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Kasturi Chellaraja resigns as Hemas Holdings Group CEO

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Hemas Holdings, a leading conglomerate, today announced the resignation of Kasturi Chellaraja, the Group CEO, effective March 30, 2024.

Ms. Chellaraja, has served as the Group’s Chief Executive Officer since 2020 and played a pivotal role in Hemas’ growth and success during her tenure.

Kasturi Chellaraja’s contributions have significantly contributed to the transformation of Hemas into a purpose-led organization that has strengthened its market positions in the Consumer, Healthcare, and Mobility sectors over the last three years.

The decision to resign was driven by Kasturi’s desire to explore new opportunities for growth while continuing to contribute to Sri Lanka. Kasturi has embarked on a new chapter in her career by accepting a prestigious position with a renowned global corporation with diverse business interests. In this new role she will spearhead the global organisation’s expansion efforts throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Kasturi will however continue to serve on the Hemas Holdings Board as a Non-Executive Director, and she expressed deep gratitude for the support of the board, colleagues, and employees during her time at Hemas.

Hemas Holdings’ Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive search for a new CEO to lead the company into its next phase of growth. The current management team and executive leadership will ensure stability and continuity in day-to-day operations during this transition period.

Hussein Esufally, Chairman, Hemas Holdings, expressed his gratitude for Kasturi’s contributions and acknowledged and respected her decision to step down. He emphasized that the Board is committed to ensuring a smooth handover and continuing Hemas’ growth trajectory.

Hemas Holdings remains steadfast in its purpose to empower families and aspire for a better tomorrow. The company will provide updates as the CEO search progresses.

(dailymirror.lk)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by dailymirror.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Gota’s national schools project, scrapped

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The government has decided to abolish the project launched under former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to upgrade 671 provincial schools as national schools.

Under the project, each school was allocated Rs.02 million – totaling over Rs.1340 million – for emergency renovations and new national school name boards, with some costing over Rs.500,000.

Schools have now been instructed to remove these boards, along with the “National School” title, official seals, and letterheads, and revert to their previous identities.

The initiative aimed to increase the number of national schools to 329,000, but only 05 schools in the Western Province were converted.

Professor Kapila Perera, Secretary of the Ministry of Education at that time, now serves as Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Highways.

(Source: Aruna)

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Gazette issued on 2026 Public & Bank Holidays

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The Government of Sri Lanka has officially declared the list of Public and Bank Holidays for the year 2026, through an Extraordinary Gazette issued on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

The gazette issued is as follows : 

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Postal strike ends

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The Union of Postal and Telecommunications Officers says postal services will operate as usual today (May 31).

Secretary Manjula Jayasundara stated that striking union members returned to work from yesterday (May 30) afternoon, and distribution of over 2,000 delayed mail bags has begun.

This strike, launched over 10 demands including delays in recruitment, has reportedly drawn the attention of the relevant authorities.

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