DOCSLIB.ORG

Parliamentary Series No. 184

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

Parliamentary Series No. 184 The Ninth Parliament of The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (First Session) First Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises Presented on 10th day of March 2021 by Hon. (Professor) Charitha Herath Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises Ordered to be printed by Parliament of Sri Lanka On 10th day of March 2021 Parliamentary Series No 184 2 The first report of the Committee on Public Enterprises in the first session of the ninth Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Committee on Public Enterprises Ninth Parliament (First Session) According to the announcement made by the Hon. Speaker on 11th September 2020, the following 22 Members of Parliament were appointed by the Committee of Selection in terms of the Resolution of Parliament adopted on 27th August 2020 as per Standing Order 120 (1) of Parliament to serve in the Committee on Public Enterprises for the First Session of the Ninth Parliament: 1. Hon. (Prof.) Charitha Herath, M.P. (Chairman) 2. Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, M.P. 3. Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage,M.P. 4. Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardana, M.P. 5. Hon. Susil Premajayantha, M.P. 6. Hon. Jayantha Samaraweera, M.P. 7. Hon. Dilum Amunugama, M.P. 8. Hon. Indika Anuruddha Herath, M.P. 9. Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Weerasekara, M.P. 10. Hon. D.V. Chanaka, M.P. 11. Hon. (Dr.) Nalaka Godahewa, M.P. 12. Hon. Ajith Niward Cabral, M.P. 13. Hon. Rauff Hakeem, M.P. 14. Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, M.P. 15. Hon. Patalee Champika Ranawaka, M.P. 16. Hon. Jagath Pushpakumara, M.P. 17. Hon. Iran Wickramaratne, M.P. 18. Hon. Ranjan Ramanayake, M.P. 19. Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, M.P. 20. Hon. S.M. Marikkar, M.P. 21. Hon. Premnath C. Dolawaththa, M.P. 22. Hon. Sanakkiya Rajapuththiran Rajamanikkam, M.P. 3 Parliamentary Series No 184 4 The first report of the Committee on Public Enterprises in the first session of the ninth Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka CONTENTS Page No 1. Chairman‟s Note 7 2. The First Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises in the First Session of the Ninth Parliament 9 3. Special Reports of the Auditor General Examined by the Committee: 13 i. The Special Audit Report Presented by the Auditor General on the Request of the Sectoral Oversight Committee of Parliament on Energy Regarding the Procurement by the Lanka Coal Company Ltd for the Lakwijaya Power Station of Norochcholai from the year 2009 to June 2016 25 ii. The Special Audit Report on the Feasibility Study of the Central Expressway Project and the Procurement Activities for the Project 31 iii. The Special Audit Report on the Operational Activities of the Lakwijaya Power Station and its Environmental Impact 41 iv. The Environmental Audit Report on Water Pollution in the Kelanin River 57 v. The Special Audit Report on Procurement for Printing and Handing over of Lottery Tickets for the Computer-Based Lottery Draw at the National Lotteries Board within the year 2016 65 vi. The Special Audit Report on the Role Performed by the Information Technology Agency of Sri Lanka Pertaining to Digitalization in the Public Service 5 Parliamentary Series No 184 6 The first report of the Committee on Public Enterprises in the first session of the ninth Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Chairman’s Note I hereby present the report relevant to the examinations of the Committee on Public Enterprises of Parliament held during the period from 06.10.2020 to 08.12.2020. Within the said period which belongs to the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Committee basically examined the reports on the special audits conducted by the Auditor General. Among the examinations contained in this report, one special report is on the examination conducted regarding the feasibility study of the Central Expressway and procurement of that project. Several problematic situations of this project which had been subjected to various changes and amendment over many years could be disclosed through this examination. One significant matter that came to light in the examination regarding the environmental impact of Lakvijaya power plant at Norochcholai was the serious issue that prevails in the legal sector as to whether the subject of environment should come under the concurrent list introduced by the 13th Amendment or the central government. It is very important that the society and Parliament as law makers pay attention to this issue. Another examination contained in this report that demands special attention is the examination conducted on the role that has been played by Sri Lanka Information and Communication Technology Agency. It was observed here that the performance of this institution established to be a pioneer in building good digital infrastructure within the country was problematic in two aspects. On the one hand is the question whether the service provided by this institution for the development of the digital sector suited the current requirements of the state. On the other hand, is the question whether the financial investment made for this institution has been managed properly. 