersive dive into the wild, paired with a noble purpose with all profits flowing through to the Rotary for Little Hearts project.
2 mins
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