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Savithri Paulraj new Chairperson of Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of the Tenth Parliament. This appointment was announced during the Caucus’ first meeting, which took place on December 3, 2024, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
The session, held at Parliament, was attended by several key figures, including Deputy Chairpersons of Committees Hemali Weerasekara, Secretary to the Caucus Kushani Rohanadeera, who is also the Secretary General of Parliament.
During the meeting, Saroja Paulraj was elected as the Chairperson following a proposal by Samanmalee Gunasingha, which was seconded by Anushka Thilakarathne. Alongside Paulraj, two Deputy Co-Chairs were elected: Chamindrani Bandara Kirielle, nominated by Rohini Kumari Wijerathna and seconded by Thushari Jayasingha, and Samanmalee Gunasingha, whose name was proposed by Krishnan Kaleichelvi and seconded by Deepthi Wasalage.
In her address, Prime Minister Amarasuriya highlighted the historic achievement of having a significant number of women elected to Parliament by public vote. She emphasised the importance of fostering a collaborative spirit within the Caucus, transcending political ideologies for the betterment of the nation.
“We must work together to ensure that every woman in Sri Lanka feels safe and secure,” said Chairperson Saroja Paulraj, expressing her vision for the Caucus. “This is just the beginning of a larger movement aimed at improving the lives of women across the country.”
The Caucus also decided to establish a subcommittee, led by the two Deputy Co-Chairs, to review and report on future programmes and initiatives. In addition, the members agreed to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on December 6, following a proposal by Rohini Kumari Wijerathna.
The meeting saw the active participation of numerous Parliamentarians, including Samanmalee Gunasingha, Chamindrani Bandara Kirielle, Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Anushka Thilakarathne, and several others, who are all committed to advancing the rights and welfare of women in Sri Lanka.
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds.
The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions.
Throughout its stay in the island, the submarine’s crew is scheduled to participate in a variety of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, including visits to several tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, officially visited the Russian House in Colombo to attend the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum, where members of the Sri Lanka Russia Business Council and graduates from the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist countries (ASLGSC) attended.
This historic gathering was graced by rectors and representatives from several world-class Russian medical institutions, including Kursk State Medical University, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Tver State Medical University, among others.
The forum commenced with an address by Minister Murashko, during which Russian medical graduates in attendance raised pertinent questions regarding medical and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Levan Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with Madam Maria L. Popova, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka & the Maldives and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, graced the occasion. Both officials expressed strong support for continued collaboration and future initiatives between the two nations.
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over on Monday (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
The following members received their letters of appointment at the Ministry premises:
Sidath Wettimuny
Thushira Radella
Prakash Schaffter
Ms. Avanthi Colombage
The Ministry also noted that veteran cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara, who are key members of the committee, are currently overseas. Their official appointments will be formalised immediately upon their arrival in Sri Lanka.
The Cricket Transformation Committee has been mandated to oversee the administration and drive structural reforms within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.
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