7 Parliamentary Series No 184 In addition to those, the examination on the audit regarding the contamination of the water of Kelani river which should be paid attention by the environment sector, has also been included in this report. The maximum service due to the country through the examinations conducted by COPE will be received by bringing the recommendations of the committee to the attention of all relevant parties. I wish to state that drawing the attention of the people who exercise sovereignty and of this august Assembly as their representatives to the recommendations contained here would make this effort more productive. I highly appreciate the support received from the Hon. Members of Parliament who are members of COPE and the support extended by the Hon. Speaker and the staff of Parliament and the National Audit Office headed by the Auditor General to carry out the tasks of COPE successfully. Hon. (Prof.) Charitha Herath Chairman Committee on Public Enterprises 8 The first report of the Committee on Public Enterprises in the first session of the ninth Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Ninth Parliament — First Session First Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises It is with great pleasure that I present the First Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament. According to Article 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Auditor General subjects to examination all state-owned Corporations, merchant and other businesses vested in the government by any written law and those companies registered or deemed to have been registered under the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 in which the government, or a government company, or a local authority holds more than 50% or more of the shares, including their accounts, under the Committee on Public Enterprises. As such, observations and recommendations pertaining to the following Special Audit Reports which were subjected to the Committee‟s examination from 06.10.2020 to 08.12.2020 have been included in this Report: Special Report Subjected to Examination by the Committee on Public Enterprises and the Institution Subjected to Examination Special Audit Report Date of Institutions Subjected to Examination Examination 1. The Special Audit 10.06.2020 * Ministry of Energy Report Presented by * Lanka Coal Company Ltd the Auditor General on the Request of the Sectoral Oversight Committee of Parliament on Energy Regarding the Procurement by the Lanka Coal Company Ltd for the Lakwijaya Power Station of Norochcholai from the year 2009 to June 2016 9 Parliamentary Series No 184 2. The Special Audit 20.11.2020 * Ministry of Highways Report on the * Roads Development Feasibility Study of Authority the Central Expressway Project and the Procurement Activities for the Project 3. The Special Audit 24.11.2020 * Ministry of Power Report on the * Ceylon Electricity Board Operational Activities of the Lakwijaya Power Station and its Environmental Impact 4. The Environmental 26.11.2020 * Ministry of Environment Audit Report on * Ministry of Water Supply Water Pollution in the * Ministry of Irrigation Kelani River * Ministry of Health * Ministry of Industry * Ministry of State Services, Local Government and Provincial Councils * Board of Investment of Sri Lanka * Central Environmental Authority * National Water Supply and Drainage Board 5. The Special Audit 04.12.2020 * Ministry of Finance Report on * National Lotteries Board Procurement for Printing and Handing over of Lottery Tickets for the Computer-Based Lottery Draw at the National Lotteries Board within the year 2016 10 The first report of the Committee on Public Enterprises in the first session of the ninth Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 6. The Special Audit 08.12.2020 * Ministry of Technology Report on the Role * Information Technology Performed by the Agency of Sri Lanka Information Limited Technology Agency of Sri Lanka Pertaining to Digitalization in the Public Service 11 Parliamentary Series No 184 12 The first report of the Committee on Public Enterprises in the first session of the ninth Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Special Audit Report presented by the Auditor General on the request of the sectoral oversight committee on power in Parliament with regard to the procurement of coal conducted by the Lanka Coal Company Pvt. Ltd. for the Lakvijaya power plant in Norochchole from 2009 to June 2016 Institutions investigated - Ministry of Power - Lanka Coal Company Pvt. Ltd Pre Committee meeting discussion – held on 06th October 2020 Participation Hon. (Pof.) Charitha Herath (Chairman, Committee on Public Enterprises) Mr.
Recommended publications
  • Repression of Dissent in Sri Lanka

