Bandaranaike International Airport

Sri Lanka's oldest airport sees first international flight in 54 years

Sri Lanka's oldest and first international airport was relaunched on Sunday with its first international flight landing in 54 years, aviation officials said.

Mar 27, 2022, 17:18 PM IST

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Jun 10, 2019, 10:58 AM IST

PM Modi is the first world leader to visited Sri Lanka after Easter bombings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday met his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe and President Maithripala Sirisena as he was in the country for a short 3-hour visit while returning from Maldives. Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe received PM Modi at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 10, 2019, 09:44 AM IST

Security personnel detect IED near Colombo's international airport

Even as 13 suspects have been arrested in connection with explosions on Easter, the threat of more explosive devices in and around Colombo remains.

Apr 22, 2019, 08:44 AM IST

Nine Indians arrested in Sri Lanka for staying without visa

The suspects will be produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court today.

Feb 08, 2019, 16:11 PM IST