Deccan to induct 40-50 seater aircraft for domestic, regional markets:
Domestic aviation poised for take off
SHIRAJIV SIRIMANE
Deccan Aviation Lanka Limited is looking at inducting a 40-50 seater aircraft to be operated in the domestic and regional markets.
“We are also looking at introducing domestic flights to Trincomalee. We are in contact with several leading airlines to see how we could offer air connectivity directly from the international airport.,” said Director of Deccan Aviation, Denham Schokman.
“With the war ending we are optimistic about the future, we feel domestic aviation is poised for a take off specially in areas such as Trincomalee and Arugam Bay which are tourist attractions” he said.
The witness had received telephone calls from prominent members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, the witness said yesterday at the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate and inquire into violations of human rights, of which the Pottuvil Massacre is a case. Continue reading ‘No LTTE involvement’
I mentioned that you will see the best of the beaches in Sri Lanka in the East in one of my earlier posts – Komari. You will see what I mean if you go to Arugam Bay, which is regarded as one of the best beaches in the world. This is situated close to Potuvil town and it is famous for water sports as well. June to July season is ideal for surfing.
The sun rise at Arugam Bay is one of the most beautiful sceneries and it is truly magical! The colours of the sky makes a picturesque sight in the eastern sky while the sun rises above the horizon.
Paddle4relief continues to focus its energy in Arugam Bay primarily due to the safety issues in going further north to engage in projects. The village remains a safety bubble in this turbulent country. Major projects are being carried out by the Government and large NGO’s. However, there are still numerous smaller projects required. Whilst a huge water treatment plant has been built, and completed in July 2008, the local people are still without mains water. Even when it arrives, it arrives at a cost! Individual households have to apply for water supply from the mains pipes laid along the roads. The charge for connection is expected to be between RS3000 (£18) and RS15000 (£90.91). The lower fee for those that were severely affected by the tsunami, with the charge being greater for those being less affected and with the highest charge for those not affected at all. They will have to pay a monthly charge plus what level of usage in litres. The majority of the villagers I spoke to say they cannot afford to pay the connection fee, and will continue to use the supply from the wells on their land.
Paddle4relief are therefore committed in helping those with wells that require cleaning, repairing and improving so as to ensure as many individuals within the community have access to clean drinking water. Continue reading ‘What does Paddle4Relief do in Arugam Bay?’
All along the eastern edge of Sri Lanka there are magnificent beaches from Kumana to Nilaveli. Most probably we get the best of the beaches in this part of Sri Lanka.
Most are sparsely populated and ideal for hiking and camping.
These beaches have various types of terrains at different locations. Some are rocky; some have sand dunes; Some have thick jungles; some are surrounded by lagoons.
Komari Beach is situated about 15 km from (Arugam Bay) and Pottuville towards Akkaraipattu along A4 road. At noon it is quite warm but mornings and evenings are perfect for a long walk along this long and slightly curvy beach.
By Wilson Gnanadass in Ampara
Whether one examines economic indicators or study anecdotal evidence- the prolonged conflict in the North, rising human rights violations, unemployment, business bankruptcies, falling consumer confidence, no cash in hand situation, all seem to point to one conclusion: the Sri Lankan economy is on a freefall. Continue reading ‘Ampara & Arugam Success story in Pluralism?’
While staying in the tsunami afflicted village of Arugam Bay on Sri Lanka’s east coast, we were asked to help painting a hotel door. We tried our best to make Mohammed another satisfied customer of Lehni-Trüb.
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