Sri Lanka Explores Passenger Drone Service Linking Airport and Colombo
Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of introducing autonomous passenger drone services after Chinese eVTOL company EHang presented its technology to…
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Canberra airport deal with overseas counterparts clears runway for more direct flights
Canberra Airport has secured a major agreement with China’s Eastern Airports Group, paving the way for potential direct flights between Canberra and Nanjing.
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Sri Lanka Boogie 2026 to Boost High-Value Adventure Tourism
Sri Lanka Boogie 2026, an international skydiving festival scheduled for November 12–21, aims to boost Sri Lanka’s high-value adventure tourism sector by…
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7 New Metro Bus Routes Set to Transform Colombo Transport
Lanka Metro Transit (LMT) has introduced seven new Metro Bus routes across the Colombo Metropolitan Region to modernise urban public transport. The new routes…
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Australia Strengthens Sri Lanka’s Disaster Response with Boats, Drones and $7M Support Package
Australia has provided rescue boats, drones, and a AUD 7 million support package to Sri Lanka to strengthen disaster preparedness and response. Delivered with…
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Sri Lanka Unveils New Era in Public Transport with Arrival of Modern Metro Buses
Sri Lanka has received the first batch of 104 modern Metro buses from China, marking a major step in upgrading its public transport system. The new buses are…
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Sri Lanka Showcased as Premier Wildlife Destination at UK’s Global Bird Fair 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau showcased the country’s rich biodiversity at the Global Bird Fair 2026 in the United Kingdom, promoting Sri Lanka as a…
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Sri Lanka Set to Establish Regional Aviation Training Centre with ICAO Support
Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to establish a regional aviation training centre with support from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).…
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Radisson Kandy Showcases Sri Lanka’s Heritage and Hospitality to International Travel Influencers
Radisson Hotel Kandy welcomed eight global travel and lifestyle influencers as part of a destination familiarisation tour organised by Transco Travels in…
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IATA Appoints Saadia Zahidi as First Female Director General in Historic Leadership Shift
The International Air Transport Association has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its first female Director General, effective November 1. She succeeds Willie Walsh,…
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Dubai air taxi plan moves closer after world-first vertiport approval
Dubai has reached a major milestone in its air taxi project as the VDX vertiport near Dubai International Airport becomes the world’s first purpose-built…
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5,000 tickets sell in 48 hours: Etihad Rail sees strong demand ahead of June 30 launch
The first passenger service, connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, is set to begin on June 30
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40 Years Strong: Emirates’ Journey with Colombo Continues
Emirates is celebrating 40 years of operations to Colombo, Sri Lanka, marking a major milestone in its long-standing connection with the country. Since its…
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ETC users get 10% toll discount on Katunayake Expressway
Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) users on the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway will now receive a 10% discount on toll payments, offering motorists a more…
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Fatal accident in Kandana: train collides with three-wheeler, two killed
Two people were killed after a train collided with a three-wheeler at a level crossing in Kandana on the morning of the 9th. Police said the vehicle attempted…
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After a Year’s Pause, Number Plate Printing Back in Operation at Werahera
Vehicle number plate printing has resumed at the Werahera Department of Motor Traffic after more than a year-long suspension caused by procurement delays.…
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Vehicle Falls Into Roadside Pothole on Duplicate Road in Bambalapitiya
A vehicle fell into an open pothole on Duplicate Road in Bambalapitiya near Dickman Road during water pipe maintenance work. The driver did not notice the…
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Miss Poland Beauty Contestants Arrive in Sri Lanka for International Promotional Stage
Sri Lanka welcomed contestants of Poland’s prestigious national beauty pageant, Miss Polski (Miss Poland), yesterday as the competition makes history by…