Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - April 21, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - April 21, 2025
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In this issue
April 21, 2025
HANDING OVER PCol REPORT TO CID IS AN EYE WASH: KAVINDA
Tells Daily Mirror that handing over a public document to CID will not do any good. Points out that contradicting remarks are being made on the arrest of MP Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan. Hopes to travel to Vatican by June and meet official there
1 min
Easter Sunday attacks Hidden documents with PCol report handed over to CID: President
Some sections of the PCoI report had been concealed without revealing it to the society or handing it over to the CID. Previous governments aspired to suppress the investigations and hide the mastermind of the attacks.
1 min
EU PROPOSES MORATORIUM ON PTA, TILL NEW LAW COMES
The European Union (EU) has inquired about a possible moratorium on the invocation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) until it is repealed to be replaced by a new anti-terrorism law, but the government has not yet discussed it, Daily Mirror learns.
1 min
Easter Sunday attacks We still have hope that truth will be revealed: Catholic Church
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka still hopes that truth behind the Easter Sunday attacks will be revealed, Member of Communications Committee Archdiocese of Colombo Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said yesterday.
1 min
CID launches probe into alleged photograph of Sacred Tooth Relic
Inquiry aims to determine whether the image was indeed taken during the recent exposition, who may have taken it, and whether it may have been digitally altered
1 min
Gammanpila, Namal perturbed over arrest of the real suspects in Easter attacks: Nalinda
Some politicians such as Udaya Gammanpila and Namal Rajapaksa are perturbed after realizing that the investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks are heading towards the right direction with the arrest of an intelligence officer for misleading investigations into the murder of two Vavunathivu police officers and the arrest of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias 'Pillayan', Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
1 min
Chinese Ambassador and Pathfinder founder discuss widening of China-Sri Lanka relations
Milinda Moragoda, founder of Pathfinder Foundation, met with the Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong to discuss avenues for further widening China-Sri Lanka relations.
1 min
HANDING OVER PCol REPORT TO CID IS AN EYE WASH: KAVINDA
Then President Ranil Wickremesinghe handed it over to Bishops Conference. The report is in Parliament at the library. Therefore what good will it do now?\" MP Jayawardene questioned.
1 min
Wild elephants pull down historic Bo tree in Mahakumbukkadawala
A herd of wild elephants that roamed into the Mahakumbukkadawala area had caused much havoc destroying property and crops.
1 min
Hidden documents with PCol report handed over to CID: President
Speaking at an election rally in Polonnaruwa, he said some sections of the PCol report had been concealed without revealing to the society or handing over to the CID.
1 min
Speaker requests an audit of parliamentary expenses
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has requested the Auditor General to conduct an audit of parliamentary expenditures over the past decade under two successive administrations, citing transparency concerns.
1 min
Cocaine in Brazilian backpacks worth Rs.243Mn seized by Customs
A large consignment of Cocaine with an estimated street value of Rs.243 million which was smuggled into the country inside seven backpacks carried by an inbound Brazilian national, was seized by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday.
1 min
Beware! Heat levels rising to caution level today in 29 districts
The Heat felt by the human body is expected to reach the Caution level in 29 districts. This includes districts in the Northern, North-Central, North Western, Western, Southern, and Eastern provinces, as well as Ratnapura and Monaragala districts.
1 min
Highest single-day complaints related to LG polls recorded
A total of 162 new complaints related to impending Local Government elections were received, marking the highest number of complaints reported within a 24-hour period since March 20.
1 min
INTEREST GROUPS QUESTION
Six years have elapsed since the deadly Easter Sunday carnage left a permanent scar on the country’s political and national security domain. Despite the appointment of various commissions of inquiry under successive regimes, the actual mastermind behind the attack is allegedly still at large.
8 mins
The US tariffs and Lanka's weak-kneed response
During the past weeks the US began imposing unprecedented tariffs against all countries big and small. It cares not, what the fallout of its action would have on the countries concerned or on the global economy. The US has for example imposed a tariff of 44% on goods imported from Lanka.
3 mins
Bandung to Colombo: Non-Aligned Movement and our Times
Recently, a student asked me what I would consider to be Sri Lanka's proudest moment. I could think of four events. The Great Hartal of August 1953 when people shutdown the country against cuts to the rice subsidy and mid-day school meal, and changed the course of our politics as well as the state's commitment to agriculture and the food system.
5 mins
DEFENCE PACTS WITH INDIA AND NEED FOR OPENNESS
In April 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka resulted in the signing of seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between New Delhi and Colombo. These agreements, particularly the Defence Cooperation MoU, have sparked significant debate about transparency, sovereignty, and the historical context of Indo-Lanka relations.
5 mins
Only 14% of ETF members active by end 2024
Only 14.11 percent of member accounts in the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) were active at the end of 2024, according to the Central Bank (CB).
1 min
Cargills Bank urges public to avoid sharing leaked data post-cyberattack
In an appeal to the public, Cargills Bank has called on individuals and organisations to refrain from sharing any leaked information tied to its recent cybersecurity breach, warning that doing so risks further harm to affected customers.
1 min
Wealthy Minds Academy faces SEC caution for reckless social media posts
Sri Lanka’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the regulator of the capital market, has issued a notice of caution to Wealthy Minds Academy (Private) Limited and two of its directors for the reckless conduct of disseminating information on social media platforms regarding certain securities listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).
