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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
HELPAGE PLANS 3500 FREE CATARACT SURGERIES FOR 2026-27
HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) that continuously provides free cataract surgeries for underprivileged senior citizens, plans to perform around 3500 free cataract surgeries during the period between 2026-2027.
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May 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Kiribathgoda-Kelaniya YMBA marks 67 years of service
Kiribathgoda Kelaniya Young Men's Buddhist Association (YMBA) reached a significant milestone on April 2026, completing 67 years of continuous service to religion and society as it stepped into its 68th year.
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May 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Workers' day and the state of SL workers
The first of May, more commonly referred to as May Day -- is set apart worldwide to celebrate the contribution workers of the world play in keeping the cogs of this world’s economies turning smoothly.
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May 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Doping galore in Russia
More than 300 sanctions have been handed to Russian athletes following the seizure of Moscow laboratory data in 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) says.
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May 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Office bearers selected at AAUPCC Annual General Meeting
The 35th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya-Colombo Chapter (AAUPCC) was held on Sunday March 29, 2026 at the Main Auditorium (Sanhinda), Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), Colombo 07.
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May 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Suren Wilson - A friend Indeed
I met Suren in 1974 and his friendship, of nearly five decades, was one of my life's greatest privileges.
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May 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
AI in Higher Education: A shift that cannot be ignored?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept; it is already integrated into the daily lives of everyone, including students across Sri Lankan higher education institutions.
2 min |
May 02, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
A.E. GOONESINHA: FATHER OF THE LABOUR MOVEMENT AND A DEMOCRAT AT HEART
Writing about a historical figure is no easy task. Readers could tire of reading about the same feats year after year. However, every year there are readers who could gain knowledge of history created by our own men and women.
4 min |
May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Buddhist approach to human challenges
Life, by its very nature, invariably presents a myriad of challenges that are fundamental to the human experience.
5 min |
May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Heat warning in effect as storms loom across the country
Heat index expected to rise to 'Caution Level' in some areas
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
One Love Reggae Festival: Largest reggae gathering in the region scheduled for August in Bentota
The Festival will feature 9 legendary international reggae artistes
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNDER PRESIDENT PREMADASA
THE 200 GARMENT FACTORIES PROGRAMME IS A VISION FULFILLED AND LESSONS FOR THE FUTURE
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
La Serena residents celebrate Avurudu
The gentle rhythms of ‘Avurudu’ came alive in a uniquely meaningful way this year at La Serena, where residents of the beachfront retirement resort gathered to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in a spirit of warmth, companionship and shared joy.
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
US dollar 2.5 million theft Suriyapperuma and Ministry team refrain from divulging info
Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma had refused to divulge information to Committee on Public Finance (COPF) on the alleged theft of US dollar 2.5 million citing that such an act would affect on going investigations, some members of COPF said yesterday.
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Tight security, traffic plans in place for nationwide May Day events
Measures aimed at ensuring peaceful commemorations and minimising disruption to traffic
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ERAN AND TEAM TO CONVERT SLC
Eran Wickremaratne, the new head of Sri Lanka Cricket, said his top priority would be to transform the administration of the sport into a professional and accountable setup following his entry into the hot seat replacing Shammi Silva.
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
"Sri Sumangala Vidyawathansa" Honorary title conferred on Prof. Sampath Amaratunge
Sen. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge has been conferred the prestigious Sri Sumangala Vidyawathansa honorary title in recognition of his outstanding contributions to national service, education, society, and religion.
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Colombo consumer prices jump above CB’s 5% target as higher fuel prices reverberates through economy
INFLATION IN THE COLOMBO DISTRICT CAME IN AT 5.4% FROM A YEAR AGO, MORE THAN TWICE FROM THE 2.2% IN MARCH; NON-FOOD INFLATION ROSE BY 6.8% IN APRIL 2026 FROM A YEAR AGO; FOOD PRICES ROSE BY 2.8% ANNUALLY FROM 0.7%
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
The Middle East- Uneasy calm before the storm?
A WAKE-UP CALL TO GOVERNME
5 min |
May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
US $ 3.7 BN SINOPEC INVESTMENT STILL IN LIMBO
Sinopec is currently involved in fuel distribution in Sri Lanka with a 12 per cent market share
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
TREASURY HEIST TAKES A DARK TURN- SUSPENDED OFFICIAL FOUND DEAD
Police launch investigations-Suicide suspected; Cause of death remains uncertain, with murder, suicide, and accidental injury all under consideration
2 min |
May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Groundworth launches Legado land development in Homagama
Groundworth (Pvt.)
1 min |
May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Timeless
RAILWAY STATIONS.. SRI LANKA
3 min |
May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Joes snatch title in a thriller over Royal
St Joseph’s College clinched the Under 19 Division One Tier A cricket title with a first innings win over Royal College in a thrilling final concluded at the P Sara Oval yesterday.
1 min |
May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
COLOUR FORECAST
What Summer 2026 Looks Like Now
5 min |
May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Tree House International School hosts behaviour therapy graduation ceremony
The Tree House International School hosted an awards ceremony to mark the successful completion of its Behaviour Therapy Training Programme, which was held under the patronage of the founder and Director of the school Dr. Anton James recently at The Kingsbury, Colombo.
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Wesley felicitates rugby sponsors
Last year’s runners-up in the inter school league rugby championship Wesley College got off to a flying start with a convincing 69-12 against newcomers Prince of Wales which was the first match of the league tournament this year.
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NPT REVIEW SUMMIT: CONFRONTING NUCLEAR HYPOCRISY AMID IRAN WAR
Nuclear weapons are not humane and do not belong to humanity.
5 min |
May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Planters seek coordinated response to stabilise tea production and key export markets
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), the apex body of Sri Lanka’s Plantation industry, has called for an urgent review and streamlining of the industry's cost structures in light of the unprecedented crisis in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz.
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May 01, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ANTIBIOTICS ARE WE CREATING STRONGER BACTERIA?
There was a time when antibiotics felt almost like a miracle of modern medicine. Infections that once led to serious complications or death could suddenly be treated with a simple course of medication. A sore throat, an infected wound, or a persistent fever could be resolved quickly and effectively. For many people, antibiotics became a symbol of medical progress, something dependable and powerful that could be trusted without hesitation.
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