The Roshan Mahanama Trust (RMT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) to formalize their ongoing collaboration.
This partnership aims to enhance their support for ICT and ‘Suwa Arana,’ Sri Lanka’s first pediatric palliative care center, by providing pediatric cancer medication and other essential services.
As part of this partnership, they are launching a campaign to reduce breast cancer through early detection with self-breast examinations and the ‘On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink’ initiative. They are also allocating significant funds to support Suwa Arana’s operational expenses and a transport fund for cancer patients traveling from Apeksha Hospital/Suwa Arana to their hometowns.
Roshan Mahanama, Chairperson of the Roshan Mahanama Trust, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “I have been a trustee of the ICT since its inception and I am delighted to provide ongoing support through my Trust. We have been supplying much-needed pediatric cancer medicine and assisting Suwa Arana in various ways. This MOU will further strengthen our partnership. We are grateful to ICT for the excellent services they provide to needy pediatric cancer patients and their families in Sri Lanka. It is heartwarming to see the progress children make due to the support provided.”
Dr. Lanka Jayasuriya, Chairperson of the Indira Cancer Trust, expressed her gratitude for the support from RMT: “It has been a pleasure to work with the Roshan Mahanama Trust, and we are very thankful for the assistance they provide to ICT and Suwa Arana. This partnership will undoubtedly enhance our relationship and help needy pediatric cancer patients and their families during critical times.” Both ICT and RMT are registered charities in Sri Lanka, focusing on crucial areas such as health, education, and child protection.
The “Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Places of Unlawful Detention and Torture Chambers at the Batalanda Housing Scheme” which was recently tabled in Parliament, has been handed over to the Attorney General by the Presidential Secretariat following a directive from President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
The report, originally compiled over 25 years ago, was tabled in Parliament recently. The Government has taken a decision to take necessary action and as a result, actions have been initiated to hand over the report to the Attorney General’s Department today (29).
The former Vice Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), L.A. Wimalaratne, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) earlier today (April 29), has been released on bail.
He was arrested in connection with an investigation into a house in Kataragama, allegedly linked to the family of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in collaboration with the event rights holder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) – the IPG Group, has officially announced that the franchise partnerships of the ‘Colombo Strikers’ and ‘Jaffna Kings’ have been terminated.
According to a statement issued today (April 28), the terminations were made due to the respective franchises’ failure to fulfill contractual obligations outlined in their agreements with the IPG Group, which were established at the commencement of their participation in the league.
Accordingly, the forthcoming edition of the Lanka Premier League will feature franchises representing Colombo and Jaffna under new ownership, the statement notes.
As the event rights holder, the IPG Group retains the exclusive rights over the LPL franchise teams and, accordingly, is vested with the authority to transfer and/or assign the ownership rights of the said franchises to interested parties.
Sri Lanka Cricket and The IPG Group remain committed to upholding the integrity, standards, and success of the Lanka Premier League and look forward to an exciting upcoming season with renewed participation.