The renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand, Sri Lankaโs main bus terminal, has officially begun. The project, inaugurated by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on September 15, is the first major renovation since the bus stand was built in 1964. The overhaul, estimated to cost Rs. 424 million, will be carried out by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).
The Netherlands has granted an additional EUR 730,000 to Sri Lanka, bringing its total grant contribution for the rural bridges project to over EUR 18.9 million. This latest grant, which accounts for about 37% of the total project cost, is part of a larger effort to assist Sri Lanka with its debt burden. The project is a key initiative to enhance mobility and connectivity in rural communities by constructing 162 bridges.
