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Riyelta Motorcycle and Three-wheeler Batteries, now from Singer outlets
Singer Sri Lanka PLC has partnered with Leader Group of companies to be the official distributor for Riyelta batteries in Sri Lanka. The recently unveiled product lineup caters to both motorcycles and three-wheelers.
These batteries, produced in Sri Lanka, using advanced German technology, offer Sri Lankan motorcycle and three-wheeler owners the chance to enjoy European high-end market batteries at an affordable price, the batteries will soon be available for cars as well. Riyelta High Tech Batteries, accompanied by the longest warranty period, supported by Singer Sri Lanka, aiming to transform the domestic battery industry.
Mahesh Wijewardene, Group Chief Executive Officer of Singer Sri Lanka PLC, said ‘We are delighted to introduce Riyelta products to the Sri Lankan market, catering to the needs of a large customer base. Given the economic challenges faced by the country’s residents, there is a growing demand for cost-effective options. With Riyelta, we can offer a high-quality alternative that is accessible and affordable, ensuring a world-class experience for our customers.’
The endorsement of these batteries extends beyond borders, receiving recognition from renowned international racers worldwide, including Sri Lanka’s own Dilantha Malagamuwa. Dilantha, in collaboration with Leader Group, has joined forces to introduce state-of-the-art German battery manufacturing technology and establish the Riyelta brand on the global and local stage.
CEO of Leader Group, stated ‘We are thrilled about our collaboration with Singer for this partnership. Riyelta batteries have gained global recognition and have been endorsed by renowned figures in the racing industry. Our advantage lies in the local production of these batteries, which enables us to offer them at a reasonable price. We eagerly anticipate introducing these exceptional products to the wider community of Sri Lanka through Singer.’
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Cabinet aporives recruitment of Nursing Instructors for Nursing Schools under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media on Contract Basis
There are 17 nursing schools under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media including the postgraduate primary nursing school.
There are 142 vacancies in the posts of Grade I / Special Grade Nursing Officer (Education) as on 31.03.2026 in those schools while 24 officers are to be promoted to the special grade on 31.12.2025 owing to the vacancies existing in the post of Special
Grade Nursing Officer (Education). Therefore, the number of vacancies is to be 166.
In addition, there are 24 vacancies in the post of Special Grade Nursing Officer (Education).
Although at present action has been taken to upgrade the nursing schools to nursing colleges and upgrade the nursing diploma course to nursing degree course, no action has been taken so far to carry out recruitment for the training relevant to the appointment for the post of Grade I / Special Grade Nursing Officer (Education).
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to recruit retired nursing instructors and nursing instructors who served in the nursing schools belonging to the three armed forces and are retired or have resigned legitimately from service to the post of Grade I / Special Grade Nursing Officer (Education) on contract basis.
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Signing agreement for the establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility in Sri Lanka
It has been decided to establish a BIMSTEC technology transfer facility in Sri Lanka by entering into a Host Country Agreement at the second leaders’ summit of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal
Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) held in New Delhi, India, in 2008, with the objective of enhancing regional cooperation.
The relevant cooperation agreement was signed by the member countries at the 5th BIMSTEC summit on 30-03-2022 in Colombo.
The prime objective of this technology transfer facility is to provide technology, capacity building, and management of intellectual property for the micro, small, and medium-scale
enterprises of the BIMSTEC member countries.
According to the cooperation agreement, an agreement should be entered into between Sri Lanka, as the host country, and BIMSTEC Secretariat for formalizing the legal status, privileges, and immunities of the technology transfer facility.
The drafted agreement has received the relevant institutional approval and legal clearance.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Science and Technology to sign the proposed agreement.
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The cabinet approves agreement on mutual legal cooperation in criminal matters between the Republic of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea
Approval has been granted at the cabinet meeting held on 11-12-2023 to sign an agreement between the Republic of Korea and the Government of Sri Lanka regarding mutual cooperation
in criminal matters.
However, according to the aforementioned approval, the relevant agreement could not be signed between both parties.
Through this agreement, opportunities will be provided
for mutual assistance to other countries in handing over judicial documents and collecting evidence for the use of criminal case matters.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution provided by the Minister of Justice and National Integration to sign an agreement between the Republic of Korea and the Government of Sri Lanka to cooperate in criminal matters.
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