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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Chicken feed for Peterites
St. Peter’s College made mincemeat of underdog Prince of Wales College in their inter-school league rugby match at the Air Force ground Ratmalana yesterday winning 65-21.
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May 09, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka weightlifters contest Asian championship for Commonwealth qualification
Sri Lanka has selected a strong squad of 16 elite athletes to compete at the upcoming Asian Senior Men's and Women's Weightlifting Championship in India.
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May 09, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CINEC helps students unlock a career that truly makes a difference
A dynamic learning opportunity awaits at CINEC thanks to a variety of Diplomas and Degrees, all of which are approved by the UGC and MoHE of Sri Lanka, opening a host of opportunities and still accessible for all aspiring students.
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May 09, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Antonians host homeless DS
St. Anthony’s College will host DS Senanayake College at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele today.
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May 09, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ADB warns of lasting social scars from Sri Lanka's overlapping crises
Sri Lanka's repeated economic, exposure to climate and geopolitical shocks has reversed years of development progress and pushed more households into economic hardship, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Once richer than South Korea, Sri Lanka now eyes Korean dream
In the 1950s, Sri Lanka was regarded as the ‘‘Star of the East,’’ boasting a strong plantation economy and a literacy rate that was the envy of Asia.
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
AROUND 2,500 THALASSEMIA PATIENTS IN SRI LANKA: 45-60 NEW CASES ANNUALLY: HEALTH MINISTRY
Sri Lanka currently has around 2,500 registered thalassemia patients, with an additional 45 to 60 children newly diagnosed Diseases Unit of the Health Ministry Director Dr. Srini Alahapperuma said.
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Prices to be revised at eateries using LAUGFS Gas
Snack items have also seen a Rs. 5 increase.
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Rabies vaccine shortage would increase human fatalities
Current disruption could reverse years of progress and lead to a sharp increase in deaths this year
2 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
South Korean envoy seeks improved bureaucratic efficiency in trade facilitation
Asked whether South Korea believes in an FTA with Sri Lanka, she said there is the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) in this regard.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Rabies vaccine shortage would increase human fatalities
According to GMOA estimates, at least 50 human rabies infections are reported annually across the country, and health professionals now fear that the number of human fatalities could rise if the vaccine shortage continues.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
South Korean envoy seeks improved bureaucratic efficiency in trade facilitation
South Korean Ambassador Miyon Lee emphasized yesterday that Sri Lanka should concentrate on upgrading its trade facilitation system while identifying the sequencing.
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DENIYAYA MENINGITIS SITUATION UNDER WATCH
Health authorities have ruled out the risk of a major viral meningitis outbreak in Deniyaya for now, while continuing to closely monitor the situation following a rise in suspected infections among schoolchildren.
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Emirates restores 96% of global network
Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Junior Open golf starts today
The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) will host the Regional Junior Open Golf Championship 2026 from today until May 10.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
IPL's wonder boy turning heads over bat swing
Few have had a better view of the development of cricket's 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi than former England all-rounder Mike Yardy.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CREATING A LASTING IMPACT
THE ROTARY CLUB OF COLOMBO IN SRI LANKA CONTINUES A LEGACY OF SERVICE
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Over 100 ex-players to contest double wicket cricket
The third Lanka Heritage CC double wicket cricket tournament is scheduled to be played on May 16 and 17 at the Moors SC ground at Braybrooke Place with the participation of 24 teams and over 100 past cricketers in action.
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Govt. starves clean energy of Rs. 10bn to fund emergency thermal power amid coal scandal
STATE UTILITY HALTS PAYMENTS SINCE DECEMBER 2025, AMASSING RS. 10BN IN ARREARS TO CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPERS FUNDS DIVERTED TO EXPENSIVE EMERGENCY THERMAL POWER FOLLOWING SEVERE GENERATION SHORTFALLS FROM A SUBSTANDARD COAL TENDER CLOSE TO 400 LOCAL SMES FACE IMMINENT COLLAPSE, RISKING MASS LAYOFFS AND BROADER BANKING SECTOR INSTABILITY
3 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NATIONS TRUST WNPS Monthly Lecture
At a time when biodiversity loss is accelerating and environmental pressures are intensifying, the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) brings the realities of conservation to the forefront with its Nations Trust WNPS Lecture this May.
3 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
City of Dreams Sri Lanka strengthens Colombo’s position
Building on its landmark opening, City of Dreams Sri Lanka continues to reshape the country’s tourism and hospitality landscape as South Asia's first fully integrated luxury resort, bringing together Nuwa, its luxury flagship hotel and Cinnamon Life, its vibrant lifestyle hotel, within a single world-class destination.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
President's May Day remarks an assault on judicial independence
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s remarks at the May Day rally regarding a court judgment expected on May 25 have triggered a controversy that goes far beyond day-to-day politics.
3 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
GLOBAL MILESTONE FOR SRI LANKAN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
SRI LANKAN ORGANIC STANDARD SLS 1324: 2025 EARNS GLOBAL RECOGNITION
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Ex-SriLankan CEO faces arrest over disputed bail sureties
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today issued a warrant for the arrest of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena over allegations that the bail conditions imposed by court had been violated through the production of unsuitable sureties.
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DFCC Bank strengthens digital capability through FITIS membership
DFCC Bank PLC has been certified as a Full Member of the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) for 2026, marking a step in the bank's ongoing effort to strengthen its digital capability and align more closely with the country’s evolving technology ecosystem.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Dijital Team Sri Lanka partners with LinkedIn Learning
Dijital Team Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the first companies in the country to officially launch LinkedIn Learning for all its team members.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ST. ALOYSIANS LAUNCH NEW RUGBY JERSEY
St. Aloysius’ College Galle officially launched its 2026 school rugby season on Wednesday with a special ceremony held at the school auditorium to unveil the team’s new official match jersey.
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
May Dining Experiences
WHAT'S ON THE TABLE CINNAMON LIFE AT CITY OF DREAMS PRESENTS ITS
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May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sampath Bank hands over Dickwella material recovery facility
Reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and inclusive socioeconomic development, Sampath Bank PLC officially handed over a fully operational material recovery facility (MRF) in Batheegama, Dickwella, under its ‘A Breath to the Ocean’, ocean plastic reduction initiative.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Harendra Samarasinghe new MillenniumIT ESP CEO
MillenniumIT ESP (MIT ESP), Sri Lanka-based technology solutions provider, has appointed Harendra Samarasinghe as its new Chief Executive Officer, as the company advances its ongoing transformation agenda and accelerates global growth.
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