Category: Business News

  • New 450 Places Identified in Central Province for Tourism Development

    The Central Provincial Tourism Ministry has identified 450 places in Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya to be included in a Central Province tourism development program. Out of this, 210 places are historic sites, 80 places are suitable for Eco- Tourism promotion and 70 places have been selected by the ministry for their beauty while 90…

  • How to Reserve(book) Srilankan Train Service

    Srilankan Railway is one of the best to discover Srilanka, its one of the best and favorite mode of transport by tourist and local. There are few approched to reserve your trains in advance,   1] Visiting Railway Stations – From 14 days before the Date of the Journey Railway Station Telephone Number From 14…

  • Central Bank Profits Decline in 2013

    The Central Bank (CB) has lost Rs.24.2 billion in 2013. Down from profits of Rs.66.2 billion in 2012. But the bank had transferred 25 billion rupees by way of profits to the state budget. Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal said yesterday Other than interest income from its forex assets, the CB primarily makes profits from…

  • .london domain is available from 29th April 2014

    This year the internet is changing. For the first time in a generation London businesses have an opportunity to claim a web address that associates them with London, one of the greatest cities on earth, and make their web address more relevant and memorable. It is why we are supporting the new Dot London domain.…

  • Wi-Fi to all redevelopment under UDA

    Free Wi-Fi facilities will be available in all areas and buildings constructed and redeveloped by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). The UDA said that it had partnered with Sri Lanka Telecom to upgrade and provide state-of-the-art telecommunication facilities to all its redevelopment projects in the country. LED screens providing information to the public and for…

  • Gaffoor Building in Colombo to become City Hotel by 2015

    One of the ancient and famous landmarks in Main Street Colombo, the Gaffoor Building, is to be renovated and reopened as a City Hotel with an investment of over Rs 200 million and will be managed by the Urban Development Authority (UDA) by the end of next year which would consist of around 70 rooms.…

  • More Bus, Train Services for New Year

    The State run Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), the National Transportation Commission (NTC), which oversees the operations of private bus services and the Department of Railways had made special arrangements to deploy more services in view of the New Year. The Chief Operators Superintendent of the SLTB, said about 5,000 buses would be in service…

  • More Buses, Trains and Highway Buses for this New Year Season Transport – April 2014

    A special bus service will introduced for the Sinhala and Tamil New year from April 7 and will continue until April 21. SLTB Chief Operations Superintendent H.M. Chandrasiri said 5000 buses would be deployed each day, for the two weeks, around the country. Normally there are only 4200 buses. Each day 400 additional buses will…

  • Nuwara Elia Summer Season April 2014 – Special Celebration and Happening

    The biggest event in the Sri Lankan holiday calendar is happening in Nuwara Eliya from the 01st to 30th April 2014. Over 700.000 holiday makers are expected to come to Nuwara Eliya during the month of April to watch the following events and activities: Opening Ceremony Musical Shows Flower Show Motor Cross Horse Races Motor…

  • Colombo Fish Market to Colombo Gold Center – Cover Story of Reformation of Mallu Kadde to Good Centre

    The Ministry of Defence and Urban Development announced that the conversion of the former Pettah fish market into a gold centre was almost complete and it would be opened shortly. The building which housed the former fish market which was shifted to Peliyagoda has been converted to a five-storey complex to house gems, jewellery and…