The construction of the first new container terminal under the Southern Harbour development project of the Colombo Port Expansion Project (CPEP) will commence today (December 16) at the Colombo Harbour under President Mahinda Rajapaksa's patronage. "Container handling capacity will significantly increase with the construction of the new container terminal. The present annual container handling capacity of the Colombo Harbour is ...
The Beira Lake Tourist Zone Project is being carried out successfully. The project is being implemented at a cost of over Rs. 30 million and the work includes construction of the first chain bridge in Sri Lanka.Foul smell that used to emanate from the Beira Lake and which was a major environmental hazard in Colombo has ...
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, along with the officials of Sri Lanka Port Authority, welcomed the vessel ‘Arcadia’ on last Thursday a brief ceremony held in the Colombo harbour. This luxury carrier, owned by the UK based company Carnival PLC, had more than 2,100 tourists on board, with British, Australian, New Zealand and Brazil nationals.The local excursion tour operator Gemini ...
The total revenue earned from Rs. 229.5 Million from foreign visitors, Rs.67.7 Million Local Visitors other revenue Rs.14.2 million. Average income per month is rs.28 Mn. where as set target is Rs. 30Mn per month and it is an achievement of 93% as against the target. As well as, it is 88.5% increase of revenue compared to the previous year. ...
The ITC limited of India, a Franchise of SHERATON Group of USA is to invest in a luxury hotel and mixed development project in Colombo. The government has approved the US dollar 300 million FDI and a land extent of 5 acre in the close proximity of Military headquarters, Colombo on a 99 year long lease for the project, ...
Old Colombo Dutch Hospital in Colombo Fort-New look The old Colombo Dutch Hospital in Colombo Fort that was built by Dutch colonial rulers in 18th century has been renovated as a modern trade complex. Sri Lanka's Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa will declare open the new trade complex tomorrow evening. Urban Development Authority, which ...
Giordano in ColomboSoftlogic, a leading, dynamic conglomerate in Sri Lanka having expanded into the branded apparel retail sector has unveiled yet another global branded store with its tie-up with Giordano. Having been appointed the authorised distributor for Giordano in Sri Lanka, one of the world’s leading designers, marketeers and distributors of branded apparels, S
Sri Lanka's national carrier, SriLankan Airlines today launched flights from Colombo to Moscow. Moscow is SriLankan Airline's 52nd destination. Russian Ambassador of Sri Lanka was among the first group of passengers that flew to Moscow in the flight that took off from the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport at 7:00 a.m. yesterday. The flight to Moscow ...
Qatari investors have expressed their willingness to build an expressway from Katunayake to Kalpitiya. This is an extension of the Colombo Katunayake highway which would be opened this year. Investors from Qatar are looking at building this 140 km highway on a build operate and transfer basis. Minister of Economic Development, Basil Rajapaksa said the main reason behind the building ...
Sri Lanka government has approved setting up of 11 five star hotels in the capital Colombo and 24 in areas outside of Colombo to meet the growing demand to accommodate tourists.Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa has said the approval has been granted to set up two five-star hotels in Gampaha and one in Negombo, four in Beruwala, two in Jaffna, ...
The route to Kandy by rail has always been a memorable experience. But now for the first time in Sri Lanka the trip to the hills and back has been made so luxurious and soothing with the launch of Sri Lanka’s very first private super luxury service launched by Expo Rail. The Private Super Luxury ...
The Government has decided to construct the Colombo – Kandy highway on concrete pillars with the objective of preserving the ecosystem of the mountainous environment. Deputy Minister of Highways Nirmala Kothalawala said that this would provide an opportunity for the public to savor the scenic beauty of the environment surrounded by natural hills and valleys as well as rivers. This ...
