It is confirmed that the government that came to power by promising to end the salary anomalies of all pensioners, including the salary anomalies of all public … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2021
Rupee depreciates further
The rupee depreciated further against the US dollar today (31st) and its selling price crossed the Rs.202 mark. Meanwhile, the purchase price has been … [Read more...]
Brazil – hit by covid & political turmoil
Brazil's Ministry of Defense has announced that the commanders of the army, navy and air force will be replaced, deepening a political crisis for President Jair … [Read more...]
Revenge Commission has crossed the line – Attorney General
The Attorney General has pointed out to the Court of Appeal that the Presidential Commission appointed by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to look into political … [Read more...]
‘Executive President has 2/3 power but cannot work’
Minister of State Shashindra Rajapaksa has admitted that the government has not been able to control the rapid rise in rice prices during the Sinhala and Hindu … [Read more...]
President has said nothing regarding poison in coconut oil – Handunneththi
Rhetorical speeches made by ministers such as Bandula Gunawardena and Sarath Weerasekera cannot eradicate the poison in coconut oil, states the JVP, adding that … [Read more...]
Coconut oil poisoning cannot be eliminated by rhetoric
The government, through ministers like Bandula Gunawardena and Sarath Weerasekara, is trying to divert the attention of the people to eradicate the poisonous … [Read more...]
ASP Eric transferred on request by Minister of State Arundika – Weerasekera
It has now been confirmed that Wennappuwa ASP Eric Perera was abruptly transferred by Police Minister Sarath Weerasekara on a letter dated 03/12/2020 sent to … [Read more...]
Rs 140000 million tax fraud
The Committee on Public Accounts states that the Inland Revenue Department has lost more than Rs.144530 million due to income tax default.It is said that more … [Read more...]
To court against cutting road through Flooding Valley National Park
The Environmental Justice Center filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal yesterday (29th) seeking a writ order preventing the construction of a 13 km road … [Read more...]
Absolute poverty in the country is ten times more– a new revelation
Professor Sirimevan Colombage reveals that about 40.4% of the total population of the country suffers from poverty. Despite data from the Department of … [Read more...]
Nissanka Senadhipathy’s travel ban relaxed in illegal floating armoury case
A three-judge bench of the Colombo High Court has ordered to relax the travel ban imposed on Nissanka Senadhipathy, the chairman of the company that is accused … [Read more...]
Government protects the vicious circle even if they bring poison instead of coconut oil
The Leader of the JVP Anura Disanayake, says that the rulers have ties not with the people but with a ring of thugs around them. That's why they would defend … [Read more...]
Two years to the Easter attack, culprits are not punished yet – Archdiocesan Committee for Justice to Easter Sunday Attack Victims
Despite the fact that the Criminal Investigation Department and other government agencies could find perpetrators of other crimes within a short period, finding … [Read more...]
Yakdissa Reserve destroyed to build 300 cabanas – People protest
Residents of Yatiyantota area staged a protest in the center of Kitulgala town yesterday (28th) demanding an end to the environmental destruction taking place … [Read more...]
Extension of service to Attorney General?
It is reported that the top leaders of the government are focusing on giving an extension of service to Attorney General Dappula de Livera who is due to retire … [Read more...]
A trade union from Devani
It is reported that a trade union has been formed under the leadership of Gampaha District Forest Officer Devani Jayatilake, who is currently the subject of … [Read more...]
Ship that blocked Suez Canal is freed
The giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal has been at least partially refloated, the first step toward getting one of the world’s most important trade … [Read more...]
Wimal’s former secretary calls him a ‘downright thief’
“Wimal Weerawansa is a “political wretch” in the guise of a false patriot”, says his party's former general secretary Priyanjith Vitarana. In a statement issued … [Read more...]
Myanmar military junta murders 114 protesters
Within hours of the Myanmar military junta issuing a statement that “there was a danger of shooting in the head or back" of people involved in the protests”, … [Read more...]