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Vindya Perera bags ‘Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2020’ Award – Sabaragamuwa Province
For second consecutive year
Ms. Vindya Perera was awarded the ‘Women Entrepreneur (Non-Traditional Business) Gold Award at the Sabaragamuwa Province ‘Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2020’ awards ceremony organized by the Sabaragamuwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in association with the National Enterprise Development Authority on January 9.
As the Managing Directress of Brilliant Cuts (Pvt) Ltd., her strong passion towards excellence to the wider market, driven with the determination to uplift the gem and jewellery industry with innovation, was recognized and rewarded for the second consecutive year at the annual event.
Brilliant Cuts has shown success in introducing a new outlook to Sri Lanka’s lapidary sector with the unconventional creative direction of two dedicated women whose goal is to surpass the standards of the traditional industry.
Ms. Perera, Managing Directress of Brilliant Cuts (Pvt) Ltd., with the unwavering support of her mother, Mrs. Malani Polgampola, a Director of the company, has succeeded in bringing the roots of the Sri Lankan gem and jewellery industry into the limelight.
Achieving excellence at a young age, Ms. Perera was able to launch her own lapidary brand under the name Lustre Design Co., driven by her persistent passion towards enriching the traditional art of lapidary in Sri Lanka.
Lustre has set the path for many young and novice lapidary artists to fulfil their career prospects within the field of gem and jewellery by gaining recognition for the exclusive gem cutting designs they create.
Lapidary artists working at Lustre are given the chance to showcase their creative energy with their own unique artistic flair as each artist is responsible for designing and giving life to the most exquisite gem cutting designs unlike those already available in the market.
The artists are also able to experience the opportunity to learn advanced and modern gem designing and cutting techniques which enhance the standards of their creations.
With the help and guidance of a team of proficient designers and creators, the company has been in the process of developing a series of exquisite designer collections of gem cutting and have introduced them to consumers as a way of showcasing the depth of talent Lustre’s lapidary artists possess.
The collections have been embraced and credited by the local and international market within a short span of time for their outstanding quality and unconventional designs.
With the initiative taken by Lustre Design Co., to take the Sri Lankan lapidary industry to the market with a new face, Ms. Perera stands at the forefront as a young woman who strives to make her lifelong passion a reality.
Her work with Brilliant Cuts and her own brand Lustre showcases exemplary dedication towards uplifting the industry, a feat which sets an example for every woman of modern times and age to achieve their goals successfully.
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Draft of the Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2027 su mitted to the Parliament
Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted to the preparation of the Appropriation Bill for the financial year of 2027 at their meeting held on 30.06.2026.
Accordingly, clearance of the Attorney General has been given to the Appropriation Bill prepared by the Legal Draftsman.
Therefore, 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 aforementioned draft bill in the government gazette notification and thereby submit the same to the Parliament for its concurrence.
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Cabinet approves aditional Rs. 2,500 million to the Paddy Marketing Board to purchase 2026 Yala harvest
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to provide an additional Rs. 2,500 million to the Paddy Marketing Board on a reimbursable basis from the Rs. 7,500 million additional allocations granted to the Ministry to implement
the expedited paddy purchasing program for the 2026 Yala harvest.
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Cabinet nod to host the 8th Asian Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the 3rd Joint Asian and South-East Asian Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
The 8th Asian Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and the 3rd Joint Asian and South-East Asian Regional Conference of the CPA are planned to be held over three days in Colombo during April/May 2027.
Approximately 90 delegates including speakers, Deputy Speakers, Member of Parliamentarians, and Parliamentary officers representing member countries of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, in the Asian and South-East Asian regions, are expected to participate in these conferences.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Prime Minister of the Parliament of Sri Lanka to host the said conferences considering the opportunities to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy and regional cooperation, as well as to enhance international recognition of the Parliament of Sri Lanka within the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
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