Alumni of the University of Peradeniya were honoured with Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 83rd Founders’ Day, held at the Senate Room of the University.
The Chief Guest was the Ambassador of Canada to Sri Lanka, Eric Walsh. The Founders’ Day address was delivered by former Vice Chancellor, Professor M.D. Lamawansa.
In his address, Professor Lamawansa said, “As we reflect on our journey, it becomes clear that the true strength of this University lies in its people - especially its alumni, spread across the globe and successful in countless fields, our alumni are living proof of Peradeniya’s excellence.”
Flower garlands were also placed on the statue of the founder Sir William Ivor Jennings, by Vice Chancellor Professor Terrence Mudhajith, former Vice Chancellor and Governor of the Central Province S.M.S. Abeykoon, and Ambassador Walsh.
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many, foreign media reported.
Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the 17th edition of the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
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