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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
LB Finance Al-Salamah honoured with industry accolades at 10th IFFSA Awards
LB Finance Al-Salamah has been resoundingly recognised for its exceptional contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence at the prestigious 10th IFFSA Awards 2025 — Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia.
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October 03, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Pine Labs’ Credit+ platform powers BOC’s multi-currency prepaid forex instrument
Global fintech platform Pine Labs Limited announced its partnership with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) in Sri Lanka.
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October 03, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BRIBERY PROBE IN PROGRESS AGAINST ENERGY MINISTER KUMARA JAYAKODY; LEGAL ACTION IF COMMISSION DECIDES
CIABOC Ranga Dissanayake said yesterday that he would institute legal action against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody Decision to prosecute or not under the Bribery Act rests with the three-member Commission, not the Director General He is also facing corruption complaints over misappropriation of funds amounting to Rs.8 million while serving at the Fertilizer Corporation in 2015 If the Commission decides to file a case against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, it will be the first case under the NPP to face bribery charges
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October 03, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and India to co-host first T20 Blind Cricket World Cup
Sri Lanka and India will jointly host the first-ever Women’s T20 Blind Cricket World Cup from November 11 to 23, 2025, following a formal schedule announced recently.
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October 03, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BRIBERY COMMISSION NOT DRIVEN BY POLITICS, SAYS DG RANGA DISSANAYAKE
Once a decision is made, my duty is to file the indictment as recommended by the Commission,\" he said.
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October 03, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ANCIENT FLAGS FLUTTER ONCE AGAIN AT THE WENDT
The colourful collection of flags, which will go on display at the Lionel Wendt after fifty-two years, relates the fascinating story of Vipuli Jayasuriya’s love for ancient Sri Lankan flags—a love that led her to reproduce the vanishing cultural treasures in Batik art.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
POLITICISATION OF THAJUDEEN'S DEATH
AN INSULT TO HIS DEPARTED SOUL: NAMAL
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SMOKE & BITTERS
CLIMBS TO NO. 67 ON \"WORLD'S 50 BEST BARS LIST\"
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October 02, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan legal heritage could offer novel solution to sovereign debt crises
A unique legal principle from Sri Lanka's Roman-Dutch law heritage, \"unjust enrichment\", could be a key to unlocking innovative solutions for nations struggling with sovereign debt, a prominent Sri Lankan lawyer has suggested.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
FOUR-YEAR-OLD DIES AFTER FALL INTO WELL
Children's Day turned into a day of heartbreak for one family in Ihala Bomiriya, as a four-year-old boy who had just returned home after attending a children's day celebration at his preschool tragically lost his life in an accident.
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October 02, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DSI Samson Group strengthens leadership with homegrown talent
DSI Samson Group (Pvt) Ltd has appointed eight new board members (now a total of 14) across its subsidiaries, marking a new chapter in the Group's leadership evolution.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CRIMES LIKE THAJUDEEN'S MURDER NOT COMMITTED BY 'SIRIPALA' OR 'GNANARATNAM' IN THE VILLAGE: BIMAL
Crimes like the murder of Wasim Thajudeen were not committed by Ci Siripala or Gnanaratnam in the village, but by rulers who governed the country, Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Arosha clobbers 151 as Devapathiraja hammer record 430
Batting prodigy Arosha Sithumina continued his batting prowess as he slammed a swashbuckling 151 in 115 balls that had 12 boundaries and 13 towering sixes which helped Devapathiraja MMV Rathgama to coast to a massive 234 runs win over Moratu MV in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Moratuwa yesterday.
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October 02, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
"WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GAZA IS A MASSACRE IN BROAD DAYLIGHT; WORLD LEADERS MUST ACT"
A Sri Lankan medical professional, A Pradeep international organisation Doctors without Borders, has called on all world leaders including the Sri Lankan government to lobby for a ceasefire in Palestine and push for the access of urgent humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DRUG ADDICTION ON THE RISE, PRISONS OVERFLOW
Bureau urges to send addicts to rehab centres amid rising cases
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DOUBTFUL OF A PROPER INVESTIGATION ON THAJUDEEN KILLING: MP
There are serious doubts whether a proper investigation will be carried out into the murder of national rugby player Wasim Thajudeen, despite recent revelations emerging from the inquiry into the killing of underworld figure Anura Vidanagamage, alias \"Kajja\", Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman said yesterday.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Fresh warning issued on WhatsApp & online fraud risks
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public not to join unknown WhatsApp groups, avoid engaging in financial transactions with strangers, and refrain from purchasing goods from unverified sources.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Education director prevented from leaving school after attempt to enforce principal's transfer
The Zonal Director of Education, N. Dulanjali, was prevented from leaving the Kantale Agrabodhi National School yesterday afternoon after she arrived with an official transfer letter for the school's acting principal.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Arms and ammo recovered from Yala tank bund
A haul of arms and ammunition was recovered last morning from the tank bund near sluices in Veheragala tank in Yala National Park in Buttala by Gonagalara police.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Deadline for PRISL Awards 2025 extended to October 10
The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) announced the extension of the deadline to apply for PRISL Awards 2025, to October 10.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Protecting state witnesses, a need of the hour
Recent revelations regarding the murder of former Havelocks Sports Club rugby captain Wasim Thajudeen are both shocking and disturbing.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Kingswood boys and Sarasavi Uyana girls win rugby crowns
Kingswood College, Kandy and Sarasavi Uyana College, Peradeniya, emerged champions in the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively at the All-Island Schools Junior Rugby Tournament conducted by the Ministry of Education at the Trinity ground.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Condo market on a tear in SL as buyers snap up units early
Vertical living in Sri Lanka’s urban and suburban cities is becoming increasingly popular, with condominium units being scooped up even before construction is completed, pushing the prices steadily higher.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Debarawewa Central outclass Siddhartha Central
Debarawewa Central outclassed the hapless Siddhartha Central Balapitiya by 216 runs in their Under 19 inter-school two day cricket tournament encounter concluded at Debarawewa on Tuesday.
1 min |
October 02, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
MALABE BOYS’ SCHOOL GEARS UP FOR 2026 RUGBY SEASON
Malabe Boys' School has made a name for itself as a giant killer in the inter-school rugby tournament. These rugby players have made giant strides by first contesting the Division 3 segment and then moving to play in the Division 2 tournament in 2026.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Supreme Court refuses to proceed with bottom trawling petition
A Fundamental Rights application filed by a fishing community challenging the decision of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources not to grant licenses for bottom trawling in Kalpitiya was dismissed yesterday by the Supreme Court.
1 min |
October 02, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CMA Sri Lanka presents budget proposals for MSME sector promotion
The CMA Sri Lanka SME Development Committee comprises members from Professional Bodies, Commercial Banks, Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Industry Experts who have been meeting since April 2020 to find solutions and support the SME sector.
3 min |
October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NAMO VAJIRAYE
THE UNFOLDING LEGACY
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
AIA Insurance crowned Sri Lanka’s #1 MDRT Company
AIA Insurance announced its continued dominance in the life insurance industry, being recognised as Sri Lanka’s #1 MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) company with the highest number of MDRT members.
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October 02, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Major trade unions in Sri Lanka are politicised- U.S.
Most major trade unions in Sri Lanka maintain political party affiliations, contributing to a politicised labour environment, a key U. S. report observes.
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