The Sri Lanka China Journalists Forum and the All-Pakistan Journalists Association came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in a significant development aimed at fostering collaboration and cooperation in the field of journalism.
The signing ceremony took place at the Communication University of China during the Global Journalists Salon organized by the All China Journalists Association.
The MoU signing was attended by journalists from more than 15 countries and witnessed by Mr. Tao, the Director of the International Department of the All China Journalists Association.
The MoU was singed by the Mr Zaheer Alam, President of All-Pakistan Journalists Association and Mr Sudewa Hettiarachchi, who is the treasurer of the Sri Lanka China Journalists Forum.
The key provisions of the MOU include:
Journalist Training Programs: Both parties commit to encouraging the development of and participation in journalist training programs, strengthening the skills and knowledge of journalists from Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Support for Journalism Schools: The MoU seeks to promote cooperation between journalism schools in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, enhancing the educational landscape for aspiring journalists.
News Awards: The two parties will offer support for and participate in activities related to news awards, including the selection of winners, recognizing journalistic excellence.
Collaboration on Delegations: They will prepare letters of invitation for each other’s journalist delegations and assist with procedures such as visa applications, facilitating easier exchange of ideas and
experiences.
Business Activities and Itineraries: The MoU envisions cooperation in planning business activities, suggesting itineraries, and finding translators for delegations, ensuring productive interactions.
Consultation on Themes and Visits: The parties will decide through consultation the theme and itinerary of a given visit, tailoring their interactions to mutual interests.
Expenses: Both parties will hold consultations regarding expenses for food, accommodation, travel, and translating services, ensuring transparency and fair arrangements.
The MoU takes effect upon signing by both parties and is effective for a period of five years. It includes a provision for automatic renewal, unless either party provides a minimum of six months formal notice to terminate the agreement at the end of its current term.
The MoU takes effect upon signing by both parties and is effective for a period of five years. It includes a provision for automatic renewal, unless either party provides a minimum of six months formal notice to terminate the agreement at the end of its current term.
Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries returned to the island this morning (08) after successfully summiting Mount Denali in Alaska, completing his remarkable journey to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents.
Starting with Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa in 2014, Johann has now achieved the prestigious Seven Summits challenge — scaling the tallest mountain on each continent. His journey includes Mount Everest (Asia), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Aconcagua (South America), Mount Vinson (Antarctica), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and now, Mount Denali (North America).
Johann, a professional hairdresser and entrepreneur with salons in Colombo, London, and Australia, proudly planted the Sri Lankan flag atop each summit, earning international recognition and bringing pride to the nation.
Speaking at the Katunayake Airport, he announced plans to publish a book based on his mountaineering experiences and expressed hopes of promoting Sri Lanka as a premier destination for adventure tourism.
(dailynews.lk)
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The Presidential Secretariat has informed social activist Anuruddha Bandara that the names of officials attached to the President’s Media Division (PMD) cannot be disclosed.
Senior Assistant Secretary to the President G.P.H.M. Kumarasinghe has conveyed the decision in a written response to an appeal filed by Bandara, who had sought details regarding all designations at the Presidential Secretariat, along with the names of appointees, their salaries, allowances and other benefits.
The Presidential Secretariat invoked Section 5(1)(a) of the RTI Act. Section 5(1)(a) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act No. 12 of 2016 of Sri Lanka relates to the exemptions under which a public authority may refuse to disclose information.
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that police violated the fundamental rights of two farmers who were arrested and remanded following a protest in 2018 along the Polonnaruwa-Mahiyanganaya road.
The protest was held to demand action to prevent wild elephants from entering villages.
Delivering the verdict yesterday (July 07), the court ordered Mr. S.M.L.R. Bandara – the then OIC of the Aralaganwila Police to personally pay compensation of Rs. 30,000 each to petitioners R.A. Gamini Jayaratna and H.R. Eranda, both residents of Polonnaruwa.
The judgment, delivered by Justice – Yasantha Kodagoda with Chief Justice – Murdhu Fernando and Justice – S. Thurairaja concurring, stressed that magistrates must not remand individuals solely on police requests and should make careful, informed decisions.
The bench emphasized that bail should be the norm under the Bail Act, while denying bail should be exceptional, and that the judiciary must protect people’s fundamental rights.
The SC also ruled that protests should be handled without violating citizens’ rights and directed the Director General of Wildlife to develop a proper plan to prevent wild elephant intrusions.
Copies of the judgment have been sent to the Attorney General, Inspector General of Police, Director General of Wildlife, Director General of Forest Conservation, the Mahaweli Authority, and the OIC of Aralaganwila Police for further action.