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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
20-day-old infant allegedly sold for Rs. 100,000; mother and woman arrested
A 25-year-old mother accused of selling her 20-dayold infant for Rs. 100,000, along with a woman alleged to have bought the baby were arrested by officers attached to the Puttalam Divisional Crime Investigation Unit, the Sri Lanka Police said arrests were made following investigations into an incident reported from the Kammandaluwa area in Pallama.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
WHY A SIMPLE "DIGITAL NOMAD VISA"
MIGHT CREATE MORE DEMAND FOR THE RUPEE THAN A MILLION KILOS OF EXPORT GOODS
3 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
People’s Bank achieves Rs. 16.6bn PBT in 1Q26
People’s Bank delivered a strong and resilient financial performance for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, maintaining stability amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and continued global economic uncertainty.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Chola Copper Plates of Leiden and connections to Buddhism
Tracing the Shared Buddhist Heritage of the Chola Dynasty, the Historic Return of the Leiden Plates, and India’s Modern Naval Revival
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka picks squads for West Indies tour
Sri Lanka has announced the formation of three squads for a tour of the West Indies that covers all three formats of the game.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Ceylon Cold Stores absorbs inflationary shocks and climate disruptions to protect market share
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC, the operator of the Elephant House brand, has deliberately absorbed significant inflationary pressures and extreme weather-related disruptions during the financial year 2025/26, sacrificing short-term margin expansions to aggressively defend its consumer market share.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CBSL shifts into macro-stability defence mode with sharp rate hike
The Central Bank yesterday delivered its first monetary tightening in three years, raising rates by a full percentage point as oil shocks linked to the Iran conflict intensified pressure on inflation, the rupee and the country's still-fragile external sector.
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan banks move to calm stability fears after fraud incidents
Sri Lanka’s banking industry yesterday moved to contain rising public concern over recent fraud and cyber-related incidents, asserting that the country’s financial system remains stable and sufficiently capitalised to absorb such shocks without jeopardising depositor funds or broader financial stability.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Steady fuel supply till November
Discussions underway regarding possible fuel price revision on May 31
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
JKH big-ticket investments drive strongest quarterly operational performance
John Keells Holdings (JKH) delivered one of its strongest operational quarters in recent years in the March quarter, as the conglomerate’s large-scale investments in its integrated resort, port and electric vehicle businesses began making a materially stronger contribution to earnings.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
20-day-old infant allegedly sold for Rs. 100,000; mother and woman arrested
Owing to their inability to care for the newborn, the baby had allegedly been sold shortly after birth.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Dr. Rohitha Silva appointed new FCCISL President
Dr. Rohitha Silva has been appointed President of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ComBank enables seamless account opening through enhanced self-onboarding platform
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has further enhanced its Self-Onboarding Platform, enabling new-to-bank customers to open accounts through a more seamless, secure and fully paperless digital experience, eliminating the need to visit a branch.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Evolution Auto and EVO Charge launch fast charging station in Peliyagoda
Reinforcing its commitment to advancing electric mobility in Sri Lanka, Evolution Auto, in collaboration with EVO Charge, has officially launched a 60kW dual-gun DC fast charging station at the Evolution Auto After Sales Complex in Peliyagoda.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Defeat Maldives 3-0 for Second Win at CAVA Women's Championship
Sri Lanka recorded an easy 3-0 victory over Maldives in the Classification Round of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Championship 2026 match played yesterday (26).
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Large number of models, designers audition for Sri Lanka's first Women's Fashion Week
The Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CCWE) held its Model & Designer Open Call recently at the City of Dreams CMB, Colombo, in a step toward Sri Lanka’s first-ever fashion week dedicated exclusively to women entrepreneurs.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CIPM SL conducts 9th Certified HRD Auditor Programme
The internationally acclaimed Certified HRD Auditor Programme 2026 was conducted for the 9th time at the CIPM Members’ Lounge with the participation of 21 HR professionals representing leading organizations across Sri Lanka.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA WOMEN CONFRONT BHUTAN IN FOOTBALL OPENER
Sri Lanka will play its opening match against Bhutan tomorrow at 4.30 pm in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Cup 2026.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
No legal action over paper printed vehicle number plates registered after March last year
The police have been instructed not to initiate legal action against vehicle owners who used paper printed number plates bearing registered vehicle numbers between March 7, 2025 and the present, a period during which Sri Lanka’s official number plate printing contract was not in effect, authorities said.
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Laugfs Power expands renewable energy portfolio with new mini hydro power project
Laugfs Power PLC, has recently strengthened its clean energy portfolio with the commissioning of the Kehelgamu Oya 2 MW Mini Hydro Power Project in Ginigathhena.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BWIO holds International Awards Ceremony at Mount Lavinia Hotel
The Business World International Organization INC-USA hosted the Business World International Awards 2026 on 16 May at Mount Lavinia Hotel, bringing together leading business personalities, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and distinguished guests from Sri Lanka and overseas.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Let children grow offline
Sri Lanka is at a point where it must make an important decision about its children and their future.
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sampath Bank launches PayPal integration to expand global payment access for Sri Lankans
Sampath Bank PLC has become the first bank in Sri Lanka to introduce integrated PayPal withdrawal and account connectivity capabilities through Sampath Vishwa, marking a major advancement in Sri Lanka’s digital banking landscape and expanding access to secure global payments.
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
UDAYSHANTH FERNANDO'S LIVING DESIGN
Published by Rizzoli
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA CRICKET TRAPPED BY PARENTAL INVASION
A flood of youth or schoolboy cricket may make matters worse for the new interim set of office-bearers of Sri Lanka Cricket who will make no secret of the proliferation of the sport at junior level that is piling up quantity more than quality.
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SRI LANKAN TAMIL FILM ANTHONY DIRECTORS
Sukirthan Christhuraja and Jenosan Rajeswar
6 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
'SERENITY TISSA'
A peaceful Southern escape close to Yala and Kataragama
3 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Mercantile football elect office-bearers
Saif Yusoof has been elected unopposed as the new President of the Mercantile Football Association (MFA).
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DB Automation wins 'Zebra Technologies Partner of the Year' Award
DB Automation, recognised as the largest Zebra Technologies partner in Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Partner of the Year Award, reaffirming the company’s leadership in enterprise technology, automation, and digital transformation solutions.
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May 27, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
HOW SIRIMA STRENGTHENED THE STATE TO BEAR SHOCKS
THE 1972 REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTION FORMED AN INDESTRUCTIBLE STATE STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF WEATHERING MODERN ECONOMIC STORMS
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