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Ideal Group Exhibition Stall at ‘Industry 2022’ draws large crowds
Sri Lanka’s premier organisation with core business interests in motor franchise imports and motor spare parts, the Ideal Group’s Exhibition Stall at ‘Industry 2022’, generated strong public interest drawing large crowds.
Ideal Motor Group, showcased its supremacy by exhibiting locally assembled vehicles, home grown ATV, home grown entry level fully electric car, Mahindra approved locally manufactured automotive components and the technical courses on offer under the NVQ4 program , at the national industrial exhibition which concluded on Feb 06 at the BMICH.
The exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Industrial Development Board under the guidance of the Ministry of Industries was held for the first time, to promote the local vehicle industry and provide a strong foundation for a significant revival of industries within the country.
Showcasing the Ideal Group’s strong business interests, five companies representing the organisation, exhibited their products to the public. Namely, Ideal Industries (Pvt) Ltd, Ideal Modicon Engineering, Mahindra Ideal Lanka, Ideal Motors and the Ideal Vocational Training Unit were present during the exhibition.
Visitors to the Ideal Group stall were able to view the Mahindra KUV100NXT petrol and diesel vehicles that have been assembled locally and also the Mahindra Bolero City Pick-Up, as well as locally manufactured spare parts. A vehicle specially designed by Ideal Motors for the use of security forces was also on display.
The public visiting the Ideal Group stall were also able to view the unveiling of Ideal Motor’s electrically powered car (which will soon be introduced to the market), created and designed based on a concept by visionary Nalin Welgama, Founder and Chairman of the Ideal Group.
At the stall, Ideal Industries (Pvt) Ltd exhibited the locally manufactured Mahindra KUV100 NXT petrol and diesel vehicles and educated the public in attendance on how the company locally produced the Mahindra Bolero City Pick-up’s seating system on par with international standards. Ideal Modicon Engineering created awareness on the range of products manufactured such as its silencer system, petrol and diesel tanks and the production of the deck (body) required for the Mahindra Bolero City Pick-up to transport goods. Visitors to the exhibition were engrossed in witnessing how the Bolero City Pick-Up’s deck (body) is manufactured and assembled at the Mahindra Ideal Lanka automobile assembly plant in Welipenna.
Located in Welipenna, Mahindra Ideal Lanka operates in accordance with the international standards of India’s Mahindra & Mahindra. The plant, functions in line with other Mahindra & Mahindra’s factories located worldwide, and is the only factory in the country to assemble vehicles in Sri Lanka, fabricating with local parts as per the stringent requirements of a globally recognized automaker. As a result of the plant’s success, the Mahindra KUV 100NXT diesel and petrol vehicles are now solely locally manufactured and will be exported to international markets shortly, while Indian production of these vehicles have been discontinued. Moreover, the Mahindra KUV100NXT petrol and diesel vehicles and Mahindra Bolero City Pick-ups on display at the Ideal Motors stall attracted a large number of visitors.
Another highlight of the stall was the opportunity afforded to other companies involved in the assembly of vehicles, to place their order requirements with Ideal Industries (Pvt) Ltd and Ideal Modicon Engineering.
The mobile car at the stall also wide drew interest and was well received by the public. The vehicle has been designed at the Ideal Group‘s Vocational Center. Established as a corporate social responsibility project, the Ideal Group‘s Vocational Center, located at No. 60 Maligawa Road, Moratuwa provides youth, unable to pursue higher education, opportunities to gain technical knowledge and training.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14.
The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness the unifying power of sports, made possible through collaboration with Foundation of Goodness and IImpact Hoop Lab.
While in Sri Lanka, Howard and Ndiaye, both retired professional basketball players, will conduct a weeklong program, Hoops for Hope: Bridging Borders through Basketball. The Sports Envoys will lead basketball clinics and exhibition matches and engage in leadership sessions in Colombo and Southern Province for youth aged 14-18 from Northern, Uva, Eastern and Western Provinces, offering skills and leadership training both on and off the court. The U.S. Envoys will also share their expertise with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, national coaches, and players, furthering the development of basketball in the country. Beyond the clinics, they will collaborate with Sri Lankan schoolchildren to take part in a community service project in the Colombo area.
“We are so proud to welcome Stephen and Astou as our Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, to build on the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Sri Lanka,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “The lessons that will be shared by our Sports Envoys – communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict resolution – are essential for leadership development, community building, equality, and peace. The U.S. Sports Envoy program is a testament to our belief that sports can be a powerful tool in promoting peace and unity.”
SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman in parliament demanded to know from the government the reasons for CEB suspending the leave of all its employees until further notice from Thursday.
MP Rahuman said that the CEB has got an acting General Manager anew and the latter yesterday morning issued a circular suspending leave of all CEB employees with immediate effect until further notice.
“We demand that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera should explain this to the House. This circular was issued while this debate on the new Electricity Amendment Bill was pending. There are many who oppose this Bill. The Minister must tell parliament the reason for the urge to cancel the leave of CEB employees,” the MP said.However, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena prevented Minister Wijesekera responding to the query and said that the matter raised by MP Rahuman was not relevant.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) successfully concluded the 8th Annual CIPM Symposium, which took place on 31st May 2024. Themed “Nurturing the Human Element—Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape. Since its inception in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
Ken Vijayakumar, the President of the CIPM, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson, Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the Web Launch of the Symposium Proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President. The event featured distinguished addresses, including a speech by Chief Guest Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, and an address by Guest of Honor Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka.
The symposium also featured an inspiring keynote address by Prof. Mario Fernando, Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Vote of Thanks of the inauguration session was delivered by Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga, Symposium Co-chair.
The symposium served as a comprehensive platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development and Retention, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility, Adapting to Technological Advancements, Mental Health and Well-being at Work, Global Workforce Challenges, Employee Empowerment, and Reskilling and Upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse. Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kamani Perera, Manager of Research and Development.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.The CIPM International Research Symposium was sponsored by Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), E B Creasy & Co. PLC, and Print Xcel Company.
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