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Crossovers have now become a popular vehicle segment, outpacing sedans and hatchbacks.
Cargo insurance could go up to destinations that do not limit liability
The SLPA had projected the port’s total capacity to double to 15 million TEUs by 2026.
Some airlines have expressed interest in operating to the airport
As demand rises for these services with fuel restrictions in place
Cars will now get 25 litres, 10 more than than previously allowed.
If not jobs of 6,000 employees are at risk
With the combination of governmental support, it is now possible to run the ferry
Land and property occupied by squatters for over 10 years to be assessed, lease agreement to be signed
Mixed development projects would be set up on the filled land.
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has trained 37 officers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on how to handle oil spills,
Boat builders in Sri Lanka are headed to the Dubai International Boat show to showcase their capabilities
SriLankan Airlines has recently witnessed delays due raft of technical issues in Colombo and foreign airports
Round trip ticket on ferry service between Sri Lanka and India will be reduced from 60 dollars to 5 dollars
Sri Lanka signs direct flight agreement to facilitate sending more workers to Israel
In 2024 we will be looking at container transshipment for which the port is now ready
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| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
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SriLankan has faced many delays in the recent past owning to technical issues
Sri Lanka is close to awarding the management of Mattala airport to a consortium of Russian and Indian companies
I am a great fan of gender equity
The program will build human resources as the port aims to double capacity
Hambantota Port has seen steep increase in oil and gas vessels in 2023 helped by Sinopec's bunker operations,
HMS Spey, a 90.5m long Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) manned by a crew of 56, arrived at the port of Colombo
College plans to produce aviation professionals, not only within Sri Lanka, but also within the region.
Import containers from East Asia had not gone up as much, so far
Government committed to safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring minimal adverse impact on Sri Lanka economy
SLPA terminals have seen volumes rise as much as 80-pct
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