JAFFNA COMMANDER TELLS BRITISH HC: The Army has no plans to acquire civilian lands to establish camps in Jaffna, Commander Security Forces - Jaffna Maj. Gen. Mahinda Hathurusinghe told the British High Commissioner John ...
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Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleka distributes certificates toTamil students in Paris Suburb of Bondy, France
On Saturday 30th June 2012, Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleka and Madam Sanja Jayatilleka participated as special guests at the award of year end certificates to Tamil students based in Bondy, France.
Three Provincial Councils dissolved
*Gazette Notification sent to Government Printer *TMVP to contest with Govt Chaminda PERERA The Eastern, Sabaragamuwa and North Central Provincial Councils were dissolved with effect from midnight yesterday at the reques ...
Investment in Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds by Japanese Investors
In view of the benign macro-economic environment, relatively high interest rates, safe and conductive market environment, Bansai Securities, one of the leading investment house in Tokyo, is planning to invest JPY 10 billion [Approximately US$ 125 million] in Sri Lanka Government Treasury Bills [T-bills] and Treasury Bonds [T-bonds] over the next 12 month period. The first tranche of the proposed investment of JPY 1.5 billion [Approximately US$ 20 million] is expected to be made before 15.07.2012.
The New World Securities [Pvt] Limited, the first Japanese Securities firm authorized to trade in shares and financial instrument in Sri Lanka, acts as the lead manager while Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC will be the facilitator to the proposed investment.
Sri Lankan Consulate promotes tourism in Guangzhou
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou and the Hilton Tianhe Hotel organized the first ever Sri Lanka Food and Dance Festival held in South China from 13 to 21 June 2012, showcasing some of the best of Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture. The promotion was timed to create excitement about Sri Lanka as a tourism destination just prior to the July-August travel peak.
High Commissioner leads Sri Lanka delegation to the First Ministerial Meeting of RIMES
High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam led the Sri Lanka delegation to the First Ministerial Conference of the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) in New Delhi on 21 June 2012. ...
15 Austrians awarded Diploma in Buddhism
The first batch of students from the University of Vienna who completed the inaugural Diploma in Buddhism was felicitated in Austria today. The 15 Austrians were conferred with a Diploma after passing the examination con ...
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