The Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates, in collaboration with the Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka, participated in the Organic and Natural Products Expo Dubai 2024, the Middle East's largest trade show dedicated to organic, natural, and halal products. The event was held recently at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Representing the best of Sri Lanka’s organic offerings, 11 Sri Lankan companies took part in the fair, and showcased a diverse range of high-quality, sustainable products that emphasized the country's commitment to organic and eco-friendly living.
A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around 23rd November. Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent 2 days. The system may intensify further and move near the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. General public is requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regards.
Newly appointed Deputy Ministers of the National People's Power (NPP) government was sworn in today (21) before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.
The list of Deputy Ministers is as follows;
K. M. Mahinda Siriwardena, who was appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, re-assumed duties in his post yesterday (20).