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Sampath Bank renews Platinum Partnership with Sri Lanka Institute of Directors
Sampath Bank is proud to renew its Annual Platinum Corporate Partnership with the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) for 2024–2025. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to advancing Corporate Governance across Sri Lanka, empowering organisations in their pursuit of ethical and transparent practices in both the private and public sectors.
As a Platinum Corporate Partner of SLID, Sampath Bank is dedicated to fostering positive change within the corporate landscape. Representing the Bank in this significant partnership is Mr. Tharaka Ranwala, Senior Deputy General Manager – Marketing, Customer Care & Card Centre, whose extensive expertise will play a pivotal role in driving the success of this initiative.
Commenting on this partnership, Anitra Perera, Chief Executive Officer of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, said, “We are delighted to have Sampath Bank on board as our Platinum Corporate Partner for the second consecutive year. Their unwavering commitment to promoting ethical practices and fostering governance aligns seamlessly with SLID’s mission of empowering leaders and elevating boardroom standards. This collaboration continues to make a significant impact, not just in shaping dynamic leadership but also in advancing sustainable practices across Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape.”
The partnership provides Sampath Bank with the opportunity to support organisations in adopting governance practices that uphold accountability and enhancing shareholder value. Meanwhile, SLID, with its diverse membership of over 1000 influential business leaders, continues to lead the way in nurturing a culture of excellence within boardrooms and inspiring a new generation of leaders to navigate the challenges of tomorrow.
Both organisations remain steadfast in their mission to champion Corporate Governance through Board focused educational initiatives and innovative forums featuring local and global thought leadership. SLID’s flagship Board Leadership Training program is currently on its 20th intake with over 500 business leaders gaining key insights into boardroom practices, strategy, risk and governance. SLID also facilitates more than eight forums, including the Audit Committee Forum, Independent Directors Forum, Women Directors Forum and the Young Directors Forum which provides crucial insights to its members, enabling them to excel in their roles. These training initiatives and forums foster peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, dissemination of relevant information, and a focus on best practices in key areas of governance.
Through this renewed partnership, Sampath Bank and SLID aim to give Sri Lankan businesses the tools and knowledge to excel in an ever-evolving economic landscape to ensure a brighter future for all Sri Lankans.
Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs that were born at the Singapore Zoo on Jan 1 have now made their public debut at the facility.
The two males and one female, born to mother Yala and father Asanka, are the first of their species yo be born at the Singapore Zoo. The last successful birth in Singapore was recorded at the Night Safari three decades ago.
The triplets, which are the pair’s first litter, are among around 80 Sri Lankan leopards in zoos worldwide.
The species is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, with fewer than 800 individuals estimated to remain in the wild.
Visitors can now see the triplets at the Wild Africa exhibit, said the Mandai Wildlife Group in a statement on April 16.
The cubs can be found in the exhibit with their mother daily until mid-May and, subsequently, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Yala with her cubs in their nest box, a month after their birth on Jan 1. (Straits Times)
A leopard cub investigating a piece of meat suspended from a tree – one of the several enrichment items in the Wild Africa exhibit designed to keep the cats mentally and physically stimulated. (Straits Times)
Mandai Wildlife Group curator Anand Kumar said it took nearly three years and close collaboration across continents to bring together a compatible pair of Sri Lankan leopards.
(Straits Times)
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-zoos-first-sri-lankan-leopard-cubs-make-their-public-debut?ref=top-stories
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a local multi- day fishing trawler, it’s four man crew together with a consignment suspected to be narcotics off the Southern Coast of the island.
The vessel is presently being escorted to the Dikowita fisheries harbour for further investigations and legal proceedings.
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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 15 April 2026, valid for 16 April 2026.
The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern
and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491
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