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Second Year tribute to Nihal Jayamanne PC
I could never have imagined the kind of impact a single person could have on me or what saying goodbye to that person so unexpectedly would mean until exactly two years ago when our whole world stood still. Learning to live in a world without a loved one is never easy but as time passes, we have all found ourselves learning to do exactly that.
In the time shared together, we were all shown what true excellence looks like both inside and outside of the courtroom. His kindness and generosity, the many lives he lived and the way he carried far more on his shoulders than most of us would ever know in the fifty years of legal practice and service dedicated to others is deserving of praise.
Evenings at Borella number 7 were never dull and boring. They were always kept wholesome, light and fun. The many stories of yesteryear, the spontaneous adventures, the late night karaoke sessions and witty humour that would take a room by complete surprise and leave everyone in fits of laughter are some of the things we talk about and cherish today.
All the time we spent together will never be enough.
It is safe to say that he has instilled in all of us the love for life. If there is one thing I know for sure is that life is short. It’s important we don’t take ourselves too seriously and cherish each moment we have been blessed with our loved ones. This day we choose to celebrate a life so truly lived with absolute faith, love, grace, stature and strength.
Lydia Goonetilleke-Jayamanne
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“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
The book “Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” ,authored by Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mahinda Siriwardana, was officially launched this morning (08) at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
The first copy of the publication was formally presented to President Disanayake by Mr. Siriwardana during the event.
It has been reported that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pilleyan’ has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and senior officials of SriLankan Airlines was held this afternoon (April 8) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The discussions mainly focused on proposals to transform SriLankan Airlines into a more profitable state-owned enterprise. Special attention was also given to possible short-term and long-term solutions for the airline’s debt management.
The talks further explored new investment opportunities for the airline. The President instructed the officials to take all necessary steps to transform SriLankan Airlines into a profit-making entity.
Although the airline has recorded operational profits, due to past mismanagement and poor decision-making, it remains one of the leading loss-making state enterprises. The current government has decided to reverse the previous administration’s decision to privatize the airline. Instead, it plans to continue operating it as the national carrier while introducing a new management structure to ensure its profitability moving forward.
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, President’s Senior Advisor Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Sarath Ganegoda along with several senior officials of SriLankan Airlines, were present at the meeting.
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