In brief
ADB aid for water scheme in Chilaw
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will grant assistance to set up a
new water supply scheme in the Chilaw town which is a long-felt need of
the area.
The Chairman of the Chilaw Council, H. P. Fernando said due to the
current demand they are unable to provide a quality service to the
people in the area.
8.6% growth in tourist arrivals
The number of tourist arrivals has shown a considerable growth of
8.6% compared to last year.
According to the Tourism Ministry the number of tourist arrivals in
March last year was at 35,031 while it is 38,049 this year.
The industry has made plans to hold round table discussions with
officials from the hotel trade, representatives from the Chambers of
Commerce and Small and Medium Enterprise officials to increase tourist
arrivals.
Offices to monitor Lankans in Baharain
Bahrain will open an office in Sri Lanka to ensure adherence to
employment procedures according to the two countries’ laws.
“A representative office of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)
will be opened in Sri Lanka and a similar office of the Sri Lankan
Bureau of Foreign Employment will be opened in Bahrain,” said Foreign
Employment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.
More business with UK
Nearly 25 Lankan information and communication technology companies
will tour London in July to take part in a bilateral partnering event
with the aim of doing more business overseas.
Vie for more skilled jobs in UAE
More Sri Lankan migrant workers should vie for skilled jobs in the
hospitality and hotel industry in the UAE, rather than opting to work in
factories or households, Sri Lankan Ambassador to the UAE, Mohammed
Nabavi Junaid told the Khaleej Times, that Lankan workers could get a
better share of the hospitality and the health sector and that they are
not focusing on unskilled labourers any more.
Books launch today
The launch of three books Sivanu Manokaran’s Oru Manal Weedum Sila
Erumai Madugalum, Kavipriya Nisha’s Ailukku Nomarssu and A. A. M.
Jabir’s Weleegal Suwasikku Irawukal published by Purawalar Puththaka
Poonga will take place today, May 25 at 4.30 p.m. at the Sugathadasa
Sports Hotel, Colombo 14.
The event will be held under the patronage of the Founder of
Purawalar Puththaka Poonga, Hashim Omar, Lake House Chairman, Bandula
Padmakumara, Managing Director of Virakesari publications, Kumar Nadesan
and Thinakural Publications, Chairman, S. P. Samy. (RF)
40th anniversary celebrations of NSF
The National Science Foundation (NSF), the pioneer scientific
institute administered under the Ministry of Science and Technology will
celebrate its 40th anniversary on May 28.
Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Tissa Vitharana will be the
chief guest.
40th anniversary celebrations of NSF
The National Science Foundation (NSF), the pioneer scientific
institute administered under the Ministry of Science and Technology will
celebrate its 40th anniversary on May 28.
Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Tissa Vitharana will be the
chief guest. |