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EXPLAINER - How to reverse the decline of Sri Lanka's Colombo Port

Despite a slew of expansion projects, Colombo’s hub port’s competitiveness has eroded. Reversing the decline is comp...

May 17, 2026 20 min read

SriLankan Airlines denies any liability to UAE service provider after AED 974,000 fraud

The amount transferred after receiving instructions via official email of Dubai agent: SriLankan

May 16, 2026 2 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

May 12, 2026 2 min read

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

May 12, 2026 3 min read
Pakistan Defence Secretary discusses aviation, port cooperation with Sri Lanka Minister

Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue

Sampath Bank, SLPA launch real-time dollar payment system in maritime industry

Sampath Bank Launches Sri Lanka’s First Real-Time USD Payment Solution for Sri Lanka Ports Authority Users

Cinnamon Air seaplane plunges in Central Sri Lanka; operator says no injuries

The amphibian aircraft is involved in carrying tourists

January 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka awards licence plate tender to South Asian Technologies

Sri Lanka's vehicle registration system has been in crisis for months, with delays in providing plates

January 6, 2026 1 min read

Fixing Sri Lanka's cyclone hit railway tracks to cost over US$330mn : Deputy Minister

The Nanu Oya to Badulla track, alone was estimated to cost around US$127mn to fix

January 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka approves Japan-funded automated clearance gates at BIA 

The project started in 2023 with 1,170 mn Japanese yen grant

December 30, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks China support to repair cyclone hit railway tracks

Ambassador Qi Zhenhong had promised to convey the request to the Chinese government

December 30, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down 9.7-pct in November 2025

The last week of November also saw cyclone Ditwah hitting Sri Lanka

December 27, 2025 1 min read

Vietnam logistics delegation in Sri Lanka from Dec 20

Logistics delegation from HDG to be in Sri Lanka from Dec 20-24

December 18, 2025 3 min read

Vietnam sees potential in Sri Lanka for logistics and warehouse businesses

Logistics delegation to visit Sri Lanka

December 11, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka direct flights by Vietnam Airlines from Aug 2026

Hayleys group is the General Sales Agent.

December 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka key road restoration to cost Rs190bn : President

There are hundreds of smaller road also damaged

December 9, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka railway tracks 'left hanging' by Cyclone Ditwah : GM

The worst damage was to the Kandy, Badulla and Matale tracks in the hill country

December 7, 2025 2 min read

SriLankan asks pilots, cabin crew to contact airline amid communication disruption

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November 29, 2025 1 min read

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 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