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Sri Lanka’s largest women’s exhibition ‘Femina Women’s Expo 2024’ from 8-10 March at BMICH
Femina Women’s Expo 2024, Sri Lanka’s largest women’s exhibition, is ready to deliver an unmatched inspirational and educational experience for women from 8th to 10th March 2024 at the BMICH Colombo. This unique event is dedicated to honouring and celebrating Sri Lanka’s women and coincides with International Women’s Day 2024 which is marked worldwide on 8th March.
Organized by Evolution Events and Corporate Services (EECS) and held under the theme “Celebrating Women”, Femina Women’s Expo 2024 promises to be an exciting event for female empowerment, creativity, and innovation. The event aims to create a significant impact for women by exploring new prospects, discovering new ideas, broadening horizons, building corporate connections and paying tribute to the strength and achievements of women in Sri Lanka.
Several leading entities including NGOs, women’s organisations, and social service organisations have come forward to support the event, demonstrating their commitment towards the growth and development of women in Sri Lanka. Additionally, many of Sri Lanka’s leading companies, brands, products and services catering exclusively to the female population have partnered with the event.
Femina Women’s Expo 2024 will empower women by providing a one-of-a-kind platform for them to showcase their talents, businesses, and achievements. The event will celebrate and highlight the outstanding achievements and contributions of women across various fields including arts, science, business, and social activism. It presents an unrivaled opportunity to facilitate networking and collaboration among women from diverse backgrounds, fostering connections that can lead to future partnerships and initiatives.
It will help raise awareness about women’s issues, challenges, and opportunities, providing guidance for both education and careers. There will also be a focus on women’s health and wellness, offering latest information, interactive workshops, and resources on physical and mental well-being. Women’s rights and advocacy will also be covered with key issues such as gender equality, equal pay, reproductive rights, and gender-based violence addressed. Women Entrepreneurs will find the event an inspiring one that is full of resources, advice, and support for women looking to start or grow their own businesses.
Femina Women’s Expo 2024 will include an Entrepreneur Zone, an exclusive shopping market with a wide range of ladies products, food, clothing, shoes, jewellery, accessories and many others by female entrepreneurs. In addition to this, the event brings several other zones including Free Counselling Zone, Gaming Zone, Career Guidance Zone, and Entertainment Zone as well as an open stage for various activations. Visitors can enjoy an array of activities including awards, felicitations, fashion shows, competitions, talent shows, networking sessions, cultural performances, special guest performances, live entertainment, product demonstrations and brand activations. Overall, the event will provide 3 days of diverse exhibits with over 130 stalls by more than 100 exhibitors covering 50+ industry segments. Overall, it is expected to attract more than 12,000 female visitors across the 3 days.
Evolution Events and Corporate Services (EECS) specializes in organizing exhibitions, trade fairs, corporate events and conferences and provides a wide spectrum of event related solutions and media services to the corporate sector. Femina Women’s Expo 2024 is supported by TV Derana, FM Derana and Ada Derana (Electronic Media Partners), Pulse and Gesma (Digital Media Partners), and Fox 91.4 (English Radio Partner).
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi departed today (06) from Air Force Base Anuradhapura concluding his State visit to Sri Lanka. The Indian Premier embarked on a tour to Sri Lanka at the invitation from President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
This visit underscores the enduring relationship encapsulated by the theme “Friendship of Centuries, Commitment to a Prosperous Future,” further solidifying the bonds between India and Sri Lanka.
This marks Prime Minister Modi’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka, which has further enhanced the economic, cultural, and historical relations between the two nations, while also reinforcing their multifaceted partnership. This visit by the Indian Prime Minister reinforces Sri Lanka’s important role in India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy” and ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision concerning diplomatic relations.
This state visit is anticipated to yield significant results on various collaborative initiatives, fostering a path towards mutual growth and development. The citizens of Sri Lanka will soon be able to witness the fruitful outcomes of these partnerships, and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit will mark a significant milestone in the government’s pursuit of sustainable development focused on the needs of the people.
Accompanying Indian Prime Minister Modi were Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and a delegation of senior officials from the Indian government.
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President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi jointly commission upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line & Maho-Anuradhapura railway signalling system
The upgraded Maho–Omanthai railway line and the newly installed Maho–Anuradhapura railway signalling system were officially commissioned by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (06)
The Prime Minister of India is currently visiting Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake, reinforcing the longstanding bond encapsulated in the theme “Friendship of Centuries Commitment to a Prosperous Future” between the two nations.
Highlighting one of the key aspects of this visit, the two leaders participated in these inaugural ceremonies. The President and the Prime Minister of India jointly unveiled the commemorative plaque and commissioned the railway line and signalling system.
The upgraded Maho-Omanthai Railway Line project was carried out with funding through the Indian Credit Line, totalling an investment of US$ 91.27 million. The Maho–Anuradhapura railway signalling system, established as a result of President Disanayake’s recent visit to India, was funded by the Indian Government at a cost of USD 14.89 million.
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Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake pay homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, currently on a State visit to Sri Lanka, along with President Anura Kumara Disanayake paid homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura this morning (06) and received blessings.
Following his visit to the sacred site, Prime Minister Modi proceeded to the Udamaluwa, where he met with the Chief Incumbent of the Atamasthanadhipathi and Chief Sanghanayake of Nuwarakalaviya, Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayaka Thera, for a cordial discussion.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister shared that relics of the Buddha were discovered in excavations conducted in his home state of Gujarat during the 1960s. He further stated that he would discuss with the President of Sri Lanka the possibility of exhibiting these sacred relics in Sri Lanka.
Responding to a request made by the Atamasthanadhipathi to develop Bodh Gaya as a spiritual city, Prime Minister Modi assured that he would take the necessary steps after discussions with President Disanayake and work towards making it a reality.
The Maha Sangha, led by the Atamasthanadhipathi, chanted Seth Pirith and invoked blessings on the Indian Prime Minister.
The Indian Prime Minister also left a commemorative note in the special guest book at the site. In addition, he formally declared open the newly constructed ‘Makara Thorana’ within the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises.
The occasion was also attended by Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya Temple Ven. Ethalawetunawewe Gnanathilaka Thera and other Atamasthana Viharadhipathi Theras, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, North Central Province Governor Wasantha Jinadasa, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and others.
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Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi concludes State Visit to Sri Lanka
President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi jointly commission upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line & Maho-Anuradhapura railway signalling system
Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake pay homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
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