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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SL'S LNG PLANS UNDER FIRE AS PLANTS COST $50M A YEAR IN STANDBY MODE
Former Energy Ministry Secretary K.T.M. Udayanga Hemapala told the Daily Mirror that the government has not decided to stop LNG projects, although previous tender processes have been cancelled. If the projects move forward, new tenders will have to be called under a revised business model.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
267,138 school children dropped out between 2018 and 2024: PM
Some 267,138 children have dropped out of schools between the years 2018 to 2024, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BANGLADESH DOWN AUSTRALIA AFTER 21 YEARS
Australia suffered only their second one-day international defeat by Bangladesh and first for 21 years - in a comprehensive humbling in the series opener in Mirpur.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA VULNERABLE TO GLOBAL ENERGY SHOCK. WARNS GPI 2026
Pakistan and Egypt would also cross the threshold at which the risk of a disorderly debt restructuring rises sharply.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
FREEDOM AFTER 30 YEARS DEATH ROW INMATE FREED FROM A 30 YEAR OLD MURDER CASE AS COURT FINDS IDENTIFICATION EVIDENCE UNRELIABLE
Serious doubts regarding existed the reliability of the identification evidence relied upon by the prosecution. | The husband of a neighbour woman who had died from a snakebite allegedly believed that Rosalin Nona and her relatives were responsible for the death through sorcery. | The Court further observed that police officers who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident were unable to locate the bodies that night due to poor visibility. The bodies were discovered only the following day.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Is the govt.'s claim that “fuel worth Rs. 720 is being sold for Rs. 433” actually true?
Some government representatives have claimed that fuel is being provided to the public in Sri Lanka at a significantly reduced price compared to global market rates, arguing that fuel which should be sold at around Rs. 720 per litre is instead being sold for approximately Rs. 433 per litre.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
FREEDOM AFTER 30 YEARS DEATH ROW INMATE FREED FROM A 30 YEAR OLD MURDER CASE AS COURT FINDS IDENTIFICATION EVIDENCE UNRELIABLE
The Court of Appeal has acquitted a man who had been sentenced to death for a double murder committed over 30 years ago, ruling that serious doubts existed regarding the reliability of the identification evidence relied upon by the prosecution.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
France reaffirms long-term support as AFD Group marks 20 years in Sri Lanka
France has been alongside the Government of Sri Lanka during several emerging crises, which have challenged its modern history in the past two decades and will remain committed accompanying the country on its path towards a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable future, a French envoy said.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's university system handicapped with dearth of teachers
State universities running on half the required academic staff- FUTA warns
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
IRCSL deepens global engagement with strategic visit to Hong Kong
The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) undertook an official visit to Hong Kong recently, with the objective of further strengthening its regulatory capabilities and relations through exposure to internationally recognised best practices and evolving supervisory frameworks.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Stories of the Sea : Voices of Mannar A theatre performance bringing coastal stories to life
A powerful rendition of theatre, movement, music and storytelling brought to life ‘Stories of the Sea: Voice of Mannar’ at the Kamatha, BMICH on Sunday (7).
