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THE CEREMONIAL COMMENCEMENT OF WORK – 2023

The Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai officially commenced work for the year 2023 on 02 January 2023. Accordingly, the programme commenced at 9.00 am with hoisting of the National Flag by Dr. D. Venkateshwaran, Deputy High Commissioner followed by singing of the National Anthem of Sri Lanka. Two minutes silence was observed to commemorate the war heroes and all others who sacrificed their lives on behalf of our motherland. Thereafter, all staff members jointly recited the ‘Oath/Affirmation of Public Servants’ in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages. The Deputy High Commissioner while addressing the staff of the Mission reiterated the sentiments expressed by H. E. the President on his New Year Message on overcoming present challenges and the contribution of the public servants in achieving objectives. The Deputy High Commissioner also highlighted the importance of government service in nation building and working together as a team to produce better outcomes.

Cultural Events, Mission Press Releases

Christmas Celebrations 2022

The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka for Southern India celebrated Christmas on December 16, 2022 at the Chancery premises. The Christmas message and the prayers were delivered by Rev. V. S. Vijayakumar. Mr. B. H. Abdul Hameed, world famous Tamil anchor was invited as a Special Guest by the Deputy High Commissioner Dr. D. Venkateshwaran. Lutheran Men’s Voice, an all male choir was invited as the Chief Guest for the event. The Mission invited teachers & students of C.S.I. Puthuir Special School in Chennai to share the joy of Christmas. Christmas Carols by invited students, Lutheran Men’s Voice, Mission staff and their family members were performed at the event.

Consular

Special Consular Camp 14.12.2022

The Deputy High Commission conducted its 20th Consular Camp on 14 December 2022. Hon. Piyal Nishantha de Silva, State Minister of Fisheries handed over the Consular Birth Certificates and Citizenship Certificates to the beneficiaries. Sri Lankan expatriates from 18 Rehabilitation Camps across Tamil Nadu attended the event.

 

Mission Press Releases, Press Release

Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai hosts a dinner for Heads of the Mission in Chennai

Dr. D. Venkateshwaran, the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai had organized a get-together at his official residences on 11th November, 2022 for all heads of Diplomatic Mission based in Chennai, with the intention to share the joy and happiness of Diwali among the Diplomatic Corps. Apart from the heads of Diplomatic Mission, the Head of the Branch Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs, Chennai, Foreigners Regional Registration Officer, Chennai and Head of the Field office – Chennai, UNHCR were also invited for the event. Deputy High Commissioner welcomed all the guests with a special thank for participation, under the critical weather condition prevailing in Chennai these days. Further, he marked this as an opportunity for participants to have an idea on the Sri Lankan culture. A cocktail followed by a dinner comprised of Sri Lankan delicacies was also served at the event.

Tender Notices

Procurement Notices – Sri Lanka Air Force

Bids will be invited under Intemational Competitive Bidding (ICB) method.

Interested bidders may purchase a complete set of bidding documents in English language from the Tender Section, Procurement Division, No. 140, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka on submission of a written request to the address. mentioned in Para 8 bolow in -y working day between 0900 hrs to 1400 hrs from 31’t October 2022 to last date of issuin! of Bidding Document as at para 01 above and upon payment of non- refundable fee “in cash” to the Shroff at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo No. 140, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka prior to the collection of bidding documents. The last date of issuing of the Bidding Documents is tabulated in para 01 above. The original receipt obtained for the payment of Non-refundable fee is to be attached to the bid. A bid without the Non-refundable fee receipt will be considered as an invalid bid. The complete set of bidding documents in English language could be inspected free of charge at the address at Para 8 below or from the www.airforce.lk  Web site of the Sri Lanka Air Force.