COLOMBO (News1st): The Civil Aviation Authority has granted SriLankan Airlines permission to carry Sri Lankan nationals who are currently stranded in the UK, to Colombo, on UL504.

Issuing a statement, SriLankan Airlines said the flight will arrive in Colombo on the 19th March 2020, at 1240.

As per the directive from CAASL/ AASL, no passenger will be accepted at the arrival terminal to enter the country from 19th March from 04.00 hrs. until further notice.

All transit and departures to be operated including cargo flights will be accommodated at BIA.

• Presidential vote: Three MPs allege they were threatened
• Opposition Leader condemns ‘witch hunt’ against youth
• A/L results before August end
• Protests against Govt repression held across the country
• HRW wants SL to resume Stolen Asset Recovery initiative