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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
STATE BUNGALOWS, PREVIOUSLY USED BY CABINET MINISTERS, STILL LIE IDLE
Presidential Secretariat explores avenues for productive use of them. These bungalows were built during the colonial period
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
UN torture prevention body to visit SL again
The SPT has the authority to conduct unannounced visits to any facility where people are deprived of their liberty
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Asiri Central's Kidney Transplant Centre sets records
Kidney transplantation at Asiri Health’s Asiri Central Hospital is setting a strong benchmark in advanced renal care in Sri Lanka, offering patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal failure access to highly specialised, safe and comprehensive transplant treatment locally.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SriLankan Airlines flight with over 200 passengers struck by lightning
AIRLINE SAYS FLIGHT RETURNED FOLLOWING AN OPERATIONAL OCCURRENCE
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Baby Cheramy partners with German Lanka Friendship Hospital to uplift maternity care
Baby Cheramy announced that, as part of its purpose to support mothers with more holistic childcare, the brand has successfully implemented a special initiative in partnership with the German Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital in Galle.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CDB surpasses Rs.200bn asset milestone
Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) reported another year of strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, surpassing the landmark Rs.200 billion asset milestone while recording profit after tax (PAT) of Rs.4.5 billion, reinforcing its position among Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank financial institutions.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Tokyo Cement marks World Environment Day planting mangrove saplings along coastline
The Tokyo Cement Mangrove Conservation Project has reached a significant milestone with the planting of 100,000 mangrove saplings along Sri Lanka's coastline, marking a meaningful contribution on World Environment Day.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
LOVE LETTERS THE DYING ART OF Romanticizing INTENTION
Imagine your grandkids running around your house one day, playing hide-and-seek. One of them hides beneath a pile of vintage clothes in your closet, only to stumble upon a wooden box filled to the brim with browned envelopes. He knows he should leave it alone, but curiosity gets the better of him. He picks one up and reads it at lightning speed, skimming over words he can barely pronounce and making faces at the ones he does understand. Forgetting the game entirely, he runs downstairs and into your arms, snickering about the love you once shared as a naïve young adult, madly and hopelessly in love.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Turning native botanicals into beauty collections
A research team from the University of Colombo has successfully translated years of scientific study on Sri Lankan indigenous botanicals into a high-performing, natural cosmetic ingredient complex.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Nazri Nizar elected to YPO global board in historic first
For the first time in the 76-year history of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), a Sri Lankan has been elected to its global board, with business leader Nazri Nizar securing a position on the governing body of one of the world’s most influential leadership organisations.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka among countries to benefit from ADB's US $ 4bn crisis package
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a US $ 4 billion financing package to help the countries cope with the economic fallout from the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Sri Lanka among 15 governments that have formally requested support.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SONG, DANCE AND PROTESTS AT WORLD CUP
The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
UN torture prevention body to visit SL again
“We especially look forward to working with the Sri Lankan preventive mechanism and to conduct joint visits as part of our collaborative efforts to strengthen the prevention of torture and ill-treatment,” she stated.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Selection howler. Injured netball player awaits Minister's approval
The Sri Lanka netball squad selected for the upcoming 14th Asian Senior Women’s Netball Championship 2026 and currently awaiting approval from the Minister of Sports, includes an injured player, the Daily Mirror has been told.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Unlock Your Potential with the Toastmasters Club
Every great leader, speaker, and changemaker began with a single step: the courage to speak.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
THE FAROE ISLANDS
Most people dream of visiting places they've seen hundreds of times on postcards: Paris, Bali, Santorini, or the Maldives. But hidden between Iceland and Norway lies a destination that many travelers have never heard of, yet those who visit often call it the most beautiful place they've ever seen.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Police tighten grip on noisy vehicles and drug-impaired driving
In response to a surge in public complaints and reports of reckless driving, the Sri Lanka Police have launched a nationwide operation targeting vehicles with modified or excessively loud exhaust systems, with authorities now impounding offending vehicles instead of issuing routine traffic fines.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
JKCF strengthens leadership pipeline through Executive Development Programme
John Keells Consumer Foods Sector has reinforced its commitment to building future ready leadership with the graduation of 36 participants from the ‘Aspire’ Executive Development Programme 2025, a sector wide talent development initiative conducted in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CA Sri Lanka channels cyclone relief contributions into new computer lab
Following an appeal to members and overseas chapters in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has transformed the generosity of its global membership into a lasting educational initiative by establishing a fully-fledged computer laboratory at Shanmuganadan Tamil Maha Vidyalaya in Monaragala.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Tea market turns bearish on stronger rupee
The auction offerings recorded a further increase and totalled 6.4 million kilogrammes (M/Kgs), Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers said.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Secondary market closes the week with buying sentiment
The secondary market witnessed a pickup in buying sentiment yesterday as the market responded positively to the de-escalation of the hostile situation in the Middle East, resulting in a modest easing in yields.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NO VISAS, RUGBY PLAYERS DAMNED
PARLIAMENT QUESTIONS LETHARGY OF SRI LANKA RUGBY AND SPORTS MINISTER AS TEAM IS HELD BACK FROM KOREAN CONTEST
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Bens down St John's by 134 runs
St Benedict’s College coasted to a convincing 134 runs win over St John’s College Panadura in the Under 15 inter-school limited overs tournament match played at Panadura.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
South Korea escape to victory over Czechs
South Korea came from behind to defeat Czech Republic 2-1 as substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal in the 80th minute of their World Cup opener.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Colombo declared high-risk as dengue cases mount
A special dengue control week will be launched across the Colombo District from June 15 to 21, as health authorities move to contain a sharp rise in infections that has pushed the district into a high-risk category.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Facing the El Nino phenomenon and proclivities of the West
The Meteorology Department has warned that, while our country is currently experiencing the Southwest Monsoon season, the effects of a weather pattern known as El Niño are expected to become more pronounced in the coming weeks.
3 min |
June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Infant Colombo football academy gets Portugal call-up
Colombo Athletic Football Academy (CAFA) has become the first Sri Lankan team to be invited for the internationally renowned Iber Cup, marking a historic milestone for youth football in Sri Lanka.
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June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Building Opportunities CASHNUJA SELVAKUMAR on Entrepreneurship, Resilience and Empowering the Next Generation
At just 25 years old, Cashnuja Selvakumar has already built a remarkable entrepreneurial journey defined by ambition, resilience and innovation. From launching her first venture in eBay ‘Drop Shipping’ at the age of 20 to co-founding Ticket Vault, one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing event ticketing platforms, she has consistently demonstrated a willingness to embrace opportunities and challenge conventional expectations.
6 min |
June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DUBAI: THE GOLDEN BOY OF MAKE BELIEVE IS IN CRISIS
For twenty five years, Dubai was a never-never land for the upwardly mobile from all over the world-from business tycoons to engineers, tech professionals and speculators who wanted the best that money can buy, a futuristic steel-glass-concrete haven where they were immune to the world’s troubles.
4 min |
June 13, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
'Resurrected' Mexican headlines start of World Cup
It was a moment Raul Jimenez had waited his whole life for - and one that seemed impossible a few years ago.
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