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SL delegation attends inaugural WAVES summit

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17 hours ago

May 8, 2025

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A delegation from Sri Lanka comprising of professionals from the fields of music, filmmaking, acting, film production & distribution, animation and gaming participated in the inaugural edition of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India, from May 1 to 4, 2025.

WAVES 2025, a flagship initiative envisioned by the Hon. Prime Minister of India, brought together leading voices from across the globe – industry veterans, policymakers, and creative professionals – fostering cross-border dialogue, creativity, and commercial collaboration. The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India on May 1, 2025.

At WAVES 2025, the Global Media Dialogue culminated in the adoption of the WAVES Declaration, emphasizing the need for cross-cultural collaboration and responsible storytelling in a rapidly evolving global media environment. Participating nations recognized the power of films and individual stories in bridging divides and promoting peace. The dialogue underscored the importance of using technology responsibly, enhancing youth skill development, and fostering global co-productions, with India leading initiatives like the Create in India challenges to promote multilingual creative talent worldwide.

The Sri Lankan delegation actively participated in discussions, exhibitions, and networking events that spanned the full spectrum of the industry, including cinema, digital entertainment, animation, and gaming. The experience was highly enriching for all participants, who gained valuable insights and exposure to cutting-edge trends and collaborative opportunities in the global media landscape.

WAVES 2025 marked a significant step toward deepening regional ties in media and entertainment, offering a dynamic platform for talent exchange, co-productions, and sustainable industry growth globally.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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10 hours ago

May 8, 2025

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (May 07).

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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New Commissioner General appointed to Examinations Dept.

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11 hours ago

May 8, 2025

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Subhashini Indika Kumari Liyanage has been appointed as the new Commissioner General of Examinations, effective immediately.

She succeeds H.J.M.C.A. Jayasundara, whose term ended on May 06, 2025.

Liyanage, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service, previously served as an Examinations Commissioner in the Department of Examinations.

Her appointment was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

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Speaker announces MPs nominated to serve on 06 SoCs

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12 hours ago

May 8, 2025

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Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to Parliament today (May 08) the members nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on 06 Sectoral Oversight Committees.

Accordingly, the members appointed to the 06 Sectoral Oversight Committees are as follows.

Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations

Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi
Mrs.Sagarika Athauda, Attorney at Law
Mrs.Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney at Law
Kanthasamy Prabu
Wijesiri Basnayake
Thilina Samarakoon
Ms. Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney at Law

Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development

Manjula Suraweera Arachchi
K. Ilankumaran
Ravindra Bandara
Danushka Ranganath
Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana
Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha
Mrs. Geetha Herath, Attorney at Law

Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital

Aboobucker Athambawa
Ms. Krishnan Kalaichelvi
Mrs. Nilusha Lakmali Gamage
Sugath Wasantha de Silva
Sujeewa Dissanayake
Sanjeewa Ranasingha
Sunil Rajapaksha

Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women’s Empowerment

Muneer Mulaffer
Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe
Mrs. Samanmali Gunasingha
Prof. Sena Nanayakkara
Dr. S. Sri Bavanandarajah
Jagath Manuwarna
Ruwan Mapalagama

Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability

Roshan Akmeemana
Upul Kithsiri
Mrs.M.A.C.S. Chathuri Gangani
Susantha Kumara Nawarathna
Sudath Balagalla
Kitnan Selvaraj
Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney at Law

Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation

Chathuranga Abeysinghe
Arkam Ilyas
Lasith Bhashana Gamage
Thanura Dissanayake
Mrs. Hasara Liyanage, Attorney at Law
Dr. Janaka Senarathna
Chandima Hettiaratchi

The Speaker also announced that the Committee of Selection had also nominated Members of Parliament Wasantha Samarasinghe, Sundaralingam Pradeep, Aboobucker Athambawa to serve on the Committee on Parliamentary Business.

In addition, the Speaker further announced to Parliament that the Committee of Selection had also nominated Members of Parliament Aboobucker Athambawa, Arkam Ilyas, Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran to serve on the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and Member of Parliament Sunil Rathnasiri to serve on the Committee on Public Accounts. (COPA).