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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Motorcycle registrations dominate as vehicle numbers surge in 2025
The surge in vehicle registrations reflects both rising consumer demand and the growing adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles in Sri Lanka.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
The Post-Holiday Financial Hangover
January does not arrive loudly.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Kandy's budding rugby players come out to play at Academy tourney
The Kandy Rugby Academy conducted its annual rugby tournament which took place at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium last weekend with the players showing plenty of promise for the future according to officials/
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Tennis champ slams “battle of the sexes”
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek says tennis did not need the 'Battle of the Sexes' between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka as the women's game “stands on its own\".
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
From Sanctions to Invasion- Venezuela as the Epicenter of a New Geopolitical Doctrine
As Washington pivots from financial sanctions to unilateral military intervention, the 'Narco-Democracy' label becomes the ultimate weapon in the battle for the world's energy foundations
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's equity market ends 2025 as region's 3rd best performer
Sri Lanka's equity market concluded 2025 on a robust trajectory, securing its position as the third-best performing market in the region, according to the data released by CT Smith Securities.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
WHY INCREASING FEMALE LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION IS CRITICAL FOR SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka presents a familiar but increasingly costly paradox.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sarvodaya Development Finance and FINAP launch CIXOR PayDay
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF), in collaboration with Fintechnology Asia Pacific Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd (FINAP), officially launched CIXOR PayDay, a next-generation digital WageTech platform that enables the employees to access a portion of their earned wages in real time, while giving the employers a structured and capital-efficient way to offer this benefit.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
New Year Note
As we step into a new year, I would like to begin by wishing all our readers a very happy and fulfilling New Year.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DAMIEN MARTYN MAKES 'MIRACULOUS' RECOVERY
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has woken up from an induced coma and is making a “miraculous” recovery after he was diagnosed with meningitis just over a week ago.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Opposition chorus grows demanding Prime Minister's resignation over English module mishap
The joint opposition yesterday called on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to resign from her portfolio as Minister of Education, alleging responsibility for what they described as a serious error in the Grade Six curriculum.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Man mistakenly arrested over Kohuwala shooting granted police bail
Police have granted bail to a man who was arrested after being mistakenly identified as a suspect wanted in connection with a recent shooting incident in Kohuwala, police said.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
People’s Leasing & Finance welcome 2026 in style
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) officially ushered in the New Year with a ceremonial event at its Head Office, under the theme: “People’s Trust, Empowering People.”
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SPHERES OF INFLUENCE AND THE NEW WORLD ORDER OF 2026
The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in early 2026 has done more than just decapitate a regime; it has acted as the definitive catalyst for a seismic shift in global geopolitics.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
TRUSTING THE SEASON YOU'RE IN
Even When It Doesn't Make Sense
3 min |
January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
George Steuart Solutions restores essential power to communities affected by Cyclone
The aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah left several communities across Sri Lanka severely impacted, and George Steuart Solutions stepped in to support recovery efforts where access to electricity remained critically limited.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Secondary market sees mixed sentiment, with mid-tenure trades in focus
The week began with mixed sentiment in the secondary market and trading activity concentrating towards the midterm maturities.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Hatch Fund Singapore makes first investment in ‘Cultive8’ agri-tech startup
Hatch Fund Singapore has announced the completion of its first investment, backing Cultive8, a fast-growing agri-technology startup with Sri Lankan roots and a rapidly expanding regional footprint.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Corrupt police officers aiding crime will face consequences: IGP
Disciplinary action has been taken against around 500 police officers for involvement in drug-related offences and that a number of these officers have also been dismissed from service following confirmation of wrongdoing
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Asia Siyaka Warehouse sets global benchmark as 1st ZeroCarbon-certified tea logistics company
Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt.)
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Faldo junior golf series gets underway today
The Faldo Junior Series Sri Lanka powered by DFCC Bank returns for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its position as the country's premier junior golf championship and a vital pathway for emerging talent from today until January 8 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
First Capital Asset Management appoints Kavin Karunamoorthy to board
First Capital Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of First Capital Holdings PLC, announced the appointment of Kavin Karunamoorthy as a Non-Independent Executive Director to the company’s board of directors, with effect from December 2025.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
MOHAMED HAKIM NEW BODYBUILDING CHAMP AS MINISTER LAPSES
Mohamed Hakim was adjudged the winner of the 77th National Bodybuilding Championships crowed as the new Mr. Sri Lanka in Negombo but many eyebrows were raised in utter dismay as Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage had refused to place his signature on the winners' certificates as done by his predecessors on previous occasion.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Lewke to resign as Royal College coach
Dushanth Lewke has tendered his resignation as head coach of the Royal College rugby outfit but will continue as the school's Rugby Director while indicating his plans to relocate later this year.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Lyceum cricketers post record win
Lyceum International School Wattala recorded a big outright win by an innings and 196 runs over Sri Devananda MV Ambalangoda in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Wattala.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Week Begins in Green
The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Carson Cumberbatch and ACL Cables with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.7 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20.
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January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Manchester United sacks manager after poor showing
Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim, with Darren Fletcher set to take charge for Wednesday's Premier League game against Burnley.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
What Does a Meaningful Life Look Like in 2026?
Redefining ambition, happiness, and impact for women who want more and less at the same time.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Patriotism Beyond Headlines
National disasters should never be used as instruments to advance political agendas or undermine confidence in the country
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Foreign job scams under scrutiny as Sri Lanka readies major law overhaul
Sri Lanka would overhaul its foreign employment framework within months, stepping up efforts to curb illegal migration after a growing number of citizens were rescued from cybercrime camps in Myanmar and conflict zones in Russia, the officials said.
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