Talks between Sri Lanka and India on the development of the Palali airport as a regional and international airport are back on track.
A senior officer of the Aviation Ministry said that the talks between the two countries are due to commence next week.
The Indian investment in the development of the airport, the use of the airport to attract Indian tourists and other related matters are due to be discussed.
Funding for the project is to be channelled by the Indian Government.
A Sri Lankan wanted for financial frauds and under a red notice was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport along with his wife and child as they were returning from India, Police said.
Mr. Gihan de Silva has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, the Government Information Department announced.
The Government is considering abolishing the Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff (OCDS) when the term of office of its incumbent General Shavendra Silva ends on December 31.
The Bribery Commission has apprehended former Provincial Councillor and businessman Salochana Gamage, along with another businessman, in Pitakotte over a Rs. 9 million bribery case.
New commanders have been appointed to the Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Navy.
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