Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - April 17, 2025

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April 17, 2025

ENHANCING HEALTHCARE EQUITY: PRIVATE SECTOR INTRODUCES AFFORDABLE LIVER TRANSPLANTS

Kings Hospital Colombo has successfully carried out a liver transplant in the private healthcare sector, marking a significant milestone in accessible, advanced medical care in Sri Lanka.

1 min

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE INAUGURATED IN DAMBULLA - DURING PM MODI'S VISIT NOT YET OPERATIONAL

The The temperature -controlled warehouse in Dambulla which was inaugurated during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not yet operational, an opposition MP has found.

1 min

GovPay causes major revenue loss to Postal Dept: UPTUF

Following the introduction of the GovPay online system for paying traffic fines, the income generated by the Postal Department from such payments has ceased, resulting in a significant loss of revenue to the department, Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) Co-convener Chinthaka Bandara said.

1 min

Strong support from rooftop solar owners amid grid risk: CEB

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said yesterday that many rooftop solar panel owners across the country gave a positive response by agreeing to turn off their systems during the daytime (until 3 p.m.) from April 13 onwards.

2 mins

EVEN A REDUCED US TARIFF POSES A MAJOR CHALLENGE - RANIL URGES GOVT TO ACT

Over 100,000 jobs, especially in apparel and export sectors, could be at risk due to declining trade revenue

1 min

TRADE SPAT WITH US: SL READY TO SCRAP PARA TARIFFS ON IMPORTS FROM US

In its bid to retain access to the U.S. market in the wake of Ireciprocal tariffs, Sri Lanka has proposed to do away with para tariffs on imports from the U.S., Daily Mirror learns.

1 min

SL READY TO SCRAP PARA TARIFFS ON IMPORTS FROM US

The government also had an all party meeting before New Year to explore a common approach to deal with the matter. The government, in the meantime, has proposed to scrap para tarrifs on imports from the U.S. in its attempt to get President Trump’s reciprocal tarrifs reduced.

1 min

Arrangements near completion for sacred tooth relic exposition in Kandy

All arrangements for — the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic tomorrow are nearing completion.

1 min

GovPay causes major revenue loss to Postal Dept: UPTUF

\"As a union, we do not oppose the use of technological solutions for the betterment of the country, but such initiatives should not negatively impact government institutions like the Postal Department,\" Bandara said.

1 min

Strong support from rooftop solar owners amid grid risk: CEB

CEB sent out another message yesterday, asking solar panel owners to disconnect their systems—but only if they receive a message from CEB, and only until 3 p.m. on the day mentioned in the message.

1 min

Probe into unattended evidence of Easter Attack on its sixth anniversary

Not ruling out the connection between Pillayan, exiled Channel 4 whistleblower Hanzeer Azad Maulana and Saharan Hashim with the Easter bombers as a script of the same incident, the civil society activists yesterday urged the government to probe into several unattended findings of the Easter Sunday attack at its sixth anniversary which falls next Monday.

1 min

AUDREY DE SILVA WIJEYERATNE: THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

My dearest Achchi, you embraced many roles ranging from teacher and mentor, to sister and mother.

3 mins

Balancing, independence, resources and global interests -Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. It governs most of its own domestic affairs: Denmark retains control over foreign policy, defence, and security matters. Greenland has had home rule (selfgovernment or limited autonomy in internal affairs by a dependent political unit) since 1979 and expanded self-rule (the act of a country, a part of a country, or a nation choosing its own government and controlling its own activities) in 2009, meaning it controls areas like healthcare, education, and natural resources.

10 mins

Repeal PTA now to save exports..

It was no surprise to see the Trump Administration raising tariffs.

3 mins

Patience – more than just a virtue on the road!

Avurudu (Sinhala and Tamil New Year) is that time of the year when a majority of the population return to their hometowns to spend quality time with loved ones. While Avurudu is the season to engage in rituals and make merry, it is also a season where people express careless and reckless attitudes. Today, it is common to see more road accidents due to reckless driving, lack of discipline and patience on the roads.

2 mins

Grand Village

How Grandparents Shape Generations with Love and Sacrifice

2 mins

Hop Into Easter Wonderland

The Grandest Easter Celebration in Colombo

1 min

FAIRYTALES SUCK!

A Hilarious, Eye-Opening Take on the Stories We Grew Up With An Interview with Angelo Pereira, Writer & Director

3 mins

Hope Out Loud 2025

- A benefit concert

1 min

AMANDA'S ARGUMENT

It was an awful day for Amanda.

2 mins

Acorn Group to support Joes rugby for second year

The Dialog Inter-Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament is just a few weeks away from getting underway.

1 min

Sri Lanka to vie at AHF Cup Hockey Tourney

Sri Lanka will participate in the AHF Cup 2025 Men’s and Women’s Hockey Tournament, which will be held from April 17 to 27 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

1 min

SL gears up for Asian U-21 Netball Tourney

All plans are in for Sri Lanka to Finals qualify for the upcoming Asian Youth Under-21 Netball Championship 2025 after a lapse of 10 years, Sri Lanka Youth National Team Head Coach Hyacinth Wijesingha told the Daily Mirror yesterday.

1 min

SRI LANKA RUGBY IN DISARRAY

As Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) braces for a high-stakes playoff against Malaysia on April 19, preparations appear worryingly disjointed, especially as news filters through that Malaysia will be bolstered by their naturalised Fijians Samuela Tamanisau and Etonia Vaga Saukuru.

3 mins

SRI LANKA 'A' RECORD BACK-TO-BACK WINS

Sri Lanka 'A' recorded back-to-back wins in the ongoing UAE Tri-Nation Limited Over Cricket Series, being played in Abu Dhabi.

1 min

UAE Ref Jaco to blow SL vs Malaysia game

As the highly anticipated Asia Rugby Men's Championship Playoff between Sri Lanka and Malaysia kicks-off on April 19 at the Racecourse Grounds, the spotlight not only falls on the teams vying for a coveted spot in the next round but also on the seasoned match officials entrusted with overseeing the game.