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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
PROTECTION OF THE STATE FROM TERRORISM ACT; A CRITIQUE OF THE CURRENT PROPOSAL
The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 48 of 1979, (PTA), has been vigorously assailed for 45 years as the anchor of a legislative regime which is destructive of basic political and civil rights.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Bangladesh to demand their matches moved from India
Bangladesh will request their matches at next month's T20 World Cup be played in Sri Lanka, after India forced a Bangladeshi player to quit the Indian Premier League.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
BILL GAZETTED TO SCRAP MPS' PENSION SCHEME
As of January 25, 2024, pension payments were being made to 330 former MPs. In addition, 182 spouses of deceased MPs were receiving pensions, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to over 500
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Central Bank extends term of Nation Lanka Finance Administrator
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of the Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP) by a further six months, effective from yesterday (4), to ensure the continuity of the company's resolution process.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
nVentures leads US$ 200,000 seed round into Flash Health to scale cashless outpatient care
Sri Lankan healthtech startup Flash Health has raised a US$ 200,000 seed round led by nVentures, with participation of angel investors across Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the United States.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SLIIT supports flood-affected communities across Sri Lanka
In the wake of the recent flood disaster that affected several parts of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) reaffirmed its commitment to national recovery and community development through a series of impactful initiatives aimed at restoring education, infrastructure and livelihoods.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Fervent plea for assistance
A 19-year-old boy L.D.Kavindu Laxan of Swarnagama, Beragama in Agalawattta has been incapacitated due to a serious neurological disorder for the last eleven years.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
PELICANS SC, SERANDIB SC CLINCH NARROW WINS
Pelicans Sports Club of Kurunegala and Serandib Sports Club of Mawanella recorded hard-fought victories on Day One of the fifth week of the FFSL Champions League 2025-26, played at the Race Course Ground, Colombo, on Saturday.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
POLICE EDGE OUT NAVY IN A THRILLER
Sri Lanka Police Sports Club edged out Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club by a narrow 14 points (2 tries, 2 conversions) to 10 points (1 try, 1 penalty, 1 conversion) win in a tense Inter-Club Rugby League encounter played at Police Park yesterday, producing a hard-fought contest that went down to the final whistle.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
THE SACRED RHYTHM OF TIME
Understanding the Significance of the Twelve Full Moon Poya Days in Buddhism
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Joint Opposition Alliance Is the Key : Namal
A joint opposition alliance is the only viable option to change the destiny of the nation, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said yesterday.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
All constructions above 5,000ft elevation will not be removed: Environment Minister
President announced only the basic concept
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SRILANKAN AIRLINES DEBT TO BE RESTRUCTURED THIS MONTH: DEPUTY MINISTER
The Government is expecting to complete the restructuring of the defaulted debt of SriLankan Airlines this month, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Kodituwakku said.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Evolution Auto—New Jayasekara Auto Motors open Kurunegala multi-brand EV showroom
Evolution Auto, a pioneer in Sri Lanka's electric mobility sector, has officially opened its multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) showroom in Kurunegala, in collaboration with New Jayasekara Auto Motors (Pvt) Ltd.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 inaugurated, ushering in a new era for Island of Gems
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life - The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia's premier gem and jewellery exhibition.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka to strengthen defence ties
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8 as part of India’s continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
HOME AND LEAVING THE COUNTRY
The Silent Competition Between Staying
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Independent advisors urge rejection of Senthilverl’s Serendib offer as lowball trend deepens
In a move underscoring the widening divergence between regulatory floor prices and intrinsic corporate value, independent advisors have strongly recommended that shareholders of Serendib Land PLC reject the mandatory offer extended by Senthilverl Holdings (Private) Limited.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
A hypocrisy called the United Nations!
There is a quiet anger spreading across much of the world.
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Talks begin with Seychelles to repatriate fishermen from the destroyed trawler
The vessel had been intercepted by Seychelles security forces on allegations of illegally crossing maritime boundaries and fishing in the Seychelles' Exclusive Economic Zone
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Food and Financial Self-Sufficiency: THE KEY TO SURVIVAL IN AN INCREASINGLY UNSTABLE WORLD
Sri Lanka is moving from crisis to crisis.
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Lanka Rating Agency chief slams IMF ‘stability’ narrative as domestic debt doubles to Rs. 20tn
Lanka Rating Agency CEO Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa has launched a scathing critique of Sri Lanka’s economic trajectory under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, arguing that the widely touted “stability” is a facade masking a catastrophic deterioration of the national balance sheet.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
JVP condemns US military aggression against Venezuela
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) strongly condemned the United States of America's military aggression against the independent and sovereign state of Venezuela and the abduction of democratically elected President Nicholas Maduro and his wife.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Parent-Inclusive Workplaces Summit 2025 highlights path to sustainable corporate culture in Sri Lanka
Parent-Inclusive Workplaces Summit 2025, organised by Parenthood Global in partnership with Great Place To Work Sri Lanka, convened corporate leaders, HR professionals and culture influencers to advance the national conversation on parent-inclusive workplace cultures.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Sqn Ldr Noel Lokuge's 90th B'day HONOURING AN AVIATOR'S DISTINGUISHED LEGACY
On December 24, 2025, the family of Squadron Leader Noel Lokuge hosted a graceful luncheon at Cinnamon Red, Colombo, celebrating a remarkable milestone, his 90th birthday.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CABINET APPROVAL NEXT WEEK FOR PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING MATTALA AIRPORT
The International airport was constructed with financing from China EXIM Bank.Currently, it is used for chartered flight operations for tourism only
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ALL TEMPORARY DRIVING LICENSES TO BE REPLACED BY FEBRUARY 28
On average, 60,000 to 80,000 new driving licenses are printed each month
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SL to compete in Maldives Four-Nation Invitational Football Tournament 2026
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has decided to field the Sri Lanka national football team in the Four-Nation Invitational International Football Tournament, scheduled to be held in June-July 2026 in the Maldives, in conjunction with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Maldivian football.
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January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
CONSCIOUS Reminders as We Begin 2026
As we step into 2026, the fashion industry finds itself at a quiet but decisive crossroads.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
PROTECTION OF THE STATE FROM...
It is especially noteworthy that the legislative regime at present in force, the PTA, contains no provision whatever for the issuance of proscription orders.
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