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Port City Colombo replica unveiled in London

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10 months ago

July 15, 2024

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The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, in collaboration with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPEC) and the CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, ceremoniously unveiled a detailed replica of the Colombo Port City last week showcasing the ambitious and transformative project that is set to redefine Sri Lanka’s economic landscape.

The event was held at the “Gateway to Sri Lanka Lounge” at Sri Lanka High Commission London and graced by an array of guests, underscoring the global significance and potential of the Port City particularly among the investors in the UK as well as the Republic of Ireland.

The Chief Guest for the ceremony was former House of Lords Deputy Speaker and eminent British philanthropist and businessman Rt Lord Swraj Paul. Among the other notable attendees were Sri Lanka’s Higher Education State Minister Dr. Suren Raghavan, Yugoslavian Princess Katarina, Former British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sir Dominick Chilcott, and CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd Assistant Managing Director Eric Ou.

The ceremony commenced with the unveiling of the Replica by Rt Lord Paul.

Eric Ou mentioned that the duty-free shop at the Port City will be operating by this August. “Our initial investment in the Port City is $ 1.4 billion, we have sold 6 plots, and within this year almost 100 authorized persons have been registered”.

He also thanked High Commissioner Bogollagama and the High Commission for granting the precious opportunity to display the Port City Replica at the High Commission. Rt Lord Swraj Paul said, “Sri Lanka is a great place and I went to Sri Lanka for the first time in 1957 where I started a shipping line in Kolkata to trade coal to Sri Lanka, via the port in Colombo.”

Sri Lanka High Commissioner in the UK and Sri Lanka Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, Rohitha Bogollagama, emphasized the investment opportunities presented by the Colombo Port City, and its global significance, being placed at a strategic location.

Bogollagama while saying that Sri Lanka is moving ahead under the leadership of President Ranil Wickramasinghe, the replica will be the showcase of their efforts to woo more investments to Sri Lanka.”

High Commission Minister Commercial Somasena Mahadiulwewa said that CHEC is set to become a leading business hub in South Asia, attracting global enterprises and fostering economic ties between Sri Lanka and the world.

(dailynews.lk)

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.