The renovated run-way of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be opened on April 6, Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said today.
The run-way was renovated at a cost of USD 50 million. The width of the run-way has been increased from 60 meters to 75 meters with the renovation. This will enable to operate A-380 air buses as well. It has been renovated using the Netherland technology and the lighting system uses LED bulbs, which helps to carry out aviation operations even during adverse climatic conditions. It will also save about 80 percent of power, the authorities emphasized.
The opening ceremony will be held under the patronage of Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva and the Deputy Minister Ashok Abeysinghe. UL-1162 purchased recently will be the first fight to land on the renovated run-way.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
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Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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