The removal of two key allies who helped bring President Rajapakse to power underscores the deep political crisis of the government and the entire capitalist class.
The All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) yesterday announced that they would stop serving milk tea due to the sudden increase in imported milk powder. AICOA Head Asela Sampath said they could not provide milk tea to their customers because there was also a shortage of milk powder. The government has also directed them to […]
The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) yesterday expressed sadness over the death of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Issuing a press release, the NCCSL said that following the end of the oppressive rule of ‘apartheid’ in South Africa, Archbishop Tutu committed himself untiringly providing the much-needed leadership through the ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission’ […]
Police would make special security arrangements in the Western Province from 31 December in view of the festivities connected with the New Year. Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said, noting that additional parking slots had been demarcated at the Galle Face Green. “Traffic police officers will be on duty throughout the night. We will also […]
By Ifham Nizam The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) would be compelled to restrict power supply to a few hours in the Southern Province if the water level of the 120MW Samanala Wewa Hydro Power reservoir receded fast, a high ranking CEB official said. The Island learns that the Bank of Ceylon and the People’s Bank […]