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The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the “Project of Investments to Utilize Resources of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA)” has been extended until July 9, 2026, offering prospective investors additional time to participate in one of Sri Lanka’s key aviat
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The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the “Project of Investments to Utilize Resources of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA)” has been extended until July 9, 2026, offering prospective investors additional time to participate in one of Sri Lanka’s key aviat
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cineha :The Colombo - Jaffna intercity run takes almost 6 hours, but for unknown reasons the Jaffna - Colombo intercity run takes nearly seven hours. Obviously there should be a better timing.
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Jo :Yes, in a proper system change, you should be out of the teachers union. By the way, just for a clarification, which school you are teaching?
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THANKS TO THE JAPANESE GOVT FOR THEIR KIND GESTURE OF GOODWILL. :DEFINITELY NOT, THIS GOVT WILL WORK OPENLY AND NOT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS SO NOONE NEEDS TO WORRY ABOUT CORRUPTION FROM DAY ONE OF THEIR TAKING OVER TILL END OF TIME. WE THE PEOPLE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL DONATIONS AND ASSISTANCE GIVE TO OUR PRSIDENT/NPP GOVT IN OUR HOUR OF NEED AND OR DOING YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND OFFERING US HELP AND OR DONATIONS AS AND WHEN IS POSSIBLE.
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Gana :Would like to make a note, Jaffna Colombo intercity train always late by more than an hour. It was told that timing will be improved but it became worse after laying new track and signal. Waste of investment???
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Tilak :I can just imagine the present president and his party members making a huge hue and crying against this if they were in the opposition - saying national assets are being sold!
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Realistica Adams :This government is following policies it presented to the people to get elected and should not deviate from that. At least it is doing that compared to previous regimes which did not. Being a bankrupt country, SL needs to be cautious in its recovery and keep to its policies. This is not only about the economy but social transformation as well, as the country’s law and order was poor. Young families are struggling due to past doings which this government is trying to rectify but it will take time.
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James :Try Again
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Rukmal Seneviratne : prices of food and beverages in coffee shops such as Barista are exorbitant. They fleece the customer as they are aware that the majority of those who patronize their establishment are highly paid young professionals. it is a shame that these places take their costumers for a ride by selling outdated food.The only way that they can be taught a lesson is by not patronizing such places
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wnamal :Mr Mustafa, I am not sure whether you are trying to dry clean the present government. A government with about 7 Billion dollars of foreign reserves should not have let 2 billion worth of vehicles into the country in one year to just increase the rupee taxes This is elementary maths. The fuel price has gone from about 70 dollars a barrel to 120 USD a barrel. Say, it doubled. How come Sri Lanka fuel bill went up from about 150 million a month ago n Jan/Feb to 549 million in May. This is three times the amount in January. Is it because Sri Lanka had to import extra fuel to cover the 25% reduction in the generation of coal power. The NPP government is responsible for this situation.
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Fact check :Who brought these laws into force in SL - not NPP.
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