A call for Human Rights!
Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva signed the petition calling for the release of DNA leader Sarath Fonseka yesterday. He alleged that the former Army Commander had been denied of his human rights guaranteed in the Constitution - Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana
President meets the vice chancellors
President Mahinda Rajapaksa met the vice chancellors of universities at Temple Trees yesterday. Minister of Higher Education S.B Dissanayake and Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga also were present on the occasion – Pic by Sudath Silva
Hooking the fish problem
Govt. plans big for the fisheries industry; a new satellite system at an estimated US$ 16 million. Four harbours for Euro 41 million, expand exports to Rs. 50 billion by 2013, but admits to corruption in Euro 53 million Dikovita harbour project
Norochcholai given all-clear
By Uditha Jayasinghe
The Government was yesterday quick to assure that the fire at the Norochcholai power plant had caused no damage and all systems were go to release 300 MW to the national grid in January, while initiating a probe on possible sabotage.
Young talent unveiled at first ‘FutureFirst’ awards ceremony
By Cassie Mascarenhas
A whirlwind of colourful skits, musical items and a variety of other performances unfolded on stage at the first ever HSBC ‘FutureFirst’ Talent Show and Awards Ceremony held last week at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute when over 300 ‘FutureFirst’ children took to the stage to show off their creativity, skills and talents.
Book sale & Exhibition at IIHE new campus
Imperial Institute of Higher Education (IIHE), the only institute in Sri Lanka directly associated with the University of Wales, since 1996 to offer Degrees in Business, Software Engineering & MBA is holding a book sale and exhibition on 29 and 30 October 2010 at their brand new and conveniently located campus facility on Station Road, Bambalapitiya (near Majestic City).
Maldives seeks Malaysia’s assistance in education
Kuala Lumpur (Bernama): Maldives Deputy Education Minister Abdulla Nazeer said last week his country wanted Malaysia’s assistance to improve and expand higher education opportunities for its people as Malaysia is seen as a leading force in the field among Islamic countries.
Trinco opening its doors to trade fair from 29 to 31 October
The Chamber of Commerce and industries of Trincomalee District (CCITD), the largest and most respected organisation of the private sector with a membership of over 350 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Trincomalee District is taking a step ahead to opening the doors of Trincomalee to showcase the capabilities, products and services of SMEs in the district for the country’s business community and potential investors.
Japanese expert on Lean Manufacturing
NORIO Takaba will be the key Resource Person at a seminar on Lean Manufacturing on 28 October 2010 at the Grand Oriental Hotel.
Takaba, Managing Director of FDK Lanka Ltd. which is a major Japanese owned BOI enterprise in manufacturing in the Katunayake Zone will provide an overview of Lean Manufacturing Practices and the relevance to the Sri Lankan context.
Interactive panel discussion on stock market
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) in association with the Colombo Stock Exchange will explore the country’s sweltering stock market during an interactive session scheduled for today (26 October 2010).
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