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About US$180mn project ongoing or planned
In 2022, HIP handled a total volume of 558,188 units through 249 vessel calls, which is expected to increase.
Colombo Jaffna direct trains halted from 5 months from Jan 05
Sri Lanka has been in the process of coming out of an unprecedented economic crisis
Hotels charge in US dollars, I do not see why we cannot
We are collecting old rails and other metal scrap to sell
Three-wheel drivers have been significantly affected by the fuel shortage, price hike
The minimum fare had gone up from 17 to 20 rupees
"We can’t even be sure of the exact number of requested waivers as we have received many in a short period.’’
If the transportation sector grinds to a halt, that would have a severe impact on exports and tourism
Another Indian firm is upgrading railway tracks between on the Maho-Anuradhapura-Omanthai track.
RITES will also supply two AC diesel multiple units (DMU) to Sri Lanka Railways.
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