It has come to light recently that a certain security high up known to be a close pal of a former political leader is the occupant of a house located close to the Crescent Place residence of a political authority in the highest echelons of the government.
Speculation about a reshuffle of the team at the top table has been rife for some time. First it was rumoured that the event would come soon after the May Day. The latest talk in the town is that the red letter day is to dawn for certain in September.
This white collar one, who once threw his weight about, thanks to his closeness to a former political leader, is now facing money laundering charges. However, it has come to light that the Lady Luck continues to smile on him thanks to his kinship to a senior politician in yahapalanaya.
A heavy downpour greeted the UPFA’s May Day in Galle. However, thousands of May Day revellers remained rooted in the rain in a long wait to listen to the address by the Big Boss. Meanwhile, the public address system went dead possibly due to an electrical short circuit.
It has come to light that a daughter of a politico recruited as the Liaison officer (Foreign relations) of a statutory body handling civil aviation has drawn emoluments amounting to Rs.6,095,560 for a period of over one year despite not working a single day since the date of appointment.
This is a story that has gone viral even in the public domain. The head of the biggest financial institution here bought an outfit worth about Rs.2 million made in the country of Uncle Sam and referred the bill to the Accounts department of his institution for settlement.
It is a home truth that firm, upright and honest white collar ones in the public sector are a rare breed. Among the few such men of integrity available, there is one functioning as the chairman of several state institutions. One of the state institutions he helms is one handling finance. There is another one connected to mass media.
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