Abuse of power!

A dainty fair politico is said to be brazenly misusing the human and other resources of a public institution for purposes connected with the wedding of an offspring of hers.

Fraudster humiliated!

A certain party organizer had to suffer a loss of face when a high political authority harangued him in the presence of a large gathering at a public function held recently in an area of an ancient kingdom fame.

Hogging plums of office!

There is a white-collar high-up at directorate level in charge of a supplies division in the Health Ministry, who is said to be so tenaciously clinging on to his office that some employees have come to calling him ‘Bahirawaya’ (A demon believed to be protecting an entombed treasure), they say.

Playing it safe!

The leaders of the pro-Punchi Dasa backbencher-group had asked all fellow-members to attend the recent Badulla public rally. However, reports say that some of them had given this event the miss.

Repentance had come too late!

A stocky former Diyawanna politico from the South who had once been a close buddy of Number One has found himself at cross-purposes these days, they say.

Didn’t know that the friend was dead!

There is a flamboyant JO senior hailing from the central hills, who held high political office in several previous governments.

A new political alignment in the making?

There is a Buddhist monk – a hardliner on national issues -who very often takes the government to task.

A callous superior!

An incident where a khaki high-up had ordered a pregnant woman subordinate to be on duty out in the street one full night has become the main talking point among the khaki personnel in a certain area these days.

Seeking prelates’ influence to get high office!

A former political high-up had reportedly made a request to several Buddhist prelates to use their influence with a very high political authority to secure for him a governing office by removing the incumbent already appointed.

Labour at no cost

This uniformed high-up of a state-run lodge – a namesake of a failed Kandyan king- is known to have secured his job thanks to the influence of a political bigwig.

A promotional video for the campaign!

An aspirant to Number One office is said to be visiting places on a photoshoot for a promotional video these days.

Threatened to smash his teeth!

A senior politico has reportedly threatened to smash the teeth of a young party member at an important discussion of their political party.

He is dodging his creditors!

There is a politico who is deep in debt and is artfully dodging his creditors.

A plaintive cry from a sibling left in the lurch!

A well-heeled sibling of a top political figure in our country looked some time ago, set to stage a major political stunt.

To quit politics in disgust?

The ongoing battle among some hopefuls in the Green party to secure nomination to contest the upcoming big poll has caused much disgust among some disinterested members, they say.

Slandered through the Facebook!

Fast bowler Mali the other day said adieu to ODI cricket. Several political leaders attended the farewell accorded to the cricketer. Some of them received a warm welcome from the large crowd of fans present on the occasion. However, the reception some others received was not complimentary to them.

A photo shoot in readiness!

A senior Green party bigwig had recently got a special Photo Shoot done by a group of veteran shutterbugs.

Desire to hobnob with the high and mighty!

A large crowd of fans turned up at the farewell accorded to the retiring legendary fast bowler Mali the other day.

A lack-luster debate!

There was a debate on the North -East problem in the Diyawanna council the other day.

His detractor to be exposed at a media briefing!

There is a group of Green party Diyawanna politicos putting up a relentless battle to secure the big poll party nomination for Punchi Dasa.

Meeting ends in chaos!

Local activists of a main political party had met at a place associated with the Captain Dawson Tower to elect a Bala Mandalaya for the area. However, some sections that went unruly turned the event into bedlam, they say.

A dove carrying tit-bits to his master!

If you happen to overhear two Diyawanna members at the august assembly speaking about a ‘dove’, you should not rush to the conclusion that they are discussing a bird that flies: they are only referring to a certain state purohita.

Logging causes environmental damage!

A lady attached to a venture involved in buying and selling lands run by a high political authority has made it a practice to fell trees on every block of land awaiting sale.

A scramble for portfolios in the next government!

The big poll or the general poll is yet months away.

To complain to the highest religious dignitary!

A holder of a very high office in our country is reportedly planning to make a formal complaint to the Head of a religious order headquartered in a European country regarding a serious grievance that has caused him much disconcertment.

To take a leaf from predecessor’s book?

Some members of the Blue rump are said to be straddling the fence these days. Some of them are said to be contemplating throwing in their lot with the Green party while others appear inclined to somersault to Pohottuwa.

A political marriage in the offing?

A palace advisor and a governing one hailing from the black-coated gentry are said to be planning to clinch a new political marriage shortly.

A vow and penance!

Diyawanna politico Wel who got estranged from Pohottuwa recently met Mahi from upcountry at the council the other day.

Matching wits!

The former strongman had a chance-meeting with senior top team member Maddu from Uwe at a recent funeral of a prominent personality.

Short message- battle on social media!

A meeting of the Green party’s Diyawanna group was held at the official residence of Number Two recently.