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Uber partners with the Ministry of Transport to promote road safety

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Left to right: M. Rukshan, Chairman, Sri Lanka Red Cross, Colombo District, Kumari Kothalawala, Senior Executive, Sri Lanka Red Cross, Lasantha Alagiyawanna, State Minister for Transport and Highways, Sanjay Chadha, Director Public Policy, Uber, South Asia, Thanushika Sivanathan, Country Manager, Uber Rides

Uber, the leading platform for movement of people and things, announced a partnership with the Sri Lanka Ministry of Transport to promote road safety in the country. 1000 driver partners across Uber Rides and Uber Eats in Sri Lanka will undergo first-aid training conducted by Sri Lanka Red Cross. After undergoing this training, these drivers will be able to provide potentially life-saving first-aid support to riders in case of accidents. This will include vital skills such as CPR, bandaging, and managing injuries, in case of emergencies.

The training was kickstarted with 50 Tuk drivers in the presence of the State Minister for Transportation, Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Uber Sri Lanka’s Country Manager for Rides, Thanushika Sivanathan, Sri Lanka Red Cross Chairman, Colombo district, M. Rukshan, and, Uber India & South Asia’s Head of Policy, Sanjay Chadha, among others. The training will continue over the coming weeks with several training sessions planned in and around the capital Colombo.

State Minister of Transportation, Lasantha Alagiyawanna, said, “Today, rides at the tap of a button have made mobility easier and accessible. We believe that companies like Uber can play a critical role in improving road safety. By training drivers to impart first-aid when someone needs it and sensitizing them to the importance of traffic rules, they can help reduce accident-induced fatalities and make roads safer for all. Uber’s efforts to organize training for driver partners and delivery partners is a step in the right direction.”

Thanushika Sivanathan, Country Manager, Uber Rides Sri Lanka, said, “Safety of the riders and driver partners is paramount at Uber. We have continued to invest in technology-led features and human interventions to improve safety on our platform. Our partnership with the Ministry of Transport is another step towards enhancing road safety in Sri Lanka. With the support from Sri Lanka Red Cross and Sri Lanka Traffic Police, driver partners and delivery partners will be trained to provide first-aid and will be able to support someone in need, in-time.”

Uber has been committed to enhance road safety in Sri Lanka. In the past, Uber has helped 5000 driver partners and delivery partners get access to free eye check-ups and free vision correction glasses, as needed. It has also carried out various awareness campaigns including educational videos for driver partners to follow traffic rules at all times.



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SEC renews partnership with the University of Jaffna to empower future capital market professionals

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Dignitaries at the signing of the revised MOU

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Jaffna, strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of capital market professionals.

The partnership with the University of Jaffna began in 2009, as part of the SEC’s broader initiative to collaborate with national universities in 2008. This has been instrumental in bridging academia and the capital markets industry. The latest renewal reinforces this collaboration, ensuring undergraduates continue to benefit from a robust platform for academic and professional growth.

The renewed MoU continues to offer a range of benefits to undergraduates, including academic recognitions such as gold medals and cash awards for excellence in capital market-related subjects, opportunities for research grants in the field, and enhanced industry exposure through internships and hands-on learning experiences facilitated by the SEC.

The revised MoU was formally signed with the participation of key representatives from the University and the SEC. Tushara Jayaratne, Deputy Director General of the SEC, represented the Commission, while University of Jaffna was represented by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sivakolundu Srisatkunarajah, Prof. N. Kengatharan, Dean of the faculty of Management Studies and Commerce and Prof. Lingesiya Kengatharan, Head of Department of Financial Management.

The SEC continues its mission to expand partnerships with other national universities, emphasizing its dedication to creating professional opportunities for students across the country. Through initiatives like these, the SEC aims to inspire a new generation of forward-thinking professionals, fostering academic excellence and driving innovation in Sri Lanka’s capital market.

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SLIC conducts ‘General Insurance Quiz Competition 2024’

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Chandana L Aluthgama - Group CEO

Sales professionals from Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd (SLICGL) converged at the Head Office on 11th November 2024, to compete in the grand final round of the General Insurance Quiz Competition 2024 and awards ceremony. The eagerly anticipated annual event hosted by SLICGL celebrates knowledge, teamwork and competitive spirit among its sales force across all its regional offices. The competition comprised regional and inter-regional rounds, culminating in an exciting final witnessed by the Chairman, Group CEO, COO, and other top management of the company, adding further prestige to the event. The Eastern Regional Team emerged triumphant as Champions while the Man of the Match was awarded to S.A.W.M. Sathurusinghe, representing the Western 3 Region.

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Sampath Bank renews partnership with NCE

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Participants from left to right Yamuna Elvitigala - Snr. Executive - Trade Services, Sampath bank PLC, Muditha Liyanapathirana - Snr. Manager - Export Financing, Sampath Bank, Halin Hettigoda - Asst. General manager - International Banking- Sampath Bank, Shiham Marikar -Secretary General / CEO, National Chamber of Exporters Sri Lanka, Dilini Gamlathge - Asst. Director - Member Services/ Operations, National Chamber of Exporters Sri Lanka.

Sampath Bank has once again reinforced its unwavering support for Sri Lanka’s export community by renewing its partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) for the 32nd Annual Export Awards. This significant milestone reflects the Bank’s long-standing commitment to empowering the nation’s exporters through tailored financial solutions, fostering ethical trading practices, and driving sustainable economic growth.

The official signing ceremony, held at the Sampath Bank Head Office, was attended by senior representatives from both organisations. This partnership emphasises Sampath Bank’s role as a trusted financial ally to exporters, with plans to support key NCE-led initiatives, including the much-anticipated Annual Export Awards on 6th December 2024.

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