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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Thomian Methuka slams second successive hundred
Methuka Gunaratne slammed his second successive hundred within three days when he made 130 in 138 balls that included nine boundaries and three sixes which laid the foundation for S. Thomas’ College to record a win by 155 runs on the DLS method over Kalutara MV in the Under 17 inter-school limited overs tournament encounter played at Dombagoda.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
COUNTRY LOSES US $1 BILLION IN FRAUDULENT TRANSACTIONS CERTAIN BANKS INVOLVED
Says a few persons involved in this scam have been arrested and assures more will be arrested soon; President says everyone should assist the government to build a civilized society; \"Everyone from top to bottom should be civilized. It should begin with Parliament\"
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Rs. 120 million bribery allegation: LAWYER, POLITICIAN & FORMER DIRECTOR REMANDED
Rakitha Rajapaksha and Charitha Abeysinghe were arrested for demanding a bribe from Harak Kata's wife; Stents, sleep apnea & courtroom drama: Bail pleas fall flat in bribery case
3 min |
June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Torrent of muddy water in Ravana Ella
Residents in Wellawaya, Thanamalwila and those living on the banks of the Kirindi Oya have been warned to be cautious of any possible danger
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SJB vows action on Charith if found guilty
- DEMANDS PROBES INTO THE MURDERS OF GURUGE AND PREMAKEERTHI
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
WHO IS ACCELERATING SRI LANKA'S DISAPPEARING BEACHES?
Sea Sand Dredging and Coastal Erosion
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Protest demanding relief from rising cost of living turns tense in Colombo
Tension flared in the Pettah area last evening after police blocked a protest march organized by the People’s Struggle Movement from proceeding towards the Presidential Secretariat.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Contract farming gains momentum as IFC backs local poultry sector
The local poultry sector is seeing a renewed push towards contract farming and sustainable production, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) backing an expansion by New Anthony's Farm Group (NAF) that aims to integrate more smallholder farmers into formal supply chains while strengthening the country’s export potential.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Hayleys Mobility expands presence in Anuradhapura
Hayleys Mobility has expanded its footprint in Anuradhapura, with the opening of a new authorised sales partner showroom, in partnership with CarSwitch (Pvt) Ltd, further expanding access to its growing portfolio of globally recognised automotive brands, including JAECOO & OMODA, KAIYI and SRM, now even closer to the customers in the region.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Big win for Trinity
Trinity College scored a massive 298 runs win over Sandalankawa Central in their Under 17 Division 1 cricket encounter at Anuradhapura yesterday.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BOI DG Renuka Weerakone retires after 32 years of service
The Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday announced the retirement of its Director General Renuka Weerakone, who served the investment promotion agency for more than three decades.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
THE RETURN OF GLAMOUR
For the past few years, fashion has been defined by restraint.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Permitted food at school canteens announced by Health Ministry
The Health Ministry has introduced a new list of approved food and beverage items that can be sold in school canteens as part of the programme to promote healthy eating among schoolchildren.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Kingswood favoured over Lumbini
Kingswood College will have an excellent opportunity to move within touching distance of the Dialog Schools Under-19 Rugby League Bowl Segment title when they host Lumbini College at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy on Sunday.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SPOTLIGHT ON MINERAL SAND MINING ALONG SRI LANKA’S COASTLINE
Sri Lanka’s mineral-rich coastline comprises of an abundance of heavy mineral sands including Ilmenite, Rutile, Zircon, Monazite and Garnet.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
128TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
65 Years of Philippines-Sri Lanka Ties
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CCC outlines three-year plan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s competitiveness
> RE-ELECTED CHAIRMAN KRISHAN BALENDRA SAYS CCC WILL DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT WITH MEMBERS, STRENGTHEN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS, ENHANCE SUPPORT FOR SMES, AND ACCELERATE EFFORTS TO PROMOTE EXPORTS AND ATTRACT INVESTMENT > HIGHLIGHTS THE STRATEGY FOLLOWS A YEAR IN WHICH THE CCC PLAYED A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN SHAPING ECONOMIC POLICY, WITH 18 RECOMMENDATIONS INCORPORATED INTO THE 2026 BUDGET > ASSERTS SUCCESS WILL REQUIRE CONTINUED COLLABORATION, POLICY CONSISTENCY, AND A SHARED COMMITMENT TO REFORM
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SSC Open international Rating Chess in Matara today
The eighth edition of the SSC International Rating Chess Championship organised by the SSC International Chess Academy is set to commence at the Grand Rockland Hotel Matara today and conclude on July 1.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Central Bank submits report to COPF on missing US$ 2.5 million
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has submitted its report to the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) regarding the disappearance of US$ 2.5 million that had been held by the Treasury for the repayment of state debt.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Seylan Bank enables Google Pay for Mastercard cardholders in Sri Lanka
Seylan Bank, in collaboration with Google and Mastercard, has launched Google Pay for its Mastercard debit and credit cardholders, marking another milestone in Sri Lanka’s shift towards cashless, mobile first payments.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
IRAN’S HIGH-OCTANE GOALKEEPING AT HORMUZ: HOW REAL IS US-ISRAEL RIFT?
It is like walking through a minefield. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed on June 17 by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump, is surviving on a diplomatic shoestring despite a still-unbridged trust deficit between the belligerents and sinister efforts by Israel to torpedo it.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Lanka IOC to map green transition with EV charging facilities across all 273 retail outlets
Lanka IOC PLC is moving toward a sustainable mobility ecosystem by finalising an ambitious plan to deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities across all 273 of its company-owned and franchise-operated retail outlets over the next two years.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Tokyo Cement inspires future-ready construction
BUILD BEYOND 2026 TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Retired engineer loses over Rs. 10 mn in WhatsApp investment scam
Despite being highly educated and familiar with modern technology, including online banking and ride-hailing applications, she was deceived by fraudsters posing as investment advisers
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Rs. 120 million bribery allegation: LAWYER, POLITICIAN & FORMER DIRECTOR REMANDED
Appearing for the Bribery Commission, Assistant Director Legal Anusha Samanthapperuma stated that the suspect known as ‘Harak Kata’, a drug trafficker, was being held at Boossa Prison and that attempts were made to transfer him to another prison by offering bribes in order to ensure his safety and required facilities while in custody.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
"Changes & Traditions"
ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo, presents Changes & Traditions, a body of work by Kala Soori Awardee and contemporary Sri Lankan artist S. H. Sarath.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Arpico Insurance revises FY25 profit down 97% after actuarial adjustment
Arpico Insurance PLC yesterday disclosed the revision of its profit for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, sharply lower after recognising an insurance contract liability that was not reflected in its unaudited fourth-quarter financial statements.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Creating Fortunes
A good Feng Shui enhanced prosperity and wealth energy can be achieved by primarily having the home and business free of clutter.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
MORE THAN A RITUAL -- WHERE'S THE CONVOCATION HALL?
Like the shopkeepers of London, the Duke of Gloucester said while laying the Foundation Stone for a Convocation Hall at the University of Peradeniya: \"More Open Than Usual.\" Way back on 12 August 1948, the then Minister of Transport and Works Sir John Kotalawela invited the Duke to lay the foundation stone at the Convocation Hall of the University of Peradeniya. Today the Foundation stone stands there like the ruins of Polonnaruwa.
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June 26, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Mixed sentiment continues to prevail in the secondary market
Secondary market sentiment remained mixed, largely in line with the previous session, with the yield curve broadly unchanged.
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