Western deep-low-mats keen on polls

Some Western deep-low-mats have shown an extraordinary interest in the polls in the North. Among them were the heads of Colombo-based missions of No-Way and Can-ah-Dah. They spent several days in the North, showing an unusual interest which they had not shown even at general elections in their home countries.

Green Reformists to resume battle

The Green Reformists will resume their call for a leadership change from next week after the Elephant Party's dismal performance at yesterday's PC polls. Even prior to the elections, Saa-jeet, the Love-Slave met his confidants in Kandy last week to discuss their next move.

Ra-Blue allowed after One Shot's ejection

The authorities have given the green light to Ra-Blue's request to use the Airport Expressway, which is yet to be opened, to attend a funeral. But his confidant One Shot has been greatly perturbed by the request. It was only a few days ago that the celluloid hero turned politician was ejected from the Expressway for using it before its opening.

Bell party in a crisis

The severe internal power struggle in the Bell Pary had resulted in some key politburo members keeping out of the party's PC election campaign in Wayamba and Central. Some party seniors did not join Soo-me, the One-saw on the same stage. More details would come to light after today's defeat.