IndiGo has emerged as the leading foreign carrier in Sri Lanka, now operating 54 weekly flights between the island nation and India. The low-cost airline connects Colombo and Jaffna with major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, noted that the milestone highlights the airline’s role in strengthening bilateral ties and fostering economic growth in the region.
The heads of the Tourism Authority also praised IndiGo’s success, emphasizing its contribution to tourism, economic growth, and cultural exchange. They noted that the airline’s increased operations, including flights to Jaffna, reflect a commitment to the development of the Northern Province, further enhancing Sri Lanka’s tourism potential.
My memory takes me back to 1979, to a moment etched in time when a strikingly tall and impeccably dressed military officer, a Master in charge of Cadeting at Prince of Wales College commanding a guard of honour presented to President J.R. Jayawardene by the cadets of 3CCC, consisted of Ananda, Nalanda and Prince of Wales Cadet platoons at the Prince of Wales College grounds.
An American national, who had been staying in Sri Lanka for nearly ten months without a valid visa while using a Sinhala name under his American passport, was arrested by the Tourist Police of the Kandy.
Former Member of Parliament J.R.P. Suriyapperuma passed away today, January 2, 2025, at the age of 96.
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