Tag: Sri Lanka Business News

  • 29 Schools in Colombo Close for CHOGM – from 6th to 19th November 2013 (Name List Attached)

    The government has decided to close 29 schools in the Colombo city from November 6th to 19th in view of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled to be held in Colombo, the Ministry of Education said. 6 more schools will also be closed from November 7, 8 and 9 during this period.…

  • The 6th Sri Lanka Korean Language Speech Contest on 16th November 2013

    Embassy of The Republic of Korea organised a the 6th Sri Lanka Korean Language Speech Contest on 16th November 2013 at Ananda College, Kularathne Hall. Final Test & Korean Cultural Event Date & Time: 16th November, 2013 Time: 10 A,M to  4 P.M Venue: Ananda College, Kularathne Hall   Section I. Cultural Event (10:00 A.M…

  • Summary Report of Colombo Katunayake Express highway

    The second express highway built from Colombo- Katunayake is set to reduce travel time to the airport to 20 minutes. The CKE constructed through the Muthurajawela Marshland, travels along the Negombo lagoon and falls on to the Canada Friendship Road leading to the Bandaranaike International Airport. The CKE connects to the Outer Circular Highway at…

  • Colombo – Katunayake Express Highway SLTB (CTB) Bus Fare

    The Srilanka Transport Board (SLTB/CTB) recently introduces the Luxury Bus Services to Colombo International Airport Katunayake with access of Colombo Katunayake Express highway. Anyone could visit to Katunayake now for Rs. 130.00 and reaches other locations as below rates Colombo Bus Stand to Peliyagoda – Rs. 40.00 Colombo Bus Stand to Ja-ela – Rs. 100.00…

  • First Wi-Fi Zone in Sri Lanka – Garden of Peace Jayewardenepura Kotte

    For the first time a Open Wi-Fi Zone launched at Jayewardenepura Kotte area with Garden of Peace Park with them of King Perakumba sixth. The park with children play spots, meeting points, resting chairs and walking tracks  and it is an project towards to developing and urbanising the city and suborns. For more information see…

  • Colombo Katunayake E03 Express High Opens 27 – Fee Rs. 300.00 Upwards

    The Most expected Colombo Katunayake/ Katunayake Colombo Express Highway is ready for Opening on 27th October 2013. The Ministry of Highways announces the Highway will be open for Public Sideseens for 3 days and Official Open after, and today Ministry of Highway Announces the Fee for using Colombo Katunayake/ Katunayake Colombo Express Highway. For Cars,…

  • Mini Zoo in Battaramulla

    The Botanical Gardens and Public Recreation Ministry plans to put up a mini zoo in battaramulla to coincide with the commonwealth heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in November. The mini zoo which covers an extent of 3.5 acres will be establishes close to th Folk Arts Centre in battaramulla. The estimated cost of construction is…

  • Government Subsidy upto Rs. 200,000.00 for Farmers Proposals on Entrepreneur Development Program from Anuradhapura District Famers

    The Agriculture Ministry organized an Famers Entrepreneur Development Program for 250 Famers in Anuradhapura District. The famers are selected based on the highly agriculture areas of Kahatagasdigiliya, Horopothana and Wilachchiya area. The ministry has envisaged introducing 2000 farmer entrepreneurs island wide with the budget of Rs.40 million which had been the total allocation for the…

  • Rs. 2 Billion Investment into Atchchuvely Industrial Zone

    The Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Yarlpanam (CCIY) made an announcement that the Atchchuvely Industrial Zone  is attracted seven investment include fruit and vegetable canning factories, nut and bolt manufacturing facility, agro-based industries, nylon rope manufacturing facility agro-based industries plant, ice factory, and fiber glass factories. These seven factories will generate over 2,000 new…

  • John Keells Holding Water front Properties Project

    The John keells Holdings (JKH) have announced that the company held the meetings with international fund managers over the past month in a bid to raise funds for its mega US$820 million integrated development project on the Waterfront bordering its former head quarters. The project is undertaken by waterfront properties (Pvt) Ltd which includes a…