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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Health officials warn of rising skin cancer cases
Health authorities have raised alarm over a growing number measures against excessive exposure to sunlight.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
120 FOREIGNERS WITHOUT VALID VISAS REMANDED
The Officer in charge of the Welikada Police today informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate Nuwan Kaushalya that there is a suspicion whether the 120 foreign nationals who were arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal financial fraud while residing in the country without valid visas are also connected to the incident involving the misappropriation of USD 2.5 million from the Treasury by hackers.
3 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
S. Korea backs SL's recovery push with US $ 267mn EDCF debt amendment exchange
The government last week moved to secure the continuity of a key source of concessional development financing, as the Republic of Korea formally exchanged the signed debt restructuring amendment agreements linked to 18 Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) loans worth around US $ 267 million.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
NEW PRINCESS DIANA documentary promises her own words
A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
DFCC Bank partners with NCCSL to strengthen SME growth and market access
DFCC Bank PLC has entered into a partnership with the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), as part of its broader focus on supporting business growth and expanding market access for small and medium-sized enterprises.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Child dies after surgery to remove swallowed battery
The death was due to an internal hemorrhage caused by damage to the great vein in the Tower intestine
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
JURASSIC PARK' Star Sam Neill says cancer-free after gene therapy
Actor Sam Neill says he is cancer-free after five years of living with lymphoma, thanks to a genetic therapy that modified his immune system.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Bank of Ceylon opens Badalgama branch
The Bank of Ceylon recently opened its Badalgama branch, yet another step towards delivering a modern banking experience and efficient service to customers.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Steady momentum underpins secondary market activity
The secondary market continued to exhibit moderate activity levels, building on the pickup observed in the previous session.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Schools athletics calendar released
Sri Lanka Schools Athletics (SLSA) has released the official event calendar for the Sir Johan Tarbat Athletic Championship, targeting the 2026 season.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Currency pressure returns as Sri Lankan rupee slips past Rs.324 against US dollar
The Sri Lankan rupee weakened beyond the Rs.324 mark against the US dollar yesterday for the first time in more than two years, raising fresh concerns over the country's fragile external balance sheet and rising foreign debt pressures.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Allianz Lanka partners with WEBXPAY to deliver complete digital payment solution in insurance
Allianz Lanka has announced a strategic partnership with WEBXPAY, marking a major milestone in its journey towards delivering a seamless, customercentric insurance experience.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Asia's Mercury Rising: The growing climate crisis
From El Nifio to the Emissions of War: Why Asia’s Suffocating Heatwaves are the New, Dangerous Normal for a Warming Planet.
3 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Indian platform ‘ZKTOR’ enters S. Asia' 's trust tech race
Sri Lanka is now part of a wider South Asian test for ZKTOR, the privacy led Indian social media platform developed by Softa Technologies.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Women to play with small balls
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn’s WXV Global Series is “the worst decision someone has ever made”.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
IPL HEATING UP AHEAD OF PLAY-OFFS
After a month of cricketing action, the world's biggest and loudest franchise tournament, the Indian Premier League, has entered its business end with teams battling for playoff spots.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Will AI take over the marketing industry?
I was asked this on a podcast recently, and the tone of the question said everything.
4 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
$2.5 MN FRAUD, ABETMENT OF SUICIDE LAW AND PUBLIC FINANCE
In an era of rapid social and technological change, legal systems and governance structures are under increasing pressure to evolve.
4 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Venue changed for IPL final
The final of the 2026 Indian Premier League has been switched from Bengaluru to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Colombo need 145, Dambulla six wickets
The National Super League cricket tournament final between Colombo and Dambulla was left at an interesting stage when play ended on day three at R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA UNDER COMPULSION FOR YET ANOTHER IMF PROGRAMME - TOP ECONOMIST
The fallout of the Middle East war is bearing on the economy of Sri Lanka in multiple ways, and the country is in a spot, being unable to reach the desired targets.
4 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SLT-Mobitel Kandy Customer Club celebrates 10 years of customer engagement
SLT-Mobitel Kandy Customer Club, established in 2015, is a vibrant community of SLT-Mobitel’s valued customers in the region.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
JOINT OPPOSITION DEMANDS GOVT. TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS
Members of parties representing the joint opposition recently held a media briefing stressing the need for the government to be accountable over several issues such as the alleged coal scam.
4 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Indices bounce back
Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Hatton National Bank and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.1 Bn.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
SDB bank’s UPay Digital Wallet earns Merit recognition
SDB bank has been recognized at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, where its flagship digital payment wallet, UPay, received Merit recognition in the Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments category.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
AHC Group-Asia Africa Chamber to drive multi-sector investment and global collaboration
AHC Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the Asia Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards strengthening international trade and investment ties.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
ComBank named as Best Bank in Sri Lanka by Global Finance for 24th year
In recognition of its outstanding performance and continued leadership in the banking sector, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again been adjudged the Best Bank in Sri Lanka by the US-based Global Finance magazine, marking the 24th occasion the bank has received this prestigious accolade.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Celebrate Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, The Kingsbury, Colombo, invites guests to celebrate one of the most important women in their lives with a range of curated experiences at one of the best five-star hotels in Colombo.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Hilton Colombo sale on hold as policy shift stalls IMF-linked divestment
Uncertainty over the stalled sale of Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd is starting to ripple through the company’s operations, as delays in finalising its ownership structure cloud strategic decision-making.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Melstacorp, Aitken Spence launch Rs. 30 exit offer for Browns Beach Hotel delisting
Melstacorp PLC and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC have officially launched their exit offer to acquire the remaining shares of Browns Beach Hotels PLC, paving the way for the company’s delisting from the Colombo Stock Exchange.
2 min |