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FitsAir starts Colombo-Ahmedabad flights

Three times a week direct service the only non-stop link

June 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka appoints committee to restructure SriLankan Airlines with IFC

Will work with the International Finance Corporation, the transaction advisor for the carrier's divestiture

June 12, 2026 1 min read

No second runway for Sri Lanka’s BIA till 2055: Deputy Minister

A second runway was in Sri Lanka's BIA expansion plan 20 years ago.

June 11, 2026 3 min read

U.S. facilitates 8 Sri Lankans to participate in Indian Ocean Ports and Supply Chains Forum

Sri Lankan delegates toured the Port of Baltimore during the U.S. visit

June 8, 2026 2 min read
CIMC 2026 aims bold future for Sri Lanka’s maritime logistics

Colombo port has climbed global ranks and reached the list of top 20 container ports worldwide

Sri Lanka must set up maritime regulator to unlock investment: US FMC Chair

Sri Lanka must establish an independent maritime regulatory body to safeguard fair competition and draw foreign investme

Sri Lanka plans to call investors for West Container Terminal 2 by August 2026

We have to continue this momentum if we are to take on the regional volume

November 25, 2025 2 min read

Corrupt Airbus deal cost SriLanka national carrier US$400mn: Minister

Two old A330 aircraft were acquired paying 50 million dollars higher than market price

November 25, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka pilots card payments for bus fares

System to be developed based on the strengths and weaknesses identified.

November 24, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota Port eyes fast clearing with hi-tech box inspection

Hambantota Port is planning to draw more container traffic

November 23, 2025 2 min read

Emirates A380 lands in Sri Lanka over medical emergency

. The airport said "swift medical care" was provided to the passenger.

November 21, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines losses driven sharply up by August through central bank policy

Operating expenses had grown only 3 percent, with fuel prices also declining

November 20, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka to build three fuel pipelines from port

The new pipelines will replace some of the 5 existing pipelines which are subject to frequent leaks

November 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka vehicle registrations drop in October 2025 led by BYD

BYD registrations drop to

November 16, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Automobile Industry Awards 2025 to recognize excellence across sector

The awards aim to create a culture of recognition, setting both local and global benchmarks.

November 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Adani-John Keells automated box terminal sails off to 'spectacular' growth

So, the growth has been spectacular. So has been the growth in productivity and efficiencies

November 11, 2025 5 min read
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SriLankan Airlines will be re-looked at if current revival plan fails: President

"We have given the board some time. They have made plans

November 9, 2025 2 min read

SriLankan Airlines debt expected to be restructured by December: President

The bond has a sovereign guarantee

November 8, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to upgrade airports in Sigiriya and Trincomalee

Hingurakgoda airport is also under development and is expected to be completed by 2026

November 7, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka MPs to get pick up trucks as official vehicles

The government has decided to buy vehicles and machinery for state institutions and members of parliament

November 7, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines group loses Rs10.7bn in three months, operating losses up

SriLanka had boosted load factor, but still making losses

November 3, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka new Port Minister discusses advanced maritime technology in India

India has strategic interest in Sri Lankan ports

October 30, 2025 1 min read

Enter Air to start regular flights to Sri Lanka from Oct. 30

Enter Air is the fourth airline to launch operation to Sri Lanka this week

October 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 304.10/20 to US dollar, longer bond yields down

Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated steadily over 2025 amid record current account surpluses

October 29, 2025 3 min read

Three foreign airlines start operations in Sri Lanka ahead of peak tourism season

Three airlines are from Switzerland, Russia, and Belarus

October 28, 2025 2 min read

MV Integrity Star adrift in the Indian Ocean after Sri Lanka Navy rescues crew

The crew was brought ashore to Hambantota Port

October 26, 2025 1 min read
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