In an interview with Al Jazeera, Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is confident he can turn the economy around - but cautioned it will take 18 months before stability returns. MORE..
Parliament has been adjourned for 10 minutes after the opposition staged a protest during the Prime Minister s speech, Ada Derana correspondent said. MORE..
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to waive off unpaid loans obtained from state banks by paddy farmers who have less than two hectares. MORE..