Political Class

Image: Sri Lanka MPs like to fight among themselves as well. The political class in Sri Lanka, as in many other countries in the world, is not beloved of those who voted them into office; and they are very well aware of that unpleasant fact. Given that knowledge, it is inconceivable that our Members of […]

By Namini Wijedasa. President’s Chief of Staff tried to block machinery transfer, allegedly angling for a massive bribe. A Presidential Secretariat official at the centre of Thursday’s bribery scandal had allegedly blocked the transfer of machinery, scrap metal and other assets belonging to the Kantale sugar factory to a joint venture company that had signed […]

Mirissa made headlines for an unpleasant incident earlier this month and the authorities immediately reacted to it by taking actions like suspending the activities of the restaurant and removing unauthorised establishments along the Mirissa coastal belt. Hence, work is in progress to safeguard the tourism industry in the country, with special focus on the South. […]

Northern terrorism is, thankfully, a thing of the past, but, sadly, southern terrorism is on the rise. Underworld figures, with political connections, remain above the law and terrorise hapless men, women and children, with impunity. It was thought that the law and order situation would improve considerably after the 2015 regime change, but there hasn’t […]

The difference, Cartoon by Namal Amarasingh. ECONOMYNEXT – Intellectuals who propelled President Maithripala Sirisena to power has stepped up a campaign against his “unity government” accusing it of going back on “good governance” pledges two years ago. Professor Sarath Wijesuriya, a key figure behind Sirisena’s success at the January 2015 election, issued a charge sheet […]

The Clique Club in Colombo denied that a VIP’s son was involved in the attack on the club in the early hours on Saturday. Venue Manager Christopher Kern released a video statement in which he acknowledged that an incident occurred at around 2.00  2.30 a.m. on Saturday, but denied the involvement of any VIP’s son. […]

( Assaulting opposition members in the parliament under Rajapaksa rule) Several sitting MPs and some former MPs have had bills presented to the legislature to incorporate as Acts of Parliament foundations,  set up in their names reports the Sunday Times. These foundations are non other than NGOs which may have charity organizations.  Once they obtain […]

A super luxury Toyota Land Cruiser that costs Rs. 42,671,337.50 has been imported on concessionary terms to UPFA Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa. The luxury SUV has been imported by Bestair Services Pvt. Ltd. At 297, Galle Road Colombo 03 on behalf of Mr. Wimal Weerawansa of 74 M, Mangala Mawatha, South Hokandara, Hokandara. Earlier Parliamentarians could […]

(PM Wickremasinghe:  Oh cars! OH we never wanted them!! ) The government yesterday presented a supplementary estimate seeking parliamentary approval for purchasing 32 brand new cars at a cost of Rs. 1,175 million for the use of 30 ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers. The supplementary estimate was presented to Parliament by Chief Government Whip […]

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s law makers are entitled to duty free cars and heavily subsidised five-star meals in addition to a retinue of personal staff all paid by the state, but they are now being offered free spa treatment too. The members of parliament elected at the August elections were told that they have access […]