Rishad assumes duties as Skills and Vocational Training Minister
Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen assumed duties as the Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training at the Ministry in Narahenpita earlier today (27). Read More »
Over 11,000 cruise ship tourists visit Sri Lanka this year
Within the first three months of the year, six cruise ships have arrived in Sri Lanka with a total combined capacity of 11,200 passengers, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). Read More »
Mahindra to unveil $ 50 M car assembly plant in Welipanna by August
Indian automotive giant Mahindra and Mahindra Limited will open a vehicle assembly plant in Sri Lanka with an investment of $ 50 million by August this year with an eye on the export market. Read More »
Launch of the electric three wheeler
Ideal Motors launched the first model of the Electric Three-Wheeler in Sri Lanka today (27) Read More »
Hambantota Refinery Project a potential money laundering risk: TISL
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) believe the Mirijjawila oil refinery project could have a negative impact in Sri Lanka's efforts to come clean of money laundering and other accusations. Read More »
Matara to get Euro 11 million German training institute
Sri Lanka is set to receive a Euro 11 million grant from the German government to establish a German technical training institute in Matara, according to the Finance Ministry. Read More »
SriLankan to increase Tokyo flights to boost Japanese tourists
SriLankan Airlines will increase its number of frequencies to Tokyo up to five per week, with Sri Lanka growing rapidly in popularity as a destination for Japanese travelers. Read More »