Politics Praying for an end to father’s woes!
A well-known daughter of a very high political authority had quietly visited a prominent kovil off the pearl-city at dawn the other day to offer a pooja. The…
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Politics One is shying away when the other is eyeing it!
The green party is gearing up the party machinery for a general poll these days. Some party seniors and a sizable segment of the rank and file are looking up…
Politics John calls on German Ambassador
Tourism, Wildlife and Christian Affairs Minister John Amaratunga met with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Sri Lanka and the Republic of…
Politics “His garrulity is a congenital abnormality!”
There is a white-collar high-up whom some in political circles brand as ‘a queer one’ these days. This character holds a very high office which has…
Politics Don’t try to create a ‘Bogeyman’ out of CTA: PM
While stating there was no need to create a bogeyman (Goni Billa) out of the Counter-Terrorism Act, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that the…
Politics Undiplomatic diplomacy?
The Diyawanna politicos of a certain North-based political party have stopped using their mobile phones for any politically important communication purpose.…
Politics Convene Consultative Committees - Speaker
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya instructed to convene the Consultative Committees of the relevant ministries enabling MPs to get their issues related to the Easter…
Politics His latest try too goes sour
Gemunu from Ruhuna who had been making newspaper headlines ever since shifting his roost to Kelaniya was forced into political wilderness with the advent of…
Politics New star in political firmament?
There is a fair and lovely one very close to a political heavyweight. In fact, she brought fame to the country by winning a crown at a beauty contest…
Politics Religions must come under one ministry - Amaraweera
Many problems have arisen since the country has several ministries for religions. All these religions should come under one ministry, Hambantota District…
Politics Communication gap led to their absence
Some prominent Pohottuwa members had been conspicuous by their absence at the ceremony held to ‘solemnize’ the Pohottuwa-Betel-political marriage. …
Politics CSO members meet PM
A group of Civil Society Organisation (CSO) members met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees today to discuss the crisis the country is facing…
Politics Security should be devoid of politics - Religious leaders tell Government
The clergy and the people are not happy about the manner in which the government is conducting investigations into the deadly Easter Sunday bombings, the…
Politics Is the power crisis our own creation?
The recent power crisis we encountered should not be a surprise to anyone as it was waiting to happen and of our own creation. When I say our own creation, it…
Politics Taking oaths in a borrowed garb!
A Diyawanna politico who had received summons to call at a main office in the city quite recently had to borrow a white tunic from a colleague when he was…
Politics Parliament to meet on Tuesday
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has decided to call Parliament on Tuesday, April 23, taking the prevailing condition into consideration, a communique issued by the…
Politics UNP May day rally cancelled
The United National Party had decided to cancel its May Day rally which was scheduled to be held at the Colombo Municipal Council on May 1, party’s General…
Politics 12-hour curfew around the country
A 12-hour police curfew was imposed around the country commencing from 6 p.m. today, said the President’s Media Division.
Politics Alcazaba eyeing a rare hat-trick
Alcazaba, the 9-year-old seasoned mare, will be eyeing for a rare hat-trick at the RTC Governor's Cup 2019, which will take place on April 15, post Sinhala and…
Politics Wilpattu deer interrupted his night dreams!
The recent political developments have sent the khaki chief into a flurry of excitement, they say. His peculiar conduct these days has become a matter for…
Politics Cabinet Decisions
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by President Maithreepala Sirisena, to continue the proposed Environmental Conservation National…
Politics It’s a fun time for them!
A big crowd that has pitched camp at an official residence these days are having a jolly fun time wining, dining and playing cards, they say. A double…
Politics Policy interest rates to remain at current levels - CBSL
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has presented praise worthy budget which is not a burden to the economy despite several elections on the cards for 2019,…
Politics Flexing political muscle!
A politico who got a high office with the regime change had stormed a Police Station and demanded that a suspect in custody be immediately released. The…