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Foreign direct investments and many developments taking place in Hambantota

Published on 2012-01-27 05:09:45

With Sri Lanka aiming for a golden double of one million tourists and one million US dollars in revenue from tourism, and the country targeting nearly two billion US dollars in foreign direct investments and many developments taking place in Hambantota, a second airport was a crying need for almost a decade. Several new airlines [...] Related posts: Qatar Airways flights airport at Hambantota from next year Shangri La hotel chain project at Hambantota Second South Asian Beach Games in Maldives > read more

Qatar Airways flights airport at Hambantota from next year

Published on 2012-01-27 04:45:34

Qatar Airways, one of the five star airlines in the world, has consented to operate flights to the country’s second international airport at Hambantota from next year. Aviation Minister Priyankankara Jayaratne said they had discussion in this regard with Qatar authorities recently who responded positively in this regard. He said that in addition, Fly Dubai, [...] Related posts: Shangri La hotel chain project at Hambantota Construction work of Shangri-La’s resort in Hambantota Qatar – Sri L [..] > read more

Construction work of Shangri-La’s resort in Hambantota

Published on 2012-01-27 04:37:12

Construction work of Shangri-La’s resort in Hambantota is to be started later this month.  Meanwhile, the launching of Shangri-La’s flagship venture in Galle Face will be held in February.   This was disclosed by the Hambantota Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa addressing a media conference yesterday.  Mr. Rajapaksa said that Shangri-La is to invest around 600 Million [...] Related posts: Shangri La hotel chain project at Hambantota Sri Lankan Airlines has opened a flight academy Peacock Be [..] > read more

Tsunami -Hambantota is a glaring example

Published on 2012-01-02 19:09:41

Sri Lanka takes the foremost place in completing the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by the tidal waves out of all the countries affected by the tsunami, said A H M Azwer M P and Member of Parliament Council, speaking at a religious ceremony conducted jointly by the Madrasathul Aroosiya and the Borella Ahadiya Association held [...] No related posts. > read more

Colombo Engineering setting up a ship repair facility in Hambantota.

Published on 2012-01-02 18:51:09

Colombo Engineering, involved in ship repairing for more than three decades, is looking at setting up a ship repair facility in Hambantota. Colombo Engineering, CEO Kiran Atapattu said the focus now is in the Ruhunu Magampura harbour and they are looking at exploiting this situation. He said they are looking to first set up a [...] Related posts: Hambantota Administrative Complex-Siribopura History of Hambantota > read more

British tourist dead in Tangalle

Published on 2011-12-27 21:00:48

Police have recovered the firearm suspected to have been used in the shooting that left a British tourist dead in Tangalle on December 25, Police Spokesman SP Ajith Rohana told  short while ago. He stated that the firearm was a T56 assault rifle and that it was recovered from the scene of the shooting. Chairman [...] Related posts: Nugasewana Eden- Tangalle Hotel > read more

Close and easy to visit Bundala National Park- Hambantota, Sri Lanka

Published on 2011-12-22 20:18:15

Bundala National Park is just as close and easy to visit from the town of Tissamaharama as Yala National Park. The difference? Well, at Yala there was a gridlock of jeeps to watch the leopard sleep on the rock. At Bundala we did not see half a dozen other jeeps our entire visit. We did [...] Related posts: Bundala birdwatch-Bundala National Park How to Access to Yala National Park Yala National Park is one of the largest national parks in Sri Lanka, > read more

Qatar – Sri Lanka economic ties to soar to new heights

Published on 2011-12-22 12:35:24

His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Qatar together with Hon. Yousf Kamal, Finance Minister of Qatar, His Excellency the Ambassador of Qatar in Sri Lanka and an Investment delegation held bilateral discussion with Hon Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development at the Colombo Hilton [...] Related posts: Shangri La hotel chain project at Hambantota > read more

Southern Expressway from Matara to Hambantota

Published on 2011-12-22 11:42:08

The Road Development Authority stated that the construction work of the southern Expressway from Matara to Hambantota will commence next year.   Chairman of the RDA R.W.R. Pemasiri said that steps are being taken to form a plan in this regard. He said that the construction activities of the Galle to Matara road on the [...] Related posts: Monkeys in Hambantota were captured and translocated > read more

