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Indian Rs600mn grant to construct ETU at Sri Lanka's Mannar hospital

Construction of a two-storey accident and emergency (A&E) unit and procurement of all necessary medical equipment

September 11, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka awards tender for lottery tickets to 4 private companies

Toppan Forms (Colombo) Ltd, DPJ Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Grand Export (Pvt) Ltd, Digiscan Secure Print Solutions (Pvt) Ltd

September 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka shifts school book printing to private sector to cut costs: Minister

25.49 million copies of 362 relevant textbooks/modules will be printed by 29 institutions at a cost of 3,491.47 mn

September 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's inflexible labour laws may be hurting tech investments: PE fund

Originally designed for a manufacturing economy, now pose barriers in a service-based, technology-driven environment,

August 17, 2025 1 min read
Don Bosco Institute contributes to Sri Lanka's economy with higher skill levels

Most DBI graduates have secured jobs before graduation ceremony

Sri Lanka state bus service earns Rs1bn as rail remains unrepaired during key holiday

Major lines like the upcountry line are unrepaired 5 months after being damaged during Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka domestic air travel a must for tourism: minister

If Sri Lanka is to attract high-end tourism, domestic air transportation has to be developed, tourism minister says.

October 4, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka railway reservation squatters committing offence: Minister

Squatters along the Kelani Valley railway reservation from Siwali Pura to Kirulapona were re-housed under an ADB fund.

Nethmi Rajawasam
October 3, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to promote electric vehicles among ministry officials

Exhibition of electric vehicles produced by local designers, to promote electric vehicle use among ministry officials

October 3, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to implement new vehicle revenue licence issuing system

A new system of issuing vehicle licences called eRL 2.0 is to be implemented in 8 provinces

Nethmi Rajawasam
September 30, 2023 1 min read

ADB-funded Sri Lanka railways squatter relocation project 45 pct complete

Project to relocate squatters living on Sri Lanka Railways lands along Kelanivalley line, and improve railway efficiency

Nethmi Rajawasam
September 27, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka hopes to resume road projects after debt restructuring, IMF review

Most road projects are suspended due to lack of funding after Sri Lanka declared bankruptcy

September 18, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka railway unions defy presidential decree, continue train strike despite death

“If this strike continues, more trains will have to be cancelled,” said Indipolage.

September 13, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet spokesman blames tragic train accident on railway union

The accident had occurred near the Horape railway station in the Gampaha district.

September 12, 2023 2 min read

Government not prepared to negotiate with Railways terrorists - minister

Striking employees responsible for passenger's death, Transport minister says

September 12, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka Railways land can be leased to develop Eastern Province: Minister

“The government is prepared to lease these lands in a transparent manner for projects by charging an appropriate rent....

Nethmi Rajawasam
September 1, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka bus fares to remain unchanged

"According to the calculation there should be an increase of 6.42 percent in bus fares."

June 30, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka passport application online, fingerprints at 51 regional offices

The passports will be delivered to the applicant’s addresses upon completion within three days.

Neshella Perera
June 15, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka consumer goods face challenges, driven by essentials: retailer

Falling prices

May 22, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka state agency to develop Singapore designed Western province plan

Officials also discussed the release of land and land acquisition for the implementation of development works.

May 15, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka power minister submits parliamentary motion to oust PUCSL chairman

The minister's report was presented in terms of Clause 7 of the Public Utilities Commission Act.

Neshella Perera
May 9, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s premier cancer hospital in new crisis

The hospital urgently needs a radioisotope used in PET scans

May 5, 2023 2 min read
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Sri Lanka plans water tariff hike

After the second electricity tariff hike in February 2023, no changes were made to the water tariff.

May 3, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka expects to tap tourism niche, trade with India ferry service

Entrepreneurs from Sri Lanka and India are encouraged to join this opportunity.

Melkishiya Andrew
April 21, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka seeks new sponsors for school meal program as UNICEF funds run out

The ministry expects to obtain some of the remaining funds by the international organizations to the government

Roshani Fernando
April 20, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka chamber supports 105 paramedic ambulances with Rs525mn

The service called for donors to 'adopt' an ambulance.

April 19, 2023 1 min read
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