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England set for Sri Lanka tour ahead of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The two teams will lock horns in three ODIs and as many T20Is, serving as key preparation for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. England have confirmed a w... Read More


Sri Lanka set for best August since 2018

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Tourists gearing up to hit the waves in Arugambay PIC BY KITHSIRI DE MEL Industry surpasses 1.5mn arrivals for 2025 - 50% of year's target However, it still faces a steep cli... Read More


Distilleries' June profits up 14% over higher revenues

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC recorded a higher bottom-line performance for the quarter ended in June, amid the higher prices caused by the January hike in the excise dut... Read More


Join the Daily Mirror Premier League Fantasy Challenge!

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Think you've got what it takes to be the ultimate football manager? Now's your chance to prove it! Join our Daily Mirror Fantasy Premier League and compete with friends, family... Read More


Half of SL households eating less

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- In the event of food insecurity triggered by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, more than half of all households have turned to coping strategies such as skipping meals, eating less... Read More


Govt. will reimburse only refundable deposits to Adani: Energy Minister

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- The government will reimburse only the refundable deposits placed by the Adani Group for the Mannar Wind Power project, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said yesterday. The Ministe... Read More


Govt. braces for possible rice shortage by year end

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- Minister of Commerce and Trade, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said the government plans to import 40,000 metric tons of rice to address any possi... Read More


Sri Lanka Muslim Congress backs ITAK hartal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) declared its support for the hartal organised by the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) in the Northern and Eastern Provinces on Monday (18),... Read More


US envoy urges Sri Lanka to cut non-tariff barriers to boost trade

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- Sri Lanka should enhance trade facilitation and create a more conducive business environment by reducing non-tariff barriers, US Ambassador Julie Chung said. She urged Sri Lanka t... Read More


Premier League 2025-26 Transfers: Big Guns Reload - What Sri Lankan Fans Need to Know

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The Premier League 2025-26 season is finally here, and the summer transfer window has delivered drama, big-money deals, and bold gambles. From Liverpool's record signing to Chels... Read More