A spokesman of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has countered allegations made by the US-based NGO Seafood Watch, saying that the allegations made by the NGO were simply unfounded.
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 LINK, the message of Hon. Prime Minister in English language can be downloaded under this LINK.
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.
Accordingly, all applicants have to provide their Bio Metrics – Finger Prints to Sri Lanka Immigration & Emigration.
In this context, it is mandatory that those applying for passports through Sri Lanka Missions Abroad on or after 1st January 2018 should provide biometrics to the Department of Immigration & Emigration upon their first entry to Sri Lanka. The applicant's departure from Sri Lanka will only be allowed if they comply with this requirement.