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SLPP expresses concern over death of former SriLankan CEO
Viet Nam is ready to share its experience in fostering investment and in sustainable agriculture with Sri Lanka, its President Tô Lâm, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, said in his address to Parliament. “In services and industries, Vietnam opened its door to investment, developed its infrastructure, built industrial and economic zones, promoted trade, and participated more deeply in regional and global value chains,” Tô Lâm said detailing steps taken by the South East Asian nation. Viet Nam is ready to share its experience with Sri Lanka in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience, he said, stressing the need for self-reliance. “From our experience, we understand that ensuring farmers’ livelihood, developing rural infrastructure, modernising agricultural production, promoting deep processing, reducing food harvest loss, building brands, and responding to climate change are all very important questions for sustainable development. “Agriculture is near and dear to both of our countries. Vietnam stands ready to share its experience with Sri Lanka. “Agricultural cooperation, beyond creating more economic values, will also help safeguard food security and livelihood for the rural people, facilitate climate adaptation, and promote inclusive growth.” The transcript of President Tô Lâm’s speech is reproduced below: Today, I am very honored to speak in front of the Sri Lankan Parliament, the highest member of the Sri Lankan Parliament. I would like to convey to you, Honorable Speaker, Parliamentarians, and the people of Sri Lanka as a whole, our finest salutations, best wishes, and sincerest fraternity. I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Parliament, Government, and people of Sri Lanka for their gracious, generous, and brotherly reception according to the Vietnamese delegation. Allow me also to applaud you for the efforts that the State, Parliament, Government, and people of Sri Lanka have made and the outcome you have achieved in bolstering national stability, fostering recovery and development. Vietnam is confident that, given the long-standing tradition of your civilization, the strategic location you occupy the Indian Ocean, the willpower of your people, and the resolve of your leaders, Sri Lanka will continue to take steps after steady steps forward in the making of a nation of peace, stability, prosperity, and happiness. Ladies and gentlemen, Sri Lanka has a special place in the historic memory and living ...
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Found Dead Days After Getting Bail in ...
World NewsAuthored by: Aditi PandeyUpdated May 8, 2026, 13:05 ISTKapila Chandrasena, the former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was discovered dead at his home under suspicious circumstances shortly after being granted bail in a corruption case involving aircraft purchases.Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Found Dead Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead at his home on Friday under suspicious circumstances, police said. The development came just days after Chandrasena secured bail in a corruption case related to the purchase of aircraft for the national carrier.According to police, Chandrasena’s body was discovered at his residence. Assistant Superintendent of Police F U Wootler confirmed the incident, while local media reports said he died by hanging. The death also came a day after a Colombo court reportedly issued a warrant against him over allegations that he had violated bail conditions.Chandrasena had been remanded in custody in March in a case linked to alleged kickbacks in aircraft deals involving Airbus purchases for the airline. He was granted bail on Tuesday.During court proceedings earlier this week, prosecutors told the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that Chandrasena admitted to giving LKR 60 million in bribes to former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa. According to the prosecution, Chandrasena claimed Rajapaksa received LKR 20 million on three separate occasions at his residence in southern Sri Lanka during his presidency in 2015.However, Chandrasena’s lawyers argued that the statement had been obtained under pressure and submitted an affidavit in court claiming it was recorded under duress. The investigation also allegedly linked former aviation minister Priyankara Jayarathna to the case. Prosecutors claimed he too received part of the alleged bribe connected to the purchase of six Airbus aircraft in 2014 and seven more in 2017.Officials alleged that Chandrasena, who headed the airline between 2011 and 2015, received kickbacks from Airbus, with money reportedly transferred into his wife’s bank account.Both Chandrasena and his wife were arrested in 2019 and later released on bail. Sri Lanka’s anti-graft commission revived the investigation after new anti-corruption laws were introduced in 2024.The current government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had promised before the 2024 elections that it would take action against high-level corruption cases.Aditi Pandey authorAditi Pandey is a passionate journalist wit...
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus probe
Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was found dead yesterday at a residence in Colpetty yesterday, with Police fist suspecting suicide and then claiming suspicious death. ..
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena Found Dead Amid Airbus ...
Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was found dead at a residence in Colpetty on Friday (08), in a shocking development linked to the ongoing investigations surrounding one of Sri Lanka's largest aviation corruption scandals. Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler stated that Chandrasena is suspected to have died by suicide. Police have launched […]
