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SDTI Campus adjudged best emerging university in South Asia
Skill Development and Training International Institute (SDTI) was recently chosen as the best emerging university in the region at the South Asia Business Excellence Awards (SABEA) 2022. The latest edition of the South Asian Business Excellence Awards was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The gala event was attended by trailblazers of the corporate sector as well as political leaders and diplomats in the region. SDTI is not a stranger to local and international recognition. It has won numerous awards, including the Prime Minister’s Award in 2011, the United Nations Educational Gold Award 2013-2014, the National Excellence Award in 2018 and the Award of Excellence at Asia Awards held in India in 2021.
SDTI Campus offers a range of courses – from the Diploma level to Doctoral programmes – in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages. It is affiliated with the Skill Development Fund of the Ministry of Finance. All the degree programmes are recognized by the University Grants Commission, and students have easy access to credit facilities provided by State Banks. The University understands the needs of the modern student and allows the flexibility to study while working. Dr. Shan Bandara (Attorney-at-law (Rdg), Keerthi Sri Deshabandu), the Chairman of the campus said that SDTI courses are designed to help students achieve greatness in their professions. “This is what’s unique about our campus. We are aimed at creating well-rounded professionals,” he said.
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.
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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..
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).
Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka calls on PM
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon further remanded until April 03.
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