Kushinagar Intl. Airport inaugurated by 95 Buddhist monks, SL Minister

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A total number of 111 passengers, including 95 Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka, landed at the newly-built Kushinagar International Airport, marking the first international flight to land at the airport.

SriLankan Air UL-1147 left for India from Katunayake International Airport to take part in the inauguration of the newly-built Kushinagar International Airport this morning at 5.20 am. This event marked the first flight that landed to facilitate Sri Lankan pilgrims who can visit to Dambadiva on pilgrimage.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi represented the Indian government at the opening of the airport. Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Namal Rajapaksa represented Sri Lanka.

State Ministers D.V. Chanaka and Sisira Jayakody and SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ashok Pathirage were also present.

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Bagle and Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrived at the Katunayake Airport to greet the delegation. (T.K.G. Kapila)

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Comments - 14

A Wednesday, 20 October 2021 11:05 AM

No wonder Sri Lankan is dead company

Dash Wednesday, 20 October 2021 01:17 PM

Dead country too

Branley Wednesday, 20 October 2021 03:26 PM

No wonder that Sri lanka is a dead country.

Mandayan Wednesday, 20 October 2021 12:40 PM

The order came and the baby crawled.

Tax Payer Wednesday, 20 October 2021 01:04 PM

The loss making SRILANKAN AIRLINES will turn profitable after this extravagant jaunt ?

Stupid Wednesday, 20 October 2021 01:19 PM

What about the minister for religous affairs ? This looks like a self promotion tour.

Dash Wednesday, 20 October 2021 01:22 PM

Was it a sporting event to send our sports minister ?

Anne Wednesday, 20 October 2021 02:48 PM

Interprovincial travel ban is extended but some people are allowed to travel overseas!! What sort of law is this?!!

VJ Wednesday, 20 October 2021 03:19 PM

Oh my God, what a sight? The opening of a new airport is In India, Sri Lanka is celebrating?

Punchi Banda Wednesday, 20 October 2021 05:18 PM

Buddhist monks forsake unnecessary gallivanting overseas or luxury activities our Buddhist monks engage in luxury activities and are like leeches feeding on a decaying our society

Kevin John Wednesday, 20 October 2021 05:21 PM

You cannot cheat the people even further by showing by Buddhist monks and promoting these type of ceremonies , people are hunger and dying

Dee Wednesday, 20 October 2021 05:37 PM

Multiple minister! Minister of everything!

maha Wednesday, 20 October 2021 09:18 PM

From where Dollars spending for such tours, feeding the Indian economy ?

Buddhist Thursday, 21 October 2021 06:31 PM

On whose money did they travel? Taxpayers? No Bikkunies?

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