148 more Sri Lankans arrive in Sri Lanka

148 more Sri Lankans arrive in Sri Lanka

A total of 148 Sri Lankans who were unable to return to Sri Lanka and were staying in foreign countries arrived this morning.

They have arrived in the island under the program to repatriate migrant workers.

The group included 83 people from the United Arab Emirates, one from Qatar and 52 from Australia.

In addition 12 Sri Lankans who were in Japan have also arrived in the island today.

Our airport correspondent said that all of them have been directed to quarantine.