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PM reviews progress of National Human Resources Development Council
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, chaired the discussion on the progress of work of the National Human Resources Development Council (NHRDC) of the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial council and Local Government on Monday (26).
The Council is preparing the future action plan of BIMSTEC. (Bay Of Bengal Initiative For Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation)
Secretary to the Ministry of Education Nihal Ranasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration Ranjith Ashoka, , Secretary to Ministry of Technology Senior Professor Niranjan D. Gunawardena, Secretary to the Ministry of Labor R. P. A. Wimalaweera, Chairman of Technical and Vocational Training Institute B.K.U Wickramasinghe, Director General of Sri Lanka Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission Dr. KA. Lalithadhira, Professor of National Education Commission H. Abeygunawardena, President of Naita Institute Ruchika Amarasekara, President of University Grants Commission Professor Sampath Amaratunga, President of Human Resource Institute Thusitha Wanigasinghe, Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University Professor Jayantha Ratnesekera, Professor of Jayawardenepura University Hilary Silva, Management Director of Sanasa Mudita Kirivandeniya, Senior Lecturer of Banking Institute M. C. V. Rajanaadan are members of this Council.
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Aslat which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit on 05 Mar 2025, departed the island today (06 Mar).
The Sri Lanka Navy honoured the departing ship with a traditional farewell at the Port of Colombo, adhering to established naval traditions.
Upon leaving, PNS Aslat engaged in a successful Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with SLNS Samudura. The PASSEX involved training exercises in communication and tactical maneuvering, concluding with the traditional cheer ship salute.
Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the ship, Captain Muhammad Azhar Akram called on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chandima Silva and Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage, during the visit.
In addition, the crew of PNS Aslat took time off to visit some tourist attractions within Colombo as well. Further, members of the Sri Lanka Navy had the opportunity to attend briefings, detailing the ship’s operational capabilities and functions.
Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) last night has been remanded until March 17 after being produced before the Mahara Magistrate’s Court this (6) evening.
The former minister and two others were arrested, accused of selling state owned land to a private party on forged documents. The other two suspects have also been remanded till 17th March.
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W. P. Senadheera appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed W. P. Senadheera as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.
The official appointment letter was handed over to W. P. Senadheera by the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake on Wednesday (05) at the Presidential Secretariat.
PNS Aslat departs island on successful completion of her visit
Former Minister Mervyn Silva remanded till 17th March
W. P. Senadheera appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
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