Europe Bound? Watch Out for Pickpockets
If you’re heading to Europe, take heed of travelers’ warnings. Pickpocketing has long been a concern in many developing countries, including Sri Lanka, where we’re all too familiar with the need to stay alert on public transport and in crowded areas. However, this issue has now been creeping into Europe, where pickpocketing was once less […]
Dramatic Exit of Thalatha
In a move that had everyone reaching for their popcorn, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Thalatha Athukorala made a grand exit from Parliament on Wednesday. But this wasn’t just any regular resignation. Oh no, this was the kind that had more twists and turns than a soap opera cliffhanger. Athukorala, the seasoned politician from Ratnapura, […]
Much Ado About Nothing: The Handshake
In the latest episode of “Drama in the Political Arena,” the nation is abuzz over the apparent snub that wasn’t—Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s failure to shake hands with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during nomination day. Some are spinning this as the political scandal of the century, but SJB Vice President Sujeewa Senasinghe is here to tell […]
Trump Uses AI to Fake Taylor Swift’s Endorsement – Swifties Not Impressed
Donald Trump has posted a few fake social media images of pop superstar Taylor Swift asking people to vote for him in the November election. These images on his own Truth Social that make it look like Taylor Swift fans are rocking T-shirts saying “Swifties for Trump.” One of the images was a mock “Uncle […]
Murder Suspect arrested after 20 years working as a police officer
A U.S. fugitive known as “The Devil” who was wanted for a deadly shooting outside an Ohio bar 20 years ago has been captured by Mexican law enforcement in his hometown of Zapotitlan Palmas in Oaxaca, where he was working as a police officer. Antonio “El Diablo” Riano, now 72, was charged with first-degree murder […]
Passport Panic in Sri Lanka
The country’s Department of Immigration and Emigration is facing a major passport shortage, and it’s not pretty. People are lining up for hours, sometimes even getting into fights, just to get their hands on a travel document. And the worst part? It’s all because of government inefficiency and red tape. The government has been trying […]
SL Toll Collection Debacle
Sri Lanka’s government has been facing allegations of corruption in the procurement process for its new electronic toll collection (ETC) system. The Road Development Authority (RDA) put out a call for bids, promising the winning company a lucrative contract to install the system on a Build, Own, and Operate (BOO) basis. However, the tender process […]
Champika is Doing Well
Champika Ranawaka, who tried all the tricks in the book, has now settled on Sajith Premadasa’s stage and has secured a top speaker’s slot. Professor of History Nirmal Ranjith Devasiri says that Champika Ranawaka is delivering well on the contract he has undertaken—promoting Sajith Premadasa. He seriously challenged Sajith Premadasa by first forming a brigade […]
How did it all Happened ?
The Election Secretariat was buzzing with energy on Thursday, as 39 presidential hopefuls flocked in to file their nominations. It was a day that could easily be mistaken for a reality TV show rather than a serious political event, and Rupavahini was there to broadcast every juicy moment live to the nation. Viewers were treated […]
Sajith With Stars
On nomination day, Sajith Premadasa gave everyone something to talk about. While most candidates lined up like they were waiting for their turn at the bakery, Sajith decided to take a different route—literally. Instead of following the usual practice, he strolled up to the nomination table from behind, as if trying to catch the officials […]