Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The deadline for the submission for Request for Proposals (RFP) for divesting of SriLankan Airlines has been extended by 45 days, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said at a special press conference yesterday.

He said that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) which is advising and handling the divestment of SriLankan Airlines has forwarded a request to the restricting unit of the airline to extend the period. the Minister said.

"Due to issues faced by the airline it's difficult to get good offers at a time and this is why we decided to extend the offer."

He said that due to the current delays experienced due to lack of aircraft and other issues Srilankan Airlines is facing iss...