Travel between Colombo and Chennai has dropped by at least 30%, reported the Sunday Times, quoting travel trade sources.
Officials from the Defence Ministry have also advised Sri Lankans not to travel to Tamil Nadu, due to the recent protests in the state, according to the president of theTravel Agents Association of Sri Lanka, Saman Premakumara.
Mr Premakumara said that transits in Chennai will be avoided too, even for those going on a pilgrimage.
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