Dry Zone Botanical Garden established in Mirijjavila in the Hambantota

Published on 2011-12-22 10:39:50

With the aim to conserve rare plants native to the dry zone of the country, Sri Lanka is establishing a dry zone botanical garden in the Southern Province. The 120-hectare Dry Zone Botanical Garden being established in Mirijjavila in the Hambantota district is now nearing completion, the administrator of the garden Sumith Ekanayake says. According [...] Related posts: Dry Zone Botanic Gardens – Mirijjawila,Hambantota Ganesh Garden, Beach Cabanas-Tangalle The Oasis Ayurveda Beach Hotel -Ha [..] > read more

South Asian Beach Games 2011-Hambantota

Published on 2011-06-29 20:58:47

Another big sport event has come into this year’s event calendar after the ICC World cup. All South Asian nations have given their consent for Sri Lanka to host the inaugural South Asian Beach Games in the Southern city of Hambantota which is also > read more

Two more Divisional Secretariats Divisions in the Hambanthota District

Published on 2011-06-21 05:57:34

The Ministry of Public Administration is to establish two more Divisional Secretariats Divisions in the Hambanthota District in Sri Lanka. This action will be taken according to the recommendations of the committee appointed to demarcate the boundari > read more

Making of Hambantota a youth city

Published on 2011-06-21 05:54:49

The city of Colombo has now become a city of elders and it has been a crying need for a youth city for the past period of thirty or forty years. Therefore that shortcoming was overcome with the making of Hambantota a youth city, said Youth Affairs an > read more

Sacred relics sent Government of Pakistan on the special request of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Published on 2011-06-21 05:41:01

Millions of Sri Lankan devotees paid homage to sacred relics of Lord Buddha from Pakistan during a 17-day exposition of the sacred relics in Sri Lanka.  These sacred relics were sent by the Government of Pakistan on the special request of Sri Lanka > read more

Hambantota Malay and Colombo Malay speak differently

Published on 2011-05-28 13:12:31

Malay was a vibrant language during the time of Baba Ounus Saldin who published the first Malay Newspaper in the East. The Malays of today have lost the ability to read and write their language. They have been concerned that less and less Malays are > read more

will not underestimate Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games

Published on 2011-05-09 23:46:41

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh (pictured) has promised that the Gold Coast will not underestimate its only rivals Hambantota in the campaign to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Bligh is due to arrive here tomorrow on the eve of the official ceremony > read more

Amanwella Resort-New Beach Resort

Published on 2011-05-07 06:21:13

The Restaurant is located within the cluster of public buildings at the southern end of the resort and is open all day. Perched eight metres above sea level, it offers stunning views across the pool towards the coconut grove and beach. Table seating > read more

Hambantota 2018 plans -fast-developing “new” city of Hambantota

Published on 2011-05-07 05:42:56

The development is being  integrated with education infrastructure to help keep talent and tuition fees within the country.The construction of a five-star hotel is due to begin in the middle of this year, and a host of contracts with major hotel cha > read more

massive Sports City -2018 Commonwealth Games

Published on 2011-05-07 05:24:00

The Hambantota Sports Zone willaccommodate the proposed Sprots City designed for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. A large-scale model of the ‘Sports City’ was unveiled by the Parliamentarian Mr. Namal Rajapaksa in the presence of M i k e H o > read more

SriLankan Air Taxi expands south operations

Published on 2011-05-05 00:47:13

SriLankan Air Taxi took delivery of its second De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft as it continues to expand its popular operations throughout the island. SriLankan Air Taxi is rapidly growing in popularity among both foreign tourists and Sri Lankans. > read more

2018 Commonwealth Games at Hambantota

Published on 2011-05-05 00:32:08

Sri Lanka, in the lead-up to the official bid lodgement to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games at Hambantota, has prepared a Bid Book and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today received the Bid Book from the Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamag > read more

2018 Commonwealth Games at Hambantota

Published on 2011-05-05 00:32:08

Sri Lanka, in the lead-up to the official bid lodgement to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games at Hambantota, has prepared a Bid Book and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today received the Bid Book from the Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamag > read more

Oil bunkering at Hambantota port

Published on 2011-05-05 00:23:49

Minister of Petroleum Industries Susil Premajayantha in Parliament yesterday expressed hope that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) which is under his purview will get the opportunity of oil bunkering at the newly built Hambantota Port. Minister > read more

