RENEWAL OF FIREARM LICENSE AND PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS REGISTRATION-2024

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The renewal of firearm license of individuals/ institutions for the year 2024 will be carried out from 01 October 2023 to 31 December 2023. Required details can be downloaded from the Defence Ministry’s website www.defence.lk.

"RENEWAL OF FIREARM LICENSE AND PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS REGISTRATION-2024"

Campaigns to attract 1.5 million tourists to Sri Lanka, Proposal to create cities that never sleep

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –  Mrs. Diana Gamage, the Minister of State for Tourism announced plans to launch promotional campaigns aimed at attracting 1.5 million foreign tourists to Sri Lanka by the year’s end. She emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of tourists and mentioned initiatives such as establishing taxi associations to enhance the visitor experience.

"Campaigns to attract 1.5 million tourists to Sri Lanka, Proposal to create cities that never sleep"

Sri Lanka gears up for a comprehensive social security reformation inspired by Indonesian Model

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A distinguished Sri Lankan delegation led by Secretary of the Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment. R.P.A. Wimalaweera, embarked on a four-day study tour to Indonesia from September 4-7, 2023 to assess that country’s employment social security system.

"Sri Lanka gears up for a comprehensive social security reformation inspired by Indonesian Model"

New legislation being formulated to transform the Port City to ‘Colombo Financial Zone’, President reveals

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his address at the 2023 Commercial Mediation Symposium at Colombo’s Hilton Hotel, emphasized the need for a cultural shift towards efficient dispute resolution in Sri Lanka. He acknowledged the long-standing reliance on trial courts and stressed the importance of embracing alternate dispute resolution methods.

"New legislation being formulated to transform the Port City to ‘Colombo Financial Zone’, President reveals"