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The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company has earned an income of nearly Rs.1.5 million by selling tickets to the visitors at the Chinese funded Lotus Tower, which was opened to the public yesterday.

Chief Executive Officer of Company Major General (Rtd) Prasad Samarasinghe said a total of 2,612 people had visited the Lotus Tower yesterday and 21 foreigners were among them.

The Lotus Tower will be opened for the visitors on weekdays from 2 pm to 11 pm and on weekends from 12 noon to 12 pm.

 

 


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  • LAN Friday, 16 September 2022 11:32 AM

    How much money we have borrowed to build this and how much is interest rate ? How many years do we need to pay back all loans and interest on it? It is said 1.5 million has been collected ...15 lakhs it is just nearly £3000 ...I don't know how long this will take to get any income out of this project if only business outlets can make profits we could get see it as a profitable project in the future after 20 years only after payment of all loan and interest.. I wonder what kind of economists have advised the government to do this project and similar projects in Hammanthota?

    BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 16 September 2022 11:33 AM

    Wow great achievement after spending US$ 113,000,000.00 for that Rajapakse claptrap. At this rate of income (which normally is highest on first day), we will take 79 years to recover only cost of building not considering the interest we have already paid and going to pay in the future. Thank you Rajapakse family, we 69% Sinhalese appreciate and waiting to vote for you again.

    Nish Friday, 16 September 2022 11:35 AM

    Why was this closed for so long after it was finished? This shows the sheer incompetence and disregard of public money by SL politicians and others. It is a crime for wasting public money and not using it for so long whilst paying a huge debt. SL people: Don't cry when SL assets are given to foreigners to manage, as if these are held in SL hands, nothing will happen and no income will be generated. If you can't do it, give it to someone who can do it (SL Airlines, CEB, CPC and Water board). Foreigners will manage them and pay a dividend to Treasury. Fake patriotism and national pride have only brought disaster for SL ultimately resulting in heavily overstaffed loss making institutions.

    Neel Friday, 16 September 2022 11:36 AM

    It's happening in bankrupt Srilanka, most of the people no vision about their future, Rulers try to put them cage of dream fantasy..This country never ever comes to correct path.

    Bandu Friday, 16 September 2022 11:48 AM

    That is SL Rs. How do we pay the Chinese in US$s. That income is when new but when it is stale - no visitors. Usual deception.

    Horu Potuwa Friday, 16 September 2022 12:35 PM

    Hope our cabinet minister in-charge for Lotus Tower will not play out from this income, be aware and have a close look.

    Kalu Friday, 16 September 2022 12:53 PM

    We are neither communists nor have biological connections with the Chinese. However unexpectedly it happened we have become friends of China, what a beneficial help we are getting from them . Get to the top of the Lotus Tower to realise this. If the Indian paid “scums” like Punchi, Buffalocitizen, Sokrates, ABCD,..etc…. are using his connections to the daily Mirror to fill the comments with his vulgar anti Sri Lankan propaganda, I promise we will hunt down these Indian Paid Traitors wherever they may be living and TAKEN OUT OF CIRCULATION.

    BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 16 September 2022 02:49 PM

    Kalu - What did you see after reaching the top of Tower? Did you see the future of Sri Lanka or how China screwed you standing for US$ 113,000,000.00? Who will pay this money, you or your grandchildren and perhaps great grandchildren? You call me a traitor because I speak the truth for the love of this country and not pseudo patriotism like you, Rajapakse's and their thieves and henchies. Did you find out why Weerawansa did not show up in courts for unlawful aquisition of assets 79m? Are these the patriots you like to lick? You don't have to hunt me, you fellows will get hunted by yourselves.

    Lion Friday, 16 September 2022 12:57 PM

    Those who visited this should understand that these wasteful constructions is the main factor for our starvation, shortages of drugs in hospitals, exorbitant price of every essential commodity for our day today life.those who have brain upstairs should keep away from these white elephants which were used to pocket out billions of money as commissions from our poor people.

    S.Vaidy Friday, 16 September 2022 02:55 PM

    All foreigners and dual citizens should pay in Dollars or foreign currency.and the revenue so collected should be published for the information of the general public

    Ram Friday, 16 September 2022 03:12 PM

    Income does not mean the ticket sale collection. The expenses must be deducted. We know that staff payments, OT payments etc when calculated most places that must generate income run at a loss

    BORU SHOW Friday, 16 September 2022 03:29 PM

    Why has the tower not being named as MAHINDA RAJAPAKSE KULANA ? This name should be displayed right on top of the tower to be seen beyond Sri Lanka.That would have been the wish of the then President , not talking of the fabulous Commissions that may have been earned !

    Saman Friday, 16 September 2022 03:44 PM

    Who ever suggested this project should be hung by his balls from the top of Lotus Tower.

    EMILYJOACK Friday, 16 September 2022 05:52 PM

    THIS IS NOT LOTUS TOWER IT IS CALLED WHITE ELEPHANT TOWER

    UMAS Friday, 16 September 2022 05:59 PM

    I AM NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR RAJAPAKSA FAMILY EVER AGAIN OR MY CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN ARE THEY HUMANBEINGS OR ANIMALS

    Top of the World Friday, 16 September 2022 06:42 PM

    So what is the FUNCTIONAL value of this building? Just to climb to the top!! Please go to Akase Kade. You get the same feeling buddy!!

    Mendis Friday, 16 September 2022 08:19 PM

    What is the STRONG connection between Daily Mirror and Buffalocitizen ? Is he working for the daily mirror now or in the past ? Is he operating from some other country to be safe ?. Someone from daily mirror knows the answer to all 3 Questions .

    Roisin Friday, 16 September 2022 08:43 PM

    To Kalu: the truth hurts, right? But that does not mean you can not change your opinion for the better. How much more intelligent comments of BuffolaCitizen and Socrates do you need to face the ugly truth?

    VJ Friday, 16 September 2022 10:44 PM

    That’s it, let’s talk about a weeks collection. When the Meerigama Kurunagala segment of the central highway was opened, first day’s collection was substantial, what happened after that.

    Mahila Saturday, 17 September 2022 03:24 AM

    People don't go SIGHTSEEING EVERY DAY, unless they are from backward Medamulana?? This the guys from Medamulana or the Meeharaks do not understand?? For them every day is Christmas and New Year and Shangri -La!!

    Mahila Saturday, 17 September 2022 03:24 AM

    People don't go SIGHTSEEING EVERY DAY, unless they are from backward Medamulana?? This the guys from Medamulana or the Meeharaks do not understand?? For them every day is Christmas and New Year and Shangri -La!!

    Kumar Saturday, 17 September 2022 06:58 AM

    This monstrosity will not generate enough money to pay the accrued interest or for its upkeep. Another white elephant added to the starving herd.

    D.R. Nanayakara (attorney-at-law) Saturday, 17 September 2022 08:59 AM

    Hay, reduce the entrance fee so that you could gain more profit, it's too much can't afford.

    Seeni Mama Saturday, 17 September 2022 09:00 AM

    Don't know how many millions will be played out by the minister who is responsible for Lotus Tower.

    Sam Sen Saturday, 17 September 2022 12:56 PM

    Lotus tower and is not going to make money at all. People who don’t know business and accounting will never understand. Lease this building back to China for 10 years and get the loan and accrued interest written off. After 10 years, chase the Chinese out and you run yeurself.


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