Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - April 25, 2025

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April 25, 2025

Ranil pooh-poohs Govt.'s claim of successful tariff deal with US

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has questioned the government’s assertion that it has successfully influenced the United States to change its stance on reciprocal tariffs.

1 min

PHIS WORKING HARD TO KEEP KANDY CLEAN

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are working hard to keep Kandy city clean as large crowds arrive to see the Tooth Relic of The Buddha.

1 min

KANDY BRIMMED WITH CROWD, FILLED WITH LITTER

The cascade of unexpectedly large crowds in view of the Dalada exposition (The exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic of The Buddha) has rendered the Kandy city administrative authorities handicapped, eventually prompting them to limit public arrivals.

2 mins

FACTCHECK.LK RESPONDS TO RANIL ON EPF LOSSES DUE TO DEBT RESTRUCTURING

“We believe those we factcheck deserve the benefit of the doubt and that their responses should be given the highest consideration”

4 mins

Western Province hit hardest by Chikungunya surge

Total 16,544 cases reported across Sri Lanka since January

1 min

Man sentenced to death for killing woman, hiding body in travel bag

Gruesome 2015 murder near Bastian High Court delivers capital punishment Mawatha shook the nation after conviction beyond doubt

1 min

FactCheck.lk responds to Ranil on EPF losses due to debt restructuring

We have taken the response of the former president seriously. We believe those we factcheck deserve the benefit of the doubt and that their responses should be given the highest consideration,” FactCheck.k said.

3 mins

KANDY BRIMMED WITH CROWD FILLED WITH LITTER

The city streets were seen with litter strewn over, and people remain inconvenienced due to lack of sanitary facilities and janitorial services.

1 min

Tug of war officials at the end of their rope

Many sports activities take place during the Sinhala-Hindu New Year in April. Among some of the robust sports activities on the cards during the festive season is tug of war. It is also considered as one of the traditional sports activities in this island.

3 mins

MOUNTING UNCERTAINTIES PUT RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR IN A SPIN

Sri Lanka's energy sector is at a critical juncture due to the growing friction between conventional and non-conventional energy sectors. While the world is moving away from fossil fuels, coal and is looking at depending on renewable energy, Sri Lanka is challenged by various obstacles. Despite submitting an elaborate energy policy with ambitious targets, the incumbent government is yet to take some proactive and practical decisions to strengthen the renewable energy sector. In this backdrop, renewable energy experts have expressed their frustration regarding policy inconsistencies, bureaucratic hurdles and infrastructure-related inconsistencies that would threaten the future of the renewable energy sector in Sri Lanka.

7 mins

Social media ‘solves’ aviation’s unsolved mysteries

The history of aviation is riddled with mysteries, but there are two which stand out—the disappearance of American aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator in 1937, and the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 in 2014.

4 mins

Social media 'solves' aviation's unsolved mysteries

4 mins

Spiritual ecstasy in Kandy and a death in Rome

Sri Lankans have been in spiritual mode since April 18, the first day of the special exposition of the tooth relic of Gautama Buddha to the public.

2 mins

Pope Francis and Gaza: Whither the papal power’?

As the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics mourn and tens of thousands of people queue to say their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, orphaned are the many causes that the pontiff championed throughout his papal mission.

5 mins

Senior citizens no longer required to visit IRD for TIN registration

In a move aimed at easing the administrative burden on senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday said it has introduced a more accessible procedure for obtaining Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs).

1 min

FitsAir launches Business Class

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline and a leading low-cost carrier, yesterday announced the launch of Business Class across its regional network, which will be effective from today (25).

1 min

Port of Colombo sees transshipment volumes dip in 1Q

Transshipment volumes at the Port of Colombo experienced a decline in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

1 min

Overseas Realty records Rs. 1bn PBT in 1Q25

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC recorded a Group Revenue of Rs. 2,438 million and a Group Profit Before Tax of Rs. 1,060 million for the first quarter ending 31st March 2025 (1Q25)

1 min

SL eyes greater market efficiency as CSE rolls out XBRL reporting for listed firms

Sri Lanka’s capital market took a major step toward modernisation with the launch of the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

1 min

Pilot project to strengthen regional contribution to export development

A strategic discussion aimed at enhancing the contribution of provincial export development was held on April 22, 2025, under the patronage of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti, at the Matara District Secretariat.

