Tag: Srilanka Tourism related News
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New Rules for Whales and Dolphin watching in Sri Lanka – Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC)
The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) said it would impose new rules and regulations for visitors with the purpose of regulating whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa. The official personal stated that the new laws and regulations would implement to safeguarded the whales and dolphins from the visitors. He further said that Department of Wildlife…
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New Airports to build in Sri Lanka
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said an airport was to be constructed in Haputale under a scheme to develop domestic air travel in the country very soon. As per the budge reading there are 4 new airports to be build in Srilanka for focusing more into tourism and local transport. Such as Haputale, Puttalam,…
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New Terminal Building to construct for Bandaranaike International Airport
Transport and Civil Aviation Ministry Nimal Siripala de Silva said a new terminal building will be built at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at a cost of Rs. 65 billion. He further state that the present terminal building can accommodate only six million passengers. Where the BIA capacity is not sufficient to handle all passenger…
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Maradana to Battaramulla Train Service about to start in January 2016
The newly proposed Maradana to Battaramulla railway line hoping to reduce heavy traffic from maradana, boralla, rajagiriya and battaramulla. The government is considering its options in obtaining financial support from Asian Development Bank (ADB) to construct a new railway line from Maradana to Battaramulla. Official stated that government is planning to negotiate with the Asian…
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Korean company keen to start Mega City project in Sri lanka
Top officials from one of the world’s leading township developers, Korea Land and Housing Corporation were in Sri Lanka looking for a township development project to the value in excess of USS 5 billion. The team met senior officials of the Megapolis Authority last week and informed that they are here on a fact finding…
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Foreign Currency Exchange ATM now at Sampath Bank Galle Super Branch
Sampath Bank’s newest Foreign Currency Exchange ATM serves you in Galle 24 hours a day 365 days of the year with the best rates for your American Dollars and Euros. Apart from the ability to convert foreign currency to rupees this new ATM is also capable of serving you with all other standard features and…
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up to 50% off on findmyfare.com – for this New Year Season
www.findmyfare.com announces a special 50% off on book the Exclusive Avurudu Season Hot Hotel Deals & Enjoy Massive Savings! Prices are starting from Rs. 3,200 per person. Offers are valid from Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Heritance Hotels & Resorts, Avani, Jetwing Hotels, Amaya Hotels & Spa, and 100 Hotels. For more details see below image…
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Nuwara Elia Horse Racing Festival 2015 – Starts on March 2015
Sri Lanka Turf Club Race Course in Nuwara Elia announces their Nuwara Elia Horse Racing Festival – 2015 on 21st March 2015. Thoroughbred Horses (Class I) 7 Furlongs Thoroughbred Horses (Class II) 7 Furlongs Thoroughbred Horses (Class III) 7 Furlongs Thoroughbred Horses (Class IV) 7 Furlongs Thoroughbred Horses (Class V) 7 Furlongs Thoroughbred Horses Maiden…
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Ratmalana Airport to be used for more civilian transportation related to tourism
The government has drawn attention to utilize Ratmalana airport for inland civil passenger transportation. Ports Shipping and Aviation Minister Aijuna Ranatunga said. The government will look into possibilities to carry out inland passenger transportation from Ratmalana airport as far as such activities do not affect the national security, Under this, flights will be operated to…
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Special bus service in Anuradhapura pilgrims to visit atamasthana for Rs. 70/-
A special bus service for the convenience of devotees visiting Anuradhapura on pilgrimage to pay homage to the Atamasthana was inaugurated by Internal Transport Minister Ranjith Madduma-bandara at the Anuradhapura Railway Station premises last week. The bus service starting from two points, the railway station and the Anuradhapura old bus stand premises, will charge Rs.…