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JVP claims it is ready to govern country

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JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva flanked by JVP former Kalutara District MP Dr Nalinda Jayatissa and NPP Secretary Dr Nihal Abeysinghe at Bandaragama on Saturday

“Both Ranil and SLPP have no popular mandate” – Tilvin

JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said, on Sunday, that his party-led NPP was ready to form the next government.

Speaking at a rally in Bandaragama, Silva said that Ranil Wickremesinghe was a dud coin in Sri Lankan politics “Ranil rules the country, thanks to the SLPP MPs who elected him the President. Both Ranil and the SLPP have no mandate from the people, who ousted him in elections after 45 years of politics. He is now hell-bent on delaying elections. He is trying to emulate his uncle, JR Jayewardene, in postponing elections. He should understand that the times have changed. People have come a long way from the times his uncle put off the elections. They have learnt to overlook their political allegiances and realized who is responsible for their plight. They are rallying around the NPP banner.

“People are made to part with one-third of their earnings as taxes. Many bankers, in senior posts, are leaving their jobs because they can fathom the consequences of imposing such taxes. Many professionals are leaving the country because they cannot pay these taxes. Everyone who earns more than Rs 100,000 now has to pay a tax between six percent and 36 percent. While the taxes are mounted on people there is an unprecedented inflation. People can no longer put up with this government.

“The Opposition leader, too, goes on making various statements, in rallies countrywide. If you listen to his speeches you can see he has no single policy. His party did not oppose a single anti-public Bill this government brought into Parliament the last several months. He and his men voted with the government to pass all of them. His men now look at the government and then again at SJB. They are in two worlds. The SJB, too, is now a spent-force.

“An SLPP female member of the Colombo Municipal Council has sold a V-8 luxury vehicle belonging to a notorious monk. The Council member, as her excuse, says she had given Rs 50 million to a business on the advice of the monk and lost it and therefore she took over the monk’s vehicle. From where did she earn that money? Imagine how much money the Rajapaksas have when a Municipal Council member, of the same party, could survive the loss of Rs 50 million in a deal. This country is in the present plight not because of any other economic reason but because these rulers have stolen the people’s money,” Silva said.

JVP’s former Kalutara District MP, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, said that the government, and the main Opposition SJB, from time to time state that they have the people with them. “All they need to do is to hold an election and thereafter the entire world could see how many votes each would get. Only the JVP-led NPP could save this country from the present crisis. Only we have the right plan and discipline to do that. In 1994, both Sri Lanka and Vietnam had similar export earnings. Their export income for the month of August this year alone was at 31 billion US dollars. Our annual export income now is 12 billion US dollars. This country is in the present crisis because the rulers lined their pockets without giving any regard to the plight of the people,” Dr. Jayatissa said.

Secretary of the NPP Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe also addressed the rally.



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US sports envoys to Lanka to champion youth development

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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.”

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Rahuman questions sudden cancellation of leave of CEB employees

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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.

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CIPM successfully concludes 8th Annual Symposium

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Left to right, Prof. Arosha Adikaram - Chairperson of the Symposium, UAC Obeyesekere – Chief Executive Officer, CIPM Sri Lanka, Guest of Honor - Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer, MAS Holdings PVT Ltd., Sri Lanka, Ken Vijayakumar, President, CIPM Sri Lanka, Priyantha Ranasinghe,Vice President, CIPM Sri Lanka, Col. Saman Jayawickrama (Retd) – Secretary, CIPM Sri Lanka, Dr Dilanjalee Weerathunga – Co Chairperson of the Symposium

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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