    Repression of Dissent in Sri Lanka

    Repression of Dissent In Sri Lanka July– September 2018 (Protesting female detainees of Welikada Prison in Colombo against lack of facilities and other concerns they had about their rights and wellbeing, Picture courtesy- Rukmal Gamage, Daily News) INFORM Report: Repression of Dissent in Sri Lanka July – September 2018 Repression of Dissent in Sri Lanka July– September 2018 © INFORM Human Rights Documentation Centre, 2018 Colombo, Sri Lanka Issues Covered A. Obstacles and threats to Tamil activists & politicians in North and East B. Threats and obstructions against Journalists C. Restrictions on Arts and Literature D. Threats and intimidations related to campaigns on disappearances E. Other forms of threats and intimidations INFORM was established in 1990 to monitor and document human rights situation in Sri Lanka, especially in the context of the ethnic conflict and war, and to report on the situation through written and oral interventions at the local, national and international level. INFORM also focused on working with other communities whose rights were frequently and systematically violated. Presently, INFORM is focusing on election monitoring, freedom expression and human rights defenders. INFORM is based in Colombo Sri Lanka, and works closely with local activists, groups and networks as well as regional (Asian) and international human rights networks. 1 INFORM Human Rights Documentation Centre www.ihrdc.wordpress.com / [email protected] INFORM Report: Repression of Dissent in Sri Lanka July – September 2018 Contents Methodology
  • Announcement I Wish to Bring to the Notice of the House the Correct

    Announcement I Wish to Bring to the Notice of the House the Correct

    Announcement I wish to bring to the notice of the House the correct position in respect of the letter that was sent by the Secretary General of Parliament informing the Chairman of the Election Commission that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Ninth Parliament due to the fact that the Hon. Ranjan Ramanayake Member of Parliament for the Electoral District of Gampaha has ceased to be a Member of Parliament in terms of Article 66(d) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The Hon. Ranjan Ramanayake was convicted by the Supreme Court on 12th January 2021 for the offence of contempt of court punishable under Article 105 (3) of the Constitution and was sentenced to a term of 4 years rigorous imprisonment. The conviction by the Supreme Court attracted the provisions of the Article 66 (d) of the Constitution which reads that “ The seat of a Member shall become vacant if he becomes subject to any disqualification specified in Article 89 or 91. The Article 89 (d) of the Constitution goes on to say that “ No person shall be qualified to be an elector at an election of the President, or of the Members of Parliament or to vote at any Referendum if he is subject to any of the following disqualifications, namely, if he is serving or has during the period of seven years immediately preceding completed serving of a sentence of imprisonment ( 1 by what ever name called ) for a term not less than six months imposed after conviction by any court for an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term not less than two years or is under sentence of death or is serving or has during the period of seven years immediately preceding completed the serving of a sentence of imprisonment for a term not less than six months awarded in lieu of execution of such sentence ; Provided that if any person disqualified under this paragraph is granted a free pardon such disqualification shall cease from the date on which the pardon is granted.
  • UPFA Poised to Take Moneragala by 4 Seats to 1 by Shamindra Ferdinando Padma Udayashantha Gunasekera Were Moneragala Result of PC Member), Chamara Nanayakkara, R

    UPFA Poised to Take Moneragala by 4 Seats to 1 by Shamindra Ferdinando Padma Udayashantha Gunasekera Were Moneragala Result of PC Member), Chamara Nanayakkara, R

