More than 400 Sri Lankans repatriated from UAE, India and Qatar

More than 400 Sri Lankans repatriated from UAE, India and Qatar

November 21, 2020   04:25 pm

A total of 417 Sri Lankan expatriates who were stranded in foreign countries have been brought back to the island this morning (21).

According to reports, 338 Sri Lankans from Doha, 58 from Chennai and 21 from Dubai were among the returnees.

They have been moved to quarantine centres after being referred to PCR tests upon their arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

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