Cabinet approval to reduce Ground Handling Charges, Aviation Fuel, Embarkation levy for six months CPC to be told to sell fuel at the same price as the Chennai airport Cabinet has given approval for a slew of charges including Ground Handling, Aviation Fuel and Embarkation levy to be reduced for six months to assist the …
Chairman, Road Development Authority (RDA), Nihal Sooriarachchi visited section one (Godagama to Beliatta) of the Southern Expressway extension last week to see for himself if work was being carried out as usual. The work on a part of section one the Godagama to Beliatta Expressway extension came to a grinding halt last Tuesday, July 2 …
The government launched the Malabe and Colombo Fort Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with the aim of modernising the city’s transportation system. The Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development launched the project in the presence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, yesterday in Colombo. The construction work is due to commence in 2020 and is scheduled …
Wakana JPN Director Hiroyuki Ota formally receives the Certificate of Registration from BOI Chairman Mangala Yapa. Wakana JPN Director Sunil Wickrama is also seen The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka recently signed a new investment agreement with Wakana JPN Ltd. The agreement was signed on behalf of the BOI by Mangala Yapa, Chairman of …
In an effort to revive and stimulate the promotional activities in the fastest-growing Indian outbound travel market, the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi, jointly with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO), Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) and the national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines launched …
From left: SLAAR Chairman Gerard Victoria, Tourism Development Ministry Secretary S. Hettiarachchi Tourism Development Minister John Amaratunga, SLTDA Chairman Johanne Jayarathne, Board of Airline Representatives Chairman Dimuthu Tennakoon and Board of Airline Representatives Deputy Chairman Chandana De Silva – Pic by Sameera Wijesinghe Post-Easter Sunday attacks 41 frequencies per week cancelled by airlines Assure support …
A 16km rail track to be constructed on an elevated platform Fort Railway Station also to be converted into a multi-purpose transportation hub The construction of the Colombo Light Rail (CLR) Project is expected to commence in 2020, after the completion of detail design and tender process, the Megapolis and Western Development Ministry said. The …
A diving team attached to the Northern Naval Command discovered a beautiful coral reef which remained a well-hidden secret until a recent deep-sea expedition carried out over the past week in Kankesanthurai. The diving expedition to uncover this coral reef which extends approximately 400 metres along the seaward side of the breakwater was conducted by …
TOM PARKER One of the greatest rewards of travelling — discovering the new — is reflected in T+L readers’ picks for the world’s best islands. Not only do several islands make their debut but one newcomer to the list also vaulted directly into the No. 1 spot. Thanks to those adventurers who have gone before …
The Road Development Authority said the final phase of the Outer Circular Highway Project will be declared opened in August. RDA Chairman Nihal Suriyarachchi said following the opening of the final phase, people can travel from Katunanayake to Matara without making a detour to Colombo.