    2 Wednesday 24th February, 2010 The Island Home News Page Two Are you a lucky winner? SATURDAY FORTUNE VASANA SAMPATHA MAHAJANA SAMPATHA DEVELOPMENT FORTUNE JAYAVIRU SUWASETHA Date 23-01-2010 Date:18-02-2010 JAYAVIRU Date: 23-02-2010 Draw No: 1168 Date:17-02-2010 Date10-02-2010 Date: 21-02-2010 Draw No.2090 Draw No.807 Date 23-02-2010 Draw No. 2209 Draw No. 499 Draw No.498 Draw No. 359 Bones No55 Bonus No:54 Zodiac Symbol: Scorpio Winning No: Winning Nos : Winning Nos: Bonus No. 35 Winning No: Winning Nos: Winning Nos: K-3-0-1-3-3-6 08 - 21 - 22 - 29 K- 23-34- 40- 63 Q-28- 46- 55- 59 Y- 09-22-27-39 Q- 03- 28- 33- 45 S - 20 - 39 - 49 - 62 Parliamentary Polls 2010-Moneragala District UPFA poised to take Moneragala by 4 seats to 1 by Shamindra Ferdinando Padma Udayashantha Gunasekera were Moneragala result of PC member), Chamara Nanayakkara, R. Moneragala electorate. Asked whether The UNP-led United National Front elected on the UPFA ticket. Gunasekera, the April 8 election Alagan (CWC) and Chandrasena the UNF would field any Tamil speak- (UNF) is set to lose Moneragala elec- a JVP nominee, who had contested on was a foregone con- Weerakoon (Wellawaya Pradeshiya ing candidates, he said that talks were toral District in the Uva Province at the the government ticket, was among 36 clusion. Although Sabha member). Gunasekera is among continuing with constituent parties of forthcoming parliamentary polls. Uva elected members whereas three the UNP had vowed the JVP MPs who had switched their the UNF.
  • Minutes of Parliament Present

    Minutes of Parliament Present

    (Ninth Parliament - First Session) No. 62.] MINUTES OF PARLIAMENT Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10.00 a.m. PRESENT : Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker Hon. Angajan Ramanathan, Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Environment Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma, Minister of Power Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Minister of Agriculture Hon. Udaya Gammanpila, Minister of Energy Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Foreign and Leader of the House of Parliament Hon. (Dr.) Bandula Gunawardana, Minister of Trade Hon. Janaka Bandara Thennakoon, Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils & Local Government Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Labour Hon. Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Minister of Water Supply Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Plantation Hon. Johnston Fernando, Minister of Highways and Chief Government Whip Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga, Minister of Tourism Hon. C. B. Rathnayake, Minister of Wildlife & Forest Conservation Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, Minister of Irrigation and State Minister of National Security & Disaster Management and State Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Gamini Lokuge, Minister of Transport Hon. Wimal Weerawansa, Minister of Industries Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Weerasekera, Minister of Public Security Hon. M .U. M. Ali Sabry, Minister of Justice Hon. (Dr.) (Mrs.) Seetha Arambepola, State Minister of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna, State Minister of Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection ( 2 ) M. No. 62 Hon. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms Hon. (Dr.) Nalaka Godahewa, State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Community Cleanliness Hon. D. V. Chanaka, State Minister of Aviation and Export Zones Development Hon. Sisira Jayakody, State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurvedic Hospitals Development and Community Health Hon.
  • Minutes of Parliament Present

    Minutes of Parliament Present

    (Eighth Parliament - First Session) No. 70. ] MINUTES OF PARLIAMENT Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 1.00 p.m. PRESENT : Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker Hon. Thilanga Sumathipala, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees Hon. Selvam Adaikkalanathan, Deputy Chairman of Committees Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Hon. Wajira Abeywardana, Minister of Home Affairs Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Amunugama, Minister of Special Assignment Hon. Gayantha Karunatileka, Minister of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media and the Chief Government Whip Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Minister of Finance Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education Hon. Lakshman Kiriella, Minister of Higher Education and Highways and the Leader of the House of Parliament Hon. Daya Gamage, Minister of Primary Industries Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Minister of Sports Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Navin Dissanayake, Minister of Plantation Industries Hon. S. B. Dissanayake, Minister of Social Empowerment and Welfare Hon. S. B. Nawinne, Minister of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs Hon. Harin Fernando, Minister of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure Hon. A. D. Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Science, Technology and Research Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Construction Hon. R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration and Management Hon. Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, Minister of Disaster Management ( 2 ) M. No. 70 Hon. Sagala Ratnayaka, Minister of Law and Order and Southern Development Hon. Arjuna Ranatunga, Minister of Ports and Shipping Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Hon. Chandima Weerakkody, Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Hon. Malik Samarawickrama, Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Hon.
  • Process of Cope - Finding the Gaps and Implementation of Recommendation

