No matter which of the two main Sinhalese candidates wins Sri Lanka’s 26 January presidential election, the international community must take steps to ensure he addresses the marginalisation of Tamils and other minorities in the interest of peace and stability, the International Crisis Group said in its media release.

Four of the Sri Lankan refugees picked up by the Oceanic Viking have been refused visas to resettle in Australia because of security concerns.

India and Sri Lanka on Monday signed commercial agreement for the construction of the railway line between Omanthai and Pallai in the Sri Lanka's Northern Province.