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Hemas CEO lights up International Women’s Day celebration

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4 years ago

2021/03/10

Managing Director of Lanka IOC, Manoj Gupta welcomes Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson the CEO- Hemas Holdings on the latter’s arrival at the IOC head office

CEO, Hemas Holdings, Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson said that women played a significant role in the corporate sector.

Wilson said so addressing female employees of Lanka IOC on the occasion of International Women’s Day celebration (IWD) at theLIOC Head Office.

“It’s tough to stay inspired always; whenever I have been at crossroads I stop and contemplate on what makes me the happiest” Wilson said.

She said that the women leadership was essential towards corporate success and further she elaborated that “Wherever women are, whatever they do, they can make success. but woman must understand the strength hidden inside them and workout for it. Women are radically impatient for change. It’s an impatience that runs deep, and it has been brewing for years” she added.

Kasturi underscored that it was not enough at all to allocate one day per year for women’s equality, rather it was a day to spread awareness among the people regarding women’s rights and equalization. Throughout the year the actions/ decisions had to be taken and implemented to enhance gender equality. She cited as cause for hope, growing support in tackling gender-bias barriers; a “driving will” for change across generations and countries.

Ms. Kasturi elaborated that as a Group they were committed in recruiting and promoting employees, who met the best requirements of vacant positions and possess the required competencies, experience and qualifications, irrespective of gender. She had always been a role model not only for female employees in her organization but also across the globe. “We believe that women in senior leadership roles translate operational results in the quality of discussion and the decision making process gets better with different perspectives being brought to the table and we always facilitate our employees with flexible working hours, child care facilities which will help to find a better work-life balance.”

The session of Kasturi was very motivational and interactive. She observed that the women leadership was essential and crucial towards Corporate success and further she elaborated that “Wherever women are, whatever they do, they can make success and best in that scenario, but at the same time woman must understand the strength hidden inside them and they should work on the same.

She appreciated Managing Director of Lanka IOC, Manoj Gupta for creating a better work place for women employees and congratulated him for organizing such inspiring function. The employees were completely engaged during the interaction with Ms. Kasturi and it was a proud moment for all the employees in LIOC.

LIOC provides excellent platforms in generating equal opportunities, behaviours, aspirations and needs of all employees. Gender plays no role inside LIOC but what matters is the attitude, performance, talent, learning and the professional upgradation.

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Heat index, is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts

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8 mins ago

2025/04/30

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 3.30 p.m. 29 April 2025, valid for 30 April 2025

The general public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota 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 above table 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.

Note:
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.

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AKD’s fourth state visit

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2025/04/30

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a four-day state visit to Vietnam on 03 May, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. Since the presidential election, President Dissanayake has so far visited India, China and the UAE.

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Sri Lanka-Pakistan bilateral defence dialogue strengthens strategic ties – MoD

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2025/04/30

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AVM Thuyacontha shaking hands with Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif (pic courtesy MoD)

The 5th annual Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue commenced on Monday (April 28) in Islamabad, Pakistan, marking a continued commitment to strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations.

The MoD statement: “The Sri Lankan delegation is led by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (retd.) Sampath Thuyacontha accompanied by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, and Additional Secretary (Defence) of the Ministry of Defence Jayantha Edirisinghe. The Pakistani delegation is headed by Lieutenant General (retd.) Muhammad Ali, Secretary Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

In conjunction with the on-going defence dialogue, Defence Secretary Thuyacontha held a side-line meeting yesterday (April 29) with Defence Minister of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

These high-level engagements aim to enhance bilateral cooperation, foster mutual understanding on regional security dynamics and explore opportunities for defence collaboration. Both nations share a longstanding relationship rooted in mutual respect and strategic cooperation. The dialogue reflects the growing importance of partnerships in maintaining stability and promoting peace in the South Asian region.

The three-day dialogue, which concludes today (April 30), is expected to reinforce bilateral defence ties and contribute to broader regional security objectives.