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..
Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage has relieved the officer involved in the incident at Yakgahapitiya Petrol Station of all his duties with immediate effect until the 5-member Court of Inquiry s recommendations are received. 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..