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New Sri Lanka-based cargo airline WEAIR launched in Colombo
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (300+ words) A new Sri Lanka-based cargo airline, WEAIR, has officially commenced operations with financial and strategic backing from Luxembourg-based investment firm IOTC, marking a significant addition to the country's air freight and logistics sector. The airline was formally launched at an…...
Melbourne investors invited to explore Port City Colombo opportunities
1+ week, 1+ day ago (120+ words) Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has invited Victorian investors to explore new opportunities being developed in Port City Colombo, highlighting the project as a gateway for trade, investment, and infrastructure growth." He also encouraged the Victorian government to promote…...
ABC Australia & Maharaja Media Network Announce Partnership: Brand Sri Lanka to the World
1+ week, 5+ day ago (472+ words) In a significant step for Sri Lanka's media industry and its engagement with the wider Indo-Pacific region, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sri Lanka's Maharaja Media Network, part of the Capital Maharaja Group. The agreement…...
Menzies Aviation awarded Sri Lankan Airlines Ground Handling in Sydney
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (121+ words) Newswire Menzies Aviation awarded Sri Lankan Airlines Ground Handling in Sydney The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a new ground handling contract for Sri Lankan Airlines operations at Sydney Airport, Australia. The previous contract expired on April…...
Malaysia's Batik Air launches operations to Sri Lanka
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (113+ words) Malaysian carrier Batik Air's inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur touched down at the Katunayake Airport early this morning (30). Flight OD297, operated by a Boeing 737, arrived at 1: 10 am carrying 62 passengers and four crew members." The aircraft later departed Katunayake at 2: 05 am with…...
Sri Lankan Airlines Chairman, Director step down
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (156+ words) Mr. Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman of Sri Lankan Airlines Limited and Sri Lankan Catering Limited, has tendered his resignation from both boards with effect from March 31, 2026. Sri Lankan Airlines announced that Mr. A. K. D. D. Dimal Arandara will serve as Acting Chairman of Sri…...
21-Year-Old Man Beaten to Death with Cricket Bat in Ratmalana
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (93+ words) Newswire 21-Year-Old Man Beaten to Death with Cricket Bat in Ratmalana A 21-year-old man was killed after a dispute between two families living near the railway track in the Dharmarama Road area of Ratmalana escalated into a violent assault. The…...