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Access to Sri Lanka’s main airport hit by floods

Sri Lanka's adverse weather has killed at least 56 so far

November 28, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to call investors to develop Galle Port as tourist hub

We are focusing on developing Galle Port as a hub for tourism

November 27, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines lost $60mn on CFM engined Airbuses, to lose $172mn

One of these aircraft is still not flying

November 25, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka, Italy to mutually recognize driving licenses for residents

A previous such agreement expired in 2021

November 25, 2025 1 min read
Sri Lanka's ex-President questioned over Airbus deal after death of key witness

Former SriLankan CEO was given US$2mn as bribe in 2013, UK court found

Sri Lanka opens airport next to Chinese-owned sea port for foreign investors

A join venture deal with firms from Russia and India failed two years ago after U.S. blacklisting

Sri Lanka unit of IOC profits halves in Sept 2024 quarter

Gross profits down with cost of sales rising faster than revenues

October 21, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Aviation clears bomb scare on Vistara amid threat to scores of Indian flights

Multiple bomb threats on Indian flights have scared airlines industry

October 20, 2024 2 min read

SriLankan pilot ejects after mid-air clash, aviation portal downgrades carrier

SriLankan Airlines’ said that safety and compliance with all regulatory requirements remained its top priority.

October 19, 2024 2 min read

SriLankan Airlines Airbus pilots clash midair

SriLankan said a safety investigation is underway

October 14, 2024 2 min read
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Cinnamon Air cross-connects Sri Lanka tourist hot spots

From November 01, new flights will connect Koggala and Hambantota with Kandy and Sigiriya

October 13, 2024 2 min read

Riyadh-bound Sri Lankan Airline returns after mid-air technical issue

SriLankan flight have faced several technical issues in recent past

October 10, 2024 1 min read

Sarath Ganegoda appointed SriLankan Airlines Chairman

A new board of directors has also been appointed for the state-owned airline.

October 10, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's China-backed port sees 40-pct rise in RORO moves on quarter

High-end and heavy vehicles rise

October 7, 2024 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines changes London route after Israel attack; carries extra fuel

Iran's missile attack on Israel has threatened escalation of fighting in the Middle East

October 3, 2024 1 min read

SeaLead Shipping, Sri Lanka Ports Authority launch direct liner service

SeaLead launches liner service in partnership with Sri Lanka Ports Authority

October 2, 2024 1 min read
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Policy decision on SriLankan Airlines restructure to be taken after elections

Attempts to find a buyer for the airline so far has failed.

October 1, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka calls bids to develop Mannar North pier on BOT basis

Mannar will be Sri Lanka's seventh port.

September 20, 2024 2 min read
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Colombo Plan boosts Sri Lanka Ports staff capacity

The Colombo Plan, a regional inter-governmental organization with 28 countries is helping build capacity at Ports Author

September 20, 2024 4 min read

SriLankan Airlines to interline with flydubai to expand destinations

SriLankan Airlines could travel to 30 destinations in Africa, Central Asia and Southeast Europe via the Dubai hub

September 9, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Shippers call for Kerawalapitiya project to be revisited after container driver death

Kerawalapitiya Customs Inspection Operation Center project designed to ensure health, safety, efficiency of all parties

September 3, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka seeks PPP to install solar panels on 300 railway stations: Transport minister

Will call for expressions of interest for public private partnerships to install solar panels on 300 railway stations

August 13, 2024 1 min read

Fire on MSC Capetown III doused at Sri Lanka's Colombo port

Shipping minister calls for investigation to the fire

August 12, 2024 1 min read

IndiGo Airlines to commence daily flights to Sri Lanka's Jaffna

Non-stop daily flights between the southern Indian city of Chennai and Jaffna

August 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka has less than 10-pct female pilots, compared to India's 40-pct: Official

“In Sri Lanka, it's very hard to get into the industry of piloting.”

July 31, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Adani, John Keells container terminal to start in early 2025

Quay and yard cranes to arrive in August

July 31, 2024 1 min read