National Intellectual's and Professionals' Organization was founded on 26th of February 2011 with following objectives, as mentioned in the Constitution.
1. To function as an independent intellectual organization gathering Sri Lankan intellectuals and professionals.
2. To contribute for the sustainable development of Sri Lanka by providing guidance, ideologies, advices, hypothesis and evidence.
3. To contribute for the establishment of democracy and good governance in Sri Lanka.
4. To collaborate with domestic and international intellectuals and institutions to uplift knowledge and understanding of Sri Lankan professional community.
NIPO consist of professionals and intellectuals of variety of disciplines including medical, university academics, engineering, law, media, geology, scientific research, policy development, administration, education, agriculture, fisheries, veterinary, social science, economy etc etc.
3. Lecture from the chair was
delivered my Mr. Karunaratne
Herath, Senior Lawyer
Invited lecture delivered by Dr.
Kumar David, a former
Professor in Engineering and
Dean of Faculty of
Engineering of the University
of Sri Lanka
4. Address by Dr. J. D. Dias (Specialist
Eye Surgeon) past President/ NIPO
Address by Dr. Rohan Fernando,
Secretary/NIPO
5. The Constitution of the ‘National Intellectuals and
Professionals Organization’ was passed by the house
unanimously.
14. Colombo district committee
26th
April 2011
Dr. Rohan Fernando
welcomed the Gathering
Mr. Sarath N. Silva, Former
Chief Justice delivers the
invited lecture
15. Dr. I.S. Jayaratne (SLIDA),
President/Colombo District Committee
delivers his presidential Address
Ex-Co of Colombo District Committee
17. Dr. (Ms). Shanthilatha,
Assistant Secretary/NIPO
welcomed the gathering
Hambantota Ex-Co Members
Hambantota District Committee was established
on 5th
June 2011 at the Corporative Auditorium
at Tangalle
18. Hambantota District
Committee
Mr. Piyal Wijesinghe, President/Hambantota
District Committee makes his addree
Mr. Jayantha Rohana, District Secretary
Addresses the gathering
19. Invited lecture was delivered
By Dr. Rohan Fernando
Convention of the Hambantota
District
Hambantota District Committee
21. Dr. J.D. Dias, Past President/NIPO,
Dr. H.S. Shanthilatha, Assistant
Secretary/NIPO and Dr.
Karunathilake, Senior Lecturer in
University of
Kelaniya lighting the traditional oil
Lamp
Galle District Committee was established on
11th
June 2011 in Galle
22. Galle District
Committee
Dr. J.D. Dias, past Presdient/NIPO
addresses
the gathering
Dr. Karunathilake, Senior Lecturer,
University of Kelaniya delivers
the invited lecture
27. Matara District
Committee
Mr. Wimalasiri Punchihewa, President,
Matara District makes his presidential
address
Dr. Asitha Samarakoon, Secretary, Matara
District Addresses the gathering
29. Kalutara District Committee was established on
18th
June 2011 in Kalutara
Dr. Rohan Fernando,
Secretary/NIPO, Dr. Jagath
Wansapala, Senior Lecturer,
University of SJP, Mr. Chulananda
Samaranayake and Dr. Nalinda
Jayatissa, Provincial Counsellor,
lighting the traditional oil Lamp
30. Kalutara District
Committee
Dr. Jagath Wansapala, Senior Lecturer
in University of SJP delivers the Invited
lecture
Dr. Rohan Fernando, Secretary/NIPO
explains the objectives of the NIPO
40. Ratnapura District Committee was
established on 26th
June 2011 at
Ratnapura
Lighting of the traditional Oil Lamp by Prof. Chandana Abeyratne,
Dean/Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of
Kelaniya (left) and Mr. Anton Jayakody, Vice President/NIPO (right)
45. Kandy District Committee was
