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SLT-MOBITEL announces new whistleblowing procedure
SLT-MOBITEL has introduced an enhanced whistleblowing procedure to further strengthen the organisation’s environment, social and governance (ESG) policies.
A key component of the upgraded procedure is the impartial whistleblowing unit, which comprises a panel completely independent from SLT-MOBITEL to conduct preliminary investigations into reported incidents.
The improved SLT-MOBITEL Group whistleblowing procedure enables company employees, any stakeholder connected to the organisation or the public to report concerns about suspected serious misconduct that may adversely affect the company, the company’s customers, shareholders, employees, investors, or the public at large. This independent panel of the whistleblowing unit will conduct a preliminary investigation into reported incidents and submit their report to the Audit Committee, which will direct the Chief Internal Auditor and CEO to take appropriate action.
Reyaz Mihular, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Telecom Board said “The independent whistleblower panel is a testament to Sri Lanka Telecom’s commitment to best-in-class corporate governance practices. We believe that ethical governance and responsible corporate citizenship are fundamental to how we conduct business. This revised whistleblowing procedure is designed to provide safe channels for whistleblowers to report concerns on serious misconduct within the company, without fear of punishment or unfair treatment. Along with this latest initiative, SLT-MOBITEL will continue to embed robust ESG practices and policies in every business vertical within the organization as an essential component for sustainable business growth.”
The panel of the impartial whistleblowing unit comprises Dr. Pavithra Kailasapathy, Professor, Department of Human Resources Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo; Gotabaya Dissanayake, Attorney-at-Law, and former Director General of the Employers’ Federation; Mohamed Awad, Chartered Accountant practicing as an Independent Consultant; and Rita Kern who functions as Secretary of the Unit.
The Whistleblowing Unit can be reached through various reporting channels, including via Voice Mail Service/WhatsApp on the Ethics Hotline on 070 568 2121, through email on whistleblower@sltnet.lk or by sending letters and documents addressed to P.O Box 2323, Colombo 10.
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri which arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit on 04 Apr 25, departed the island today (07 Apr). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
During the ship’s stay in Colombo, crew members of INS Sahyadri took part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation. In addition, they also explored some tourist attractions in the country. Further, personnel of Sri Lanka Navy had the opportunity to visit INS Sahyadri, gaining insights into her operational capabilities.
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Advisory for severe lightning issued for Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Hambanthota district
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Advisory for Severe Lightning for the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Hambanthota district.
The advisory issued at 02.00 p.m. today [07 April 2025] is valid for the period until 11.00 p.m. 07 April 2025
The public are warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in for Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district. There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
ACTION REQUIRED:
The Department of Meteorology advises that people should:
Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
• Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms.
• Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.
• Avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc.
• Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
• For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.
The report of the “Census of Population and Housing 2024,” conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics, was officially handed over to President Anura Kumara Disanayake this morning (07) at the Presidential Secretariat.
This preliminary report has been prepared based on island wide data collected between October and December 2024.
The report provides details on Sri Lanka’s population, its growth and the distribution of the population across districts.
The information gathered through the census is vital not only for the government but also for other institutions in formulating policies and development plans essential for the country’s progress. Significantly, for the first time in the history of census-collecting in Sri Lanka, data collection was carried out using tablet computers and user-friendly mobile devices.
The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Finance & Planning, Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Mahinda Siriwardana, Director General of the Department of Census and Statistics D.D.G.A. Senevirathne and several other officials.
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