Sri Lanka Tourism – Update on current situation in Sri Lanka – Kandy returns to normalcy
Sri Lanka has fully returned to normal after the recent unrest in a part of Kandy District, and all activities including tourism are norm al, states the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.The State of Emergency, which was imposed purely as a precautionary measure to contain any untoward situation has now been fully removed.Temporary restrictions imposed on social media platforms have also been permanently lifted.
The National Youth Services Council (NYSC) of Sri Lanka, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Policy Planning and Economic Affairs in Sri Lanka organizing “YowunPuraya The Youth Festival” which to be held in Nikaweratiya, Kurunegala (North Western Province), Sri Lanka from 28th March to 1st April 2018.
H.E. the President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena and Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe have taken the opportunity of wishing all Hindus in Sri Lanka and abroad a happy and prosperous Thai Pongal. The message of H.E. the President in English language can be downloaded under this 
As per Sri Lanka Immigration & Emigration Act of No. 20 of 1948 as amended by Act No. 07 of 2015, it is mandatory to collect the Bio Metrics from all the passport applicants.
The Budget Speech by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media held on 9th November 2017 in the Parliament in Sri Lanka can be downloaded in English Language, in Singhalese Language and in Tamil Language under the following 
Hon. Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine attended the 9th World Health Summit (WHS) which commenced under the patronage of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on Sunday 15th October 2017. World Health Summit is held once a year, and it is recognized as the world’s most prominent Forum for addressing global health issues. This time, the Summit was held from 15 -17 October 2017, and featured over 40 sessions and has brought together stakeholders and decision makers from different sectors, representing 100 countries.
“My warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes to you on your unprecedented re-election for a fourth term as leader of your country,” President Maithripala said in a congratulatory message to German Chancellor Angela Merkel.