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(IIMAESL) launches the dedicated Webportal
@ The Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo
The Institute of Insurance Motor Assessors and Engineers Sri Lanka (IIMAESL) launches the dedicated Webportal which will be a key turning point in providing wider spectrum of access for its ‘members’ career development, as well as knowledge sharing ability. Notably, the event concurs with IIMAESL’s five-year journey in the industry.
Chairman Engineering Council of Sri Lanka, Eng. Thilak de Silva, was the chief guest at the launching ceremony, organized by the Institute of Insurance Motor Assessors and Engineers Sri Lanka (IIMAESL), and held at the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo, on 21st January 2023. Dr. Janaka Jayalath – Deputy Director General of TVEC, Eng., Neil Abeysekera – CEO, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, Eng. Ranjith Dissanayake – President Elect, IESL, were also present at the ceremony as guests of honour, whilst Dr. (Mrs.) Bhadranie Thoradeniya – President Elect, Institute of Incorporated Engineers Sri Lanka, Dr. Upali Jayawardhena – former General Secretary of the Organiza,tion of Professional Association of Sri Lanka, Council member of ECSL, Mr. Udeni Kiridena – Chief Executive Officer of Insurance Association of Sri Lanka, Mr. Pani – Consultant – ECSL, Mr. W. Wijesinghe – Director General of National Apprentices and Industrial Training Authority, Maj Gen Ranjan Jayasekara – Director General – Electrical and Mechanical Engineering – SL Army, were special guests.
Arrival of President of IIMAESL Sudamma Kolitha Chandrasiri, accompanied by Chief Guest Thilak de Silva and Guests of Honour and special guests
President of IIMAESL, Sudamma Kolitha Chandrasiri, addressing the gathering
Launch of dedicated Webportal
Members and Guests
With the enhanced features of the system facilitated conducting all events, CPD and technical upgrades with secured member portal and many more amenities, IIMAESL members now have a dedicated area to create a more personalized experience, allowing each member to manage the profile, ensuring that they are always up to date.
Compere Sumedha Mirihana
Mr. Sudamma Kolitha Chandrasiri, President of the IIMAESL, since 2022, says, “We work closely with our members, and the industry, to define standards and best practices. Through networking, local meetings, seminars and events, we can ensure that IIMAESL represents and meets the needs of the automotive engineer assessors. We also work through obtaining professional registrations to our members whilst meeting the regulatory requirements.”
Jinendra Jayanath, General Secretary, says. “In addition to the technical education provided by the Institute for the prospective assessors and engineers, seminars are also conducted on a quarterly basis, aiming to educate and impart knowledge to our membership on the modern developments and advance technologies of automotive engineering which will undoubtedly pave the way for our members to face any challenges in the automotive field.
“Taking one step forward, today we launch the official web Portal and deliberations and experience of this system will be fruitful and I am confident that all the stake holders will benefit immensely.”
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and senior officials of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) was held this afternoon (18) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The meeting focused extensively on new development projects planned by the Urban Development Authority. The President emphasised the need to ensure that the budgetary allocations made for these projects in the current year are utilised effectively within the same financial year.
Detailed discussions were also held on projects planned to be implemented jointly by multiple institutions, including the importance of holding consultations with all relevant agencies to reach final decisions and the need to clearly define responsibilities for each institution in both implementation and maintenance phases of the projects.
Attention was drawn to key initiatives such as the Kelani River flood control project, water management projects in Colombo city and the Beira Lake restoration project. The need for a dedicated programme for low-income housing in areas such as Ratmalana and Moratuwa was also highlighted. During the discussion, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake underscored the importance of introducing a structured management framework for the effective coordination of certain projects.
Deputy Minister of Urban Development, Eranga Gunasekara, Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Senior Professor Kapila C.K. Perera, Chairman of the Urban Development Authority (UDA), M.G. Hemachandra and the Heads representing the Urban Settlement Development Authority (USDA), Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation (SLLDC), National Physical Planning Department (NPPD) and the Condominium Management Authority (CMA) were also present at the meeting.
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CEAT Kelani Branch Inter-Company Employees’ Union makes donation to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Inter-Company Employees’ Union of the Kelaniya Branch of CEAT Sri Lanka has made a financial donation of Rs. 1,148,000.00, a day’s salary of its members to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund established to support the restoration of livelihoods and the rebuilding of areas affected by cyclone Ditwah.
Secretary of the Inter-Company Employees’ Union of the CEAT Kelani Branch, D.G.S.D. Navaratne, handed over the donation to the Chief of Staff to the President, Prabhath Chandrakeerthi at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (18).
Treasurer of the Inter-Company Employees’ Union of the CEAT Kelani Branch, Y.P.I.C. Karunathilaka, together with members of the Executive Committee, were also present on the occasion.
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Prime Minister off to the United Kingdom to participate in the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Education Forum
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed on an official visit to the United Kingdom to participate in the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Education Forum and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) 2026 Board of Governors Meeting.
During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to participate in several high-level academic and diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of education, development studies, research collaboration, and international partnerships.
As part of the visit, the Prime Minister will meet with Ms.Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education of the United Kingdom, at the UK Department for Education, to discuss areas of cooperation in education and related sectors. She is also expected to meet Ms.Yvette Cooper, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, for discussions on matters of bilateral interest and cooperation between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.
In addition, the Prime Minister is expected to meet Ms.Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on the sidelines of the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Education Forum and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) 2026 Board of Governors Meeting.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will attend a public event at the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex and she will also take part in the ceremony marking the 60th Anniversary of the Institute of Development Studies. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to address a session at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford, followed by a question-and-answer session with scholars and students.
The visit is expected to strengthen Sri Lanka’s engagement with academic institutions, international development partners, and Commonwealth member states, particularly in the areas of education, research, policy dialogue, and capacity building.
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