Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has issued a statement rejecting reports circulating on social media platforms regarding the removal of former Chairman of the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL), Harsha Abeywickrama.

According to the Ministry, false claims are being spread based on a letter sent by the President of the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka, Venerable Banagala Upatissa Thero, requesting an extension of a special permit to enter the airport terminal. The Ministry clarified that this request had no connection to the former AASL Chairman's removal.

The statement noted that Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero, in a letter dated 29 December 2025 addressed to the Minister of Port...