China-SL leaders agree to strengthen bilateral relations in all sectors
Port City & Hambantota port projects to be expedited … Continuous support to Sri Lanka in international fora … President invited to visit …
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CEAT Kelani announces 125-pct increase truck bus radial tyre production
Phase 1 to see production increase of 65% Phase 2 to increase capacity by 125% by June CEAT Kelani Holdings has announced another significant increase in …
Regulatory framework to develop boat building industry presented to implementing agencies
The regulatory framework to develop Sri Lanka’s boat building industry was officially handed over to the implementing agencies under the patronage of …
Asia Pacific’s largest logistics property developer, explores investment opportunities in SL
Stuart Gibson, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Hong Kong listed ESR Cayman Ltd, one of APAC’s largest logistics property platforms, visited Sri Lanka …
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations marginally up in Jan 2021
Total Vehicle registrations recorded 3,558 units in Feb marginally up from 3,256 units in Jan but significantly down from 31,402 units 12 months ago, a new …
Hambantota International Port ready to launch fertilizer transshipment business
Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, who met PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) during his visit to Sri Lanka …
Cabinet nod to submit Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill to Parliament
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal made by President to take the necessary steps to publish the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill on the …
Concessionary leasing scheme for passenger transport sector
Considering the difficulties and constraints faced by businesses and individuals engaged in passenger transportation services, the Central Bank has requested …
Sri Lanka engaged directly with investors on WCT: Indian External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson
Related: Cabinet approval to develop Colombo Port WCT as a PPP with Adani, JKH &
Sterlingcars.lk – Sri Lanka’s newest online marketplace to buy and sell automobiles
SterlingCars.lk was launched by Sterling Automobiles Lanka Pvt Ltd – one of Sri Lanka’s prominent automobile service providers. SterlingCars.lk is a web …
Cabinet approval to develop Colombo Port WCT as a PPP with Adani, JKH & SLPA
Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Port Minister to develop the West Container Terminal (WCT) of the Colombo Port on a Build, …
Sri Lanka vehicle registration down in Jan 2021
Total vehicle registrations recorded 3,256 units in January, down from 4,478 units the previous month and 34,475 units 12 months ago, a new report shows. JB …
Policy backsliding derails Sri Lanka’s aspirations to become maritime hub
Policy experts discuss Sri Lanka’s policy towards building future port infrastructure. “Sri Lanka losing out to regional competitors because …
CMTA warns, beware of surging frauds in used-vehicle market
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), Sri Lanka’s automotive association has raised concerns over the heavily persistent fraudulent acts associated …
South Asia’s first-ever all-female gantry crane operator team at SLPA receives Excellence Award
Ten courageous female employees at Sri Lanka Ports Authority have been felicitated with an award to recognize their heroic performances in becoming South …
Cabinet approves developing West Terminal as public-private partnership with India, Japan
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to develop the West Container Terminal of the Port of Colombo on the basis of operating and developing as a …
Services of Sri Lanka Ports Authority gazetted as an essential public service
Secretary to the President P B Jayasundera, by order of the President, has issued an extraordinary gazette declaring the services done by or in connection with …
Sri Lanka Ports Authority implements clearance of all imported goods through electronic methods
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has taken steps towards the clearance of all imports at the Port of Colombo through electronic payments via the Internet. …
SL vehicle registrations show an increase in Dec 2020: Jan expected to be nil
Jan 21, 2021 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s vehicle registrations for the month of December show an increase mainly due to a shifting of registrations from …
Park & Ride bus service to ease traffic congestion launched
The first phase of the Park & Ride bus service was inaugurated at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center, Kottawa today (Jan. 15) in the presence of …