Category: Srilanka Developments and Releated News

  • Japan provides Rs. 100 Million to promote Trilingual Language Policy in Sri Lanka

    The Japanese government has granted Rs. 100 million under its Non-Project Counterpart Fund to implement two projects identified by the Sri Lankan government aimed at facilitating the implementation of the Trilingual Language Policy of Sri Lanka. The first project is capacity building of language teachers in the general education system promoting a Trilingual Sri Lanka.…

  • 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…

  • Interest Free Loan for women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka – Budget Proposal 2014

    Women form an integral part of our society, driving its success and sustenance. In view of the undeniably essential role that they play, empowering them with the means to succeed in their efforts is vital. It is indeed heartening to see women realise their true potential through the initiatives of the Government. An interest free…

  • Coconut growing project in Urban areas ( Maharagama Area)

    The Coconut Development and Janatha Estate Development Ministry has launched a special program to grow coconut in urban areas. The aim is for people living in urban areas to obtain coconut for day to day consumption. The first phase of the program commenced at Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte and second phase commenced at Maharagama. According to…

  • 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…

  • Mihin loss estimated at Rs.2.2 Billion for this Financial Year

    Mihin Lanka, the state-owned budget airline, is expected to incur an estimated loss of Rs.2.2 billion for the current financial year sourced state, Mihin Lanka, a company established — on a proposal submitted in 2006, has continued to lose billions of rupees since its inception and  though it was even declared bankrupt the government pumped…

  • 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-…

  • Luxury train services starts from Colombo to Palai from today

    A luxury train service will be operated from Colombo to Palai from Today 7th March 2013. The Railway Department extended the train service on the northern line up to Palai on Tuesday. The trail way department is expected to run to Jaffna by June and will be extended further upto Kankesanthurai on September 14.2014. Train…

  • Shipping and Air travels are plans to Commence between India to South India

    Plans are underway to have shipping and an air link between in India and Jaffna soon said Consul General of India in Jaffna, V. Mahalingam stated in Jaffna International Trade Fair 2014. These two important links could improve people-to-people contacts and substantially improve trade and economic relations, and he stated that “We look forward to…