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A Year of Growth for Singer Sri Lanka Toastmasters Club

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1 year ago

2025/04/6

Thilina Walpola

Singer Toastmasters Club Officers 2024-2025 with District 82 Members

Celebrating a Century of Soft Skills Development with Toastmasters International

The beginning of a new Toastmasters year is always an exciting occasion for clubs worldwide, and this year, the celebration is even more special as Toastmasters International marks its 100th year of developing soft skills in public speaking, effective communication, and leadership.

At the onset of the Toastmasters year on 1st July 2024, with the vision “United Roots, Shared Bloom,” the gavel was passed to TM Chanuka Obeysekera, the 14th President of Singer Sri Lanka Toastmasters Club. This marks another chapter in the club’s commitment to fostering personal development and growth in its members. On 19th September 2024, the club saw a momentous occasion with the installation of new Club Officers and the induction of nine new members.

TM Udani Mendis, a new member of the club, shared her experience: “Toastmasters has transformed my journey into one of self-discovery and empowerment. Each meeting pushes me to overcome my fears and celebrate my progress as a communicator. Through this experience, I’ve grown into a confident leader, ready to inspire others.”

The club provides a safe space where members offer constructive, positive feedback, empowering each other to develop without fear of judgment. The focus is not on perfection, but on constant growth, with each member taking steps towards realizing their potential. The learning experience at the club goes far beyond just delivering speeches. While public speaking is a key focus, the networking opportunities and personal connections made are an integral part of the club’s value. This year, members of the club have also taken up leadership roles within District 82 and Division C. TM Rosanne Ranasinghe was appointed as Division Director, TM Rolinka Perera as Toastmaster Learning Chair of Division C, and TM Viraj Chathuranga as Finance Manager of Division C.

The energy, enthusiasm, and camaraderie shared among members is palpable. The collective commitment to creativity and excellence continues to push the boundaries of what a standard club meeting can achieve. Toastmasters is about both individual achievement and the shared growth of all members, creating a community where bonds are built, experiences are exchanged, and each person is empowered to achieve their full potential.

The club remains committed to its mission – not just to learn, but to teach, inspire, and help others realize their dreams.

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Cabinet aporives recruitment of Nursing Instructors for Nursing Schools under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media on Contract Basis

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5 hours ago

2026/09/1

Priyan

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

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5 hours ago

2026/09/1

Priyan

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

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5 hours ago

2026/09/1

Priyan

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.