Hambantota Port Administrative Complex

Published on 2011-05-04 04:17:01

This 13-storey building complex will facilitate the administrative and engineering divisions of the Hambantota Port. Overlooking the Hambantota coastline, the building is situated inside the port premises, within 500m from the docks. Designed by Ta > read more

Administrative Complex Hambantota -Siribopura

Published on 2011-05-04 03:14:25

The Greater Hambantota Development Plan is being implemented in 112,000 hectares in Hambantota under a plan mooted by the Urban Development Authority. Among the development activities are the port administration complex, airport, international conven > read more

Industrial zone in Middeniya

Published on 2011-05-02 11:33:45

The first industrial zone outside the Coconut Triangle aimed at providing infrastructure facilities for manufacturers of coconut allied products will be set up in Middeniya, Hambantota at a cost of Rs 350 million. Plantation Industry Ministry sources > read more

Ridiyagama Safari park in Hambantota-open to the public next year

Published on 2011-05-02 10:36:38

Zoological gardens department officials have expressed confidence that the ridiyagama safari park, located in the hambantota district, would be open to the public next year. According to reports the construction of the 500-acre park is under construc > read more

large scale model of the Hambantota 2018 “Sports City”

Published on 2011-05-02 06:36:30

A large scale model of the Hambantota 2018 “Sports City” was unveiled in the presence of Mike Hooper, CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). The futuristic development which is now under construction will feature 90 per cent of t > read more

Hambantota Job Fair-employments and training opportunities for the participants

Published on 2011-05-02 06:01:46

More than 200 instant employment opportunities would be on offer at the annual Hambantota Job Fair and Higher Education Exhibition which is being conducted by the District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) in collaboration with World Vision, Lunugamvehera R > read more

Fuel bunkering-Hambantota Port in June this year

Published on 2011-04-02 09:56:45

The Government will start fuel bunkering at the Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port popularly known as Hambantota Port in June this year. Ports Development Deputy Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardene said that the construction work on fuel bunkering termin > read more

Hambantota2018-Hambantota will build a Sports City that will feature

Published on 2011-04-02 09:41:44

Sri Lanka competing with Gold Coast, Australia to host the Commonwealth Games recently unveiled a large-scale model of the Hambantota 2018 ‘Sports City’ in the presence of Hooper. Hambantota has not only rebuilt what they lost ... > read more

US$ 975 million with the development of the Hambantota International Harbour

Published on 2011-04-02 09:29:10

Sri Lanka has received foreign investments worth US$ 975 million with the development of the Hambantota International Harbour. Ports Development Deputy Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardene said that 27 investors have currently bid to set up ventures suc > read more

Hambantota international stadium road map Location

Published on 2011-02-14 01:28:12

I am trying to find out “exactly” where the new cricket stadium is but I get different instructions from everywhere I look and ask. The official ICC website even suggests it’s on the A2 near Lunuganwehera Lake which is no ... > read more

Hambantota awaits first fully solar power park

Published on 2011-02-05 05:45:08

Hambantota is to switch on its first fully fledged solar-power park – providing 1237 Kilo Watts of energy to a large number of households as well as public buildings, street lights and places of worship ... > read more

Cricket matches to be played at Hambantota’s cricket stadium

Published on 2011-02-01 05:38:55

List of upcoming cricket matches to be played at Hambantota’s cricket stadium. Hambantota is one of the important venues situated in Sri Lanka and has hosted several matches till now. Check the below list of ... > read more

Things not to miss in the Hambantota District

Published on 2011-02-01 04:01:50

Tanglle, The hummanaya blow hole is a natural fountain, caused when sea water rushes though a submerged carven and is pushed upwards. The spray is often as high as 25 meters, giving onlookers a sea bath ... > read more

ICC Cricket World Cup ticket reservations begin at Sooriyawewa

Published on 2010-11-16 02:41:03

At a media briefing held (Oct 17) at the Sooriya wewa International Cricket Stadium at Sooriyawewa.The srilanka Cricket (CLC) officially announced the opening of cricket reservations for the ICC cricket World Cup 2011. The public will ... > read more

