Category: Industry
Damn It
Sri Lanka’s next Tsunami type wave might hit inland if one of the many dams in the country gives way due to lack of maintenance according to a former boss of irrigation.Sri Lanka’s next Tsunami type wave might hit inland if one of the many dams in the country gives way due to lack of […]
Limited Mobility
Sri Lanka is set to allow local private airlines to operate international flights using air service agreements the government enjoys with other countries, the aviation minister said Thursday.Sri Lanka is set to allow local private airlines to operate international flights using air service agreements the government enjoys with other countries, the aviation minister said Thursday. […]
Pitt Stop
Sri Lanka will build a bunkering port in the island’s remote southern tip to service international shipping, the ports and aviation minister said Thursday.Sri Lanka will build a bunkering port in the island’s remote southern tip to service international shipping, the ports and aviation minister said Thursday. Minister Mangala Samaraweera said the government was determined […]
Sailors Bond
Sri Lanka Ports Authority is considering a dollar bond issue this year to fund the initial phase of the proposed Colombo South harbour project.Sri Lanka Ports Authority is considering a dollar bond issue this year to fund the initial phase of the proposed Colombo South harbour project. The port needs to raise over US$ 200 […]
Burning Issues
National carrier SriLankan Airlines is hoping international jet fuel prices will cool off this month as it launches thrice weekly services to Beijing China from June 15.National carrier SriLankan Airlines is hoping international jet fuel prices will cool off this month as it launches thrice weekly services to Beijing China from June 15. Fuel accounts […]
Fly Over
The US to do feasibility for Sri Lanka’s second international airport located in the South of the island, says Minister of Ports and Aviation Mangala Samaraweera.The US to do feasibility for Sri Lanka’s second international airport located in the South of the island, says Minister of Ports and Aviation Mangala Samaraweera. “The US Trade and […]
Southern Sail
Sri Lanka is in talks with Chine to fund a US$ 90 mn tank farm in Hambantota – the first phase of a proposed mega port development in the South of the island. Sri Lanka is in talks with Chine to fund a US$ 90 mn tank farm in Hambantota – the first phase of […]
Temp Jobs
Sri Lanka will import air traffic controllers from neighbouring India to prevent a shutdown of international flights in case local unions strike, the airport chief said Thursday.Sri Lanka will import air traffic controllers from neighbouring India to prevent a shutdown of international flights in case local unions strike, the airport chief said Thursday. A handful […]
Raining Rights
A new draft water policy, to manage Sri Lanka’s surface and ground water, including rainwater, is waiting Mahaweli Ministry approval.A new draft water policy, to manage Sri Lanka’s surface and ground water, including rainwater, is waiting Mahaweli Ministry approval. “We have made certain amendments to the 2003 water policy.It will go for a public consultation […]
Powers that Be
Sri Lanka’s electricity sector trade unions to present new reforms model to government on Monday.Sri Lanka’s electricity sector trade unions to present new reforms model to government on Monday. “All the unions will meet on Friday to finalise a new proposal for electricity reforms.We hope to present the final paper to the Ministry of Power […]
False Charge
A consumer lobby on Monday argued in the Court of Appeal that approval for Sri Lanka Telecom’s last tariff increase was not within the telecom watchdog’s authority. A consumer lobby on Monday argued in the Court of Appeal that approval for Sri Lanka Telecom’s last tariff increase was not within the telecom watchdog’s authority. The […]
Quick Dial
Cellular operator Celltel will bring forward its 2006 network expansion plans, increasing its coverage map to cover 52 percent of the island’s population.Cellular operator Celltel will bring forward its 2006 network expansion plans, increasing its coverage map to cover 52 percent of the island’s population. Celltel’s sixth phase of expansion will take its network capacity […]