News for 'Colombo International Airport'

Sri Lanka airport lease near China-controlled Hambantota port opens door for India

Sri Lanka airport lease near China-controlled Hambantota port opens door for India

Rediff.com17 May 2026

India is closely monitoring Sri Lanka's decision to offer foreign investors control of an airport near the China-controlled Hambantota port, as it could present a rare opening for Indian firms seeking strategic footholds in the Indian Ocean.

DRI seizes 440+ Endangered Animals, Ivory

DRI seizes 440+ Endangered Animals, Ivory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has conducted a nationwide crackdown on wildlife trafficking, seizing over 440 endangered animals and 15 kg of ivory, and arresting 33 individuals involved in organised crime syndicates.

US Court Dismisses Adani Criminal Case; Gautam Adani Says 'Truth Prevailed'

US Court Dismisses Adani Criminal Case; Gautam Adani Says 'Truth Prevailed'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

A US federal judge has permanently dismissed the criminal securities-fraud case against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, closing nearly two years of prosecution without a trial. Gautam Adani stated, "Truth has prevailed," in response to the ruling.

Sri Lanka rejects landing request by US warplane

Sri Lanka rejects landing request by US warplane

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the country refused permission for the US to land two warplanes at Mattala International Airport, citing a commitment to neutrality amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

Armed Guards For India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

Armed Guards For India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka has implemented special security measures for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

Sri Lanka Establishes Emergency Hotlines Amid West Asia Crisis

Sri Lanka Establishes Emergency Hotlines Amid West Asia Crisis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka has established emergency hotlines and is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia following escalating tensions, urging restraint and de-escalation from all parties involved.

Sri Lanka Sets Up Emergency Hotlines Amid West Asia Tensions

Sri Lanka Sets Up Emergency Hotlines Amid West Asia Tensions

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka has established emergency hotlines and is in close contact with its diplomatic missions in West Asia following escalating tensions in the region. The country is also preparing its airports for potential flight diversions and emergencies.

Pahalgam attackers in Lanka? Chennai-Colombo flight searched

Pahalgam attackers in Lanka? Chennai-Colombo flight searched

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Sri Lankan police searched a flight arriving in Colombo from Chennai after receiving a tip that a suspect linked to the Pahalgam terror attack could be on board. The search was conducted in coordination with local authorities following an alert from the Chennai Area Control Centre. The aircraft was thoroughly inspected and cleared for further operations.

Op Sagar Bandhu: Another C-130J deployed, Mi-17s on standby in Colombo

Op Sagar Bandhu: Another C-130J deployed, Mi-17s on standby in Colombo

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

The Indian Air Force has stepped up its efforts to assist Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, deploying aircraft and helicopters for relief operations and evacuation of stranded citizens under Operation Sagar Bandhu.

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

Air India may help India become international transit hub

Air India may help India become international transit hub

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Consider this: despite a traffic of over 130 million passengers flying international-to-international (I2I) routes per annum over India, only one-sixth of the long-haul traffic (26 million) emanates from the country.

Big B's message for Colombo

Big B's message for Colombo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Indian cricket team reaches Colombo

Indian cricket team reaches Colombo

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

The Indian cricket team, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, arrived at the Bandaranaike International airport in Colombo this afternoon and was received by Sri Lankan officials.

After Sahara, Jet flies to Colombo

After Sahara, Jet flies to Colombo

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

A day after Sahara Airways operated its inaugural international flight, Jet Airways on Tuesday launched its Chennai-Colombo services.

Rajapakse leaves for Colombo

Rajapakse leaves for Colombo

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse left for Colombo from the Nedumbassery International Airport in Kochi Friday evening at the end of a four-day visit to India.

PM arrives in Colombo for SAARC summit

PM arrives in Colombo for SAARC summit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday left for Colombo to attend the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation summit beginning on Saturday, during which terrorism is expected to be one of the main topics of discussion. Singh is expected to meet his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani on the sidelines of the summit and is likely to convey India's concerns over the recent spurt in cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations.

Indian team leaves for Colombo

Indian team leaves for Colombo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

The team took off at 12.25 pm amidst tight security from Chennai's Kamaraj International Airport.

