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Interested applicants are advised to submit a CV along with a recent photograph to  the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission email (sldhcchennaicjb@gmail.com)

from 17.08.2023 to 31.08.2023 (before 1200 noon).

Interested applicants are advised to submit a CV along with a recent photograph to the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission email (sldhcchennaicjb@gmail.com)

from 17.08.2023 to 31.08.2023 (before 1200 noon).

The interview provides details on the services provided by the Foreign Ministry to the public of which consular assistance is an essential component.

Video Link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=FuD_AEN1IKc

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https://twitter.com/MFA_SriLanka/status/1672106252158087168?t=GTUflRVtsfdUxIUpeDyYaQ&s=08

Mr. Bosco, Sales Manager of Fits Aviation Limited met with the Deputy High Commissioner yesterday (21/06/2023) and discussed the avenues to increase flights between South India and Sri Lanka.

Department of Immigration and Emigration

The EOI document can be downloaded from the following link:

www.pubsec.gov.lk

The deadline for submission of EOIs: 11 July 2023 at 1400hrs

(Sri Lanka time GMT +5:30 Time Zone)

Invitation for Expression of Interest Notice-English-2023.06.12

REQUEST SPONSORSHIPS TO THE RVSA WELFARE PROJECTS-2023-2024

The interested organizations/individuals may be advised to contact the RVSA direct through Captain Rakitha Harshana Gunathilake. His contact details are given below:

Mobile: + 94 773 919125

Email: ranaviruseva@gmail.com

Director, Maj Gen Kithsiri Ekanayaka ( Retd)

Mobile                  : +94 713212505

WhatsApp           : +94 714963266

Email                     : ranaviruseva@gmail.com

You may also facilitate virtual meetings between organizations/individuals with RVSA authorities if required.

RANAVIRU SEVA AUTHORITY

1. Promotional video

https://we.tl/t-jeNPFeDlzc  (wetransfer link for video)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1utzLGwHt_oprsVzToz1SEKEOhGpTEBAy/view?usp=share_link (vido)

“National Industry Exhibition 2023” Sri Lanka –

E flyer Industry Exhibition 2023 Sri lanka

Industry Exhibition 2023 Sri Lanka

Ceylon Tea celebrates International Tea Day 2023

As we celebrate this day with every stakeholder in the industry, along with FAO, we salute over 400,000 smallholder tea garden owners and their families who produce 70% of the finest tea exported from Sri Lanka, supporting and strengthening the economy of Sri Lanka.

Visit us: www.pureceylontea.com

#CeylonTea #FinestTeaInTheWorld #SriLanka #InternationalTeaDay

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Article to MFA on International Tea Day 2023

Sri Lanka Tourism in coordination with the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai organized a Tourism Road Show in Southern India. The event commenced in Chennai, Tamil Nadu today (24 April) with the participation of Hon.Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism and  Sri Lanka Tourism Brand Ambassador, Cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya. The event was attended by a number of travel agencies from Sri Lanka and India, representatives from Srilankan Airlines as well as many other distinguished guests. The promotional Road Show will proceed to Cochin and Bangalore on the 26th and 28th of April respectively.

The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai organized an ‘Iftar’ function on 21st April 2023 at the Chancery premises. The event commenced with the breaking fast followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and a sermon by Moulana K. M. Ilyas Riyaji, Chief Imam of Eidgha Masjid, Mandaveli, Chennai. Mr. Gingee K. S. Masthan, Hon. Minister for Minorities Welfare, Non-Resident Tamils Welfare, Refugees & Evacuees and Wakf Board of the State Government of Tamil Nadu participated as the Chief Guest of the event. Many other distinguished guests and well- wishers of Sri Lanka as well as the staff of the Mission also attended the ‘Iftar’ Dr. D. Venkateshwaran, Deputy High Commissioner while thanking the guests  highlighted the importance of respecting the values of all religions and ethni cities

Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka – Chennai 21.04.2023

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Marking the 75^th Independence Day of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai had organized a Reception on 10^th February, 2023 at Rajindra Hall, Hotel ITC Grand Chola. Hon. M .U. M. Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka participated in this event, as the Chief Guest and Hon. S. Rajakumar, Member of Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu for Mayiladuthurai Constituency, as the Guest of Honour. And both of them joined Dr. D. Venkateshwaran, the Deputy High Commissioner, in a toast wishing the goodwill for the Nation and People of Sri Lanka as well as for the bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Southern India.

