All investment projects that are currently in commercial operation under the Board of Investment (BOI) is recorded to be around Rs. 5.99 billion. Addressing the 'Investor Forum' held in Jaffna Monday (September 29), the Investment Promotion Minister, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said the projects that are yet to be implemented or that are found to be in the initial stages of agreement signing, … [Read more...]

The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons is currently conducting public sittings in Kilinochchi District. The Commission commenced its sitting on Sept. 27th. The Commission is hearing cases of disappearances and abductions in Kilinochchi district for a second time due to the large number of complaints it received from the district. The Commission is … [Read more...]

Several Middle –East companies are willing to invest in Sri Lanka due to the country's on going development activities. Stating this, Deputy Minister of Investment Promotion, Faizer Musthapha said that Middle East is interested in investing in several sectors including hotel, construction and IT. “The Ambassadors of the Middle Eastern counties have offered to assist the Ministry of Investment … [Read more...]

Sri Lanka will mark World Children's Day with a national event at the Maharagama Youth Centre tomorrow under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The ceremony, held under the theme 'Protect Us with Love' is organised by the Child Development and Women's Affairs Ministry. Minister Tissa Karaliyadda speaking on this year's programs organised by the ministry to mark the event said it has … [Read more...]

The victorious United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) leader of the Uva Province took oaths as Chief Minister of the province this morning before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat. In the Uva Provincial Council election held on September 20, he polled over 96,000 votes in the Monaragala District. This is the second time Mr Shashindra Rajapaksa was elected Chief Minister … [Read more...]

*** **** It is described as a dramatic change in the political circle of Tamil Nadu, but it was expected. Nobody anticipated that this change would come this early. The people of the tamil Nadu state , at least now should adjust themselves to accept the reality and truth. It is difficult for some party members, but if they sit and think for a while, they would get a clear picture about the … [Read more...]

The World Children's Day and the Elders day fall tomorrow. Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena said that the national programme of admitting all students to schools will be launched tomorrow in line with these two international days. The inaugural function will be held at the Thurstan College in Colombo. Meanwhile, the children will be allowed to visit the Dehiwala Zoo and the Pinnawala … [Read more...]

Minister of Investment Promotion Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said the government has implemented a massive development drive within a shorter period after defeating terrorism despite facing numerous challenges. He pointed out that the Board of Investment has invested more than 66,000 million rupees in the Northern Province during the last nine years. The Minister made these observations at the first … [Read more...]

President Mahinda Rajapakse will undertake an official visit to the Vatican next week. The aim of the visit is to officially extend an invitation to his holiness pope Francis to visit Sri Lanka. The pontiff is scheduled to engage in a tour of Sri Lanka from the 13th to the 15th of January next year. His holiness will conduct several special services during the tour. … [Read more...]

Commonwealth Asian local government summit commences in Colombo today and tomorrow. Diplomatic representatives from India , Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives will take part at the summit. The opening ceremony will be held at the Colombo Galadari Hotel this morning under the patronage of minister A.L.M. Athaulla. … [Read more...]