    Process of Cope - Finding the Gaps and Implementation of Recommendation

    Position Paper PROCESS OF COPE - FINDING THE GAPS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATION INTRODUCTION “I venture to say that every man who is not presumably incapacitated by some consideration of personal unfitness or of political danger is morally entitled to come within the pale of the Constitution” - William Ewart Gladstone (1864) Public accountability of 1public finance, is one of the cardinal principles of a participatory In Sri Lanka, there is no permanent functioning parliamentary democracy , which historically, in Finance Committee or Budget Committee in constitutional traditions are closely connected2 Parliament, but during the period resulting in the to civil liberties. As such, full control over public finalisation of the Budget, the entire Parliament, finance is constitutionally vested in Parliament. in essence becomes a Budget Committee, thus Financial oversight of the public purse is facilitated exercising financial oversight, prior to the approval by the Committee on Public Enterprise (COPE), of the budget. and the Committee on Public Accounts (PAC). This 3 position paper examines the workings of COPE. COPE, is a Parliamentary committee, which was established in 1979 to ensure that public funds 1. In Re the Thirteenth Amendment (1987) 2 SLR 312 2. Article 148 of the Constitution 3. http://www.parliament.lk [accessed on 17th November 2013] | 1 13 handled by public corporations and any other in COPE, carrying out legislative oversight of their vested undertakings were under the scrutiny of the own corporations . This raises further broad based public. To that end, COPE examines ‘the accounts of issues on principles such as bias/conflict of interest, public corporations and of any business or other and lack of separation of functions of the State.
  • Visits to Qatar SL and Maldives

    Visits to Qatar SL and Maldives

    Report on Visits to Qatar, Sri Lanka & Maldives By Prof. I M Dharmadasa (Dharme) (13 – 31 July 2010) I normally make at least one visit every year to Sri Lanka to continue and monitor my on-going solar energy research activities and renewable energy application projects. This work commenced in the early 1990s through an HE-Link programme and it has successfully sustained to date with the collaboration of Sri Lankan universities, other institutes and also Government Ministries. The research and application programme has extended to many other countries through SAREP network and my visit in July 2010, covered three countries; Qatar, Sri Lanka and Maldives. The main events, which took place during these visits are summarised in this report. Qatar (13 - 15 July 2010) My solar energy research group at Sheffield Hallam University is establishing a strong collaboration with the "Education City" in Qatar, through the activities with Qatar University. This city has great interest in solar energy research and applications, and therefore the collaboration with Dr. Saud Ghani at Qatar University is developing rapidly. A joint research proposal has been submitted to Qatar Research Fund (QRF) for the third cycle, but was not successful due to few shortcomings. This first visit to Qatar University was made to discuss and rectify these shortcomings, observe the facilities available in the Qatar University and to arrange a re-submission after improvements to the QRF-fourth cycle call. Planned public awareness activities did not take place due to the summer vacation of the University. This opportunity enabled to discuss the future research activities, application programmes and the development proposal with the main collaborating staff member.
  • Minutes of Parliament for 11.09.2020

