CONSULATE GENERAL OF SRI LANKA IN MUMBAI, INDIA

Mission Activities

A Media Team representing leading Indian Newspapers and International Tourism Journals visits Sri Lanka

As part of the Media campaign launched by the Sri Lanka Consulate General Office in Mumbai following the Easter Sunday Attack, a nine (9) member Media Team is visiting Sri Lanka from 28 August to 02 September 2019. The Media Team includes Journalists from leading Indian National Newspapers such as ‘Times of India’, ‘Indian Express’, Regional Newspapers and the prominent International Tourism Journals ‘Lonely Planet’ and ‘National Geographic’.

“Sri Lanka is safe & still a Paradise” affirmed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Delegation at the Mumbai Press Conference

Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) organized a Press Conference for the Mumbai based media, and an Interactive Session for Travel Trade in the Western India on 24 June 2019 to announce “Sri Lanka’s new tourism strategy for the Indian Market”.

Consul General of Sri Lanka meets the President of the Mumbai Press Club

The Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Chamari Rodrigo met with the President of the “Mumbai Press Club”, Gurbir Singh recently. Mr. Singh is a senior journalist of the Indian Express Newspaper.

Vesak Celebrations in Mumbai dedicated to the Victims of the Easter Carnage and War heroes

The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai commemorated the Festival of Vesak on 18^th May 2019 at the Consulate Premises with the participation of the Sri Lankan Navy Trainees and the Sri Lankan Community in Mumbai. The Consulate premises were colourfully adorned with Vesak lanterns, oil lamps, and decorations in keeping with the traditions of the festival.

Sri Lanka Symphony Orchestra performs at Peace Concert in Mumbai

A 15 member Sri Lankan musicians from the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL) was on stage with the South Asian Symphony Orchestra (SASO) at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai on 26^th April 2019.

Mahindra & Mahindra Automobile provides Technical Training to Sri Lankan Naval Delegation

A 15 member Sri Lankan Naval delegation comprising 4 Staff officers and 11 student officers had a comprehensive Technical Training at Mahindra & Mahindra (M & M) Automobile Manufacturing Plant in Pune on 1^st April 2019.

Diplomatic Community in Mumbai celebrates Sri Lankan Cuisine

The Mumbai - based Consuls General attended a Sri Lankan evening at the newly opened Sri Lanka’s speciality restaurant, ‘Ministry of Crab’.

Sri Lanka Consulate in Mumbai Organizes a Dhamma Talk to Commemorate the National Thripitaka Week

The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai organized a Dhamma Talk on 17 March 2019 to commemorate the National Thripitaka Week with the participation of Sri Lankans in Mumbai including Sri Lanka Navy trainees and the students in Maharashtra State.

Consul General in Mumbai meets Chairman of Mahindra Group

Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai Chamari Rodrigo met with Chairman of the Indian multinational conglomerate Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, on 26 February 2019 at Mahindra Headquarters in Mumbai.

Independence Day Celebrations at the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai

The 71^st Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka was celebrated at the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai with the participation of Sri Lankan Students in Pune, Sri Lanka Navy Trainees and the Sri Lankan Community in Mumbai on 4^th February 2019.

Sri Lanka Tourism Minister inaugurates the India International Travel and Tourism (IITT) Exhibition 2019, Mumbai

Hon. John Amarathunga, Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Affairs inaugurated the India International Travel and Tourism (IITT) Exhibition 2019 in Mumbai. Hon. Minister was the Chief Guest at the opening Ceremony of the 3-day exhibition which is a leading travel, tourism and hospitality exhibition in India that covers all aspects of tourism.

Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai pays a courtesy call on Governor of Goa

Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai Chamari Rodrigo paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Goa Smt. Mridula Sinha at the Raj Bhavan, the latter’s official residence in Goa on 3 January 2019. The courtesy call was followed by the Consul General's meetings with Chief Secretary of Goa, Parimal Rai and Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism Sheo Pratap Singh on 4 January 2019 to initiate a joint collaboration between Sri Lanka and Goa in the Tourism sector.

Christmas Celebrations in Mumbai

Christmas Celebrations with Carols, organized by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai were held on 21 December 2018 at the consulate premises. Sri Lanka Navy officials in ‘Ashvini’ & ‘Hamla’ Naval Academy in Mumbai participated in the event.

Ceylon Tea Tasting at the World Tea & Coffee Expo 2018 in Mumbai

A delegation from Sri Lanka Tea Industry participated in the World Tea & Coffee Expo 2018, an annual gathering of tea professionals, held in Mumbai from29 November – 01 December 2018. The Sri Lanka delegation consisted of officials from the Sri Lanka Tea Board as well as representatives from Chelcey Holdings and Lumbini Tea Exports Pvt. Ltd.