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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Met Department website comes to a standstill while weather causes havoc
Heavy rain and gale force in Badulla caused havoc with Haliela town going under water while earth slips were reported from Ella-Wellawaya and Passara-Madolsima- Metigahathenna areas
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's homegrown cancer product gains global traction
Product aims for $2 Mn export revenue
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BETRAYAL OF PALESTINIANS' RIGHT TO THEIR HOMELAND
Days after Arab and Muslim rulers met and pleaded with President Donald Trump not to allow Israel to annex the West Bank, Trump announced on Monday September 29, 2025 a proposal to end Israel's two year old on going genocidal war in Gaza.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SL POLICE TOPS LIST IN BRIBERY ARRESTS
Among the arrested are eight police sergeants, five constables, and three sub-inspectors
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Drug destruction laws yet to be implemented despite high seizures
In April 2025, authorities destroyed over 494 kg of heroin, with an estimated street value exceeding 10 billion rupees (approximately 33.3 million USD)
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Arrested for killing wild elephant
A woman who laid an live wire and caused the death of a wild elephant was taken into custody by the Wildlife officers in Medawachchiya Wildlfe range.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
AISGAC 2025 to begin on October 10 at Diyagama
The All-Island School Games Athletic Championship (AISGAC) 2025 will be held from October 10 to 15 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama, according to arrangements made by the Ministry of Education.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ARSENAL GO TOP AS LIVERPOOL SUFFER LAST-GASP DEFEAT AT CHELSEA
Arsenal claimed top spot in the Premier League on Saturday as they beat West Ham United 2-0 in manager Mikel Arteta's 300th game in charge before champions Liverpool suffered a stoppage-time defeat in London for the second successive weekend.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Russell wins Singapore GP, McLaren seal constructors' title
Mercedes' George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix yesterday ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, as McLaren clinched the Formula One constructors' championship.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Foreign policy mistakes of JRJ and AKD's tilt to the US
It is becoming increasingly clear that President Dissanayake is following the missteps of late former President J.R. Jayewardene in his approach to international relations.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
West Indies captain Chase rues poor finances and infrastructure
The long batting struggle of West Indies is largely due to poor finances and below-par infrastructure in the Caribbean, test captain Roston Chase said after their defeat by India in the series opener in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
South Africa edge Argentina to retain Rugby Championship
Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored two tries apiece as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to win successive Rugby Championship titles for the first time in their history.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Pradeep Somasiri wins Bronze at World Para Athletics Championship 2025
Sri Lankan para middle-distance runner Pradeep Somasiri brought pride to the nation by winning a bronze medal at the 12th World Para Athletics Championship 2025, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
THE INTERESTING HISTORY OF UPCOUNTRY ARCHITECTS
Pattirippuwa or the Octagonal Pavilion in Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa is a masterpiece of architecture that stands to the credit of the traditional upcountry architects.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
EASING THE SUFFERING OF CANCER PATIENTS
When renowned Sri Lankan actor and public personality Cyril Dharmawardana was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, he was fortunate to receive the best care in Australia.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
The traditions behind appointing Anunayakas at Asgiri Temple
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake would induct the Anunayake of Asgiri Maha Viharaya Ven. Panditha Narampanawa Ananda Thera who is also the Director of the Asgiri Maha Viharaya Privena.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Ranjith Kumar Newton propels BBK Partnership to victory
Opening bowler Ranjith Kumar Newton, with a brilliant spell of bowling (6/28), and a containing spell of bowling by V. Viyaskanth (3/23), steered BBK Partnership to a thrilling seven-run win over David Pieris Group of Companies (DPGC) in the ongoing 32nd Singer-MCA Super Premier League T20 Tournament 2025, which continued last Saturday (04) at the MCA Grounds.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka CEB tenders 200MW battery energy systems
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) had called for tenders from potential bidders for 200MW/200MWh battery energy systems (BESS), it was reported yesterday. This is for the upgrading of its grid to accommodate more intermittent renewables.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Pereira stops Ankalaev to reclaim light-heavyweight title
Alex Pereira needed just one minute and 22 seconds to reclaim the light-heavyweight world championship after stopping Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in Las Vegas.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BMICH police station reopened after brief, unexplained closure
The police station located within the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises has been reopened, just 24 hours after it was abruptly closed down on official orders.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
LITIGANTS DETERMINED TO OBTAIN COMPENSATION WHILE FISHERMEN WORRY OVER INJUSTICES
The refusal of payment of USD 1 billion as compensation for the damage caused by the MV X-Press Pearl disaster has sparked much outrage among the legal fraternity and petitioners that had been litigating against what was known to be one of the worst maritime disasters in recent history.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Joint opposition to hold giant rally in Colombo
Joint opposition parties have decided to hold a massive rally in Colombo soon, political sources said.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Thurstan Rugby Academy Cup champions at FlyHI sevens
The FlyHI Rugby Academy International Rugby Sevens was successfully concluded at Havelock Park recently, showing an impressive display of young rugby talent from Sri Lanka and abroad.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA SEES 100 NEW CANCER PATIENTS EVERY DAY
\"Although the number of cancer drugs is comparatively small, their costs are extremely high,\" he noted.
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October 06, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Silk Cafe Resto by Gees Opens in Colombo 05
Silk Cafe Resto by Gees officially opened its doors at No. 135, Kirula Road, Colombo 05, marking the launch of a new lifestyle destination in the heart of the city.
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October 04, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Grand kicks off Christmas festivities with first cake mixing of the season
Cinnamon Grand Colombo became the first in the city to kick off the festive season with its annual Christmas cake mixing on Thursday evening.
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October 04, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BEDLAM BALDERDASH BUREAUCRACY
I often think that when we hope for the most capable, the most skilled, and the most qualified person to fill any job at any level we might literally be wishing on a star.
2 min |
October 04, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Siyapatha Finance kicks off national school-level tree planting project
Siyapatha Finance PLC launched an islandwide school-level tree planting project and art competition in 20 schools across 13 regions.
1 min |
October 04, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Bribery Commission cracks down on hidden assets under new crime act
Four cases under investigation, Public urged to expose illicit assets
2 min |
October 04, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka women face Aussie juggernaut
Sri Lanka will be hard pressed to halt the Australia juggernaut in their round-robin match of the Women’s Cricket World Cup today at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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