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Milinda Moragoda honoured by National University of Singapore

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The Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) of the National University of Singapore has invited Milinda Moragoda, the Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, to be an Honorary Fellow.

The ISAS was established in 2004 as an autonomous research institute at the National University of Singapore. Its establishment reflects the increasing economic and political importance of South Asia and the strong historical links between South Asia and Southeast Asia.

The Institute is dedicated to research on contemporary South Asia. It seeks to promote understanding of this vital region of the world and to communicate knowledge and insights about it to policy makers, the business community, academia and civil society in Singapore and beyond.

The ISAS Honorary Fellowship was established to ensure that the Institute is well-placed to develop research on and linkages with South Asia and its adjacent regions. The aim of the Fellowship is to create a community of distinguished persons who have previously held research appointments at ISAS or have had/have an affiliation with the Institute. These eminent persons have also held senior appointments in academia, government, civil society, media, and/or in business.



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Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka calls on PM

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The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya  at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.

A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.

The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.

Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.

The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.

[Prime Minister’s Media Division]

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Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon further remanded until April 03.

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The Matara Magistrate’s Court today [20], ordered that former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon  be further remanded until April 03..

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Local Authorities poll on 6th May

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The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that the upcoming Local Authorities Poll will be held on Tuesday 06th May 2025

The acceptance of nominations for the poll concluded at 12.00 noon today (20).

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