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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
96th Battle of the Maroons Nemindu, Mihin crack tons as Maroons battle ends in a draw
The 96th Battle of the Maroons between traditional rivals Ananda and Nalanda concluded in a high-scoring draw at the SSC ground yesterday, with the highlights of the final day's play being Nemindu Akmeemana and Mhini Zoysa cracking tons.
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March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
JASWAR, CHANDANA, KAPILA BARRED FROM NOCSL SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
Three sports officials, Jaswar Umar (Football), Chandana Liyanage (Basketball) and Kapila Jeewantha (Gymnastics), will not be permitted to attend the upcoming Special General Meeting (SGM) of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), according to NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam.
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March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
FIRE IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ WILL BURN HOUSEHOLDS IN COLOMBO
Disruption of shipping through this passage threatens to destabilise energy markets
7 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NO FUEL SHORTAGES; STOCKS SECURED UNTIL MAY, SAYS CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said that there will be no delays in receiving fuel stocks ordered up to April and May, assuring the public that supplies remain stable despite tensions in the Middle East.
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March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
GOVT. WANTS QR CODE TO RETURN FOR FUEL SUPPLY
Unnecessary panic buying could disrupt the smooth distribution of petrol and diesel | Fuel shipments from India and Singapore are arriving on schedule and that current reserves are enough to meet national demand for several weeks
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
THREE DAYS NEEDED TO RESTORE FUEL SUPPLY: TANKER OWNERS
Public urged not to panic and to purchase fuel only as needed to help restore normal supply operations
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ANY IMPACT ON FUEL PRICES WILL BE REFLECTED LOCALLY AFTER APRIL: OFFICIAL
Any impact of the current crisis in the global fuel supply will be reflected in local pricing only after April, an official said yesterday.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Thirteen Years, Falling Standards SRI LANKA CRICKET'S Decline and the Accountability Question
When Ashley De Silva stepped into the role of Sri Lanka Cricket's chief executive in March 2013, first as acting CEO and later confirmed as permanent CEO, he inherited an organization that, on the field, still carried global credibility.
2 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SHOULD ANYONE BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST?
CELEBRATING ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY
5 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CPC halts fuel sales to bottles and cans to curb black market
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has ordered all fuel stations to stop dispensing fuel into bottles and cans with immediate effect until further notice.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI
A Contested Legacy of Power, Repression, and Crisis in Iran
6 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
FIRE IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ WILL BURN HOUSEHOLDS IN COLOMBO
¥ Sri Lanka imports nearly 100% of its fuel requirements ¥ A 10% drop in remittances could reduce foreign exchange reserves by approximately $600 million ¥Y Closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents a systemic shock to the global economy
6 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SOUTH AFRICA BEAT ZIMBABWE TO SET UP NZ SEMI-FINAL
South Africa produced an unconvincing performance with the bat but beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semifinal against New Zealand yesterday.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BLACK COAL TURNS RED:
STAIN THAT WON'T WASH AWAY
3 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lankans sharply divided on abolishing executive presidency : research reveals
Sri Lankan population appear to be sharply divided on abolishing of the executive presidency, a research has revealed.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup
India secured a T20 World Cup semifinal showdown with England after a tense five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97 yesterday.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Allaam Ousman: Sports media's versatile veteran passes away
Veteran sports journalist Allaam Ousman left the fraternity in mourning yesterday after passing away at the age of 60.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
THE STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
The invisible shield
4 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Farmers protest handing over of Economic Centres to Private companies
While registering their protest against the government's move to hand over the Economic Centres to private companies, vegetable farmers say the government which promised to uplift farmers by bringing down the cost of production has taken steps to handover the economic centres to a private company which would not benefit the farmers in any manner.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Isipathana retains Abdul Jabbar Trophy
Isipathana College kick-started the new rugby season with a win over their traditional rivals, Thurstan College, by 24 points (4 tries, 2 conversions) to 5 points (1 try) at Havelock Park last evening.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Pakistan cricket's lack of T20 evolution exposed by World Cup exit
Pakistan’s shortcomings were laid bare during their lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign which ended Saturday when the team failed to reach the semifinals.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DOCTORS WITHDRAW SERVICES FROM NEW PRIMARY HEALTH CARE UNITS
Escalating ongoing trade union action
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Heavy influx of pilgrims and tourists at Sripadastana
Heavy influx of pilgrims and tourists turned up at Sripadastana yesterday with the advent of the long weekend.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka to Be Affected if Middle East Crisis Is Prolonged: Opposition
Sri Lanka will be adversely affected if the conflict in the Middle East is prolonged, the Opposition said yesterday.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump's domestic agenda.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
LETTING GO FROM A BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE
Unlike simply losing interest in things or giving up, letting go in Buddhism is about liberation, releasing ourselves from chains of attachment that prevent us from experiencing true peace
3 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Clifford Cup Knockout 2026 CR face Air Force in first semi-final
League champions CR & FC will host giant-killing Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club in the first semifinal of the Clifford Cup Knockout 2026 today (March 2) under lights at Longdon Place, with a place in the final at stake.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Ibuki from Japan to blow 2nd semi and final
Japanese referee Ibuki Tetsuya is set to officiate the second semifinal and the final of the Clifford Cup knockout rugby tournament.
1 min |
March 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
YOU CAN'T AFFORD ICE BATHS
Padel and a Girlfriend If You Just Started
3 min |
February 28, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Monk faces fraud allegations over fake “Ditwah” relief scheme
A monk from Pilimatalawa, alleged to have fraudulently obtained money by falsely posing as the Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship and claiming that relief would be provided to entrepreneurs affected by the “Ditwah” cyclone, was arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau and produced before court.
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