Protestors set up blocks on way to airport to prevent Rajapaksa loyalists fleeing

Protestors set up blocks on way to airport to prevent Rajapaksa loyalists fleeing

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Tuesday set up a checkpoint on the road leading to the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to prevent the Rajapaksa family loyalists from fleeing the country, as violence and widespread protest continued against the regime over the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

Amid crisis, Sri Lanka president flees on naval ship?

Amid crisis, Sri Lanka president flees on naval ship?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

His whereabouts was unknown as protesters have now occupied both his office and official residence.

IN PICS: Sri Lanka, a teardrop in the Indian Ocean

IN PICS: Sri Lanka, a teardrop in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Snapshots of a stunning country recovering from a savage civil war.

Flight from Chennai lands at new airport in Jaffna

Flight from Chennai lands at new airport in Jaffna

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The ATR 72-600 aircraft was accorded water salute as it landed at the Jaffna airport, about 400-km from capital Colombo.

PHOTOS: PM in Sri Lanka, prays at old Buddhist temple

PHOTOS: PM in Sri Lanka, prays at old Buddhist temple

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The visit and the agenda is mainly to re-emphasise the traditional connect between India and Sri Lanka, particularly in the context of Buddhism, which is a shared heritage.

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Anil Patel, the secretary of Gujarat Cricket Association and Rohan Jaitley, son of late Arun Jaitley and the president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association are the two names in running to take over as BCCI secretary.

Mom, child returning from China test Covid +ve in TN

Mom, child returning from China test Covid +ve in TN

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Both are under home isolation in Virudhunagar. Their samples would be sent to the state lab for whole genomic sequencing.

Bengaluru, Delhi airports lead the world

Bengaluru, Delhi airports lead the world

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Bengaluru and Delhi airports had the fastest growth in passenger traffic in 2016 among global peers.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

Spate of bomb hoaxes continue, 30 flights threatened today

Spate of bomb hoaxes continue, 30 flights threatened today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

More than 30 flights of various Indian airlines, including Vistara, Air India and IndiGo, received bomb threats on Saturday, according to sources.

'Suspected' LTTE plane wreaks havoc in Colombo

'Suspected' LTTE plane wreaks havoc in Colombo

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Military officials said they switched off electricity to the city as part of the air defence system that was activated following reports of the suspicious aircraft.

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The President had been moved out of his residence on Friday, in anticipation of Saturday's protests.

Sri Lanka orders tri-forces to shoot rioters at sight

Sri Lanka orders tri-forces to shoot rioters at sight

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Sri Lanka's ministry of defence on Tuesday ordered the army, air force and navy personnel to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others amidst violent protests in the island nation over the unprecedented economic crisis.

Monthly passenger traffic at Mumbai airport tops 3 million in Oct

Monthly passenger traffic at Mumbai airport tops 3 million in Oct

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

According to Mumbai International Airport Limited spokesperson, the airport handled 3.04 million passengers in October and 3.15 million passengers in May. In December 2013, 2.9 million passengers passed through the Mumbai airport.

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'The Indian government is better prepared this time and has reached out to all contenders and not putting all eggs in one basket.'

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Approval was held up due to CBI investigation into international flying permit of Tata group-owned AirAsia India.

In Sri Lanka, Pope gives message of 'respect for all'

In Sri Lanka, Pope gives message of 'respect for all'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Pope Francis on Tuesday called for respect of human rights and healing of racial and religious hatred as he arrived on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, days after a new government assumed power in the country.

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Immigration authorities at the airport in New Delhi stopped yet another Kashmiri journalist from travelling abroad, citing restrictions imposed by the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said on Wednesday.

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The ex-president returned to Sri Lanka on a Singapore Airlines flight.

What is Army Chief doing in Sri Lanka?

What is Army Chief doing in Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

In a statement released on the eve of General Naravane's visit, the Indian high commission in Colombo described Sri Lanka as India's 'Priority One' partner.

Malinga attributes his success in World T20 to IPL

Malinga attributes his success in World T20 to IPL

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Pacer Lasith Malinga, who led Sri Lanka to the World T20 title, the country's first major crown for 18 years, attributed his success in the just-concluded event in Bangladesh to the Indian Premier League.

Sri Lanka Welcomes Asia Cup Champs

Sri Lanka Welcomes Asia Cup Champs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'This could be the turnaround in our cricket, this lot can continue to play for five-six years, which is a very good sign.'