1 min

Senok-Changan launch Deepal EV in Sri Lanka

Changan Automobile, a globally recognised leader in automotive innovation with over 160 years of experience, enters the Sri Lankan market through an exclusive partnership with Senok.

1 min

Asiri Surgical appoints Imran Furkan to board

Asiri Surgical Hospital PLC yesterday announced Imran Furkan has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from April 21, 2025.

1 min

PIM attends IIM Bangalore programme

The faculty of the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) underwent a special staff development programme at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore), India.

1 min

Roar AdX elevates SL brands at Meta's APAC Beauty Summit

Roar AdX, the Meta Advertising powerhouse of Roar Global, amplified Sri Lanka’s beauty sector on the regional stage recently by hosting flagship clients Ezthara, Spa Ceylon, Janet and LuvEsence at Meta’s inaugural APAC Beauty Summit 2025 in Singapore.

1 min

SLMLBCconducts CSR initiative in Maldives

The Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently completed a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative on Faresmaathoda Island, a remote fishing community 465 kilometres from Malé.

1 min

Amana Bank-MediHelp Hospitals offer discounts

Amana Bank has teamed up with MediHelp Hospitals to provide exclusive healthcare benefits to its valued debit card holders.

1 min

EduFest 2025, a gateway to global education

EduFest 2025, held recently at Hilton Colombo, proved to be one of the most anticipated education fairs of the year.

1 min

British Council recognises leading Cambridge English centres

The British Council Sri Lanka hosted an awards ceremony recently, to recognise top Cambridge English registration centres for their valuable contribution.

1 min

LB Finance powers April Yarl Fiesta

Demonstrating its deep commitment to cultural preservation and meaningful community engagement, LB Finance PLC served as the title sponsor of Aadhavanin Chithirai Kuthookalam - April Yarl Fiesta 2025’ held recently at the Ariyalai Saraswathy Community Centre Grounds in Jaffna.

1 min

Peradeniya Veterinary Teaching Hospital goes digital with Dr. Paw

The Peradeniya Veterinary Teaching Hospital (PVTH) has formally engaged Dr. Paw, a groundbreaking digital pet and animal healthcare management platform, as its official digital veterinary hospital management system.

1 min

Faldo Series Asia Finals in Vietnam

Sri Lankan golfing sensations Kaya Daluwatte and Reshan Algama delivered top class performances on day two of the prestigious Faldo Series Asia Finals in Vietnam making bold moves up the leaderboard and positioning themselves firmly in medal contentions.

1 min

Ceylon Masters International Badminton in June

The Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championship 2025, a flagship international competition hosted annually by Ceylon Masters Badminton, will be held at two leading venues in Colombo from June 6 to 10.

1 min

MBA Open Badminton set for May 19-25

The Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA), one of Sri Lanka Badminton’s (SLB) most active affiliates, will conduct their annual MBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025 next month.

1 min

Two matches down for decision today

The much awaited Dialog schools rugby season will kick-off today with the Dialog Schools Knockout rugby tournament scheduled to get underway today with two pre-quarter-final matches down for decision.

1 min

Sri Lanka to compete at Asian Youth TT

The South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2025 commenced yesterday in Kathmandu, Nepal and will conclude on April 27.

1 min

RECORD 90 SCHOOLS SET FOR SCRUM DOWN

The much looked forward to schools rugby tournament, the Dialog Axiata Schools Rugby League, was launched at the Lotus Hall, BMICH in Colombo on Tuesday in the presence of the officials of Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA), Dialog Axiata PLC, the main sponsor of the tournament, and captains of the 18 teams participating.

2 mins

A VISIT TO BRIEF GARDEN

The road to Brief Gardens is somewhat narrow, with many turns and today somewhat wet.

3 mins

ITC Ratnadipa turns one

ITC Ratnadipa marks its first anniversary in Sri Lanka on 25th April 2025, following its debut in Colombo last year. To celebrate this milestone, the hotel will offer discerning guests curated offers and personalised services until 30th April 2025.

1 min

WHO AM I TO JUDGE?

Key quotes from Pope Francis’s papacy:

3 mins

Community Building at the MMCA Sri Lanka

With a steadfast goal of introducing new careers in the museum sector to young professionals in Sri Lanka, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is committed to train and build up expertise and knowledge among local communities.