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SJ Uni’s LaunchPad 3.0 on Nov 1
AIESEC in University of Sri Jayewardenepura will conduct LaunchPad for the third time on 1st of November at University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
The text of the press release issued by the organisers: “This year, LaunchPad takes a new turn. It’s no longer just about career awareness, it’s about equipping young people with the tools and confidence to grow, both personally and professionally. From refining your first impression to discovering opportunities that stretch beyond borders, LaunchPad 3.0 is all about self-discovery, clarity, and action. It will be a day of personal growth focusing on career development.
LaunchPad 3.0 is honoured to welcome an inspiring panel of professionals who will share their experiences and wisdom with the delegates. Ms.Yanika Amarasekara owner of Silver Aisle featured in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia, will shed light on the essentials of Entrepreneurship. Dharshana de Silva, Assistant Group General Manager for Prima Group Sri Lanka with close to 30 years of corporate experience will bring valuable insights into industry trends in the corporate world. Adding to this powerful lineup, Ms Dilupa Pathirana the Chief Executive Officer of Barista will also add his insights enriching the panel experience These experts will provide not only knowledge but also the encouragement and practical tools needed to thrive in both personal and professional journeys.
Unlike typical career programmes, this edition introduces features that help delegates walk away with something tangible:
· A first-ever LinkedIn Booth, complete with profile-building guidance and professional headshots, giving participants a ready-to-use digital identity.
· A CV Help Desk where experts will review resumes and offer practical improvements.
· Career Tests to uncover strengths and possible directions for the future.
· A Personal Grooming Booth to learn how to carry yourself with confidence in professional spaces.
· The oGX Corner, offering international internship opportunities along with personalized advice on how to qualify.
· Visa consultancy support for those considering global career paths.
The Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development has recommended the establishment of Sri Lankan Standards, i.e. the import testing methodology for imported tires used for passenger cars and pneumatic tires for three-wheelers with the aim of ensuring a fair competitive environment for local
manufactures and ensuring consumer safety and security.
Taking into the said recommendations, “Import and Export (control regulations N0.08 of the 2026)” has been enacted to amend the existing regulations by means of the Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2508/27 dated 2026-10-01, prescribing Sri Lanka standard 1212 for the import of passenger types (HS Code 4011.10.90) and Sri Lanka standard 1347 for the import of
pneumatic tires for three – wheeled vehicles (HS Code 4011.90.10).
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development to submit the aforementioned regulations to Parliament for approval.
Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 02.06.2025 to introduce a new act to promote and providing legal provisions for facilitating the Public Private Joint Enterprises within Sri Lanka as well as the establishment of the National Agency for Public Private Partnership Joint Enterprises.
Accordingly, the Legal Draftsman has formulated the relevant draft bill and the Attorney General has given his clearance to the said draft bill.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to publish the said
draft bill in the government gazette notification and thereby submit it to the Parliament for its concurrence.
Regulation, development and control of indigenous medical sector in Sri Lanka comprised of Ayurvedha, Sidhdha, Unani, Local Therapies are carried out under the provisions of Ayurvedha Act No. 31 of 1961.
Although amendments were made to the act from time to time as per the requirements, the necessity of further amending the Ayurvedha Act has been identified to enable efficiently maintaining all activities of local medical field productively, further formalizing the regulation of the sector, taking actions to providing licenses applicable to export of local medicines, and achieving the progress and sustainable development goals in the local medical sector.
Based on the said factors, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to direct the Legal Draftsman to formulate a draft bill to amend the Ayurvedha Act No. 31 of 1961.
Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 08 of 2026
Draft Bill of the Public Private Partnership Enterprises Act to be gazzetted
Amendment of the Ayurvedha Act No. 31 of 1961
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