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India-Sri Lanka Foundation invites project proposals in various fields
The India- Sri Lanka Foundation has invited project proposals in the fields of Art & Culture, Education, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Health, Social Works, Developmental Studies, Tourism and other educational activities at recognised institutions of learning.
According to the Indian High Commission in Colombo, proposals are also invited for visits and exchanges involving students, scholars, academics, artists, professionals and performing artistes.
These may include participation in conferences/seminars, symposia, art exhibitions, film festivals, cultural events, training workshops, and publication of research works on India-Sri Lanka relations in the specified fields.
Additionally, proposals for translating literary works in Indian languages to Sri Lankan languages and publishing them, and vice versa, are welcome, it said.
The Indian High Commission further states that individuals, institutions and groups are invited to submit proposals, aligned with the above thrust areas, which would be considered during the upcoming meeting of the Board of Directors of ISLF, scheduled to be held in September 2025.
Applicants may download the application form from the High Commission of India Website (www.hcicolombo.gov.in).
The duly filled application form, along with the proposal, is requested to be submitted on or before 12 August 2025.
The application could be emailed via islfcolombo2@gmail.com or sent via post as follows; INDIA-SRI LANKA FOUNDATION, C/o. High Commission of India, 36-38, Galle Road, Colombo 3.
The India-Sri Lanka Foundation (ISLF) was established in 1998 by a Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of India and Sri Lanka, to strengthen India-Sri Lanka relations through the fostering of economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation and to develop greater understanding between the people of the two countries.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday sad that the Executive Presidency would be abolished, in line with the NPP’s election manifesto.
Speaking in Parliament, in response to a question raised under Standing Order 27/2 by Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa, the Prime Minister said the abolition would take place through a proposed new Constitution.
She added that preliminary work on drafting the new Constitution had already begun, with previous committee reports and other proposals being studied to guide the process.
“A concept paper on the draft will be presented to the Cabinet,” Amarasuriya said, noting that a formal study has been initiated on abolishing the Executive Presidency.
She said that the move cannot be implemented without introducing a new Constitution.
Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament yesterday that the suspension of duties imposed on Dr. Rukshan Bellana, Deputy Director of the National Hospital, amounted to a violation of his fundamental rights.
Raising the issue during parliamentary proceedings, Premadasa, who is also the SJB Leader, questioned the decision to suspend the senior medical officer for issuing a statement to the media, particularly on matters relating to children’s medicines.
He said health was a fundamental right and noted that two children had reportedly died, stressing that the focus should be on accountability over the incident rather than penalising a medical professional for speaking out.
Premadasa criticised the authorities for suspending Dr. Bellana solely for communicating with the media, asking whether such action constituted justice for families who had lost their children.The Opposition Leader said silencing officials, who raise concerns, undermines fundamental rights and does not address the underlying issues related to patient safety and public health.
Acting Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital Dr. Rukshan Bellana has been suspended.
A letter, issued by the Ministry of Health, says preliminary investigations by the Ministry of Health has revealed that Dr. Bellana, as a government medical officer holding a responsible position, made statements to the media, without approval, in a manner that created a controversial situation in the country and unrest among the public.
The letter further stated that formal disciplinary action will be taken in due course regarding this matter.
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