NPC calls for direct flights to India from Palaly, Trinco

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The Northern Provincial Council passed a resolution yesterday, calling for the commencement of direct flights from Palaly and Trincomalee to India.

The resolution was presented by Councilor M.K Sivajilingam and was seconded by Kandaiah Sarveshwaran of the TNA.

The resolution also called for the Kankesanthurai Port to be named as a commercial port.

It also called for a recommencement of the ferry service between Thalaimannar and Rameshwaram.

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True Lankan Wednesday, 19 February 2014 02:31 PM

Great move, it will be more viable than the Hambantota Port & Mattala Airport. via DM Android App

winner Wednesday, 19 February 2014 03:02 PM

all are highly feasible projects.... via DM Android App

Farook Wednesday, 19 February 2014 06:51 PM

Undiplomatic. It would have been more gainful had the matter been discussed with the president rather than passing resolution in the council which will be looked upon with suspicion and
Wimal will start shouting.
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Thamilvimani Wednesday, 19 February 2014 04:16 PM

We used to have flights from KKS during Air Ceylon times

tomsamusa Thursday, 20 February 2014 12:39 AM

Well said!!!!

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