Three accused sentenced to death over murder

Police search Chennai-Colombo flight after tip-off on Pahalgam terror attack suspect

Sri Lankan authorities conducted a search operation on a Chennai-originating flight at Colombo following a tip on a possible Pahalgam attack suspect aboard, according to Sri Lankan police officials. Sri Lankan Airlines confirmed that their flight UL 122 landed at Bandaranaike International Airport at 11.59 am Saturday and underwent thorough security checks upon arrival. “The search was carried out in coordination with local authorities following an alert from the Chennai Area Control Centre re

03 May, 2025

Sri Lankan-born Cassandra Fernando re-elected to Australian Parliament

Sri?Lankan-born Cassandra Fernando has been re-elected to the Australian Parliament from Holt, Victoria. She was re-elected from the Labour party led by Anthony Albanese who won a historic second term of government, securing an unexpected majority with at least 84 seats. Fernando has represented the seat of Holt in Victoria since 2022. Prior to her election as the Member for Holt, Cassandra represented workers in the retail and fast-food industries, fighting to improve the pay and conditions

03 May, 2025

Japan notes Sri Lanka?s strategic importance in maritime security

Japan noted Sri Lanka?s strategic importance in maritime security and regional connectivity. Gen. Nakatani, Minister of Defense of Japan paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at Temple Trees on Sunday. The discussion took place in the spirit of long-standing bilateral friendship and focused on strengthening cooperation between Japan and Sri Lanka, particularly in the areas of defense and regional security. Minister Nakatani extended his congratulatio

04 May, 2025