Bearded loner choosy about his bedfellows!

The bearded loner of the Old left is in an ugly mood these days.

Thou shall have thy wish!

The Betel leaf members who were recently sworn in as Ministers were first given...

His good behaviour pays dividends!

The deposed strongman the other day met by accident a Diyawanna member from the South who happens to be a relative of his.

A parallel to the fable about the fox and the grapes

There is a certain former Ministerial one stranded between two worlds.

Magical effect of the word, ‘dissolution’

The New Big Boss recently had a meeting with a group of Blue party radicals in the government.

They make up and swap confidences!

Dumi from Rajarata, one of the first batch disciples of the Compassionate One had a chance meeting...

He loses both his job and ladylove

This is a poignant love story replete with all ingredients of a whirlwind romance.

He used state funds to develop his own coconut estates!

This Ministerial one of the previous regime from Uva bears a name with a reference to flowers.

A new political alignment in the offing

Behind the scene moves are afoot to get up a new political alignment to take on the UPFA’s rebel group backing...

A tussle between two politicos and a state official

Two Ministerial ones have been taking an unusual interest in getting the Transport...

Loyalties and habits die hard!

The new Big Boss chaired a Betel Party conference held in Uva recently.

He is not the only victim!

So the Customs Chief finally bade farewell to his job.

Secret behind his opposition

The derelict loner of the Old left who created a sensation when he spewed out scorn with choice filth...

Duo set to return to Mahagedara!

Two Deputies of the previous regime are now set to ‘double-cross’ to the Green party, they say. 

He knows the fate that awaits his erstwhile colleagues!

This Ministerial one of the present regime held similar rank in the previous one too. 

Taking a ride on gravy train!

Our locals very often refer to proverbial schemers capable of carrying fire through water. 

He is now a hero before his voters!

This politico was a Cabinet Minister of the previous regime.

They fear that son would damage father’s image

A young politico in the family of the deposed strongman was given strict instructions...

It’s going to be a credibility test!

There is a guessing game on the date of dissolution of the Diyawanna council going on in the political circles these days.

A case of abuse of the public property misuse law?

Nowadays there are court cases galore relating to misuse and abuse of public property.

Not prepared to forgo perks which are about to come handy!

Eighteen out of the 25 Blue Ministerial ones at Cabinet,...

Go-getter Deputy acquires an office room the easy way!

Some of the Ministerial ones and Deputies appointed recently have not been provided with office....

He is waiting to say, “Sorry” and make up!

This occupant of a big chair in the opposition incurred the wrath of the deposed strongman...

Official stands up to politico

A certain Ministerial one with a deforesting record recently called at the office handling Home Affairs.

Tender bender over Gas

The Litro gas company has recently called tenders for the supply of 190,000 MT of LPG.

Talkative Deputy warned to mind his gab!

This flamboyant politico from Uva voluble on all topical political issues held a Ministerial office under the previous regime,..

Missive brought no solace

This Diyawanna member from the South had to face a multitude of corruption allegations ever since the new regime took office.

Secret behind contradictory signals coming from his office

An occupant of a big chair in the opposition is said to be carrying a heavy chip on his shoulder these days,...

More heads to roll for defying party decree

The Blue party stalwarts who attended the recent Kurunegala rally organised by the rebel group in defiance...

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