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Cyber safety training conducted for Parliament staff by Sri Lanka CERT

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Cyber Safety Training Programme for staff members of the Parliament in progress

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) recently conducted a Cyber Safety Training Programme for staff members of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity awareness across the public sector.

A release issued yesterday by Sri Lanka CERT said: The training programme was organised following the directive of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who has instructed the Ministry of Digital Economy and Sri Lanka CERT to enhance the digital security capacity of government officers across state institutions.

Participants in this capacity building programme included department heads, senior officials, and the Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera.

The sessions were conducted by Nirosh Ananda, Chief Information Security Officer of Sri Lanka CERT; Charuka Damunupola, Lead Information Security Engineer; and Thilina Dissanayake, Manager Capacity Development on Cyber Safety.

The workshop covered several key topics, including crisis management in social media contexts, cybersecurity and online safety, ethical and responsible use of social media, and emerging trends in digital media. These sessions aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to adopt safer digital practices in their professional roles and to better understand the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Through the training, participants gained practical insights into protecting sensitive information, maintaining professional standards in online communication, and effectively managing digital risks and challenges in today’s interconnected environment.This initiative forms part of Sri Lanka CERT’s broader efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness and build cyber resilience across government institutions in Sri Lanka.



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Opposition asks for PSC to probe Treasury theft

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Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to investigate the illegal diversion of Treasury funds, amounting to US$2.5 million to a third-party account.

Premadasa has said both the chairmanship and a majority of the Committee’s membership should be held by the Opposition to ensure impartiality.

The government has not only failed to account for the loss of US$2.5 million but also deliberately withheld information from Parliament, the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) and the public, Premadasa has told the media, accusing the ruling party of seeking to deflect responsibility by initiating an internal departmental inquiry, which he describes as a biased process designed to justify predetermined conclusions.

The Opposition Leader has said only a transparent and independent probe could establish the facts, adding that such an investigation could be effectively carried out through a Parliamentary Select Committee led by the Opposition.

He has also warned that the alleged failure to inform Parliament about the missing funds amounted to a serious breach of accountability.

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Hanthana land plots given to 44 disaster-hit families

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One of the beneficiaries receiving an instrument from Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation, KD Lalkantha, at the event.

A land distribution programme benefiting families displaced by disaster in the Kandy District was held on April 24 at the Kandy District Secretariat, with 44 affected households receiving plots in the Hanthana area.

The initiative targeted residents of the Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretariat division whose homes were completely destroyed in a recent disaster, leaving them without permanent shelter.

The event was presided over by Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation K. D. Lalkantha, who said arrangements had been made to provide each beneficiary with Rs. 5 million in instalments through the Pathahewaheta Divisional Secretariat to support the construction of new homes.

He noted that the land parcels had been identified from an estate in the Hanthana area and subsequently subdivided into demarcated plots for distribution among the recipients.

Members of Parliament representing the Kandy District from the NPP, along with Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta and Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretary Amila Navaratne, were among those present. Government officials and beneficiaries also attended the event.

The programme forms part of ongoing efforts to provide permanent housing solutions and restore livelihoods for families affected by natural disasters in the region.

Text and Pic by SK Samaranayake

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Police launch Scout Division to boost leadership and community ties

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IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya, Scout Association President Ransiri Perera, and Chief Scout Commissioner Manoj Nanayakkara, at the launch.

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The Sri Lanka Police Scout Division was officially inaugurated at a ceremony held recently at Police Headquarters, marking a significant step towards integrating scouting principles within the police service.

The event was presided over by IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya and Chief Scout Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association Manoj Nanayakkara. The initiative to establish the new division was conceptualised by Nanayakkara as part of efforts to promote leadership, discipline and community engagement within the police force.

A high-level delegation from the Sri Lanka Scout Association was present, including its President Ransiri Perera, National Training Commissioner Padmalal Perera, and National Programme Commissioner Geeth Ramesh. Assistant Chief Commissioners Chandrani Fernando, Deshan Milinda and Sampath Kariyawasam were also in attendance, along with Training Directors Indrajith Ramanayake and Tilakman Pathmasiri.

Representing the Sri Lanka Police were several senior officials, including Senior DIG (Administration) Sanjeewa Dharmaratne, Senior DIG (Western Province) Sajeewa Medawatta, and Senior DIG (Support Services) Rajitha Sri Daminda.

Senior DIG (Training and Higher Training) Sampath Kumara Liyanage, who has been appointed to head the newly formed Police Scout Division, was also present. He is expected to oversee the launch and ongoing operations of police scouting activities, supported by other senior officers tasked with implementing the initiative.

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