Prasanna Ranatunga, Minister of Tourism, says that the government is planning to resume Jaffna-Chennai direct flight which was suspended due to the Covid epidemic. The Minister said that this is also expected to be launched under the same concept of the Tourist Air Bubble to be launched between India and Sri Lanka. He was speaking at the inauguration of 144 intermediate housing units for pilgrims participating in the Madhu pilgrimage at a cost of Rs. Meanwhile, domestic flights between Ratmalana, Jaffna and Batticaloa are scheduled to commence soon. The government also intends to develop the Jaffna and Batticaloa airports as international airports.

Source: The Nation March 12, 2021 04:41 UTC