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  SriLankan Airlines’ new Airbus A330-200 lands after low-altitude flyover Colombo, June 4 (Daily Mirror) - SriLankan Airlines’ newly added Airbus A330-200 landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport a short while ago, following its arrival from Paris. Prior to landing, the aircraft performed a low-altitude flyover from the Colombo Port City to Panadura, offering the public a clear view of the newest addition to the national carrier's fleet. With this addition, SriLankan Airlines’ fleet now totals 23 aircraft. The airline currently operates an all-Airbus fleet comprising nine A330s for long-haul routes and 13 A320/A321 aircraft for medium-haul operations.  

                                                  ANURA KUMARA DISSANAYAKE Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A New Era in Sri Lankan Politics Anura Kumara Dissanayake, born on November 24, 1968, in Thambuttegama, Sri Lanka, has emerged as a transformative figure in the nation's political landscape. Elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka in September 2024, he is the first to ascend to the presidency from outside the traditional political elite, marking a significant shift in Sri Lankan politics . Early Life and Political Awakening Dissanayake's political journey began during his university years at the University of Kelaniya, where he became actively involved in student politics. His engagement with the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a Marxist-Leninist party, deepened during the late 1980s, a period marked by the JVP's insurgent activities. Despite the c...