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India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mahesh Babu flies to Sri Lanka for a quick getaway with family amid SSMB 29 shoot
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu was recently seen at the Hyderabad airport as he jetted off on a family holiday to celebrate his daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni's 13th birthday. Accompanied by wife Namrata Shirodkar and son Gautam, the actor shared a warm moment with Sitara before boarding, planting a kiss on her in a rugged green full-sleeve t-shirt, pants, black baseball cap and sunglasses, Mahesh kept it casual yet stylish for the trip. Sitara, who has been a social media favourite in recent years, opted for a charming checked man #MaheshBabu ARTISTRYBUZZ (@ArtistryBuzz) July 20, 2025advertisementThe family is headed to Sri Lanka for the celebration, as confirmed by SriLankan Airlines, who shared a post on X. 'We had the pleasure of welcoming South Indian cinema icon Mahesh Babu on his journey from Hyderabad to Colombo with SriLankan Airlines! Our crew was delighted to host such a celebrated guest onboard. Thank you for flying with us (sic),' read the post. A screenshot of the X post by SriLankan Airlines The actor is currently gearing up for his much-awaited project 'SSMB 29', directed by SS Rajamouli. The film, touted to be the director's next magnum opus after 'RRR', is reportedly inspired by African adventure tales and will see Mahesh Babu in the role of a rugged close to the production have confirmed to that the shoot for 'SSMB29' will resume in August. 'August is when the cameras start rolling again. Mahesh has been undergoing extensive physical training, and Priyanka's dates have been locked in after long coordination. This schedule is going to be intense and crucial for the story arc,' said a source from the official announcements are yet to be made, the film also stars Priyanka Chopra, Prithviraj Sukumaran and R Madhavan in key roles. With Mahesh Babu returning to shoot after his family getaway, fans are eagerly waiting for fresh updates from the sets of 'SSMB 29'.- EndsMust Watch
The Age
07-07-2025
- The Age
Roomy economy cabin layout makes this flight great for couples
The airline: SriLankan Airlines Route Sydney to Colombo, flight UL607 Frequency Four times a week – Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday direct from Sydney (and daily flights from Melbourne) Aircraft Airbus A330-300 Class Economy; seat 63K (window) Flight time 11 hours, 15 minutes (on time) Checking in In December 2024, Australia ranked among the top five source markets for international tourist arrivals into Sri Lanka, according to a monthly report by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. With SriLankan Airlines currently operating direct flights between Colombo and both Sydney and Melbourne, it's no surprise that when my partner and I arrive 2½ hours early at Sydney Airport, we find the check-in queue full. To our delight, every counter is staffed and the line moves steadily. Despite having booked our flights separately, we're allocated seats together with no fuss – thanks in part to an advance call to the airline's helpful customer service team. Seats secured and baggage dropped, we're off to snap obligatory pictures at the Sydney departure sign.
Sydney Morning Herald
07-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Roomy economy cabin layout makes this flight great for couples
The airline: SriLankan Airlines Route Sydney to Colombo, flight UL607 Frequency Four times a week – Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday direct from Sydney (and daily flights from Melbourne) Aircraft Airbus A330-300 Class Economy; seat 63K (window) Flight time 11 hours, 15 minutes (on time) Checking in In December 2024, Australia ranked among the top five source markets for international tourist arrivals into Sri Lanka, according to a monthly report by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. With SriLankan Airlines currently operating direct flights between Colombo and both Sydney and Melbourne, it's no surprise that when my partner and I arrive 2½ hours early at Sydney Airport, we find the check-in queue full. To our delight, every counter is staffed and the line moves steadily. Despite having booked our flights separately, we're allocated seats together with no fuss – thanks in part to an advance call to the airline's helpful customer service team. Seats secured and baggage dropped, we're off to snap obligatory pictures at the Sydney departure sign.
The Star
24-06-2025
- The Star
Sri Lanka deports dozens of Chinese cybercrime suspects
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka deported 85 Chinese nationals on Friday (June 20), months after they were detained on suspicion of carrying out cybercrimes against banks. The suspects were expelled for violating the terms of their tourist visas and fined around $250 each. "They were arrested by police in October over allegations that they were carrying out online scams targeting international banks," a senior immigration official who asked for anonymity as he was not authorised to speak to media without permission, told AFP. He said the group, including 13 women, was flown to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on a chartered SriLankan Airlines flight on Friday morning accompanied by Sri Lankan police and Chinese security escorts. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan police said a court in the central Kandy district ordered the electronic devices seized from the group to be handed to Chinese authorities. Those deported were among around 230 Chinese men and women detained in October on cybercrime allegations, with the remainder awaiting legal proceedings. The Chinese embassy said at the time that Beijing's crackdown on cybercriminals at home may have pushed some to go abroad. Last year, police arrested another 200 suspects, mainly Indians, who were also accused of operating online financial scams. - AFP
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First Post
21-06-2025
- First Post
Sri Lanka deports 85 Chinese nationals over bank cybercrime suspicions
The deported individuals were part of approximately 230 Chinese men and women arrested in October on cybercrime charges, with the others still facing legal proceedings read more In a major crackdown on cybercrime gangs, the South Asian nation of Sri Lanka on Friday (June 20) deported 85 Chinese nationals after they were accused of targeting the country's banks. The suspects were found guilty of violating the terms of their tourist visas and fined around $250 each. 'They were arrested by police in October over allegations that they were carrying out online scams targeting international banks,' a senior immigration official who asked for anonymity as he was not authorised to speak to media without permission, told AFP. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The official said the Chinese nationals, including 13 women, were flown on a chartered SriLankan Airlines flight to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. The group was accompanied by Sri Lankan police and Chinese security escorts. Sri Lankan police reported that a court in Kandy district ordered the electronic devices confiscated from the group to be transferred to Chinese authorities. The deported individuals were part of approximately 230 Chinese men and women arrested in October on cybercrime charges, with the others still facing legal proceedings. The Chinese embassy noted at the time that Beijing's intensified crackdown on cybercriminals domestically may have driven some to operate overseas. In the previous year, police detained around 200 suspects, mostly Indians, who were also accused of running online financial scams. Last year, the country's foreign minister, Vijitha Herath, had expressed concerns that the island nation was becoming a 'hub' for cybercrimes. 'We have to see if Sri Lanka is a cyber crimes hub,' Herath told reporters, 'and whether our financial system is being affected by this.' At that time, Sri Lankan Police Spokesman Nihal Thalduwa said one of the reasons for this could be the 'gullibility' of Sri Lankan nationals. 'It could be a sociological reason; many groups in Sri Lanka are easily enticed by messages, and are gullible.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'People in economic difficulties can be enticed into earning quick money.'
