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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Maldivian catch finds Sri Lankan shelf in new seafood tie-up
Sri Lanka yesterday saw the entry of Maldivian state-backed fisheries firm MIFCO’s premium tuna brand ‘Fasmeeru’, a move expected to boost value-added seafood trade and strengthen supply chains between the two Indian Ocean economies.
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May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DAILY MIRROR REPORT ON E-PASSPORT CONTRACT DRAWS GOVT. ATTENTION
The letter stated that bidding officially opened on April 27, 2025, attracting eight major international and local bidders; Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solution and VSIS; United Printing & Publishing (E7) / Toppan Forms (Colombo) Ltd; Madras Security Printers Pvt Ltd / Blue Chip Technical Services (Pvt) Ltd; IN Continu ET Service S.A.S (IN Group) / Epic Lanka (Pvt) Ltd; Veridos GMBH / Informatics (Pvt) Ltd; IRIS Corporation Berhad / Hayleys Fenton Limited; PWPW S.A / South Asian Technologies (Pvt) Ltd and Thales DIS Finland Oy/Just in Time Technologies.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SLFUW CELEBRATES SINHALA & TAMIL NEW YEAR
The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women celebrated Sinhala & Tamil New Year in customary style at its own premises on Kitulwatta Road in Colombo.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
VEHICLE PRICES HIKE FURTHER
2.5% Social Security Contribution Levy
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BEYOND THE SCANDAL:
THE TRUE COST OF COAL LAKVIJAYA POWER PLANT COMES UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
5 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
PETULA WIJESINGHE
Building Bridges to Financial Inclusion Through Fintech
6 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
HNB-DIMO introduce leasing solutions for heavy machinery
HNB PLC has recently entered a strategic partnership with DIMO to introduce specialised financing solutions for heavy machinery.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Young Sri Lankan Innovators Win Silver at ICIA 2026
Three young innovators from S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia have brought international recognition to Sri Lanka by winning the Silver Innovation Award at the prestigious International Creativity and Innovation Award 2026.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Vallibel Finance locks in capital to power next phase of growth
Vallibel Finance has successfully raised over Rs. 2.1 billion through its Rights Issue, which was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth prospects.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
HIGH TEA AT TABLE BY NYNE
A MONTH-LONG ODE TO MOTHERHOOD
4 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sweet 16 for youth weight lifters
Sri Lankan weightlifters delivered an impressive performance at the Commonwealth Youth Weightlifting Championship 2026, winning a total of 16 silver and bronze medals.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Heavy rain looms from today due to intense weather pattern
The forecast has renewed calls for authorities to strengthen early warning systems and improve local-level disaster preparedness, particularly in areas prone to flooding and landslides.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
MONEY FOR OFFICIALS, NOTHING FOR PLAYERS
SRI LANKA’S BOYS AND GIRLS WHO SKIPPED ACADEMIC STUDIES DEPRIVED OF COMPETING AT ASIAN VOLLEYBALL AS MINISTRY SAYS NO FUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL SPORT
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Locals urged to focus on long-term goals and financial literacy via investments
CSE URGES LOCALS TO PRIORITISE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL GOALS OVER SHORT-TERM MARKET MOVEMENTS WHEN INVESTING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING KEY TO MAKING INFORMED INVESTMENT DECISIONS AND ACHIEVING DESIRED OUTCOMES
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
HE WAS A FRIEND, GURU AND SPIRITUAL GUIDE
In hindsight, you safely navigated the manifold dangers, toils and snares you encountered with Marie by your side and Jesus, too, as we believe in holy matrimony
4 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Lankan, Saracens, Singha maintain unbeaten record
Lankan CC along with Saracens SC and Singha SC Ambalangoda maintained their unbeaten record in the ongoing Governor's Trophy limited overs tournament by coasting to their fourth successive wins.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Indices close in red
The ASPI closed in red as a result of pace losses in counters such as C T Holdings, Hayleys and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.1bn.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
VAT REVISION NOT A TAX INCREASE, GOVT.CLARIFIES TAX CHANGE
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera yesterday rejected claims of a looming VAT hike, stating that tax changes due to take effect on July 1, 2026, are intended to streamline the system without increasing the overall tax burden.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Galle Prison under fire after underworld celebration video leaks
Aviral video showing an alleged birthday celebration inside the high-security Galle Prison has triggered public concern and prompted an official investigation into possible security lapses and breaches of prison regulations.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Araliya Hotels maps out major expansion drive with new 300-room Madinnagoda city hotel leading charge
Araliya Hotels, the indigenous hospitality chain owned by prominent Sri Lankan entrepreneur Dudley Sirisena, is embarking on a massive expansion drive to add three new properties to its portfolio.
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA'S NEW VAT RULES COULD HAVE NEGATIVE OUTCOME ON TOURISM, TELECOM, IT SECTORS
\"A 'TAX ON KNOWLEDGE' IMPACTING YOUTH\"
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka named priority country in U.S. Food for Progress funding for 2026
Programme designed to modernise and strengthen agricultural sectors Sri Lanka to benefit from a new pool of cooperative agreements
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
President's remarks on pending court verdicts alleged as judicial interference - Prof. Peiris
Former Minister and Professor G.L. Peiris has accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of making premature statements regarding court judgments, claiming that such remarks amount to interference with the judiciary and a serious violation of the Constitution.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
COURT ORDERS FORENSIC ANALYSIS IN CASE INVOLVING MINOR
The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate Siyapath Sasindu Children and Women's Bureau to submit case materials to the Government Analyst and present the report to court in connection with an alleged abuse case involving a 15-year-old girl, reportedly implicating a Buddhist monk and several other individuals.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Upeka at 75, and in her own right
\"Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.\" - Martha Graham
7 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Dipped Products digitises rural grassroots procurement for over 4500 rubber latex suppliers
Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a leading global manufacturer of protective gloves and a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, has implemented its fully digitised integrated ecosystem, ‘DPL EasyPay” - a new benchmark in latex procurement across Sri Lanka’s rubber supply chain.
3 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Cambridge Award Ceremony 2026 concludes successfully
The PDU Unit of IIT-PDU successfully held the Cambridge Award Ceremony on 4th April, celebrating academic excellence and student achievement.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Women in Rotary Hosts Michael Premiere Screening
A NIGHT OF MUSIC, MEANING, AND MOMENTUM
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Dambulla made to struggle on first day
Dambulla were made to struggle for their runs by Colombo on day one of the four-day National Super League cricket tournament final played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Court orders forensic analysis in case involving minor
Some of the case materials had reportedly been found buried near the minor's residence by officers of the Gampaha Division Children and Women’s Bureau.
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