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Two years since purchase, still cannot register: Laments from Vehicles Lanka

Convening a media conference in Colombo, a group of buyers of vehicles under the brand name ‘Emperor’ which had been locally assembled by Vehicles Lanka (Pvt) Limited at the Minuwangoda industrial park, revealed that an injustice has been meted out to them as they are still unable to register around 90 such assembled vehicles. While…

(0)Comments | October 16, 2014 6:26 pm

Sri Lanka goes for two roads on pillars: Between Kelanitissa-Rajagiriya from near HSBC

The government is preparing to constructs two roads on pillars over the main roads to ease the traffic congestion in the Colombo city. While speaking to adaderanabiz.lk on this project, Road Development Authority (RDA) chief R.W.R. Pemasiri said one of these roads to be constructed would be from near the Kelanitissa power plant to Colombo…

(0)Comments | October 10, 2014 3:20 pm

Construction of the portion of the Northern Expressway from Enderamulla to Galewela

Government has given priority for the construction of the portion of the Link Expressway from Pothuhera to Galagedara. The above mentioned portion of the Expressway will connect major commercial cities viz., Gampaha, Veyangoda, Mirigama, Kurunegala, Rideegama, Melsiripura and Galewela and the above mentioned portion of Link Expressway will connect major commercial cities viz., Rambukkana and…

(0)Comments | October 10, 2014 3:08 pm

Proposed Lotus Mall and Recreational Complex along with the Lotus Tower

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is constructing the Colombo Lotus Tower (CLT) which is a 350 m high multifunctional tower and an entertainment centre at D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, çolombo 10. It is also expected to develop the land adjoining CLT as a suitable pleasure garden by constructing necessary infrastructure facilities including a parking…

(0)Comments | October 10, 2014 3:03 pm

DPMC’s automotive assembly plants stand testimony to local ingenuity

From design to installation and efficiency to sustainability, David Pieris Motor Company Limited’s (DPMC) automotive assembly plants in Ranna and Madapatha stand testimony to local ingenuity and engineering expertise. DPMC first started conveyorised assembly of vehicles 18 years ago. The Madapatha Facilities Complex, commissioned in 1996, assembles a wide range of fuel-efficient motorcycles for the…

(0)Comments | October 6, 2014 11:37 am

Lamborghini unveils 910-horsepower electric supercar at Paris Auto Show

The supercar hybrid world continues to expand with the unveiling of the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 at the 2014 Paris Auto Show. Featuring a total system output of 910 horsepower from a combination of a 610-hp 5.2-liter V-10 engine and 300 hp from three electric motors, the Asterion is unique in Lamborghini’s lineup for its…

(0)Comments | October 4, 2014 11:03 am

Government still has hopes on James Packer, says Minister Lakshman Yapa

The government still has hopes on the mixed hotel projects of ‘Lake Leisure Holdings’ in Colombo which is being handled together by 40 year old Australian investor James Douglas Packer and prominent Sri Lankan businessman Ravi Wijeratne, said Investment Promotions Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene. Minister Yapa Abeywardene added that they have already paid around 20…

(0)Comments | October 2, 2014 11:35 am

United States 2016 “Green Card” Visa Lottery Opens

The U.S. Embassy Colombo is pleased to announce that the 2016 Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Program, also known as the “Green Card” Lottery, started accepting on-line applications from Sri Lankan and Maldivian citizens on October 1, 2014, exclusively at www.dvlottery.state.gov.  The Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery allows randomly selected applicants who qualify for the program the…

(0)Comments | October 1, 2014 11:58 am

Toyota C-HR concept revealed, previews small hybrid SUV

The wraps have officially come off the Toyota C-HR concept vehicle just before its international debut at the Paris Motor Show in a couple of weeks. A production version is set to be in the making, based on the Corolla. Toyota has been showing us more and more of its aggressive and sporty side with…

(0)Comments | September 29, 2014 3:24 pm

Japanese EV maker Terra Motors enters Sri Lankan market

Terra Motors Corporation, Japan’s leading electric two- and three-wheeler developer and manufacturer, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Sri Lanka’s Brown & Company PLC. The Sri Lankan company is one of the country’s oldest diversified conglomerates, currently operating in seven key industry sectors. It has 35 showrooms and 200 dealers in Sri Lanka. Toru…

(0)Comments | September 27, 2014 11:11 am