    Minutes of Parliament for 11.09.2020

    (Ninth Parliament - First Session) No. 8.] MINUTES OF PARLIAMENT Friday, September 11, 2020 at 10.30 a.m. PRESENT : Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees Hon. Angajan Ramanathan, Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious & Cultural Affairs and Minister of Urban Development & Housing Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Environment Hon. Udaya Gammanpila, Minister of Energy Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Foreign and Leader of the House of Parliament Hon. (Dr.) Bandula Gunawardana, Minister of Trade Hon. S. M. Chandrasena, Minister of Lands Hon. Janaka Bandara Thennakoon, Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils & Local Government Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Labour Hon. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Plantation Hon. Johnston Fernando, Minister of Highways and Chief Government Whip Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga, Minister of Tourism Hon. C. B. Rathnayake, Minister of Wildlife & Forest Conservation Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, Minister of Irrigation and State Minister of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Hon. (Mrs.) Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi, Minister of Health Hon. M .U. M. Ali Sabry, Minister of Justice Hon. (Dr.) (Mrs.) Seetha Arambepola, State Minister of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna, State Minister of Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection ( 2 ) M. No. 8 Hon. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms Hon. (Dr.) Nalaka Godahewa, State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Community Cleanliness Hon. D. V. Chanaka, State Minister of Aviation and Export Zones Development Hon.
  • Annual Report 2020/2021

    Annual Report 2020/2021

    ANNUAL REPORT -2- 2020-2021 CILT Sri Lanka Council 2020/2021 Office Bearers Mr. Channaka De Alwis, CMILT Mr. Henry De Silva, CMILT President Assistant Secretary Mr. Gihan Jayasinghe, CMILT Mr. Upali Gunawardena, FCILT Vice President Honorary Treasurer Dr. Namali Sirisoma, CMILT Ms. Dhashma Karunaratne, CMILT Vice President Assistant Treasurer Mr. Chaminda Perera, CMILT Ms. Gayani de Alwis, CMILT Vice President Immediate Past Chairman Mr. Agith Ekanayake, CMILT Honorary Secretary Members Mr. H. A. Premaratne, FCILT Dr. Renuka Herath, CMILT Mr. Niral Kadawatharachchi, FCILT Dr. Yapa Mahinda Bandara, CMILT Mr. Chandima Hulangamuwa, CMILT Mr. Shamith Wijethilaka. CMILT Mr. Ibrahim Saleem, CMILT Ms. Maithree Attanayake, CMILT Ms. Dhashma Karunaratne, CMILT Mr. M. K. C. Wijesiri Silva, CMILT Mr. Chanaka Gunatilake, CMILT Dr. H. R. Pasindu, CMILT Dr. Priyangani Jayasundara, CMILT Mr. Ashan Wickramasinghe, MILT Ms. Gayathri Karunanayake, CMILT Mr. Pasindu Pathiranage, MILT Ms. Vijitha Weerasinghe, CMILT Secretariat Mr. Joe Rajadurai Ms. Nathasha James (1st Feb 2020 – 10th Dec 2020) (1st Sep 2018 – 10th Oct 2020) Secretary General/CEO Mr. Isira Madahas (10th Oct 2020 – Till to date) Ms. Neethu Singh Accounts Coordinator Admin Officer Mr. Henry Tix Ms. Pamoda Perera (01st Feb 2020 - 10th Dec 2020) Membership Coordinator Ms. Sachini Anjalee (16th Dec 2020 – Till to date) Education Coordinator ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021 -3- CILT SRI LANKA COUNCIL 2020/2021 Seated from Left to Right Mr. Upali Gunawardena, FCILT, (Hon. Treasurer), Ms. Gayani De Alwis, CMILT, (Immediate Past President), Dr. Namali Sirisoma, CMILT, (Vice President), Mr. Chaminda Perera, CMILT, (Vice President), Mr. Channaka De Alwis, CMILT (President), Mr. Gihan Jayasinghe, CMILT, (Vice President), Mr.
  • News Round Up

