(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a workshop on capacity development for diplomats currently serving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 13 November, 2022.
"Foreign Ministry holds a workshop on economic diplomacy for Diplomats"Category: LOCAL
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Government of India has been implementing “Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children [SPDC]” since 2006-07. Under this scheme, assistance is provided to the Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indian (NRIs) for pursuing Undergraduate courses in Indian Universities/Institutes.
"Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children for the academic year 2022-23"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –President Ranil Wickremesinghe, presenting the 2023 Budget in parliament today (Nov 14), stated that steps will be taken to increase the passport and visa charges by 20%.
"Passport and visa charges to be increased by 20%"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –President Ranil Wickremesinghe, presenting the 2023 Budget in parliament in parliament today (Nov 14), proposed to set up a new agency, enabling the creation of a conducive environment for promoting investment and external trade.
"President proposes new agency for external trade and investment"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe, presenting the 2023 Budget in parliament today (Nov 14), says that new Economic Zones will be established within Western, North Western provinces and also in Hambantota and Trincomalee districts in view of attracting foreign investments.
"New economic zones to be established to attract foreign investments"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Chinese government has agreed to provide 10.6 million liters of fuel for Sri Lanka’s agricultural and fishing activities as per the request of President Ranil Wickramasinghe from the Chinese government.
"Farmers and fishermen to receive 10.6 million liters of diesel from China"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman, has filed his second bail application in the New South Wales Supreme Court.
"Danushka Gunathilaka files second bail bid"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The newly appointed president of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) Keerthi Gunawardane, and the board members Saranga Wijeyarathne, Ruwan de Silva, Abbas Kamurdeen, Dhammika Lokuge and the Acting Deputy Secretary General Tilan Wijesuriya met the Deputy High Commissioner of India Vinod K Jacob and the First Secretary Vivek Sharma at the Deputy High Commissioner’s Residence recently.
"FCCISL meets the Indian High Commission Officials"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A four member delegation from India comprising of Armed Forces instructors from Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Military Institute of Technology, Pune visited Sri Lanka from 07- 12 November 2022.
"Indian Armed Forces delegation at DSCSC, Batalanda"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued an order banning State Minister Diana Gamage from traveling abroad. The order will be effective until the 17th of December. Colombo Chief Magistrate Nandana Amarasinghe has issued this order to the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration after considering a motion filed by a group including lawyer Gunaratne Vanninayake. The Magistrate yesterday (10) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department to promptly investigate the case involving State…
"Court issues foreign travel ban on State Minister Diana Gamage"