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Chief Justice Murdu Fernando sworn in
Justice Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando was sworn in yesteday (02) as the 48th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.
Justice Fernando succeeds Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, who recently retired, bringing with her decades of legal expertise and public service experience.
Beginning her career at the Attorney General’s Department in 1985, she rose through its ranks, serving as Deputy Solicitor General in 1997 and Additional Solicitor General in 2014. In March 2018, she was appointed to the Supreme Court, where she has been a key figure in shaping the nation’s legal landscape as its most senior Justice. Her tenure at the Attorney General’s Department, including her role as Senior Additional Solicitor General, highlights a distinguished career dedicated to the rule of law.
Justice Fernando holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo. Her academic foundation and professional trajectory reflect her commitment to upholding justice and the integrity of the judiciary.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, and other officials.
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Cenmetrix achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification, marking a milestone in quality excellence
Cenmetrix recently achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, the world’s most widely recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). This significant milestone reflects the company’s strong commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across its technology solutions and services.
Following the successful completion of all certification requirements and full conformity with ISO 9001:2015 standards, the official certificate was formally awarded to Cenmetrix in February 2026, marking an important step in the company’s long-term quality and governance strategy.
The company’s ISO journey began with a strategic decision to engage expert guidance to strengthen and transform its internal processes. Win Win Consultants (Pvt) Ltd was appointed to introduce ISO best practices, define organisational quality objectives, and support process improvements, while TQCS International (Group) Pty Ltd was selected as the certification body to facilitate a structured and comprehensive certification process.
Under the leadership of the ISO implementation team, headed by Dewmi Gamage and Mr Deshika Kushan, Cenmetrix established key QMS foundations, including clearly defined organisational structures, process maps, workflow documentation, standard operating procedures, and performance monitoring mechanisms.
“Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification is a significant milestone that strengthens the trust our clients place in us,” said Dewmi Gamage, Assistant Accountant at Cenmetrix.
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MMBL–Pathfinder Group Recognizes Long Service MMBL–Pathfinder Group Employees
MMBL–Pathfinder Group Recognizes Long Service MMBL–Pathfinder Group felicitated employees who have completed 15 and 25 years of dedicated service, at an awards ceremony held at its Riverpoint headquarters.
The event recognized the longstanding commitment and contribution of team members whose service has played an important role in the Group’s growth and continuity. Sumudu Ruwan (Assistant Accountant, 25 years), Janaka Dassanayake (Technician, 25 years), Bernard Goonetilleke (Chairman, Pathfinder Foundation, 15 years), and Ravi Jayawikcrama Arachchige (Media Executive, -15 Years) were awarded by the management.
Awards were presented by Founder Milinda Moragoda and Jennifer Moragoda. Group Director/Chief Executive Officer K. Balasundaram and Renuka Deraniyagala were also present. In acknowledging the awardees, the Group commended their professionalism, loyalty, and sustained contribution over the years.
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St. Servatius College Matara, Colombo OBA AGM
The 49th Annual General Meeting of the St. Servatius’ College, Matara – Old Boys’ Association (Colombo Branch) will be held at the Mercantile Cricket Association, Colombo 07 on 8 May 2026 from 6.00 p.m. onwards.
Members of the association are invited to attend the event.

Winners and runnersup of the Under-12 and Under-8 New Year Queen contest at the Sinhala-Tamil New Year festival, held at Lake Resort, Polduwa, Piliyandala, organised by the Pradeepa Ariyawansa Dance Academy, pose for photographs. The event was attended by dancers and artistes. Pix by Thushara Athapaththu
For further details, please contact the Joint Secretaries; Sajeewa Sapukotana (071 077 9779) or Maj. Vibeeshan Perera (071 436 3673).
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