Sri Lanka's government will strengthen the balance sheet of debt-ridden SriLankan Airlines by taking over some of its debt and seek a partner who can manage and invest in the airline, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

During his visit to Thailand, ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa has met former ambassador in Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, who is accused of selling arms to Ukrainian insurgents.

New organizers will be appointed in place of those who take part in SLFP May Day rallies other than the one in Galle, says the party.

The TNA denies allegations that a group led by opposition leader R. Sampanthan had entered a Kilinochchi Army camp by force, and claims no Army camp exists at the location in question.