Sri Lanka’s Expressway Network Maintenance Costs Surpass Rs. 5 Billion Annually.
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has disclosed that maintaining Sri Lanka’s 312.57km expressway network costs over Rs. 5.1 billion annually, while reporting significant revenue generation for 2025.
Soaring Jet Fuel Costs Set to Drive Up European Airfares.
International Air Transport Association head Willie Walsh warns that rising jet fuel prices, exacerbated by Middle East instability, will inevitably lead to higher airfares in Europe despite temporary discounting.
Private Bus Operators Criticize Rs. 7 Billion Expenditure on New Metro Bus Project.
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has strongly criticized the government’s new 'Metro Bus' initiative, labeling the Rs. 7 billion allocation a waste of taxpayer funds and a repetition of past systemic failures within the public transport sector.
Global Pharmaceutical and Essential Goods Costs Surge Amid Iran Conflict.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is creating significant disruptions in global supply chains, leading to sharp price increases in pharmaceuticals and personal healthcare products like condoms, driven by rising energy costs and logistical hurdles.














