A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney, carrying over 200 passengers, was struck by lightning and forced to return to Colombo, where it landed safely after passengers reported a loud bang and sparks from an engine.
Nigerian President Tinubu and Sri Lankan President Disanayaka have sent congratulatory messages to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They extended their felicitations on his achievement of a service record.
A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka has resulted in the deaths of 12 people, leading to the arrest of the owner on negligence claims.
A train has derailed while entering the Chilaw Railway Station in Sri Lanka, causing disruptions.
A Triple Elimination Programme has been launched in maternity clinics across Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's minister announced that the fuel QR system will be strictly enforced as a measure to curb the outflow of foreign exchange from the country.
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Articles from Sri Lanka's Daily Mirror highlight the distinctive features of the Scalloped Hammerhead shark, known for its unique head shape, and discuss issues related to its conservation and identification, including challenges with labeling.
Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices after receiving an instalment of a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This measure is likely part of broader economic adjustments.
Three suspects have been arrested in Sri Lanka following the shocking robbery of a PickMe driver.
Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP) has claimed that vested interests are behind the proposed amendment of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, raising concerns about the motivations behind the legislative changes.
A former Sri Lankan intelligence chief has been linked to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, which resulted in the deaths of 279 people across three churches.
Thirteen people, including a 'chained' patient, died in a fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka. The fire-ravaged facility and two other nursing homes run by the same management are unregistered, despite government officials and institutions having worked with them.
Sri Lanka's economy, already struggling with multiple crises, is being further strained by global conflicts, particularly the Mideast war, leaving its population with no economic buffer.
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has decided to revive the Treasury Bond charges against Perpetual Treasuries and other implicated parties.
Sri Lanka's Health Ministry has announced that the country is ready to respond to a potential Ebola threat, outlining preparedness measures.
A Sri Lankan Tamil refugee teenager was killed in Chennai after angry men rammed their car into his two-wheeler following a scuffle at a bar.
MP Mano Ganesan has requested the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) to investigate the alleged unauthorized use of funds allocated for Provincial Council elections in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's Daily Mirror newspaper featured its regular 'Cartoon of the Day' on January 6, 2026, as part of its daily publication.
eMarketingEye has introduced Sri Lanka's inaugural AI visibility study specifically designed for hotels. This initiative aims to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the online presence and visibility of hospitality businesses in the country.
Sri Lanka is enhancing its cancer detection capabilities by acquiring five advanced mammography units.
A Sri Lankan minister has told parliament that the country's former intelligence chief, Suresh Sallay, planned and directed the 2019 Easter bombings with full awareness. The attacks killed 279 people.
A fire at an unregistered elderly care home in Sri Lanka resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people. The incident has prompted investigations into the facility's safety and registration status.
A businessman has filed a bribery complaint regarding an alleged Rs. 3.2 million fraud within the Ports Authority in Sri Lanka.
The National Commission on Women in Sri Lanka has announced the appointment of a new chairperson.
The Jaffna Bar Association in Sri Lanka has called for an investigation into the transfer of a High Court Judge.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Sri Lanka to broaden its tax base rather than relying heavily on motor vehicle import duties. Concurrently, a cardinal has called for a rethinking of the country's open economic policies and the IMF program.
Final respects are being paid to Commander H.U. Silva, the former Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL).
Sri Lanka's construction sector experienced a contraction in April, as escalating raw material costs continue to pose a significant threat to project timelines and overall industry stability.
An international trial presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology congress revealed that a new drug, daraxonrasib, significantly increases survival rates for patients with metastatic pancreatic tumors, with France also rolling out a prevention program.
The renovated Institute of Neurology at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) is scheduled to open on June 1.