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PMI Sri Lanka hosts nation’s first carbon-neutral Confab
The Project Management Institute Sri Lanka Chapter (PMI SL) set a new national benchmark in sustainability and professional excellence, hosting Sri Lanka’s first-ever carbon-neutral conference and awards event at The Kingsbury, Colombo.
The twin events — the National PMI Conference 2025 and the National PMI Excellence Awards (NPMEA) 2025 — drew over 300 project professionals from more than 100 organisations, making it the country’s largest gathering of project leaders this year.
Championing responsible leadership and climate-conscious event practices, PMI SL’s commitment to carbon neutrality marked a historic step in the country’s professional event landscape. The Chapter achieved the milestone by measuring, reducing, and offsetting the event’s carbon footprint in partnership with sustainability experts, setting a model for future corporate gatherings.
The day-long conference featured insightful sessions on leadership, innovation, and the future of project management in a rapidly evolving business environment. Thought leaders and industry veterans shared strategies on navigating complexity, fostering resilience, and embedding sustainability in project execution.
The evening spotlighted excellence with the National PMI Excellence Awards, recognising over 350 winners, from 50 leading organisations, for outstanding achievements in project execution, innovation, and results. In a landmark moment, PMI SL introduced “The Project Manager Award”, a first-of-its-kind accolade in Sri Lanka that honours individual project leaders driving progress, national development, and social impact.
Marking a double celebration, PMI SL also commemorated its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of advancing project leadership and professionalism in Sri Lanka. Since its inception in 2005, the Chapter has grown into a thriving community of practitioners dedicated to elevating standards in delivery excellence, ethical leadership, and industry collaboration.
“Our 20-year journey reflects the strength and passion of Sri Lanka’s project professionals,” said Dhammike Mendis, President of PMI Sri Lanka Chapter. “Delivering a carbon-neutral conference and introducing an award dedicated to the contribution of individual project managers are significant milestones in our mission to inspire and influence the future of the profession.”
A heated argument broke out between Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar during the Kilinochchi District Coordination Committee meeting held yesterday (16).
A video footage of the incident shows the MP and the Minister engaging in a heated verbal exchange, following which a physical confrontation appeared to develop when the Minister attempted to grab files reportedly in the possession of MP Ramanathan.
“If you lay a hand on me, I’ll lay a hand on you too… got it?” Ramanathan is heard telling the Minister during the exchange.
Police and officials present at the meeting intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation were not immediately clear.
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has filed an intervening petition before the Court of Appeal in connection with a petition filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act over investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
The Cardinal has sought permission from the court to make submissions in relation to Sallay’s petition and requested that it be dismissed.
The Colombo High Court yesterday fixed for Aug. 31 the pre-trial conference in the money laundering case filed by the Attorney General against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, and his great-aunt Daisy Forrest.
The case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Rashmi Singappuli.
State Counsel Oswald Perera requested court to fix a date for the pre-trial conference and informed the judge that the prosecution would announce its position regarding the second accused, Daisy Forrest, at the conference. He also said the prosecution intended to notify court of amendments to the indictment.
After considering the submissions, Judge Singappuli ordered that the pre-trial conference be held on Aug. 31.
The Attorney General has indicted Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, alleging that they deposited nearly Rs. 59 million in bank accounts knowing, or having reason to believe, that the funds had been unlawfully acquired.
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