Ample stocks of fuel; Hoarding to increase prices Union representative Ananda Palitha alleges that the government is hoarding ample stocks of fuel with a plan to raise fuel prices again next week. He pointed out that if the fuel is…
SLPP MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT CLAMORS FOR MINISTERIAL POSTS
Group of SLPP parliamentarians clamoring for ministerial positions! A fierce battle is said to be happening between Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarians in order to obtain ministerial positions, according to internal government sources. This group is said to be…
POLICE DOGS TO BE IMPORTED -TENDERS CALLED
Tenders called for the importation of 25 police dogs! The Police Headquarters said that tenders have been called for the importation of 25 high quality male and female dogs for breeding puppies to be trained in police duties including explosives…
FUEL DISTRIBUTION TO BE SUSPENDED IF PRESSURIZED STATES MINISTER
If pressurized, fuel distribution will be suspended- Minister Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera, has said that the fuel distribution activities will have to be suspended if the pressure exerted by the people on the fuel transport bowsers continues.…
LABOR PARTY WINS AUSTRALIAN ELECTION AFTER A DECADE OF CONSERVATIVE DOMINANCE
Opposition wins Australian election! Australia’s Labor party leader has claimed victory in the national election after Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat even as the votes are still being counted, ending nearly a decade of conservative government. Labor leader Anthony…
GOTABHAYA SWEARS IN NINE NEW CABINET MINISTERS
Nine new Cabinet Ministers appointed Nine new Cabinet ministers have been sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today. Accordingly, Nimal Siripala De Silva Ports, Naval and Aviation Services Minister Susil Premajayantha Minister of Education Keheliya Rambukwella Minister of Health Wijeyadasa…
MAIN SUSPECT OF MP AMARAKEERTHI ATHUKORALA ARRESTED
New CCTV footage related to murder of SLPP MP released More CCTV footage have being released related to the brutal murder of SLPP MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala in Nittambuwa on the 9th of May. The Police have now arrested the main…
NEWLY SWORN IN MINISTERS FROM THE SJB PARTY HARIN AND MANUSHA TO FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Harin, Manusha to face disciplinary action Newly sworn in ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara are to face disciplinary action from their party – Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Chief Opposition Whip – Lakshman Kiriella said in Parliament today (20) that…
POWERS OF COPE AND COPA TO BE INCREASED
COPE, COPA powers to be increased! Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardena making a special statement in Parliament today (20) said that an amendment to the Standing Orders of Parliament to increase the powers of the Committee on Public Accounts…
SINHALA LECTURERS UPUL SHANTHA SANNASGALA AND SRINATH CHATHURANGA GRANTED BAIL
Sannasgala granted bail! Upul Shantha Sannasgala and Srinath Chathuranga, two Sinhala lecturers appearing in court in connection with the alleged printing and distribution of a book titled ‘Buddha’s Rastriyaduwa’ insulting the Buddha and Buddhism, have been ordered to be released…
