He wanted a simple ceremony, but they had to foot a massive bill

The new Big Boss had issued precise instructions that the celebrations to mark his first year in office should be simple and the expenses involved should be restricted to the minimum possible. 

“He had a date with the masseur practically every evening…”

This is something hardly known to our people; there is a spa for the exclusive use of Diyawanna members where Ayurvedic massage services are provided. This spa which has been in existence for some time has become popular among the Diyawanna members only quite recently, they say.

He had to re-write the statement he gave

A former purohita with very high academic and professional qualifications was summoned the other day by a Police unit investigating corruptions of the bigwigs of the previous regime.

A party leader in a blind alley

The recent resignation of the sibling of the Tree party leader from his Diyawanna seat had come as a bolt from the blue for many in political circles. This sibling, of course, had made his way to Diyawanna thanks to the national list quota reserved for the Tree party. 

Circuit bungalow turns a haunt for ‘honeymooning’ VIPs

There is a certain yahapalanaya purohita who frequents a circuit bungalow in the South run by an important state establishment.

He is back in the saddle

A political meeting held at Pelanwatta in Pannipitya last week witnessed a rare meeting between two Blue party heavyweights. 

He repeats the same excuse

This white collar high up is a director of a certain state institution handling matters relating to the country’s economic development. He held his current office even under the previous regime. 

A new political party in the making

A small group of political big guns had recently held a secret conference at the residential premises of a certain Devalaya. 

His appearance silences yahapalanaya critic

The former Madam was paying her last respects to the party veteran from Kantale when she came face to face with a certain political party leader and a Diyawanna member whom she had not met for a long time.  

He has only postponed the visit

The former strongman has called off his much talked- about visit to the land of the dragon, they say. 

Double tongued politico wins the day!

A certain government purohita had to give a small portion of a land belonging to him for a development project linked to a river flowing into the sea at a point close to the city.

His bid to steal the show failed

The Ministry of a powerful purohita, who incidentally joined the national unity yahapalanaya from another political party, launched a major development project at a main city in the South.

No well wishes for yahapalanaya

The former strongman received a call from the country’s main office. And the caller was a secretarial one of sorts, they say.

Tried promoting him as a king, but got egg on their face

People had the occasion to watch over the TV a series of programmes and ceremonies organized to mark the first anniversary of the new Big Boss’ inauguration. 

Who tries to stab the government from behind?

The purohita dealing with matters foreign tossed a bombshell at the government group meeting the other day. 

Media banished from Human Rights confab

The authorities presiding over the task of protecting the human rights in the country held a big conference in the hill city area recently.

A match defeat that disappointed a nation

This was a match the entire nation was watching with bated breath –the match between the Kiwis and the Lions. Fans had reason to cherish much hope. 

Shared humour led them to an intimate conversation

Two political figures who had been engaged in a war of words over media were seen having a friendly chat at a birthday party the other day.

Usual story behind highest bidder becoming the successful tenderer

Yahapalanaya is facing the risk of losing a soft loan of Rs.1,700 million granted by the Korean Economic Development Cooperation (KEDC) Fund for developing two main Technical Colleges in the country.

Why they received no invitation to the important event

A number of purohitas had not received invitations to a certain state celebration held recently with much fanfare. This glaring omission has been attributed to the inefficiency and incompetence of the personnel of the government establishment responsible for organizing the event. 

Thinks he suffered a harsher punishment for a lesser offence

This Diyawanna member who once had to languish in the state-run lodge for more than a month for forcing a political rival to kneel on the highway under the scorching Sun, 

This time round it’s a nephew, not a son

A nephew of a leading politician has placed the order for the purchase of a super luxury Maybach limousine, they say.

A case of a wise foe being better than stupid ally

“Your doings have caused me much trouble. Hereafter, you had better consult others before you act.”

Probe findings lead to family friction!

The past shady activities of a certain former prominent politico now being unveiled before a sleaze probe have caused disharmony in his family.

Who wants him out for a duck?

Now it is well known that the star willow wielder who was once offered a top diplomatic posting has become the whipping boy over the recent Enrique show-related tax evasion affair.

Their fear of losing the occasion where they can exercise their political muscle

Certain political parties representing the minorities are said to be unhappy over the move now afoot to introduce a new Constitution. 

Why he lost his job

A consultant was appointed to a very high office of the government. This consultant is a veteran in politics who had held a number of high positions in the country. He is a good orator too. Born and bred in the hill country, he now lives in Colombo. 

The same loathsome practice under yahapalanaya

A chairman of a State-owned commercial undertaking had recently told the purohita who appointed him: “Sir, we are planning to recruit a good number of employees to fill the existing vacancies in our establishment.  

He stayed back to greet ‘dead’ Appochchi

Several purohitas of the yahapalanaya attended the Blue party’s annual year-end Pirith Pinkama at Kataragama held on December 31 night.

Off-putting portrait is no longer there

Certain Betel leaf politicos who had allegedly committed grave offences while holding high office in the previous regime are being summoned to a certain Police division for questioning these days.