A group of Sri Lankan athletes representing the Open Weightlifting Championships in Singapore arrived in the island this morning (28th).Sri Lanka won four gold, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2022
This is a government that has oppressed even the infants! We are creating a mass organization to oust this government – Leader of the NPP Anura Dissanayake
“If Hambantota is the homeland of the Rajapaksas, they must remember that this is also our homeland. If they started from here, we believe that these citizens … [Read more...]
We challenge Rajapaksas to hold an election – Lal Kantha
Executive Member of the NPP, President of the National Trade Union Center K.D. Lal Kantha speaking at the massive rally held by the NPP at Tangalle on … [Read more...]
Audit reveals informal transaction at ‘Lotus Pond’ warehouse
The Ministry of National Heritage, Performing Arts and Rural Art Promotion has, without any agreement, spent Rs. 11,743,287 to rent out a warehouse complex at … [Read more...]
People flock in thousands to NPP rally at Tangalle
The NPP rally held at Tangalle with the participation of its leadership has attracted a vast crowd.Even the streets at Tangalle were full of people. NPP leader … [Read more...]
A proposal to increase electricity tariffs
It is reported that the Ceylon Electricity Board is planning to propose to the government to increase the electricity tariff.The Electricity Board points out … [Read more...]
Kadugannawa Pohottuwe Chairman arrested on LTTE links released on bail
Amila Weragoda, Chairman of SLPP-affiliated Kadugannawa Urban Council, was arrested on the 24th by the CID in connection with a case of forging passports to the … [Read more...]
Fuel prices up again
Lanka IOC has increased fuel prices at its filling stations with effect from midnight yesterday (25).A litre of petrol has been increased by 20 rupees and a … [Read more...]
India tightens the noose
India has postponed Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa's visit to India, further increasing its grip on Sri Lanka in the face of the current crisis over petroleum … [Read more...]
People queuing during the day & staying in the dark at night – meanwhile, ministers preach jargon while being driven
“This has become a government that keeps the people hungry, in the dark and stops traffic halfway. Therefore, we demand that a decision should be taken to … [Read more...]
Keheliya’s electricity bill exceeds Rs. 12 million – Tilvin Silva reveals
At a media briefing being held, the General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva revealed that it was Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who had avoided paying an … [Read more...]
Sunil Madhava, a distinguished journalist, no more!
Sunil Madhava Premathilaka, a unique journalist who took a revolutionary approach to leftist journalism, passed away a short while ago.He began his media career … [Read more...]
Full report of Presidential Commission on Easter Attacks not submitted to Parliament
Co-Cabinet Media Spokesman Minister Ramesh Pathirana admitted that the report submitted to Parliament yesterday (22nd) was not the complete report of the … [Read more...]
Rupee will float soon
It has been revealed that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka is currently preparing to allow artificial exchange rates to be determined soon under competitive supply … [Read more...]
‘Sonic Sonic’ mystery revealed?
The BBC' Sandeshaya' website has published an investigative article, including clues revealing the mysterious 'Sonic Sonic', who was talked about during the … [Read more...]
No alternative but to increase fuel prices – Cabraal
The government should definitely increase the oil price due to the current financial situation as there is no other option, says the Governor of the Central … [Read more...]
Farmers who were with SLPP are frustrated – backbenchers
A group of backbenchers from the ruling party have asked Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa that the farmers who had joined the SLPP are now frustrated and should … [Read more...]
Over Rs 160000 million robbery to court
It was revealed at a media briefing that plans are afoot to go to court to prevent a massive financial embezzlement of over Rs. Sixteen billion will be … [Read more...]
If not Pujith-Hemasiri, who are the real culprits?
If former IGP Pujith Jayasundara and former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando are not responsible for the failure to prevent the Easter attack, the real … [Read more...]
A new version of Easter attack – Shani petitions SC
Former CID director Shani Abeysekera has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an injunction restraining him from being arrested on … [Read more...]