Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rajitha Senaratne said he will be able to play a great role in resolving the current crisis in the nation if he is given a ministry such as the Health Ministry.

More and more sea turtles are laying eggs in the western coastal area, particularly along the Galle Face Green Coast, Wildlife Conservation Department Director-General M.G.C. Sooriyabandara said.

The National Bikkhu Front (NBF) today requested the Mahanayake Theras to issue a "Sanga Order" to force the government to hold the Local Government election, which was postponed indefinitely, at a closer date convenient to the Elections Commission.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told the head of the International Monetary Fund that China is open to participating in multilateral efforts to help heavily indebted nations in a constructive manner,” China Central Television reported.

Sri Lanka and India have joined hands to recommence passenger ferry services between Knakesantuhrai and Pondicherry in South India this month, official sources said.

The Sri Lankan rupee further appreciated yesterday, hitting the lowest value against the US dollar since May, last year, amid the Central Bank tweaking the guidance peg.

Leaders of political parties representing Parliament has decided to have a two-day debate on the situation pertaining to the local government elections in the House next week, Parliament media unit said.

Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya today informed the Inland Revenue Department Commissioner General to take immediate action to identify persons engaged in certain professions who have evaded payment of tax without showing their income.

The government expects a considerable fall in rice prices following the removal of the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) imposed on the purchasing of paddy, production of rice and marketing.