1 min
Manufacturing and services activities expand at accelerated pace
FESTIVE DEMAND AND NORMALISING ECONOMY PUSH MANUFACTURING HEFT TO PRE-CRISIS ERA HIGHS
2 mins
Official reserves jump US$ 431mn in March to US$ 6.52bn
Sri Lanka experienced a notable increase in its gross official reserve assets during March 2025, primarily due to the receipt of its fourth programme tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
1 min
EPF net worth soars to Rs. 4.37 tn as real returns hit decade high
Sri Lanka’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), the nation’s largest retirement fund, reported a record 12.6 percent year-on-year surge in net worth to Rs.4.37 trillion by the end of 2024, up from Rs. 3.89 trillion in 2023. The growth was driven by robust investment income and higher contributions.
1 min
Sri Lanka German Business Council hosts Members’ Day
The Sri Lanka-German Business Council (SLGBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Members’ Day at Hilton Colombo Residences recently, bringing together industry leaders, diplomats and business professionals to celebrate and enhance trade relations between Sri Lanka and Germany.
1 min
Sri Lanka German Business Council hosts Members' Day
The Sri Lanka-German Business Council (SLGBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Members’ Day at Hilton Colombo Residences recently, bringing together industry leaders, diplomats and business professionals to celebrate and enhance trade relations between Sri Lanka and Germany.
1 min
Union Assurance hosts Blog It Symposium 2025
Union Assurance organised Blog It Symposium 2025, marking a significant milestone as the first-ever event of its kind in the life insurance sector.
1 min
JAT Holdings relaunches loyalty programme for painters, carpenters
JAT Holdings has revolutionised the way loyalty programmes serve daily wage-earning painters and carpenters JAT's key stakeholders, with the relaunch of its JAT Loyalty Programme.
1 min
Baurs elevates Daniela Munasinghe as Director
A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, also known as Baurs, recently announced the appointment of Daniela J. Munasinghe as Director of its three subsidiaries, namely Baurs Airservices, Swiss Hotel Management Academy (SHMA) and Baurs Travel.
1 min
Global Franchise Forum 2025 on April 27
The Global Franchise Forum (GFF) is set to host its Sri Lanka edition on April 27, 2025, at Sheraton Hotel, Colombo.
1 min
Colombo Stock Exchange opens Bandarawela branch
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) officially opened its Bandarawela branch to the public.
1 min
Technomedics Int’l appoints new Executive Director
Technomedics International (Pvt.) Ltd announced the appointment of Leshani Samaradiwakara as Executive Director, effective from April 2, 2025.
1 min
HNB-RDA introduce card payment on expressways
HNB PLC announced a partnership with the Road Development Authority (RDA) to launch the island's first card-based toll payment system, marking a significant step forward in enhancing commuter convenience and modernising national transport infrastructure.
1 min
Dialog Leads 5G Innovation with First Live Network VoNR Trial in Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, marked a significant milestone in the country's 5G journey with the successful completion of the nation's first Voice over New Radio (VoNR) trial on a live 5G network.
1 min
Technomedics Int'l appoints new Executive Director
Technomedics International (Pvt.) Ltd announced the appointment of Leshani Samaradiwakara into the role of Executive Director, effective from April 2, 2025.
1 min
Port City Colombo Privilege Card launched
CH17 Loyalty, in collaboration with CHEC Port City Colombo, launched a co-branded Port City Colombo Privilege Card that is bound to elevate the visitor experience for locals as well as tourists, at The Mall at Port City Colombo.
1 min
Shanka Abeywardene new Union Bank CFO
Union Bank announced the appointment of Shanka Abeywardene as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
1 min
SLICGL achieves outstanding financial results for 2024
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL) delivered an outstanding performance in 2024, reinforcing its strength and resilience in the industry as the market leader.
1 min
Sampath Bank-COYLE to champion SME growth and entrepreneurship
Sampath Bank recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) by signing a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) at its head office.
1 min
England's U-13 XPRO CA beat CCC Maroons
The Under-13 XPRO team from Lancashire, England, made a comfortable 59-run win against Under-13 CCC Maroons in their short tour of Sri Lanka in a friendly 40-over cricket encounter played at CCC grounds, Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7, last Wednesday (16).
1 min
President's Trophy Longdon Place to host crucial Trinity- St. Anthony's encounter
The much-anticipated President's Trophy pre-quarterfinal Under-20 rugby encounter between Trinity College and St. Anthony's College has been rescheduled and relocated.
1 min
National Super League Chandimal, Rasantha crack tons
Tons by Galle's Dinesh Chandimal against Colombo and Jaffna's Ravindu Rasantha against Dambulla were the highlights of the first day's play in the four-day National Super League cricket tournament played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium and Pallekele Stadium, respectively.
1 min
England’s U-13 XPRO beat CCC Maroons
The Under-13 XPRO team from Lancashire, England, made a comfortable win over against Under-13 CCC Maroons in their short tour of Sri Lanka in a friendly 40-over encounter played at CCC grounds, Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7, last Wednesday (17).
1 min
Four shuttlers to vie at Cyprus Junior Tourney
Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) has named four aspiring female shuttlers for the Victor Cyprus Junior 2025, which is set to take place at the Evangelos Florakis Sports Hall in Nicosia, Cyprus, from April 25-27.
1 min
SRI LANKAN ATHLETES DAZZLE AT ASIAN YOUTH MEET
The Sri Lankan athletes, who performed exceptionally well at the Asian Youth Under-18 Championship, returned home yesterday after winning eight medals.
1 min
Sri Lanka's World Cup Rugby Dream Comes Alive
Given Sri Lanka's status as a rugby-playing nation for the last decade or so, not many would have given them a chance to ever be a part of a Rugby World Cup, but their performance on Saturday (19) has given the whole nation a belief that the Tuskers could finally make it to the biggest stage.
2 mins
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