Tag: Infrastructure developments in Srilanka

  • French business delegation keen on urban infrastructure development

    Representatives from a ten member business-delegation visited Colombo on March 4 and 5 . This business delegation comprised of French companies in the field of urban infrastructure, especially transport. French companies present in India and Singapore were also represented during this mission. Participating French companies included Alstom Transport, Bouygues Batiment International, Dassault Systemes, DTP Terrassement.…

  • Piliyandala Eco-Park commences

    Constructions on the Eco-park in Kahapola, Piliyandala ceremonially commenced last week with the participation of Botanical Gardens and Recreation Minister Jayarathna Herath and Labour and Labour Relations Minister Gamini Lokuge as Chief Guests. The project was undertaken by the National Zoological Department with the aim of developing tourism. The Eco-park consisting of 77 acres of…

  • European Union provides Rs. 1,700 Million to develop Batticaloa

    The European Union apportioned Rs. 1,700 million for the development of Batticaloa under the guidance of Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa. A meeting, presided by Batticaloa Government Agent P. S. M. Charles, was held to discuss how the funds can be used to develop Batticaloa. The meeting was held at Batticaloa Government Agent’s office. Economic…

  • Moratuwa- Egoda Uyana a beach front park by Urban Development Authority

    The Moratuwa- Egoda uyana beachfront development project initiated to provide better facilities to people, especially for children who use the beach for leisure activities, would be completed by May 2014, the Urban Development Authority (UDA) source stated that UDA sources around Rs. 24.1 million has been estimated to undertake the project funded by the private…

  • Colombo Outer Circular – New Express way of Sri Lanka

    Linking all expressways in the country, Phase I of the Outer Circular Highway (OCH) connecting the Southern Expressway to Kaduwela will be declared open on March, 8. The 29.1 Km Highway built in three phases, is to link al expressways I and major roads such as Southern, Northern and Kandy Expressways as well as Colombo-…

  • 413 semi-luxury bus owners fined for poor standards

    Nearly 413 semi-luxury bus owners were fined in 2013 for not maintaining the stipulated standards in their buses stated by Private Transport Minister. And he stated that ministry was keen on making sure that semi-luxury bus owners maintained the required standards for the convenience of the passengers. None of the bus owners will be spared…

  • Now KFC at Cargills Square in Jaffna – Updated KFC Menu Attached for All KFC Outlets in Sri lanka

    KFC a warm culture and some of the best hospitality among quick service restaurant chains the world over; now opens its new outlets at Cargills Square in Jaffna. KFC is opens its first stores in Majestic City in 1995 by Cargills and now its expand its operations more than 25 restaurants around the island. Cargills…

  • Gampaha District’s fourth flyover at cost of Rs. 2000 Million

    The 4th Flyover in Gampaha district is costed Rs. 2,000 Million, the flyover built over the Veyangoda Railway Crossing on the Nittambuwa-Katunayake main road. The Spanish Government provide financial assistance built. It is expected to open on January 16  by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

  • Outer Circle Express Highway – 1st Phase will open soon

    Outer circle Express highway one of the main express Highway developments is undergoing now will expect to open very soon. It is expected to open the first phase of the Outer Circular Expressway public within the first quarter of this year. 95% of the 11km stretch from Kottawa to Kaduwela has been completed. The Japan…

  • Cost of Living allowance increased upto Rs. 7,800.00 from 1st of January 2013

    The Cost of Living allowance for employees of government corporations, statutory boards and project staff has been increased up to Rs 7,800 per month with effect from January 01, the Ministry of Finance and Planning announced. that the revision of the Cost of Living allowance has been effected as per the Budget Proposals 2014. The…