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Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized Tribute for victims of Easter Sunday attacks
Standing in solidarity with the victims of the recent Easter Day attacks which struck Colombo, Dubai's Burj Khalifa; the tallest and most famous skyscraper in…
Uncategorized From the Den of the Mastermind
The entire family, 2 brothers, a sister and the parents of Zahran Hashim the suspected mastermind of the Easter Sunday massacre have been missing since April…
Uncategorized Army protection for Mawanella
Army troops have been deployed in the Mawanella Area following the finding of a suspicious motorcycle . It was reported that the Army had provided security to…
Uncategorized It was just an accident…
After the hideous brawl at the Diyawanna House yesterday, one of the partisans of the recently appointed Second-in-Command had got himself admitted to the…
Uncategorized Brief delay sent him home for a long stretch!
A purohita on a mission of providing shelter to the poor had ordered the interdiction of a housing authority’s district manager in a gem-rich area for a very…
Uncategorized Schools to re-open on Monday
The Education Ministry has extended the April school vacation for government and private schools. Schools will recommence for the second term on Monday, April…
Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized Death toll rises to 207
17:30 The death toll for the Easter Sunday terror attacks has risen to 207 with 450 reported to have been injured, police said. Police Spokesman Ruwan…
Uncategorized 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.
Uncategorized Explosions in Kochchikade, Katuwapitiya and Colombo
At least six explosions were reported this morning at three churches in Kochchikade, Katana, and Batticaloa and three five-star hotels in Colombo, police said.…
Uncategorized Fourteen road deaths in one day
Motor accidents had caused 14 deaths within the 24 hours ending 6 am yesterday, Motor Traffic and Road Safety Senior DIG Ajith Rohana said. He said so far 30…
Uncategorized Now he pleads on others’ behalf!
A JO Diyawanna politico who got a portfolio at State level had called on the Number Two of the new regime to air a grievance. He complained to the Number Two…
Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized Issue over big poll candidate resolved on time!
A certain public statement made by the Pohottuwa Secretary caused a pandemonium in the Blue Camp. He had told the media that their candidate for the race for…
Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized Cabinet Decisions
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by President Maithreepala Sirisena, to continue the proposed Environmental Conservation National…
Uncategorized Fixing the fixer
As the International Cricket Council (ICC) edges closer to completing their corruption investigations here, Sri Lanka is just a step away from bringing tough…
Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized Former DIG back to prison
Former DIG Nalaka De Silva is being taken back to prison after he was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court where he was further remanded until…
Uncategorized Sixth Indo-Sri Lanka Defence Dialog held in Colombo
Indian Defence delegation, led by Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Sanjay Mitra participated at the sixth Indo-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue at the invitation of the…
Uncategorized Kottawa-Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to open tomorrow
The Kottawa-Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre – the first of its kind in Sri Lanka providing seamless access for passengers to connect among transport…
Uncategorized MS wants int’l telecom levy reconsidered
President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday requested the Cabinet to reconsider the Budget proposal to do away with the international telecommunication levy as…