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The Department of Immigration & Emigration has reserved another date and time for applicants who applied for foreign passports on the 26th.They also stated that due to the declaration of the 26th Monday as a public holiday, another day has been given to the concerned applicants.The dates Given Below,

Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA) celebrated a momentous occasion recently and signed a landmark bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the first of its kind, with Event and Entertainment Management Association India agreeing to immensely strengthen the position of the industry both regionally and locally. This MoU was signed in the presence of the Hon. Vidura Wickramanayake, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, who also graced the ceremony. Simultaneously, the Event Management Association of Sri Lanka held its AGM and Website Launch, followed by a cocktail dinner at the Atrium Lobby, Cinnamon Grand.Commenting on the signed…

Toyota Lanka Private Limited, the national distributor of Toyota products commemorated the 70 years of Japan – Sri Lanka diplomatic relations by ceremoniously inaugurating the state-of-the-art fulfilment facility in Mahara on 14th December 2022. The Hon. President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the occasion as the chief guest. The presence of the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka His Excellency Mizukoshi Hideaki further made the event memorable. Senior representatives of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the holding company of Toyota Lanka were also present at the event, headed by Mr Takuro Akasaka, Chief Operating Officer of the Automotive Division. On behalf of…

The Finance Ministry Secretary says that the government’s income is not enough to pay the monthly salaries of government employees and pensioners and maintain social welfare.Joining a discussion held at the Ministry of Finance today (23), Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena stated that about 154 billion rupees will be spent to maintain social welfare including salaries.The Ministry Secretary mentioned that the state income is only 145 billion rupees and they will have to take loans to find the remaining money.The Secretary of the Ministry further stated that the 154 billion rupees do not include loan interest, loan payments and other…

In the past, many people knew about Ukraine only as a country where tourists come to Sri Lanka. But by now, it isn’t easy to have a person who does not know what Ukraine is and where it is. The main reason for that was the current crisis between Russia and Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine. Now some people are taking the side of Ukraine on the basis that war is never humane. Others take the side of Russia because of the love we have with Russia since childhood. But no matter which side you take, how many facts are there…

The police have made a special request to the drivers of heavy vehicles travelling on the Southern Expressway.Accordingly, due to an accident on the Southern Expressway, heavy vehicles driving towards Matara are advised to leave the Kurundugahahatcheme Interchange and re-enter the Expressway via the Baddegama Interchange.

The Electricity Board says that one of the generators at the Norochcholai coal plant has been switched off from today (23) onwards due to maintenance work.It is stated that the lost electricity will be covered by other sources.Therefore, there will be no change in the current 2 hours and 20 minutes daily power cut, said the Sri Lanka Electricity Board.

The Colombo Stars team managed to secure their place in the final match of the 2022 Lanka Premier League cricket tournament.Accordingly, Colombo Stars won the match against Kandy Falcons by 6 wickets and they were selected for the finals.The final match of the Ceylon Premier League cricket tournament between the Colombo Stars team and the Jaffna Kings team is scheduled to be held today (23) at 7.30 pm at the R Premadasa Stadium.Get more sports news and information by connecting with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Sports.

The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and American President Joe Biden, who was on an official visit to America, was held at the White House.American President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed the President of Ukraine to the White House under special security.Zelensky not only thanked American President Biden for the continued support of the United States to Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion, but Zelenskiy also arranged to present Biden with a medal of heroism on behalf of Ukraine. (AFP)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

The Department of Meteorology says that the pressure depression in the South West Bay of the Bengal sea area is located 370 km northeast of Trincomalee.This system has the potential to pass through Sri Lanka in the next 48 hours and due to this, an increase in rain and wind conditions is expected in many parts of the island on the 24th and 25th of December said the department.Occasional rain may occur in Northern, Eastern, Uva and North-Central provinces, while scattered rain or thundershowers may occur in other areas during the evening or night.In North, East, West, Sabaragamuwa and Uva…