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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Vidyartha (103) nail Sri Piyarathane (0)
Vidyartha College outclassed Sri Piyarathane College by 103 points (17 tries, 9 conversions) to nil in their under 19 inter school 1B rugby encounter worked off at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium.
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April 30, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka cricket gears for a fresh innings, at last..
Sri Lanka Cricket Board Chairman Shammi Silva’s resignation came in at a time when the most popular sport in the country is gasping for breath.
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April 30, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Under 19 Cricket Final Joes amass a mammoth score of 443
St Joseph’s College resuming from their overnight score of 226 for 4 went on to pile up a mammoth score of 443 runs on day two against Royal College in the Under 19 Division One final at the P. Sara Stadium in Colombo yesterday.
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April 30, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Downed Sabalenka beats Osaka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and a break down to beat Japan's Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Miami Open and progress to the quarterfinals.
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April 30, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NPP in a bind..
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April 30, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Exiled Afghanistan girls set to qualify for Olympics
Afghanistan women will become a “symbol of resilience” after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.
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April 30, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Echoes of 'The Walk for Peace' BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY AND THE PATH TO LASTING PEACE
In an era increasingly defined by the race for advanced weaponry and escalating social unrest, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thero reminds us that true peace is not merely the absence of war, but a profound state of mental harmony.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Joes recover after setback as rain hampers play
Senuja Wekunegoda shone for St Joseph's College against Royal College on day one of their Under 19 Division One Tier A cricket tournament final played at the P Sara Stadium yesterday.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Walk for Peace and Aloka:LONG ROAD TO ESTABLISH WELLBEING OF SRI LANKA’S STRAY ANIMAL POPULATIONS
Many Sri Lankans were able to catch a glimpse of the Walk for Peace led by Ven. Pannakkara which concluded in Colombo.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ADB backs Sri Lanka’s export plan rollout as implementation phase nears
Sri Lanka's push to recalibrate its export strategy gathered pace this week, with an Asian Development Bank (ADB) mission engaging the Export Development Board (EDB) on the rollout of the country's National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for 2026-2030.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NSBM Green University: Illuminating nation through a decade of excellence
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR MAY 2026 DEGREE INTAKE
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Middle East crisis, a wakeup call for structural reforms: Aryasinha
The ongoing Middle East crisis should serve as a critical wakeup call for Sri Lanka to implement long-overdue fundamental structural economic reforms, according to Regional Centre for Strategic Studies Executive Director Ravinatha Aryasinha.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Harassing calls and messages now punishable under law: Police
Complaints can be lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department or the nearest police station, enabling affected individuals to seek legal redress under the law
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka to conduct final netball trial
The Netball Selection Committee (NSC) has decided to conduct the final selection trial to pick the Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming 14th Asian Senior Netball Championship in Hong Kong before June 15.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SL’s tax strategy risks backfiring as illicit cigarette trade gains ground
Sri Lanka's reliance on tobacco taxes is facing a growing policy contradiction, with Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) warning that repeated excise hikes are accelerating a shift toward illicit cigarettes, potentially undermining Government revenue even as the sector remains a major fiscal pillar.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
LB Finance secures US$ 15mn from Enabling Qapital
LB Finance PLC has secured a US$ 15 million senior debt facility from Enabling Qapital Ltd.(EQ), a Switzerland-based impact asset manager, marking another significant step in the company’s strategic funding journey and reinforcing its commitment to advancing inclusive finance in Sri Lanka.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NPP's PC election dilemma
Although Opposition parties so far have not proven their allegations of corruption against the government, they have succeeded in creating considerable suspicion among the people about the moral high ground the National People’s Power (NPP) has been laying claims for.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CONFIRMED AS SHAMMI SILVA AND CO. RESIGN
The newspaper reported that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had intervened and instructed Silva to step down amid criticism over governance issues within SLC | That initial report set the stage for what would become one of the most closely watched developments in Sri Lanka's sports administration
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Indices continue to close in green
The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, John Keells Holdings and ACL Cables with the turnover crossing Rs.3.0bn.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Racing cyclist dies six days after crash
Colombian Cristian Camilo Munoz has died from a knee infection following a crash six days ago.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Amana Takaful, SL’s Most Awarded Insurance Company again
Amana Takaful Insurance has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Most Awarded Insurance Company for 2026 by LMD Magazine, marking its third consecutive year of achievement.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
WHEN VARI VARI FOUND ITS WAY HOME
There are moments you host... and then there are moments you feel.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CEAT Kelani launches GRIPP X5 and ZOOM X5 premium motorcycle tyres for Sri Lankan roads
CEAT Kelani Holdings has strengthened its leadership in Sri Lanka's two-wheeler tyre market with the launch of the X5 series of its premium motorcycle and scooter tyre ranges - GRIPP and ZOOM - which are engineered to deliver higher mileage, enhanced safety and superior performance for modern riding needs.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Tepid trading conditions persist, yields hold steady
The subdued tone seen over the past week extended into yesterday’s session.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA WOMEN DOWN BANGLADESH IN OPENER
Half tons by Harshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani paved the way for Sri Lanka to record a comfortable 25 runs win over Bangladesh in the first match of the women's three T20 encounters played at Sylhet, Bangladesh yesterday.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Kohli first to reach 9000 IPL runs
India's Virat Kohli reached a milestone of 9000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and became the first batter to do so playing against the Delhi Capitals on Monday night.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Investigators hopeful of recovering missing USD 2.5 million: Nalinda
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the officers who have undertaken investigations into the missing USD 2.5 million expressed hope that the missing funds could be recovered.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Paradise Toys accelerates towards sustainable future with high-impact hybrid solar investment
In a decisive step towards sustainability and operational resilience, Paradise Toys (Pvt) Ltd, a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer and exporter of baby educational soft toys, has successfully deployed a state-of-the-art 60k
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Dambulla and Colombo prevail with first innings wins
Dambulla and Colombo prevailed with first innings wins against Kandy and Galle in the National Super League tournament encounters concluded at the Sooriyawewa Stadium and Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.
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April 29, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NDB’s Shanil Fernando steps down from board
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday announced the resignation of Independent Non-Executive Director Shanil Fernando, in the first board-level exit following the bank’s Rs.13.2 billion fraud scandal.
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