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Sri Lanka leader grants permanent appointment for 9,800 casual, contract workers

Workers recruited under previous government had not been made permanent

November 7, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Vietnam networking event strengthens business links

Sri Lankan and Vietnamese participants exchanged views on practical approaches to doing business

November 7, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka faces delay in granting free visas for 40 countries amid legal hurdles

The Supreme Court suspended the private online visa scheme in August last year

October 29, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Hayleys to set up 100 outlet supermarket chain

Sees "tremendous potential for growth" in the country’s retail sector

October 22, 2025 1 min read
Resources Development Consultants gets Rs356mn railway feasibility study contract

Tender for consultancy services for feasibility study and preparation of plans for extension of Kelani Valley line

Don Bosco Institute contributes to Sri Lanka's economy with higher skill levels

Most DBI graduates have secured jobs before graduation ceremony

Sri Lanka’s DMT to end backlog in issuing 865,000 licenses for temporary holders by Oct 2024

Sri Lanka suspended printing laminated driving licenses after severe dollar shortages amid economic crisis

January 17, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to have pricing formula for water: Minister

Water price formula will be prepared by National Water Supply Board and the Asian Development Bank

January 15, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's state bus services to go QR in two months to save billions in losses

"You know the problems that crop up when you try to do something new with the SLTB," he said.

January 11, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka allows e-documents in grama niladhari services

This allows the use of electronic documents and reports when obtaining government services

Nethmi Rajawasam
January 2, 2024 1 min read

China Civil Engineering Construction to build Sri Lanka Railways factory in Ratmalana

The project is a part of the Railway Efficiency Improvement Project implemented with Asian Development Bank funds.

Nethmi Rajawasam
December 13, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka's HNB, Commercial Bank, Sampath licensed by Colombo Port City

The Colombo Port City is a dollarized area where currency competition is allowed

December 8, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka hopes to attract investment at International Water Summit

This conference is to showcase to the international community that Sri Lanka is open for attracting investment

Apsara Rodrigo
December 7, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka minimum room rates were a temporary help to hotels: Minister

President had made a clear remark that market forces to keep running

December 7, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka mulls revisable water tariff formula

It will be like the monthly fuel price formula

December 6, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to commence rural road repairs using ADB funds first week of Dec

“There were roads that were in a state of disrepair,” Minister Gunawardana said. “So this is for urgent work.”

November 30, 2023 2 min read
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E-ticketing system will minimise SLTB losses: Sri Lanka minister

Steps are underway to digitalize functions of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB)

November 30, 2023 2 min read

Deloitte South Asia CEO to visit Sri Lanka this month

Deloitte now has nearly 1,000 professionals and 28 Partners in Sri Lanka and Maldives

November 15, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to reconstruct pedestrian bridges across Marine Drive

We estimate the cost of the reconstruction at 96 million

Apsara Rodrigo
November 7, 2023 1 min read

SriLanka government to disburse August Aswesuma payments this week after July drag

The new program replaced the politically-motivated Samurdhi scheme

October 30, 2023 3 min read

Deloitte in Sri Lanka and Maldives appoint new leadership team

The appointments come at a time when Deloitte is investing and expanding its presence in the South Asia region

October 29, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka to develop Palali airport: Minister

Palali international airport will be expanded with bigger passenger terminal and duty-free shopping mall

October 23, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka firms exit PwC to join Deloitte

The firms intend to join the Deloitte network, with effect from 28 October 2023

October 10, 2023 2 min read

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
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