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Silk Cooperation wins two Gold accolades at NCE Export Awards 2020
Silk Cooperation, a fully-fledged Supply Chain Management leader for the Organic Agriculture, Food and Beverage, and Nutraceuticals’ sectors, emerged victorious at the recent NCE Export Awards 2020.
The principle company E-Silk Route Ventures Ltd., won the Gold Award in the ‘Organic Products Sector’. The company specializes in exporting organic products inclusive of a wide variety of spices, herbs, coconut products and related value added products.
In addition, its subsidiary Ancient Nutraceuticals won the Gold Award in the ‘Spices and Spice Based Products’ category.
Sahan Clive Bakmiwewa, CEO of Silk Cooperation, said: “These awards undoubtedly are an achievement for the tireless efforts, dedication and commitment of our employees, value added partners, small scale farmers and producers, and our communities.
“Working hand-in-hand even during the most challenging times, their resilience and attitude are truly an inspiration to all of us. We’re ambitious to enter more markets globally whilst continuously expanding our products and value chains, and contributing to the livelihoods of those who are the backbone of our economy”.
Ancient Nutraceuticals is a leader in the natural supplements market, offering a variety of organic homegrown spice & herbal supplements. Its primary goal is to transform ancient remedies hidden in nature into modern solutions. Sourced from small scale growers untreated with chemicals, the ancient remedies are manufactured in an easy-to-consume manner using modern methods, keeping in line with the evolving needs of today’s consumer.
The processed products are certified by USDA Organic, EU Organic and processed in an FSSC 22000 certified factory.
The philosophy at Silk Cooperation is primarily based on uplifting and empowering rural communities. It does this by promoting collaboration and connecting with like-minded entities whose values are based on fair, ethical, and eco-friendly practices whilst prioritizing its customers and small-scale producers.
It continues to uplift standards of some 1,000+ farmers and producers locally, and has so far positively contributed to over 60,000 farmers and families globally ensuring they get the highest possible price for their yield and supports their livelihood.
Headquartered in Sri Lanka, the company has presence in Australia, Singapore, Slovenia and Vietnam. With supply roots in over 15 countries spanning across 140 cities, it caters to a diversified range of products and services to over 40 countries, taking care of the entire spectrum of supply chains from sourcing, manufacturing including total Original Brand Manufacturing (OBM), processing, packaging and labeling to shipping, logistics, clearance and last-mile delivery and fulfillment.
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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