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Four new multi-story car parks in Colombo!

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2 years ago

April 27, 2023

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Four multi-storey car parks will be constructed in Colombo with the aim of reducing the traffic congestion in Colombo and its suburbs.

According to the instructions of Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, the Urban Development Authority (UDA) would build these car parks with the contribution of both public and private sectors.

Two of these car parks will be built by the UDA and the other two car parks will be built by the private sector.

Three car parks are to be constructed in front of the SLT Head Office in Colombo, near the old fish market and in Narahenpita.

Meanwhile, the Union Place car park at Colombo 02, which was built by the private sector, was declared open by Minister Ranatunga yesterday (25).

The car park was constructed by Access Engineering Pvt. Ltd at a cost of Rs.1,400 million. The ownership will be transferred to the UDA after 30 years.

This eight-storey car park has the capacity to park around 300 vehicles and the car park is operated through computers.

All parked vehicles are provided with security.

Accordingly, 20% of the monthly income is contracted to be given to the UDA.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.