Category: International News
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.london domain is available from 29th April 2014
This year the internet is changing. For the first time in a generation London businesses have an opportunity to claim a web address that associates them with London, one of the greatest cities on earth, and make their web address more relevant and memorable. It is why we are supporting the new Dot London domain.…
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Jinnah Educational Scholarships 2014 for Srilankan Students – Open Now
The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Sri Lanka invites applications for the award of Jinnah Scholarships to deserving Sri Lankan students pursuing their studies for the O Levels and A Levels. The Government of Pakistan has been awarding Jinnah Scholarships to Sri Lankan O Levels /A levels students for the past…
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India become Visit Visa Country for 180 Countries around the world
Tourists travelling to India from 180 countries will no longer have to queue at their local consulates to obtain visas; most foreigners currently have to wait several weeks before learning whether they will be allowed to enter India after submitting their applications at visa processing centres, a major deterrent for potential visitors. Under the new…
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Colombo Night Race 2013 on 15th December 2013 in Colombo – Tickets Available now
Here once again the colorful Colombo Night Race in Heart of Colombo City and witness formula 1 for the 1st Time In Sri Lanka . Tickets now available at CNR Office- Galadari Hotel, Kingsburry Hotel, Keels Super Outlets Capital Mall Thalawathugoda, Onion Place, K-zone – Moratuwa S Ja Ela and Kandy city center. Be in…
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100 years of Tibet on 29th Nov to 1st Dec 2013 at Kandy City Centre
The Embassy of People’s Republic of China organised an event 100 years of Tibet on 29th Nov to 1st Dec 2013 at Kandy City Centre Level 02.02 from 10.00 Am to 7.00 Pm. Taken by Tibet’s first photographer, the 10th Demu Denzin Gyaco and his second son Demu Wangiug Doje, the chairman of the Tibet…
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CHOGM heads to name baby elephants
Wildlife Conservation Department (WCD) officials have provided an opportunity for the Heads of States arriving in the country to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013 to name a baby elephant in the Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home (Eth Athuru Sevana) with a name of their choice. This is the event with the purpose…
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2015 US Green Card Lottery begins today 1st October to 2nd November 2013
The US Embassy Colombo made an announcement today that the 2015 Diversity Visa Lottery Programme also know as Green Card Lottery 2015 will start accepting online applications from 9.30 PM ( Srilanka Time) on 1st October 20133 till 9.30 PM on 2nd November 2013. The Diversity Visa Lottery or Green Card Lottery is an annual…
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Air Asia to resume its Services between Colombo to Kuala lumpur with Air Asia X
Malaysia’s Budget airline Air Asia is aiming re-launches its services between Colombo to Kuala Lumpur with its subsidiary Air Asia X. The airline has applied for permission and is currently discussing with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka to commence flights to Colombo and Air Asia X is a subsidiary of Air Asia Bhd…
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India Launches its Own Air Craft Carrier Vikrant
India launched its first indigenously-built aircraft carrier on Monday, a landmark moment in the $5 billion project that seeks to project the country’s power and check the rising influence of China. The Air Craft Carrier Vikrant is 40,000 tons weight itself to named India as a 5th Nation having Air Craft Carrier building capacity inclusive…
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12 Students selected for Scholarships to study in India in 2013
The High Commission of India in Colombo announces there are 12 Students were selected to continue the educations in India with Indian Scholarship scheme. The students are Theja Kalpani Senanayake, Dulanjalee Samaranayake, Kusali Umanga, Tharsika Selvaratnam, Tashanti Siriwardana, Lipuri Lesanika Perera, Dinushi Kaushalya Jayawardhana, Nipuni Kaushalya Kodippily, Suneetha Priyadarshani, Gimhana Komangoda, Aruni Wimansha Mawela Dulani…