Port access elevated highway to be completed by December

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6 months ago

October 4, 2024

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The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that the construction of the Port Access Elevated Highway is scheduled to be completed by December.

The Ministry stated that approximately 90% of the construction work has already been completed.

This project, which began in September 2019 with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank, has an estimated total cost of USD 300 million.

The 5.3-kilometer-long, four-lane elevated highway will connect the Ingurukade Junction to the New Kelani Bridge and extend over the columns to Galle Face and the Port City.

Upon its opening, this highway is expected to significantly alleviate the heavy traffic congestion currently experienced in Colombo.

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Krrish case : Another judge recuses (Update)

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4 minutes ago

March 27, 2025

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Another High Court Judge appointed to hear the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) – MP Namal Rajapaksa over the controversial ‘Krrish’ project, has recused himself.

This time, it was High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka who had announced his recusal.

Earlier today (March 27), Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne announced his recusal from the case.

(Previous news 2025 March 27 – 11.20.a.m.)

High Court judge recuses from ‘Krrish Case’

Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne today (March 27) recused himself from the ongoing ‘Krrish’ case.

The case is filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa over an alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to the Krrish transaction.

Colombo Stamp Show begins today

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1 hour ago

March 27, 2025

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The Colombo Stamp Show takes place from today (March 27) until March 29th at Philatelic Bureau premises, Colombo 10.

The event is organized by the Philatelic Bureau, Department of Posts.

According to that department, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a wide range of philatelic items, including local and international vintage stamps, first-day covers, commemorative postcards, as well as rare coins and currency notes.

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Special notice for Lankans in S. Korea

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2 hours ago

March 27, 2025

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has urged Sri Lankan nationals living in the country to remain vigilant over the wildfires originated in Central Uiseong County.
Issuing a statement, the Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has requested Sri Lankans to refrain from visiting the affected areas, as possible.

They have also been requested not to use flammable products such as barbecue equipment.

Sri Lankans facing any emergency or distress due to the wildfires have been urged to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy via the following hotlines;

(+82-2) 735 2966
(+82-2) 735 2967
(+82-2) 794 2968