    News Round Up

    NEWS ROUND UP Wednesday, November 07, 2018 Contents New hotel proposals almost double in Sri Lanka .......................................................................................... 2 Sri Lanka president suffers first major setback in ‘coup ............................................................................... 2 Global stocks mixed as investors await pivotal US election ......................................................................... 3 Sri Lanka's AIA, Sampath Bank partnership for insurance premium payments ........................................... 5 SriLankan Airlines traffic falls as newcomer steals market share ................................................................. 5 National Savings Bank achieves milestone in international funding of $ 100 m .......................................... 7 Fixed broadband in Sri Lanka cheapest in Asia, second globally: International survey ............................... 7 Rajapaksa says bond with Sirisena strong .................................................................................................... 9 Taprobane Securities (Pvt) Ltd – Research + 94 11 5328200 [email protected] New hotel proposals almost double in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s growing tourism industry has attracted a lot of investments during the first eight months of 2018, with new hotel proposals almost doubling, a report released by the Central Bank said. Out of the 29 hotel projects that were granted approval in the first eight months, 24 have already started, the report said. The projects
  • National Strategic Plan for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in Sri Lanka 2017 – 2022

    National Strategic Plan for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in Sri Lanka 2017 – 2022

    National Strategic Plan for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in Sri Lanka 2017 – 2022 First Edition - 2017 ISBN 978-955-0505-95-1 National Strategic Plan for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in Sri Lanka 2017 – 2022 i Message from the President Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health priority that threatens to take modern medical practice to the pre antibiotic area. Combating such a problem would pose a greater challenge to a developing country such as Sri Lanka compared to a developed country. Unrestrained use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animals has been responsible for increasing AMR globally. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on nations to develop national strategies to minimise the development of AMR. As recommended by WHO the Ministry of Health has taken the leadership to develop a National Strategic plan (NSP) with multisectoral collaboration. It is commendable that specialists dealing with human health, animal health, fisheries and agriculture have worked as a team to develop this plan. The strategies developed calls on all stakeholders including the public, to support collaborative efforts to change practices that have contributed to AMR and implement new initiatives to reduce inappropriate use of antimicrobials and resistance. Strategies developed will also support global and regional efforts to address the threat of AMR. I thank all professionals for working as a team with commitment to formulate a national action plan. I wish to emphasize, that I would provide the support needed by all relevant ministries under the leadership of the Ministry of Health, towards achieving the strategies planned to combat this serious public health hazard.
  • Newly Appointed Non-Cabinet

    Newly Appointed Non-Cabinet

    JC Alawathuwala Ruwan Wijewardene - Ranjan Ramanayake - Sujeewa Senasinghe - Ajith P. Perera - Minister - State Minister of Internal State Minister of Defence State Minister of Minister of Science, of Digital Infrastructure and Home Affairs and Highways and Road Technology and and Information Provincial Councils Development Research (Non-cabinet) Technology (Non-cabinet) and Local Government Dr. Harsha de Silva - Minister of Economic Reforms and Public Distribution (Non-cabinet) Newly appointed Non-Cabinet, Niroshan Perera - State Lucky Jayawardhana - Ashoka Abeysinghe Vijayakala Maheswaran Champika Premadasa - Minister of National State Minister of Urban - State Minister of - State Minister of State Ministers, Deputies State Minister of Power Policy and Economic Development and Water Transport and Civil Education and Renewable Energy Affairs Supply Aviation Dilip Wedaarachchi - Wasantha Aluvihare Edward Gunasekara - Ranjith Aluvihare Anoma Gamage - Deputy Ali Zahir Moulana - State Minister of Fisheries - State Minister of Eran Wickramaratne - Deputy Minister of Lands Vadivel Suresh - State Minister of Minister of Petroleum State Minister of Social and Aquatic Resources Agriculture, Irrigation and State Minister of Finance and Parliamentary - State Minister of Tourism Development Resources Development Empowerment Development Rural Economic Affairs Reforms Plantation Industries Dilip Wedaarachchi Buddhika Pathirana - Nalin Bandara Jayamaha Amir Ali Faisal Cassim Karunaratna Ajith Mannapperuma - HMM Haris - State Minister of Deputy Minister of - Deputy Minister of - State Minister of - State Minister Paranavithana - Deputy Minister of - State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Industry and Commerce Development Strategies Agriculture, Irrigation of Health, Nutrition and Deputy Minister of Skills Environment Provincials and Local Resources Development Development and and International Trade and Rural Economic Government Indigenous Medicine Vocational Training Affairs.