Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - April 18, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - April 18, 2025
Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Read Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka along with 9,000+ other magazines & newspapers with just one subscription View catalog
1 Month $14.99
1 Year$149.99
$12/month
Subscribe only to Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
1 Year $17.99
Buy this issue $0.99
In this issue
April 18, 2025
SL introduces key VAT changes
All VAT returns must be filed electronically starting July 1, 2025
1 min
Heat advisory issued as temperatures expected to rise
The Department of Weather advisory The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for several provinces across Sri Lanka, warning that the heat index is expected to reach the 'Caution Level' in many areas today (18).
1 min
Vatican to declare Easter Sunday bomb victims as 'Heroes of Faith' on April 21
'Heroes of Faith' is a term used by the Catholic Church to refer to those who sacrifice their lives for what they believe
1 min
Teenager dies after fall from greased pole during New Year festival preparations
The victim had recently completed the G.C.E. O/L examination and was awaiting his results at the time of the accident
1 min
No special queues for VIPS during sacred tooth relic exposition - DIG
Says 95% of those attending the exposition are ordinary devotees
1 min
SRI LANKA NOT READY FOR CONNECTIVITY WITH INDIA BY LAND
Sri Lanka has declined to consider a land connectivity project with India at this hour despite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi making some remarks about the need for it during bilateral talks, Daily Mirror learns.
1 min
SL introduces key VAT changes
Among the key amendments, exemptions have been granted for the supply or import of naphtha by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) or the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), as well as for the supply of liquid milk and yoghurt made with at least 50% locally produced fresh milk. These changes are aimed at supporting domestic agriculture and energy sectors.
1 min
Coroner remanded over accepting bribe
The Anuradhapura Municipal Coroner and his assistant were remanded till April 21 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Mohamed Rishwan today over allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs. 2,000 for issuing a postmortem report
1 min
Cargills Bank says no customer impact; pursuing legal action after cyber incident
Cargills Bank has confirmed that a cyber incident reported in March 2025 did not impact customer accounts or core banking systems and stated that it is now pursuing legal action to prevent the unlawful sharing of compromised data.
1 min
Heat advisory issued as temperatures expected to rise
According to the Met. Department, the heat index — which reflects the temperature felt by the human body based on a combination of relative humidity and maximum temperature — is forecast to rise significantly, potentially posing health risks.
1 min
Strict programme underway to counter Kandy’s liquor consumption during sacred exposition
A 10-day strict programme is presently underway to counter the sale and consumption of alcohol within the Kandy City limits during the period of the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Department of Excise announced yesterday.
1 min
MSF TO HOST TWO-DAY DISCUSSION ON CLIMATE AND HEALTH THIS APRIL
A two-day ‘Climate and Health Roundtable’ organised by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) South Asia is scheduled to be held later this month to brainstorm and prioritise climate and health-related issues pertaining to the South Asian region while establishing a knowledge exchange platform to share and disseminate essential information.
3 mins
Noise pollution and the religion of silence
These are irritably noisy days, especially when firecrackers are lit during the New Year. Firecrackers have become with noisy people who seek attention. But that is not so for people who seek a peace and quiet environment. Cats and dogs, who are terrified of crackers and creep under beds, will second what this writer has to say.
2 mins
'BETTER OFF PLAYING RUGBY'
\"'Better to stop playing football - it's not worth it anymore.' That blunt advice comes from a former national footballer after voicing the deep frustration felt across the football community in Sri Lanka.
3 mins
Airwomen clinch national kabaddi title
The Air Force Women’s Kabaddi Team emerged champions at the National Club Kabaddi Championship 2023, held at the Panagoda Indoor Stadium.
1 min
Jagath to officiate in Indian Race-Walking Meet
Sri Lanka's senior athletic technical officer Jagath Wimalaratne has been invited by the Athletic Federation of India and the Chandigarh Athletic Association to officiate in the international judges panel for the 12th Indian Open Race-Walking Championship 2025.
1 min
SA make change to squad ahead of SL tri-series
South Africa have made a late adjustment to their squad for the upcoming Women's ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka, after a batting all-rounder was ruled out due to illness.
1 min
Starc heroics seal super over win for DC
Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals after the first super over of the 2025 IPL to go top of the table.
1 min
4X400m final selection trial tomorrow
Sri Lanka's 4X400m Men's Relay Team final special selection trial will be held on April 19 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Complex in Diyagama.
1 min
ZUMRI, JAYATHU SURPRISE OMISSIONS
Sri Lanka national selectors picked the final 25 players for the Malaysian encounter which will take place at the Racecourse Grounds on 19 April with the surprise omissions of former Isipathana and Kandy SC star player, Shaahid Zumri and former D. S. Senanayake and Havies player plus the highest try scorer of the last League, Jayathu Rajarathna.
2 mins
NEW YORK
No Stroll in the Park this year
3 mins
8 steps to Good Feng Shui
A time tested yet simple approach to organize a space to enhance the positive energy is by adapting Feng Shui.
2 mins
HER JOURNEY IN ART
Avanti Sri Nissanka Karunaratne needs no introduction. Having a successful career comprising many areas of human interest, she is a master Gemmologist, Geologist, Jewellery Designer, Scientist and Publisher. She is also a well known artist. We had a chat with her.
5 mins
GOVERNOR'S CUP 2025
The prestigious and traditional Governor's Cup was held on 15th April, 2025 at the Nuwara Eliya race track and the major sponsor was M/s. Edwards Collections. The first race was run in the year 1892 at the Nuwara Eliya race track. This year 2025, there was a total of 5 races sponsored by M/s. Edwards Collections, HI Magazine, Sporting Star and Sporting Times. The mile race was run under testing conditions due to a heavy downpour. As the starter flagged off the race, EDDIE THE EAGLE recently imported from India and owned by Gamini and Chamari Jayarathne, and ridden by Indian based jockey M.S. Deora and trained by S.V. Mathialagan won the prestigious Governor's Cup 2025.
1 min
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Wijeya Newspapers Ltd.
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Daily Mirror:National English Dailywww.dailymirror.lk
Cancel Anytime [ No Commitments ]
Digital Only
