New Project by Sri Lanka Tourism

New Project by Sri Lanka Tourism  The Sri Lanka Tourist Board will launch a programme to take Sri Lanka’s splendour to the world. Deputy Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena pointed out that their target in the future is to give wide publicity to the tourism industry. His Ministry was planning the necessary programmes in this respect. The Deputy Minister said that two new counters will come up at the Airport for the tourists arriving in the island.The Tourism industry and the ordinary masses cannot be separated. He noted that their aim was to take the tourism industry inland. He was optimistic that their goal could be reached if everyone united and joined hands.   The Minister made these statements while speaking at a function in Colombo. It was organized to award prizes to winners of a photographic and SMS competition, organized in parallel to World Tourism Day. Chairman of the Tourist Board Nalaka Godahewa was among those present.

IIFA: 475 mn spent; 25 mn earned

IIFA: 475 mn spent; 25 mn earned

Sri Lanka had spent Rs 475 million for the Indian International Film Awards (IIFA) extravaganza which was held in Colombo earlier this year while Rs 25 million had been earned for the sale of VIP tickets alone…………..
                                                                                                                    

President's second term inauguration:

President's second term inauguration:
Over 1 m saplings to be planted
As part of the events to mark the inauguration of the second term of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his birthday, 1.1 million saplings will be planted on November 15.

President calls for report from IGP

President calls for report from IGP

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has asked the Inspector General of Police for a detailed report regarding the alleged police attack on several journalists who were performing their duties, Mass Media and Communication Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Industries to be revived in North and East

Industries to be revived in North and East
The Government will streamline industries in the North and the East which were hampered by three decades of LTTE terrorism, Mass Media and Communication Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said. 

Cultivate positive attitudes, -President Rajapaksa says

Cultivate positive attitudes, 

President tells officials President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday stressed that Sri Lanka could face upto any challenge and realize its cherished goals, that of transforming the country into the ‘Wonder of Asia’ by inspiring and promoting positive attitudes and wholesome conduct of the people.