- IMF says authorities disagreed with recommendations on exchange rate policy
- After Indian support, Govt. turns to China for $ 2.5 b and Australia for $ 200 m
- No final outcome of APC; meeting concludes without decision on next steps
- Basil says G-10 programme ‘Hari Maga’ followed; it contains IMF proposals
- Wimal reveals plan, with statistics, to reduce Govt. to less than a simple majority
- Mahindanada heads Government’s media campaign to address negative reports
- Lanza turns down Vasu’s portfolio; NFF’s Asanka also turns down portfolio offer
- Onus on Govt. to implement consensus reached on key issues raised by TNA
