Cabinet Approves Rs. 1 Bn Funding Package for Lanka Metro Transit

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a total funding allocation of Rs. 1,067.5 million for Lanka Metro Transit (Private) Limited, comprising Rs. 800 million in equity capital for infrastructure development and an additional Rs. 267.5 million for operational requirements in 2027. Submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, the proposal supports the […]

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