2011 Cricket World Cup match-Suriyawewa International Cricket Stadium

Published on 2010-11-16 02:13:46

Construction of the Suriyawewa International Cricket Stadium has now been completed is now ready for hosting International Matches.  Work on the construction of the 7 storied Pavilian Building has also been completed.  The Stadium has ... > read more

2011 South Asian Beach Games is to be held in Hambantota

Published on 2010-11-16 01:44:06

The 2011 South Asian Beach Games is to be held in Hambantota, as announced by the Chairman of the National Olympic Committee a short while ago in China. > read more

Dry Zone Botanic Gardens – Mirijjawila,Hambantota

Published on 2010-10-26 10:27:51

A new 300-acre botanical garden is to be built in Mirijjawila in the Hambantota district of Sri Lanka. This is the first National Botanical Garden to be built after the Senarathgoda Garden in Gampaha in 1876. ... > read more

Mattala International Airport-Hambantota

Published on 2010-10-26 09:26:25

The Mattala International Airport is an international airport currently under construction in Mattala, in the Hambantota District in the south of Sri Lanka. Upon completion, the Mattala International Airport will be Sri Lanka’s second intern > read more

Port of Hambantota-biggest port constructed on land

Published on 2010-10-26 07:36:42

The Port of Hambantota is a maritime port currently under construction inHambantota, Sri Lanka. The first phase of the port is schedule to open in November 2010. The port will be operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Construction of the ... > read more

History of Hambantota

Published on 2010-10-15 07:55:36

Hambantota, the main city of Hambantota District is located near the 148th mile (238-km) post along the Colombo-Galle-Matara-Tissamaharama highway. History. About 200BC, the first Kingdom of Sri Lanka was flourishing in the north central region of An > read more

Ruhunu National Park-Srilanka

Published on 2010-10-14 08:18:25

Overview. Yala (Ruhuna) National Park is situated in the Arid Zone of Sri Lanka’s South East region.  Comprising of five blocks, this National Park covers an area of 151,778 hectares. Currently only Block I, covering 14,100 ... > read more

Yala-History of Ruhunu National Park

Published on 2010-10-14 00:05:31

Yala National Park is the 2nd largest national park in Sri Lanka.It is situated in the southeast region of the island in the dry zone. The park is situated about 300 km from Colombo which is capital city of Sri Lanka. Yala park belongs to two provinc > read more

Bundala birdwatch-Bundala National Park

Published on 2010-10-13 05:50:18

Located about fifteen kilometers east of Hambantota (a similar distance west of Tissamaharama), Bundala National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s foremost destinations for birdwatchers, protecting an important area of coastal wetland famous for its a > read more

Kirinda-small beautiful village,southern coast of Sri Lanka

Published on 2010-10-13 05:25:34

Kirinda is a small but beautiful village on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, 10 km south of Tissa & close to Kataragama. It has a beautiful beach and a Buddhist shrine built on a huge round rock. The area is also close to the Great and Little Bas > read more

Place to Visit Tissamaharama -Srilanka

Published on 2010-10-13 02:39:24

Tissa Wewa Rainwater reservior North of the modern town lies the beautiful Tissa Wewa, an expansive artificial lake built by King Kavantissa in the 2nd century BC of the ancient southern kingdom of Ruhuna. The shore nearest the town is often busy wit > read more

Tissamaharama-Travel Guide,History

Published on 2010-10-12 09:52:53

Tissamaharama  is a town in south-eastern Sri Lanka. It used to be the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3rd century B.C. Only few buildings from that period can still be seen today. The large artificial Tissa Wewa lake, whi > read more

Kataragama Popular places-Place to Visit Kataragama

Published on 2010-10-12 03:18:46

The sacred pilgrimage site of the benevolent god. To Buddhists, this forest sanctuary is where the Buddha planted a sapling of the Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree of Anuradhapura, sanctifying the spot. To Hindus, Kataragama is the domain of the Hindu war > read more

Kataragama-most popular & most sacred pilgrimages sites of Sri Lanka

Published on 2010-10-12 00:41:53

19km inland from Tissamaharama lies the small & remote town of Kataragama. Kataragama is one of most popular & most sacred pilgrimages sites of Sri Lanka. Like Adam’s Peak, it attracts Sinhalese Buddhists as well as Hindu Tamils. The ad > read more