Sri Lanka’s Lotus Tower will host South Asia’s first bungee jump attraction by 2026, making it the world’s tallest bungee jump from a tower.

The project is currently in its planning and engineering phase under an agreement between structural engineers and the tower’s technical team.

Lotus Tower Management Company Chairman Shirantha Peiris said the venture is aimed at boosting tourism and positioning the tower as South Asia’s premier destination for culture, technology, adventure, and entertainment.

He added that safety measures will be prioritized, stressing the project is commercial in nature and not under the Sports Ministry.

The launch is expected to draw international thrill-seekers and strengthen Sri Lanka’s adventure tourism sector. (Newswire)

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The Colombo Additional Magistrate has imposed a fine of Rs. 100,000 on a shop owner on the ground floor of the Colombo Lotus Tower for selling a bottle of drinking water at a price higher than the Maximum Retail Price of Rs. 80.

The suspect was arrested during a raid conducted by the Consumer Affairs Authority’s (CAA) investigation unit, based on a complaint received.

CAA Officials informed the court that the suspect had sold a 500 ML bottled drinking water, priced at Rs. 80, for Rs. 150, in violation of the MRP regulation.

They further stated that a gazette notification issued to protect consumers from exploitation has officially banned the sale of bottled water above the government-controlled price. (Newswire)

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Minister of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing, Anura Karunathilake engaged in an inspection tour of the Colombo Lotus Tower yesterday. 

The Minister was accompanied by the Secretary to the Ministry Ranjith Ariyaratne, and the ministry’s Chairpersons and Director Generals.

According to the Colombo Lotus Tower, a special meeting was also convened at the premises by the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing.

CEO of Colombo Lotus Tower, Senior Prof. A. Chamaru de Alwis also participated in the discussions. (Newswire)

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Issuing a statement, the parents of the victim highlighted the violation of media ethics by several media outlets, including publishing the name of a minor and other personal information related to the victim and her family.

Furthermore, the victim’s parents have also shed light on the circumstances that led to their daughter’s demise, stating that their daughter had been a victim of bullying by both parents and teachers of her school in connection to the deaths of her friends at the Altair Apartment Complex a few months ago.

The full statement is as follows; 

Statement by the parents of Radhya Gunasekera on misinformation over circumstances in which her demise occurred pic.twitter.com/4tvNxLfWcT

— Viran Corea (@ViranCorea) October 22, 2024

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Police investigations have confirmed that the school student who was reported dead at the Colombo Lotus Tower yesterday had died by suicide and the death was linked to the previous deaths of two school students at a luxury apartment in Slave Island.

The Police said the deceased, a 16-year-old girl from Colpetty, had jumped off the 29th floor of the Tower and was found on the third floor of the building.

Investigations have found that the girl, a grade 11 student of a prominent international school in Colombo, had visited the Colombo Lotus Tower after school. 

The Police said it has also been found that the deceased was a close friend of the two 15-year-old international school students who had died after jumping off a luxury apartment in Slave Island in July this year.

Providing a statement at the Police Station, the deceased’s father had informed that the girl had suffered mentally following the death of her friends.  

The Maradana Police is conducting investigations into the death. (Newswire)

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A girl from an international school has allegedly tragically fallen to death from the observation deck of the Colombo Lotus Tower today.

Police said the incident occurred this afternoon, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Confirming the death, the Lotus Tower Management Company said the body of the student was found in the vicinity of the tower. 

Stating that the identity of the victim is yet to be confirmed, the company said that the Police have launched investigations to ascertain if the student had jumped or fallen off the building. (Newswire)

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Colombo’s Lotus Tower successfully completed Sri Lanka’s highest international base jump event for the second time from May 12th to 14th, 2024.

Adventure enthusiasts leapt from a height of 350 meters, making a total of 188 jumps from the iconic structure.

The event attracted base jumpers from around the world and highlighted the tower’s prominence in the adventure sports community, the Lotus Tower management said. (Newswire)

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A foreign national has sustained injuries after participating in the base jumping activity at the Colombo Lotus Tower today, it was reported. 

According to media reports, the foreigner had been injured following parachute failure when base jumping off the Lotus Tower.

The injured foreigner, identified as a national of the USA, has been admitted to the Colombo General Hospital and is undergoing treatment. (Newswire)

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The Colombo Lotus Tower Management has issued a clarification on the recent event held at its premises, which resulted in the deaths of two young individuals. 

A 27-year-old woman from Mulleriyawa and a 22-year-old man from Dehiwala were reported to have died after falling ill at a DJ Party that had been held at the Colombo Lotus Tower on March 07, 2024.

Initial reports presumed that the two had fallen ill after consuming drinks containing narcotics. 

Issuing a clarification on the unfortunate deaths, the Colombo Lotus Tower Management said the event had been held at an outdoor venue at its premises, which had been rented. 

The Lotus Tower authorities further said that the event was privately organized and conducted at a rented space, adding that it was separate from the operations of the Colombo Lotus Tower and its affiliated entities. (NewsWire)

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Two guests at a DJ party held at Colombo Lotus Tower have died after falling ill during the event on Friday (Mar 08), it was reported. 

According to Daily News, the deceased are identified as a 27-year-old woman from Mulleriyawa and a 22-year-old man from Dehiwala.

The Police said the two individuals had fallen ill during the party and had been rushed to the Colombo National Hospital, where they had died after admission. 

Even though the cause of death is yet to be ascertained, it is presumed that the two victims had consumed drinks containing narcotics. 

The Maligakanda Magistrate has conducted the preliminary Magistrate’s examinations on the two deaths. 

The Maradana Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)

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The highest revolving restaurant in South Asia is set to be declared open at the Lotus Tower in Colombo this week.

The opening of ‘Obit by Citrus’ was announced at a press conference held at the Colombo Lotus Tower on Wednesday (Dec 06).

The media briefing was attended by Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe, and representatives of the restaurant. 

Accordingly, ‘Obit by Citrus’ will be declared open on Saturday (Dec 09), at the Colombo Lotus Two, which is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the second tallest structure in South Asia.

Addressing the media, Minister Dilum Amunugama said the Colombo Lotus Tower has been converted into a profit-making institution within the last 15 months.

He further said that three local companies that meet international standards are ready to provide many new experiences through sports such as abseiling, bungee jumping and paragliding at a height of 195 meters. (NewsWire)

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A group of women and a man have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing property at the Lotus Tower in Colombo yesterday (Aug. 09).

According to video footage, the women are seen writing on the rim of the outdoor observation deck.

The group was taken into custody by the Maradana Police after being notified by the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company.

Several warnings have been issued by the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company of stringent punishment being enforced against those found to be causing damages to the property.

However, the Company stated that despite the warnings, there has been an increase in incidents of vandalism in the recent past. (NewsWire)

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A young couple has been arrested for having vandalized a section of a wall at the Lotus Tower in Colombo.

The couple was arrested by security officials on duty at the Lotus Tower last evening (May 30). 

The suspects, who are accused of having scribbled on a section of a wall at the Colombo Lotus Tower, have been handed over to the Police.

The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company has warned that stringent punishment will be enforced against those found to be causing damages to the property. (NewsWire)

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