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Pakistan announces prestigious Jinnah Scholarships 2016 for Sri Lankan Youth
The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Sri Lanka invites applications for award of Jinnah Scholarship from deserving Sri Lankan students pursuing their studies at O’ Levels and A Levels. The Government of Pakistan is awarding Jinnah Scholarships for Sri Lanka O/A level students for past 11 years through its High Commission […]
Sri Lanka conducts tourism promotional event at ‘Stockholm Travel Show’
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm conducted a tourism promotional event at the ‘Stockholm Travel Show’ at the Royal Djurgården, Stockholm held through May 13-15, 2016. This Travel Show was convened at this enchanting locality, adjacent to one of the iconic historical sites of Stockholm, the ‘Vasa Museum.’ Thus, the Travel Show enticed tourists […]
Crisis-hit Venezuela near collapse, says new oil deal with China
May 17, 2016 (LBO) – Venezuela says it has reached a deal with China to improve loan terms as falling oil prices have driven the oil-exporting country into economic crisis and collapsed its currency. Venezuelan Economy Vice-President Miguel Perez told Reuters that all conditions, including loan time frames, investment amounts and non-financial aspects, had been […]
RTI, clear signal of Sri Lanka’s commitment to good governance: Atul Keshap
Remarks by Ambassador Atul Keshap Right to Information (RTI) Interactive Dialogue Launch May 16, 2016 – Water’s Edge Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka Honorable Minister, Members of Parliament, ladies and gentlemen, It is an honor to address this gathering as you discuss the creation of a Right to Information bill designed to enhance citizens’ access to […]
HDFC becomes official Banker of NEDA Entrepreneurship Development
HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between HDFC Bank and the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) for developing the SME sector in Sri Lanka. The signing of the MOU was between HDFC Bank General Manager/CEO Upali Hettiarachchi and NEDA Chairman/ Director General Omar Kamil. With this move HDFC Bank will act […]
Samantha Power meets former President Chandrika Kumaratunga
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power met with former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, currently Chairperson of Sri Lanka’s Office of National Unity Reconciliation (ONUR), and Mano Tittawella, Secretary-General for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanisms, on May 11, 2016, at the Sri Lankan Mission to the United Nations in New York. Ambassador […]
Sri Lankan community in France to receive solutions for consular issues
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris successfully concluded the first ever consular forum conducted by the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Paris with a view to address issues faced by the Sri Lankan Community in France pertaining to issuance of passports, registration of birth, citizenship certificates and issuance of dual citizenship certificates. On an […]
Roshan Perera appointed to LAUGFS Leisure Board
Roshan R. Perera was appointed to the board of LAUGFS Leisure Limited at the recently held Board Meeting. LAUGFS Leisure is a subsidiary of LAUGFS Gas PLC and owns and manages the Anantaya chain of luxury resorts. Roshan joined LAUGFS Leisure as the CEO last year and is a veteran in the leisure sector, having […]
CSE Chairman Chairs 4th SAFE Executive Committee Board Meeting in Mumbai
Mr. Vajira Kulatilaka, the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in his capacity as the Chairman of the South Asian Federation of Exchanges (SAFE) recently chaired the 4thSAFE Executive Committee Board Meeting and Ideas Workshop held in Mumbai. Leaders representing capital markets across South Asia were present at the event to discuss the vision […]
Turkish biz delegation expresses interest to invest in Sri Lanka
A Turkish business delegation led by H.E..Tunca Ozcuhadar, Ambassador of Turkey in Sri Lanka met the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka on 09th of May 2016 at the head Office of BOI. Senior officials from the BOI, Embassy officials and the Turkish delegation participated at this meeting. The Turkish visiting delegation comprised of different […]
Governor replies to article by anonymous writer
May 13, 2016 (LBO) – In response to an article published in a media outlet written by an anonymous writer titled ‘What is expected of Central Bank Governor?’ Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran has replied that there were factual inaccuracies in the article. “The writer has sought to compare my conduct with that of a […]
British PM & Foreign Secretary called on Sri Lanka’s President
British PM David Cameron and Foreign Secretary of UK Philip Hammond called on President on the sidelines of the Anti Corruption Summit…