The entry of visitors into the Bandaranaike International Airport has been temporarily halted.

The administrative manager of the airport  said that due to a technical difficulty, the entry of visitors has been temporarily halted.

Outgoing flights however, have not been halted.

Meanwhile, former minister Basil Rajapaksa, is expected to arrive to the country on Tuesday afternoon.

During an interview with News1st, the airport administrative manager said that the former minister is expected to arrive at 1.45 from Dubai Tuesday.

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