Sri Lanka Medical Council - Commemorative Event (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Date: Saturday, 5th July 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Venue: Lotus Hall, BMICH
 
 
 
 
 
5:30 PM

Guests to take their seats

 
 
 
 
 
6:00 PM

Arrival of the Chief Guest

Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

 
 
 
 
 
6:05 PM

Introduction of the Council Members to the Chief Guest

 
 
 
 
 
6:15 PM

Ceremonial Procession

 
 
 
 
 
6:20 PM

National Anthem

 
 
 
 
 
6:25 PM

Lighting of the Oil Lamp

 
 
 
 
 

(Curtain Raiser 3.50 minutes)

 
 
 
 
 
6:30 PM

Welcome Speech

Prof. Ranil Fernando, Chairperson, Centenary Celebrations Committee

 
 
 
 
 
6:40 PM

Address by the Chief Guest

 
 
 
 
 
6:55 PM

Address by

Prof. Vajira H.W. Dissanayake, President, Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC)

 
 
 
 
 
7:05 PM

Address by

Hon. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media

 
 
 
 
 
7:15 PM

Release of the Commemorative Stamp & Centenary Souvenir

 
 
 
 
 
7:30 PM

Keynote Address

Ms. Joan Simeon, Chair of International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA)

 
 
 
 
 
7:50 PM

Address by

Prof. Dame Carrie MacEwen, Chair of Council, General Medical Council (GMC), UK

 
 
 
 
 
8:00 PM

Vote of Thanks

Dr. H. D. B. Herath, Registrar, Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC)

 
 
 
 
 
8:10 PM

Cultural Performances

 
 
 
 
 
8:25 PM

Leaving of the Ceremonial Procession

 
 
 
 
 
8:30 PM

Reception & Dinner