The cornerstone of our medium term economic strategy is to generate employment and ensure an increase in income takes place, Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, in an economic policy statement in Parliament today (05).

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya secretary Udaya Gammanpila is a fraudster hiding behind the protection of Buddhism, Australian businessman Brian Shedrick alleges.

Singers K. Sujeewa and Ajith Muthukumarana have been in the centre of controversy recently after coming out with their relationship.

Speaking to a newspaper recently, Sujeewa has said that she was attracted to Ajith's bald head and that her daughter from her previous marriage too, adored him.

They have been criticised by many, including Ajith's estranged wife, who had said that Ajith left them without no valid reason.

Ajith and Sujeewa have replied to these criticisms in a song. This is the first emotional and slow song sung by Sujeewa, who is generally known for singing fast beat tracks. Ajith, on the other hand, is better known for slower, emotional songs.

The song, written by Asanga Karunaratne is as follows :

National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa has stated that he he will contest the upcoming Provincial Council (PC) Elections together with Somawansa Amarasinghe from a separate front along with the 10 parties of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA).

Fresh laws pertaining to selling of electronic goods will be introduced soon, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says.

The schoolboy arrested and later freed in connection with the murder of the girl Seya Sadevmi of Kotadeniyawa yesterday (04) filed a fundamental rights petition seeking Rs. 10 million in compensation from police.