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The islandwide drought that has rendered a parched tinge to the once verdant countryside, induced water cuts and upped concerns about possible power cuts has reduced the waters of the mighty Mahaweli to a mere trickle, exposing its rocky bottom. The Met Department has warned that the dry weather conditions may continue well into March. Pic. by Bandula Alahakoon.

President-PM compromise in the offing

by S. Selvakumar

After a near three-month confrontation between the President and Prime Minister, commencing November 4 following the take over of the ministries of Defence, Interior and Media by the President, a compromise between the Presidency and the Government seems to be certain within the next few days.
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Bribery Commission vacancy

President presses PM for nomination

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga emphasising the need to bring an end to rampant corruption in the government services has advised Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to refrain from hasty legislation and urged him to take immediate measures to ensure that the Constitutional Council recommends a suitable candidate for the post of Bribery Commissioner.
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Donor countries concerned

by Ananth Palakidnar

The twelve donor countries and seven international aid organisations had discussions on the current political situation in Sri Lanka with regard to the monetary assistance pledged at the Tokyo Donor Conference, held in June last year.
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Deluxe jail digs for Sumathipala?

by Anton Nonis

Speculation has been rife about the recent construction activities at Welikada prisons, with many wondering whether the installation of new rooms and toilets has anything to do with the comfort of its newest remand prisoner, Telecom chief and Sri Lanka Cricket President Thilanga Sumathipala.
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Other Stories

• Thilanga to be removed from Telecom

• Colombo Plaza drama takes new turn

• Rail strike threat Monday

• Health workers to fast to death

• Intensifying co-operation with Sri Lanka - Israeli official

• World Bank team to study N-E housing rehabilitation project

• Hospitals to introduce spiritual health program

• Appeal Court Judge bemoans rise in crime

• CEB depending on thermal power: Prevailing drought causes power-cut fears

• Aquinas Golden Jubilee celebrations

• News in brief

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