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Light Rail Transit System in Sri Lankan capital Colombo to be operational by 2025
LOCAL

Light Rail Transit System in Sri Lankan capital Colombo to be operational by 2025

The government of Sri Lanka is planning to establish a Light Rail Transit System (LRT) in capital Colombo that will…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/04/201802/04/2018
Sri Lanka seeks more Japanese investments at investor forum in Tokyo
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka seeks more Japanese investments at investor forum in Tokyo

An Investment Forum was held at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, on Tuesday (13) under the patronage of Sri Lankan…

byFaraz Shauketaly14/03/2018
Sri Lankan President calls on Japan’s Emperor Akihito
LOCAL

Sri Lankan President calls on Japan’s Emperor Akihito

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and his spouse, Mrs. Jayanthi Sirisena made a State Call on Japan’s Emperor Akihito and…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/03/2018
Sri Lanka receives financial aid from many agencies to improve health sector
LOCAL

Sri Lanka receives financial aid from many agencies to improve health sector

Global lenders World Bank and Asian Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have granted financial assistance to improve…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/03/2018
Sri Lankan President to commence visit to Japan from today
LOCALTOP STORY

Sri Lankan President to commence visit to Japan from today

Following his official visit to India from March 10-11, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena will commence a six-day state visit…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/03/2018
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation meets the President and the Prime Minister
BUSINESS

Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation meets the President and the Prime Minister

A delegation of representatives of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry visiting Sri Lanka with the aim of exploring…

byFaraz Shauketaly26/01/2018

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