News
HC Moragoda visits archeological sites and JSW steel plant in Karnataka
Sri Lankan High Commissioner in New Delhi Milinda Moragoda recently visited the archeological site of Hampi, Karnataka.
The following is the text of a statement issued by the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi: Hampi lies in a remote valley in a unique landscape of boulder-strewn hills. This and the Tungabadra River which borders it helped protect the city from easy attack. The site covers over 25 sq miles and is strewn with the remains of temples complexes, palaces and other buildings dating from between the 13th – 15th centuries, the most famous of which is the Vittala Temple, a designated UNESCO heritage site. The Vijayanagar period roughly coincides with the Kotte period in Sri Lankan history. The peak of its power was achieved under the reign of its greatest king, Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529) from the Tuluva dynasty. Moragoda also visited the temple complexes of Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal which date to the Chalukyan period (6th-8th century). Pattadakal is also a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the trip, Moragoda took the opportunity to visit the Jindal Steel Works (JSW) and township located in nearby Vijayanagar. JSW is one of the largest steel plants in the world and is the flagship company of the JSW Group which has an annual turnover of USD 22 billion. The company carries out numerous programmes focused on empowering local communities in the area and has worked to support the conservation and preservation of Hampi. Their Kaladham museum gives visitors an excellent overview and understanding of the history and architecture of the medieval city through interactive 3D exhibits and photos. Hampi will be one of the venues of the G20 meetings in 2023.
Latest News
“Improve the quality of infrastructure and services provided to tourists visiting the country.” – President
President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized the necessity of providing high-quality infrastructure and services for tourists visiting Sri Lanka, as the country has gained significant international recognition as an attractive tourist destination.
Accordingly, the President instructed officials to pay special attention to this matter and take necessary actions.
President Disanayake issued these instructions during a discussion held today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat with officials from the Ministry of Tourism.
During the discussion, officials briefed the President on the budgetary allocations designated for the Ministry of Tourism and the projects being implemented under those funds.
With the tourism sector taking a new step forward, Sri Lanka aims to attract three million tourists this year. The discussion also extensively covered the utilization of these budgetary allocations for the development of essential infrastructure to support this goal.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Foreign Employment Vijitha Herath, Deputy Minister of Tourism Dr. Ruwan Ranasinghe, Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Aruni Ranaraja, along with a group of senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, attended this discussion.
The French Navy Ship PROVENCE arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit on Sunday (16 Mar 25) morning.
She was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with the time-honoured naval traditions.
The 142.20m long Destroyer is Commanded by Captain Lionel SIEGFRIED and manned by a crew of 160 members.
During the stay in the island, crew members of PROVENCE will visit some tourist hotspots in the country and the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 20 Mar.
The Court of Appeal this [17] morning dismissed the writ petition filed by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, seeking an interim injunction to prevent the execution of the arrest order issued by the Matara Magistrate’s Court against him.
Harvard offers free tuition to families earning less than $200,000
Canada’s Carney makes statement by choosing Europe, not US, for first foreign trip
Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43
-
Foreign News2 days agoSearch continues in Dominican Republic for missing student Sudiksha Konanki
-
News6 days agoAlfred Duraiappa’s relative killed in Canada shooting
-
Features5 days agoRichard de Zoysa at 67
-
Editorial7 days agoGhosts refusing to fade away
-
Midweek Review6 days agoRanil in Head-to-Head controversy
-
Features5 days agoSL Navy helping save kidneys
-
Features7 days agoThe Gypsies…one year at a time
-
News3 days agoDPMC unveils brand-new Bajaj three-wheeler