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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.

Passengers need not declare customs baggage on domestic leg

Passengers need not declare customs baggage on domestic leg

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Indian passengers boarding international flights on the domestic leg are not required to file customs baggage declaration form, the government has ruled.

Jet urges govt to protect international traffic rights

Jet urges govt to protect international traffic rights

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Jet has been operating on international routes since 2004, being the first private airline to do so in decades, after it launched a Chennai-Colombo service in March that year.

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.

All-women crew onboard Air India flight

All-women crew onboard Air India flight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

As part of International Women's Day celebrations, India's official carrier Air India on Monday operated an all-women crew Chennai-Colombo return flight.

Kingfisher to double international flights

Kingfisher to double international flights

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The UB Group-owned Kingfisher Airlines said on Wednesday the government had granted it traffic rights to operate on seven new international routes.

Jet, Sahara to gain on Saarc routes

Jet, Sahara to gain on Saarc routes

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003