The liquor conundrum
Despite Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera alleging that liquor licenses were issued without his approval and calling for a probe in this regard, a perusal of the Excise Ordinance and other Read More »
Presidential platform in the spotlight
After weeks and months of speculation amongst the political circles, the business end of the political season has descended. The 2019 presidential election was announced by the Election Commission Read More »
Eating cake and organising hartals
Every time someone outside the North reaches out to ask me about the “people’s protest” in the North, I wonder why the information out there is so bad that I have to single-handedly set it straight. Read More »
There are alternatives if SLPP alliance fails: Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa
Senior Deputy Leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa asserted that the party had no intention of abandoning talks with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Read More »
Soldier falls to his death during training
A soldier fell to his death during training in Kuchchaveli on Friday (20), the Police Media Unit said yesterday. Read More »
Army to carry out national development projects
The Army will continue to carry out national development projects in conjunction with the public, Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva said. Read More »
Controversy over Crab City
Concerns have been raised over the Crab City project in Rekawa but authorities have dismissed the concerns and are moving ahead with the construction work. Read More »