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Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC partners with Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd for the grand re-entry of the iconic Piaggio Apé Range of 3 wheelers

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12 months ago

2025/04/27

Singer team with their Piaggio counterparts after the agreement signing

SINGER Sri Lanka PLC on Friday has announced its strategic entry into the mobility sector through a groundbreaking partnership with Piaggio, the globally renowned Italian manufacturer. With a long-standing legacy of delivering reliable products and services to Sri Lankan families, SINGER is now extending that same trust and dependability to the transportation sector backed by its extensive island-wide network of showrooms and Dealers.

The partnership also marks the official return of Piaggio to the Sri Lankan market.

Speaking on the partnership, Mahesh Wijewardene, Managing Director, SINGER Group, said, “With a legacy of over 148 years, Singer has established itself as a strong distributor in the country with a deep connection with the consumers. This collaboration will further expand our portfolio in the passenger and commercial vehicle sector, offering our customers durable and efficient transportation solutions.”

Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, said, “Sri Lanka has been an important market for Piaggio, and we are thrilled to announce our re-entry with a trusted partner like Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC through our business development partners Silverline Ventura, UAE.”

Anil Chandran, CEO, Silverline Ventura, UAE, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership to reintroduce Piaggio vehicles in Sri Lanka through Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC.

SINGER showrooms across the island are now accepting pre-orders for the latest Piaggio models: the Apé AUTO D+ (435cc passenger), Apé City Passenger (230cc), Apé Extra Diesel Cargo 5ft (435cc), and the electric Apé E City (8kW lithium). Pre-bookings for the Piaggio Apé range scheduled to commence from today (27).

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Singapore Zoo’s first Sri Lankan leopard cubs make their public debut

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10 hours ago

2026/04/16

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The Sri Lankan leopard cubs can be found at the Wild Africa exhibit with their mother daily until mid-May and, subsequently, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (Straits Times)

Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs that were born at the Singapore Zoo on Jan 1 have now made their public debut at the facility.

The two males and one female, born to mother Yala and father Asanka, are the first of their species yo be born at the Singapore Zoo. The last successful birth in Singapore was recorded at the Night Safari three decades ago.

The triplets, which are the pair’s first litter, are among around 80 Sri Lankan leopards in zoos worldwide.

The species is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, with fewer than 800 individuals estimated to remain in the wild.

Visitors can now see the triplets at the Wild Africa exhibit, said the Mandai Wildlife Group in a statement on April 16.

The cubs can be found in the exhibit with their mother daily until mid-May and, subsequently, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

*Yala with her cubs in their nest box, a month after their birth on Jan 1. (Straits Times)*

A leopard cub investigating a piece of meat suspended from a tree – one of the several enrichment items in the Wild Africa exhibit designed to keep the cats mentally and physically stimulated. (Straits Times)

Mandai Wildlife Group curator Anand Kumar said it took nearly three years and close collaboration across continents to bring together a compatible pair of Sri Lankan leopards.

(Straits Times)

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-zoos-first-sri-lankan-leopard-cubs-make-their-public-debut?ref=top-stories

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Sri Lanka Navy seize multi day fishing craft suspected of smuggling narcotics

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11 hours ago

2026/04/16

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The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a local multi- day fishing trawler, it’s four man crew together with a consignment suspected to be narcotics off the Southern Coast of the island.

The vessel is presently being escorted to the Dikowita fisheries harbour for further investigations and legal proceedings.

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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district

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1 day ago

2026/04/16

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 15 April 2026, valid for 16 April 2026.

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern
and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district.

The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.

Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491