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Sri Lankan and Vietnamese participants exchanged views on practical approaches to doing business
The Supreme Court suspended the private online visa scheme in August last year
Sees "tremendous potential for growth" in the country’s retail sector
There were only a few actives licenses existing; most licenses are sold to third parties
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
President had made a clear remark that market forces to keep running
It will be like the monthly fuel price formula
“There were roads that were in a state of disrepair,” Minister Gunawardana said. “So this is for urgent work.”
Steps are underway to digitalize functions of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB)
Deloitte now has nearly 1,000 professionals and 28 Partners in Sri Lanka and Maldives
We estimate the cost of the reconstruction at 96 million
The new program replaced the politically-motivated Samurdhi scheme
The appointments come at a time when Deloitte is investing and expanding its presence in the South Asia region
Palali international airport will be expanded with bigger passenger terminal and duty-free shopping mall
The firms intend to join the Deloitte network, with effect from 28 October 2023
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If Sri Lanka is to attract high-end tourism, domestic air transportation has to be developed, tourism minister says.
Squatters along the Kelani Valley railway reservation from Siwali Pura to Kirulapona were re-housed under an ADB fund.
Exhibition of electric vehicles produced by local designers, to promote electric vehicle use among ministry officials
A new system of issuing vehicle licences called eRL 2.0 is to be implemented in 8 provinces
Project to relocate squatters living on Sri Lanka Railways lands along Kelanivalley line, and improve railway efficiency
Most road projects are suspended due to lack of funding after Sri Lanka declared bankruptcy
“If this strike continues, more trains will have to be cancelled,” said Indipolage.
The accident had occurred near the Horape railway station in the Gampaha district.
Striking employees responsible for passenger's death, Transport minister says
“The government is prepared to lease these lands in a transparent manner for projects by charging an appropriate rent....
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