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SL keen to drive vibrant ICT sector to the global platform

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4 years ago

2020/11/8

By Sujeeva Nivunhella in London

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in London Saroja Sirisena says Sri Lanka wants to be digitally inclusive and drive the country’s vibrant ICT sector to the global platform.

She was speaking at the launch of the Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) Global Referral Program webinar last week.

She said the High Commission initiated this webinar to provide the opportunity to bring Sri Lankan talent to the global front with the contribution of the diverse and well-established British Sri Lankan community.

The objective of the webinar was to introduce the potential of the IT-BPM industry in Sri Lanka and the opportunities therein to the British Sri Lankan community to contribute towards its growth by becoming a referrer of the SLASSCOM Program.

This was the first time the SLASSCOM Global Referral Program was launched in a foreign country. It was attended by more than 140 registered participants.

The event was addressed by the Director- General of the Board of Investment, Sanjay Mohottala on the ‘Investment climate & opportunities in the ICT sector’, Chairman of SLASSCOM Channa Manoharan on ‘Sri Lankan IT-BPM sector/island of Ingenuity overview’ and Head of the Marketing Forum of SLASSCOM Mudith Uswatta on ‘SLASSCOM Global Referral program initiation’. The session was moderated by IT Consultant and Past President of the APSL Mervyn Silva.

The President of the APSL UK, Dr. Mahesh De Silva provided an overview of the association and the work undertaken by them. The Vote of Thanks was delivered by the Minister (Commercial) of the High Commission Dr. Lakmini Mendis.

The webinar was organised by the Sri Lanka High Commission in London in collaboration with the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL UK) and Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies.

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The oil anointing ceremony for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held on April 16 at the historic Rajamaha Viharaya in Kolonnawa, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Following the chanting of pirith, the oil anointing ritual was carried out at the auspicious time of 9:04 a.m., by the Chief Incumbent of the temple, Venerable Kolonnawa Dhammika Thero.

Speaking after the ceremony the Prime Minister said that:

“The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is one of the most important festivities in our country. It is a celebration with our families, reflecting our traditions and customs while strengthening the ties.

This festival leads the path for renewing unity, love, and bonds stronger. These values enrich a country. Development of a country is not limited by one-dimensional; a true development includes spirituality, relationships, and connections. The reason why we uphold these customs in such ceremonies is to remind ourselves of the significance and to pass on their value to future generations.

Therefore, today marks a significant day. Throughout this week, we came together and engaged in various activities. Followed by, the next event will mark the leaving for employment at the auspicious time and we should start working collectively to rebuild the country.

I wish everyone a New Year that is prosperous, peaceful, joyful, full of strengthened relationships, and most importantly, safe for all.”

The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Maha Sangha, and attended by the Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Eranga Gunasekara, Divisional Secretary to Kolonnawa Priyanath Perera, Municipal Secretary Nelum Kumari Gamage, and the residents of the area.

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Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology for 16 April 2025

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.

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 table below 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.

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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.