Heads of the Diplomatic Mission in Chennai, other Diplomats, Government officials, leading Business figures, members of Sri Lanka Friendship Association in Southern India, well-wishers and celebrities in Southern India participated in this event. At the event, a prominence was given to showcase Sri Lankan products as well as to promote Foreign Direct Investments from Southern India to Sri Lanka. Hence, a hamper of compliments containing some selected Sri Lankan products and promotional materials on Tourism Sri Lanka tea etc. were distributed among the participants. The event was concluded with a dinner comprised with Sri Lankan delicacies, with the objective of showcasing Sri Lankan food traditions.

Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka on 04^th February, 2023 at the Chancery premises. The event commenced with the hoisting of the national flag. National anthem was sung in Sinhala as well as Tamil language. Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Islam religious observances were made during the event. The Sri Lankan community living in South India participated at the event.

Pongal, the four days long harvesting festival is celebrated as a thanksgiving event to thank the Sun God (Surya), Lord Indra, mother nature and farm animals that help in the harvest. It is celebrated in the month of January (Thai) during the solar equinox. It is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu and by Tamil people across the globe, during which the Sun is worshipped as the source of life, allowing for the growth of good harvest that provides food, prosperity, wealth & happiness. The Deputy High Commission organised the Pongal celebration on January 13, 2023 (Friday) at the Chancery premises with boiling of milk in a clay pot, preparation of sweet Pongal and performed pooja to invoke happiness, prosperity in abundance for the people of Sri Lanka. Mission staff and their family members participated at the event.

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.

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.

Dr. D. Venkateshwaran, the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai had organized a get-together at his official residences on 11^th 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.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a festival celebrated throughout India and worldwide by Hindu communities as well as by Jain and Sikh communities. During this festival, homes, temples and work spaces are illuminated with oil lamps, candles and lanterns. Diwali is also marked with fireworks and the decoration of floors with Kolam designs. Food is a major focus with families partaking in feasts and sharing sweets (mithai). The festival is an annual bonding period not only for families, but also for communities and associations. Marking this, Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Southern India had organized a Diwali Night on 28.10.2022 at the Chancery Premises. Staff and the family members of the Deputy High Commission, Bank of Ceylon, Srilankan Airlines in Chennai, Sri Lanka Friendship Association in Southern India, well-wishers, leading business figures and celibrities in Southern India participated this event. As this is the first public event organized by the Mission after the Covid-19 outbreak in Tamil Nadu, Dr. D. Venkateshwaran, the Deputy High Commissioner, delivered a brief account on the progress that Mission has achieved since 2021. Additionally, he accepted a donation of books from S. Ve. Shekher, a South Indian actor, director, screenwriter and politician. Cultural events were performed by the staff and family members of Deputy High Commission and Bank of Ceylon. Event concluded with a dinner which included Sri Lankan and South Indian delicacies.

Ayudha Pooja is a Hindu festival that is traditionally celebrated in India. It may be translated to “worship of Instruments”. In this festival, various types of equipment and tools including vehicles are revered by the people. This Puja is considered a meaningful custom, which focuses specific attention to one’s profession and its related tools and connotes that a divine force is working behind it to perform well and for getting the proper reward. Saraswati (the Goddess of wisdom, arts and literature), Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth) and Parvati (the divine mother), are also being worshipped in this pooja. Marking a blend between Sri Lankan and Indian cultures, Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai celebrated Ayudha Pooja on 07th October, 2022. In this Pooja, all vehicles and equipment used by the staff of the Deputy High Commission were revered.

On the invitation of Ven. Nugagolle Chandraratne Thera, the Chief Incumbent of the Chennai Mahabodhi Centre, Dr. D. Venkateshwaran, the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Southern India and Mr. Arjuna Ranatunga, former Minister and the Chairman of Sri Lanka National Sports Council, participated the reopening of Mahabodhi Centre in Chennai on Saturday, 24th September. Mahabodhi Centre, the old Sanghavasa and the Buddha Mandiraya, which was closed for nearly three years due to Covid 19 pandemic situation, is now reopen for the convenience and services of the Sri Lankan pilgrims. Venerable mahasanga from Sanchi, Lumbini as well as from Southern India, Buddhist devotees and Sri Lankan community around Chennai also participated in this event.