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15 JDS fellows to be sent off to Japan (Pics)

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2 months ago

July 26, 2024

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Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Mizukoshi Hideaki today (July 26) hosted a reception to send-off new 15 JDS (the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship) fellows and extended his heartfelt congratulations to them, who are heading to Japan as scholarship students next month.

The ceremony was graced by Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, who signed the Exchange of Notes on this JDS Program with our Foreign Minister during his official visit to Japan at the beginning of this month, marking a new milestone for the JDS program.
The JDS program aims to train young promising administrative officers in the public sector at various universities in Japan and seeks to develop their knowledge and skills to qualify them as future national leaders in their respective fields. Under this program, 15 public sector officials will pursue 2-year Master’s programs commencing this year in areas such as Public Policy, Macroeconomics, Public Finance and Investment Management, Industry Development Policy and Investment Promotion, and Urban and Regional Development.

Since its inception in 2010, JDS program has supported 222 public sector officials from Sri Lanka. It contributes not only to enhancing individual capacities but also to improving institutional capacity of the public sector, thereby supporting healthy and sustainable development of Sri Lanka.

Additionally, JDS fellows are expected to further solidify the foundations of our exchange and friendship with Japan, serving as bridges between our both countries by utilizing their human network developed through academic and social activities while in Japan.

Ambassador Mizukoshi expressed his sincere hope that the 15 new JDS fellows will play indispensable roles in navigating Sri Lanka’s administration towards the full-scale economic growth that we all anticipate coming, following the Sri Lankan government’s efforts in addressing the debt issues and promoting various reforms. He further encouraged them to actively interact with Japan and the Japanese people with his hope that they will become long-lasting leaders promoting our brighter and more prosperous bilateral relations in the future.

Following the recent signing of the Exchange of Note between our Foreign Ministers, we renew our commitment to JDS and our hope that it will energize and strengthen our bilateral cooperation.

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New paediatric ward complex at Apeksha Hospital opened (Pics)

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1 week ago

September 3, 2024

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The new paediatric ward complex at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama was officially declared open today (Sep. 03).

The project was funded by devotees’ offerings made to the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya.

The construction of the ward complex was carried out within 10 months with the support of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) as part of their ‘Husma’ project along with the contribution of armed force personnel.

Rs. 160 million was spent for the project while another Rs. 50 million has been spent on equipment.

This fully equipped 4-storey paediatric ward complex is capable of treating 70 in-patients, immense and will immensely benefit children suffering from cancer in Sri Lanka.

The opening ceremony was attended by high-ranking SLAF officials representing the Sri Lanka Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr Palitha Mahipala, Director of Apeksha Hospital Dr Aruna Jayasekara, the Basnayaka Nilame of Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya Dishan Gunasekara as well as other guests.

(Pics : Facebook page of Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya)

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Dilith unveils “National Strategic Plan Towards a Happy Nation”

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2 weeks ago

August 31, 2024

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“Sarvajana Balaya” presidential candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera unveiled his “National Strategic Plan Towards A Happy Nation” as his election manifesto in Colombo on Saturday.

The ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance presidential candidate and leader of the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera’s presidential election national strategic plan unveiling ceremony had commenced this morning (31), at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

This strategic plan is noted as a historic milestone, being recognized as “Sri Lanka’s first Presidential Election Strategic Plan that was brought to life by the people’s opinions.”

This is the first time Sri Lanka has seen a strategic plan that was presented in draft form for public consultation and intellectual discourse; the final plan was arrived at after eight weeks of extensive feedback from stakeholders, the MJP leader said in a post on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter).

“It was our intention that a sincere, sensible election manifesto must be devoid of empty rhetoric and vague promises, and instead be a set of practical strategies that enable us to achieve our objective of a Happy Nation for all Sri Lankans,” he said.

The second draft of the strategic plan of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance had also been presented to the representatives of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) on August 21.

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

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President declares open “Sobadhanavi” LNG plant

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2 weeks ago

August 28, 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open the open cycle phase of the “Sobadhanavi” 350 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya, today (Aug. 28), stated the President’s Media Division (PMD).

The “Sobadhanavi” Combined Cycle Power Plant is the first Sri Lankan power plant to be operated on LNG as the primary fuel.