Tag: Srilanka Tourism related News
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Bogambara Prison should be preserved said by Judicial Services Commission Chairman
The Bogambara Prison, which had been constructed by the British rulers in Kandy, should be preserved as an archaeological site, the Chairman of the Judicial Services Commission. Sisira Ratnayake said. The chairman, who visited this prison, also took time to witness the uniquely constructed gallows that were situated inside the former prison and commented that…
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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…
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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…
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Government looking forward to replace the fleets of Srilankan Airlines
The heavy expenditure incurred in repairing the existing fleet of aircraft belonging to Sri Lankan Airlines had contributed significantly to its losses in the past. Stated by Minister of Civil Aviation Priyankara Jayaratne in Parliament. He stated there is a upgrading of entire aircrafts is expected to be within 5 years to mitigate losses and…
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Night Clubs in Colombo, Srilanka – March 2014 Update
Night Clubs Address Telephone Number After Dark 16, 5th Lane, Colombo 3. 011 4880252 Amuseum Taj Samudra, 25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo 3. 0714 071033 B52 Grand Oriental Hotel, 2, York Street, Colombo 1. 011 2320320 Fuga 418, 1st Floor, Metropolitan Building, Galle Road, Colombo 3. 011 7394410 Kama Lounge 32B, Sir Mohamed Macan…
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Yala Official Website is Launched – http://yalasrilanka.lk
The official website for Yala National Park was launched by the Department of Wildlife to coincide with the first-ever World Wildlife Day. The in-depth, one-stop info cum conservation catalyst on the cutting-edge of web technology was launched by the Minister of Wildlife Resources Conservation Gamini Vijith Vijayamuni Zoysa at a special event to mark the…
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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.…
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Lanka aims for US$ 4.2 Billion tourism revenue
Sri Lanka is aiming to generate revenue in the excess of US$ 4.2 billion from tourism in 2016. In addition the island will also look at attracting 2.5 million arrivals for 2016. These would be more than a 50% increase of revenue and arrivals from the 2013 figure. This target was spelt out by Dr.…