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"

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"

India is playing a crucial role in promoting developmental and humanitarian goals around the world – Prime Minister

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said India, while advancing as an economic power, is playing a crucial role in promoting developmental and humanitarian goals around the world. Speaking at the 77th Independence Anniversary celebrations organized by the India Sri Lanka Society in Colombo on Saturday (September 23), he said that in this Century of Asia, in the councils of the world, India is synonymous with economic development.

"India is playing a crucial role in promoting developmental and humanitarian goals around the world – Prime Minister"

Largest Asia Pacific Environmental Forum kicks off in Colombo from 3rd to 6th October

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The fifth Asia Pacific Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities, the largest regional environmental event in the Asia Pacific region will convene in Colombo from October 3rd to October 6th. This forum is jointly organized by the Ministry of Environment and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

"Largest Asia Pacific Environmental Forum kicks off in Colombo from 3rd to 6th October"