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China donates Rs. 43 Mn worth of aid to support Lankan women and children
The All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) has extended a major donation valued at 1,000,000 RMB (around Rs. 43 million) to bolster programmes aimed at improving the welfare of women and children in Sri Lanka.
The consignment includes equipment to establish a mother-and-baby room and a childcare centre for staff of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, as well as women’s hygiene products, to be distributed islandwide through the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus.
The donation was officially handed over yesterday at a ceremony held at the Parliament complex under the patronage of Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong presented the materials to the Speaker and to the Minister of Women and Child Affairs, and Chairperson of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus, Saroja Savithri Paulraj.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Wickramaratne said the gesture reflects the “deep and longstanding friendship” between the two nations, adding that the wellbeing of women and children remains a shared priority. He extended his gratitude to the ACWF for its continued support.
Minister Paulraj described the donation as a “timely and meaningful contribution,” noting that the materials will strengthen ongoing efforts to uplift women and children, especially those in vulnerable communities.
Ambassador Qi Zhenhong reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s social development efforts, highlighting the historic ties between the two countries. He said the ACWF’s contribution aligns with China’s broader cooperation initiatives in women’s empowerment and child welfare.
The donation follows high-level discussions between the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus and the ACWF in 2023 and 2024, during which China pledged assistance for school uniforms and future empowerment programmes.
Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hemali Weerasekara, Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera, Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General Chaminda Kularatna, Director Finance Sarath Kumara, Coordinating Engineer Lalith Adhikari and several officials attended the ceremony.
Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, officially visited the Russian House in Colombo to attend the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum, where members of the Sri Lanka Russia Business Council and graduates from the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist countries (ASLGSC) attended.
This historic gathering was graced by rectors and representatives from several world-class Russian medical institutions, including Kursk State Medical University, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Tver State Medical University, among others.
The forum commenced with an address by Minister Murashko, during which Russian medical graduates in attendance raised pertinent questions regarding medical and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Levan Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with Madam Maria L. Popova, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka & the Maldives and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, graced the occasion. Both officials expressed strong support for continued collaboration and future initiatives between the two nations.
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over on Monday (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
The following members received their letters of appointment at the Ministry premises:
Sidath Wettimuny
Thushira Radella
Prakash Schaffter
Ms. Avanthi Colombage
The Ministry also noted that veteran cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara, who are key members of the committee, are currently overseas. Their official appointments will be formalised immediately upon their arrival in Sri Lanka.
The Cricket Transformation Committee has been mandated to oversee the administration and drive structural reforms within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.
Three prison guards attached to the Welikada Prison have been arrested by Borella Police following the death of an inmate on Monday (04).
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