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| Friday, 16 July 2004 |
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US launches new consular affairs website The US Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has released a new Internet website. This was announced on July 15. A completely re-designed, more user-friendly update of its former site, the new site is available at http://travel.state.gov Visitors to the site will find that its appearance, usability, and functionality have all been enhanced, with improved organisation and navigational tools to help find information more quickly and accurately. One important function included in the new website is an Internet-based Registration System (IBRS). IBRS is a convenient way for American citizens travelling or residing overseas to provide important contact data that might be useful in the event of emergencies, and to receive up-to-the-minute travel and safety information for the regions or countries on their travel itineraries. IBRS replaces less secure databases currently in use with a system that is safe, secure, and accessible only by authorized personnel operating under privacy act restrictions. IBRS can be accessed through the US Embassy's website at http://usembassy.state.gov/srilanka through the Department of State's travel website, http://travel.state.gov or at http://travelregistration.state.gov/IBRS. Temporary limitation of visa services at British HC The British High Commission visa section will be operating a limited service on July 20 and 21 due to operational reasons, the High Commission said. The High Commission will only accept applications considered by the visa section to be of an exceptional emergency nature. Esala Perahera begins July 18 by Victor Alahakoon Kandy's historic Esala Perahera, the biggest cultural and religious pageant will commence with the traditional "Kap Planting" ceremony at the four Devales at the auspicious time of 6.56 a.m. facing the East on 18th July 2004. The first segment of the Esala Perahera, the Kumbal Perahera will parade the streets of Kandy on the night of July 22nd and continue till the 26th July. The most colourful segment of the Kandy Perahera - the Randoli Perahera will commence on the 27th July and continue till 31st July when the last night Perahera, the grand finale will take place. |
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