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Government Approves Rs. 819 Million Malabe–Kaduwela Road Expansion Project.

May 20, 2026 at 4:34 AM

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has awarded an Rs. 819 million contract to Senarath Engineering (Pvt) Ltd to upgrade a 5.56km section of the Malabe–Kaduwela Road to alleviate traffic congestion.

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Government Approves Rs. 819 Million Malabe–Kaduwela Road Expansion Project

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Indian National Apprehended at Bandaranaike Airport for Large-Scale Cocaine Smuggling.

A 60-year-old Indian geologist was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2kg of cocaine, valued at Rs. 108 million, concealed in his luggage.

May 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM

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Sri Lanka Launches Major Investment Drive for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

May 12, 2026 at 7:51 AM

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Bandaranaike International Airport Taxi Operators Face Financial Crisis, Seek Urgent Relief.

May 11, 2026 at 4:37 AM

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Major Hashish Haul Seized at Bandaranaike International Airport

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May 10, 2026 at 3:01 AM

Major Hashish Haul Seized at Bandaranaike International Airport.

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan man was apprehended at BIA after authorities discovered nearly 4.8kg of hashish hidden in his luggage upon his arrival from Bangkok.

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Inaugural Flight of Sri Lankan Hajj Pilgrims Departs for Saudi Arabia.

May 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM

The 2026 Hajj pilgrimage season has commenced for Sri Lankan travelers, with the first group departing from Bandaranaike International Airport in a ceremony attended by the Saudi Ambassador.

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Inaugural Flight of Sri Lankan Hajj Pilgrims Departs for Saudi Arabia

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Tehran's International Airport Resumes Operations as Regional Ceasefire Holds.

April 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM

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New Wildlife Unit at Mattala Airport to Drive Economic Growth and Safety.

April 29, 2026 at 12:11 AM

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Tragic Drowning Claims Life of Traveler En Route to Airport.

April 27, 2026 at 1:41 AM

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Sri Lanka Seeks Global Private Sector Partners for Mattala Airport Revitalization

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April 26, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Sri Lanka Seeks Global Private Sector Partners for Mattala Airport Revitalization.

The Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation has officially launched a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from international investors to revitalize the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) through new aviation-focused investment opportunities.

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New Low-Floor Bus Pilot Project Commences at Makumbura Transport Hub.

April 19, 2026 at 6:45 AM

A new pilot project featuring low-floor, wheelchair-accessible air-conditioned buses is set to launch from the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre on April 21, aiming to improve public transit accessibility.

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New Low-Floor Bus Pilot Project Commences at Makumbura Transport Hub

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Dubai Passenger Nabbed at BIA for Multi-Million Rupee Cigarette Smuggling Attempt.

April 18, 2026 at 10:37 AM

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Festive Travel Surge at Makumbura Multimodal Centre: Commuters Head Home for New Year.

April 11, 2026 at 4:12 AM

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