The High Commission of India is proud to present “Symphony of Freedom” by legendary Bollywood playback singer Usha Uthup and ensemble at 6.45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Convention Hall to celebrate 71st anniversary of India’s independence and as a part of India and Sri Lanka @70 celebrations.
According to a release by the Indian embassy, the event is being organized with the support of Ministry of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Sri Lanka, Lanka Ashok Leyland, BMICH, Indigo airlines, Taj Samudra and India Sri Lanka Foundation.
This is an event not to be missed. Admission to the event is free and by invitation only. Limited passes will be available at Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (Indian Cultural Centre), 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo-7. For further details, contact the Indian Cultural Centre at 2684698 / iccrcolombo2@gmail.com.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
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