Politics The traditional chief guest not even invited!
A cold war raging between two political bigwigs at provincial level had come out into the open for all to see at a commemorative ceremony held in the upcountry…
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Politics Vehicle permit issue will be resolved soon: Eran
The issues faced by government officials because of the suspension of vehicle permits will be resolved within the next three months, State Minister Eran…
Politics SLFP and SLPP must have one candidate
SLFP faction calls for unity, says MR and MS will decide candidacy together Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) breakaway fraction yesterday called for one…
Politics 12 MPs trapped in Parliament lift
MP Wimal Weerawansa said that twelve MPs, including Dinesh Gunawardane and himself, were trapped in the parliament elevator for about 15 minutes, a short while…
Politics Infantino sole candidate for FIFA presidency in June vote
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to serve a second term after world football's governing body said on Wednesday he would be the only candidate for June's…
Politics Will their heads roll!
A new governing one created a sensation in political circles recently when he publicly announced that he would personally support Gota, should he come forward…
Politics President opposes proposed national government
President Maithripala Sirisena said today he opposed to forming a new national government with a party that has only one seat in Parliament. He told the 71st…
Politics Fight poverty and corruption to uplift country: Prez Independence Day Message
President Maithripala Sirisena said that the common enemies of the progress of national revival were poverty and corruption. “We must be resolved to eradicate…
Politics High cash deposit is the deterrent!
This political high-up at the provincial level made a great effort to shift the council to a 13-story building complex. But he has failed so far to open a…
Politics Field Marshal Fonseka to boycott Independence Day celebration
It is reported that former Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has decided not to attend the National Independence Day celebrations to be held at the Galle…
Politics UNP is scared of polls - - Gammanpila
UPFA Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila says Mahinda Rajapaksa lost the Premiership due to Tamil Separatists’ money power and the Central Bank thieves. Excerpts…
Politics Now he is seeking green pastures
There is a member of the black-coated tribe who has found political refuge in the Betel Leaf alliance after having sought shelter in several parties for brief…
Politics Prez praises Sajith; says he needs a rest
President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday commended Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa for his commitment and said he had advised him not to work round…
Politics Does he walk the talk?
A former political provincial chief has got seven khaki personnel deployed to provide security to both his Colombo and Jaffna residences, they say. This former…
Politics UN Chief condemns attack on Sri Lankan troops in Mali
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, strongly condemned the attack which led to the deaths of two ‘blue helmets’ from Sri Lanka and injured six others.…
Politics Apparel industry seeks government help to enter emerging markets
Sri Lanka’s traditional apparel export markets such as US and EU becoming stagnant Apparel exporters stress need to penetrate more into emerging markets As Sri…
Politics Rohitha weds Tatyana
Former President and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa’s youngest son Rohitha tied the nuptial knot with Tatyana Livera yesterday amidst a distinguished…
Politics Heavy fines on drivers causing fatal accidents
Fines imposed on errant drivers who cause fatal road accidents would rise appreciably in order to dissuade motorists from driving recklessly, Transport and…
Politics It was a slip between the lip and the cup!
A rumour doing rounds in political circles says that a prominent politico had been denied a high office at the provincial level he was about to get when the…
Politics New entity to handle Port City land sales
A new procurement and regulatory entity is to be established within next three to six months to conduct land sales, handle regulation and development…
Politics MS meets Philippines President
President Maithripala Sirisena, who was on a five-day official visit to Philippines, was warmly welcomed by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte at the…
Politics Playing Jekyll and Hyde
This fair one who once held a high position in the country’s business sector is currently in the thick of politics. She is said to be maintaining close ties…
Politics I'm ready for the Presidential Election – Gota
Former Secretary of Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he was prepared to contest the Presidential Election, if the people are ready to do so. He said this at the…
Politics Presidential candidate of SLFP is President Sirisena without doubt: Nimal
Former Minister and Senior Vice President of the SLFP, Nimal Siripala De Silva reiterated that the Presidential candidate of the SLFP would be President…