The government has decided to build four multi-story car parks in Colombo to reduce traffic congestions in Colombo and its suburbs.
These are to be built under the directives of the Urban Development Authority and the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, together with the help of both public and private sectors.
They are to be located in front of the Sri Lanka Telecom Institute in Colombo, the old fish market and in Narahenpita.
One of the projects completed in Union Place, Colombo two was completed and handed over to the public yesterday by the Ministry.
This was built by Access Engineering at a cost of Rs.1,400 million and its ownership will be transferred to the UDA after 30 years. As per the agreement, the UDA will receive a 20% of the car park's monthly income.
The operations of these car parks are to be computerized, ensuring complete security for all the vehicles.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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