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The historic "Black Bridge" (Kalu Paalama) restoration will proceed in parallel.
Alongside permit reforms, the government is revising how passenger bus fares are calculated.
"The exact same thing happened in the tile industry, turning it into a protected duopoly.
It will focus on 5 districts across the island: Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Gampaha, Jaffna, and Hambantota.
had received a notification that a chemical substance had been released into the river from a private factory
SLT-Mobitel plans to diversify into digital adjacencies, including financial tech, healthcare tech, agricultural tech
Lanka Metro Transit was incorporated on October 3, 2025, under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007.
Sri Lanka has two operational multimodal transport hubs at Makumbura and Kadawatha
It is the second-largest ongoing water supply project in Sri Lanka
For intercity/long distance services of the Sri Lanka Transport Board
Kebithigollewa-Horowpothana Water Project which is supported by JICA and Thambuththegama Water Project funded by CDB
The initiative will target bus routes 170, 177, and 190
"We haven't decided on the percentage yet," he said when questioned by reporters.
The initiative also includes upgrading station infrastructure
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Eastern province has seen many land conflicts after the end of the war leading to ethnic tension
To be done in two phases through contractors selected through bidding procedure.
In the stage of identifying and acquiring lands
Tender for consultancy services for feasibility study and preparation of plans for extension of Kelani Valley line
Most DBI graduates have secured jobs before graduation ceremony
Major lines like the upcountry line are unrepaired 5 months after being damaged during Cyclone Ditwah
JICA funded contract valued at 628.10 million Japanese Yen (2,660.70 million rupees)
Price revisions are considered only twice a year
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices on three occasions this month; on the 1st, 9th and 21st
Sri Lanka grapples due to fuel shortage, global price hike amid Middle East war
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