3 min |
June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Home Lands set to unveil ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’
» BOLLYWOOD STARS TO JOIN THE UNVEILING
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Forex rules tightened for exporters as calls mount to curb offshore lending by banks
» MERCHANDISE EXPORTERS’ TIMELINE TO CONVERT FOREIGN EXCHANGE REDUCED FROM 3 MONTHS TO 1 MONTH » LEGAL EXPERT URGES GOVERNMENT TO RESTRICT COMMERCIAL BANKS FROM UTILISING DOMESTIC INFLOWS FOR OFFSHORE LENDING
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Walk the Talk: Japan urges Sri Lanka to act on export corridor
AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN TO SRI LANKA AKIO ISOMATA SAYS SRI LANKA MUST MOVE BEYOND DISCUSSIONS ON REFORMS TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT, URGING THE COUNTRY TO EMBRACE A STRONGER EASTWARD ORIENTATION WHILE LEVERAGING JAPAN-BACKED EXPORT MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Vauxhall DSTRCT by John Keells Properties surpasses 300 apartment sales within first three months of launch
John Keells Properties (JKP) has announced that Vauxhall DSTRCT, its newest residential development in the heart of Colombo, has surpassed 300 apartment sales within the first three months of launch.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Executive workshop on ‘Climate Resilience & Business Continuity’
As climate-related disclosure requirements, investor expectations and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, Sri Lankan businesses are facing growing pressure to strengthen their climate governance, compliance and risk management capabilities.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Prime & Melwa present new global marina front address for Sri Lanka
Prime and Melwa have unveiled the Prime Marina Sales Suite at Port City Colombo, a first of its kind in the region and a new benchmark for how a landmark real estate address is presented to the world.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BYD tops global automotive innovation ranking in historic first
Cementing its status as a global New Energy Vehicle (NEV) trailblazer, BYD has topped the global rankings for most innovative automotive group in the Automotive INNOVATIONS Report 2026, published by Germany's Center of Automotive Management (CAM) - the first time in the study's 21-year history that a Chinese automaker has claimed the top position.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Fading standards and the deteriorating quality of goods and services
Nearly a week after the Horana elders’ home tragedy that killed 12 elderly persons following a fire, three more individuals succumbed to burn injuries following a fire that occurred at a restaurant in Thalawathugoda.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Uva province records highest number of malnourished children under five- survey reveals
A recent survey revealed that the majority of children under five years of age suffering from malnutrition in the country are from the Uva province.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Bus conductor dies after suspected drug packet bursts inside stomach
A bus conductor employed on a private passenger bus operating between Tangalle and Makumbura on the Southern Expressway has died after a packet of suspected narcotics reportedly burst inside his stomach, police said.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
WAS SURESH SALLAY TORTURED IN CID CUSTODY?
A Five-member specialist board appointed to examine torture claims by Suresh Sallay
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
UNDP urges SL to regularise carbon markets to unlock private capital
» UNDP RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE AZUSA KUBOTA STRESSES THAT HIGH-LEVEL CLIMATE AMBITION MUST TRANSLATE INTO A CLEAR OPERATIONAL BLUEPRINT TO SECURE INVESTOR CONFIDENCE » CALL FOR POLICY PREDICTABILITY COMES AS GOVERNMENT REPORTEDLY INTERVENES IN BLOCKING CARBON CREDIT TRADING BY PRIVATE SECTOR
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
HOW HARD Should We Push A Child?
Teenage children in a home do not make for peace and harmony. Desperate parents try every known method of cajolement, terrorism or outright bribery to get their offspring to study.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
INTO THE BLUE UNKNOWN UNVEILING THE HIDDEN LIFE OF SRI LANKA'S OCEAN DR. PRABATH JAYASINGHE
The Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has just completed her journey around Sri Lanka, and one of the world's most celebrated research vessels has left our waters richer in knowledge than before.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Torture is illegal, but a norm in every country
However, torture has been unofficially accepted in almost all countries as a norm during interrogation of suspects in crimes, terrorist activities and even minor offence
4 min |
June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Walk the Talk: Japan urges Sri Lanka to act on export corridor
AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN TO SRI LANKA AKIO ISOMATA SAYS SRI LANKA MUST MOVE BEYOND DISCUSSIONS ON REFORMS TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT, URGING THE COUNTRY TO EMBRACE A STRONGER EASTWARD ORIENTATION WHILE LEVERAGING JAPAN-BACKED EXPORT MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES
8 min |
June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
10 teams for Mercantile hockey knock-outs
The 74th Mercantile Hockey Knockout Tournament, organized by the Mercantile Hockey Association of Sri Lanka, will commence on Saturday at the Astro Turf in Colombo bringing together leading corporate hockey teams in Sri Lanka for another exciting season of competition.
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka vulnerable to global energy shock, warns GPI 2026
Sri Lanka has been categorized as a high-risk, energy-import-dependent economy
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June 11, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
HISTORY'S DISCARDS BRANDING SRI LANKA'S FUTURE
Cricket’s financial frolics and cronyism may have been brought under control with the change of the old guard, but contentious player management and team selections continue unabated raising more questions for a second overhaul.
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