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Sri Lankan among Asia’s Young Achievers
A young Lankan, Shukri Salman, 25, has been this year recognized as an “Asia’s Young Achiever” by the World Research Congress recognizing outstanding achievements in academia and corporate excellence globally.Salman currently works for a large multinational company, is an entrepreneur and a lecturer. He attended Lyceum International School, where he served as a Senior Prefect, House Games Captain, and Soccer vice-Captain.
He obtained three A* grades in Accounting, Business Studies, and Economics at the Advanced Level and was awarded Top in the Country with a World rank for Economics at the Advanced Level Examination. He was also recognized as one of the top achievers worldwide at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards – University of Cambridge International Examinations – UK.
Salman’s higher education began in the field of finance and management, and he went on to successfully completing ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) – Global chartered professional qualification and BSc (Hons) in Business and Management from the University of Northumbria. He also recently completed the MBA with a Merit pass.
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Ministerial Consultative Committee unanimously consent to canceling the nominations submitted for the Local Government Elections
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government chaired by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena as well as the Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government unanimously consented to cancel the nominations submitted for the Local Government Elections given that those who have submitted nominations have faced great difficulties due to the postponement of the elections.
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the Mankuliya Lagoon of Negombo today (21st September 2023) led to the apprehension of a dinghy loaded with over 400kg of Kerala cannabis with an estimated street value of over Rs. 132 million
The seized consignment of Kerala cannabis and the dinghy were handed over to the Negombo Excise Station for onward legal action
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IMF MD and President Wickremesinghe focus on Financial Reforms and Debt Restructuring initiatives
In a crucial meeting held during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, met with President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, to discuss vital economic matters.
During the meeting, Ms. Georgieva and President Wickremesinghe delved into the ongoing financial sector reforms and the substantial progress made in debt restructuring initiatives. The IMF Managing Director commended the Sri Lankan government for its effective measures in curbing inflation and nurturing a conducive environment for business growth, as well as the flourishing tourism industry. She expressed her satisfaction with the government’s commitment to enhancing the overall economic landscape.
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Ministerial Consultative Committee unanimously consent to canceling the nominations submitted for the Local Government Elections
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