established on 2nd
July 2011 in Kandy
Lighting the oil Lamp Convention
46. Kandy District Committee was
established on 2nd
July 2011 in Kandy
Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, National
Organizer explains the aim of the convention NIPO-Kandy District Ex-Co
52. Ampara District Committee was
established on 10th
July 2011 at Ampara
Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, National
Organizer explains the aim of the
convention
Dr. Rohan Fernando delivers the
Guest lecture
58. 17 District Branches established so far
Sub committees were set as follows
59. Subjects Conveners (2011/212)
Education & Education research Dr. Rohan Fernando
Dr. A.A.J Rajarathne
Dr. Jinadasa Hewage
Mr. M.S.A Waris
Environ. & Natural Resources Mr. Anton S.Jayakody
Dr. A.R Amarakoon
Law Mr. Thanuka Madawa
Mr. Samantha Herath
Agriculture, Veterinary & Fisheries Dr. B.C.S Perera
Mr. Rohan Gunaratne
Health Dr. R.A Chandrasena
Dr. Indunil Wijenayake
Dr. Sunimal Jayakodya
Economy & Economic research Mr. Sunil Gamage
Engineering, Technology Mr Thilak Pattiyakumbura
Social activities, politics & political research Prof. Chandana Abeyrathne
Arts & Cultural relations Mr. M. Ambagahawatta
60. Open discussion on
‘Does the World end on 21st
December 2012?’
21st
June 2011 at 3.30 pm at the SANASA Hall,
Gampaha
61. Dr. I.S. Jayaratne (President/NIPO-Colombo District)
Convener of the forum opening the discussion
62. Prof. Chandana Abeyratne, Dean Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University
of Kelaniya, Dr. Rohan Fernando, SecretaryNIPO and Mr. Nisan Sakalasooriya, Senior
Lecturer, University of Kelaniya comprised the panel
63. Prof. Chandana Abeyratne delivers his
historical remarks on the issue
Dr. Rohan Fernando explained the scientific
Facts on the hypothesis
64. Scientific Discussion/Forum on
‘Current Situation of
Chronic Kidney Diseases
in North-Central Part of
Sri Lanka’
23rd
June 2011 at the Auditorium of the National
Library and Documentation Services Board,
No 14, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7
65. Dr. I.S. Jayaratne, Presdient/NIPO-Colombo District convener of the open forum
discussion
66. Presentation by Dr. Indunil Wijenayake,
Ex-co member of NIPO
Presentation of her findings by Dr. Dhammika
Menike Dissanayake, Senior Lecturer,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
72. ‘Does the World end on 21st
December 2012?’
2012 ?
Open discussion on 24th
August 2011 at the New
Town Hall in Galle
with more than 300 gathering
Dr. Rohan Fernando and Mr. Nisan
Sakalasooriya were at the discussion forum
73. ‘Does the World end on
21st
December 2012?’
2012
?
July 2011 in Negambo
Sep 2011 in Kegalle
Sep 2011 in Hambanthota
Oct 2011 in Matara
74. Seminar/ForumsSeminar/Forums
‘Kidney problem in Rajarata’ – on 22 Sep
2011 in Anuradapura with the participation
of Consultant Neprologists and other
experts
‘Irrigation system in Sri Lanka in the past
and future challenges’ – at Kandy with a
lecture by an Irrigation Engineer
‘Myths and Believes of People’ – at
Mathale
75. Seminar/ForumsSeminar/Forums
‘Proper Utilization of Mineral Commodity
for Economic Development of Sri Lanka’
– on Jan 2012
‘Is law blind’ – Feb 2012 in Galle, guest
lecture by Mr. Sarath N. Silva
‘Education in present and future of the
country’ – on March 2012 in Kegalle, guest
lecture by Rev Dambara Amila thero
76. Seminar/ForumsSeminar/Forums
‘Exploration of crude oil and Sri Lankan
Economy’ – Dec 2012 in Nuwaraeliya,
guest lecture by Mr. Anton Jayakody
(Geologist / vice-president NIPO)
‘The Global Economy and vision of Sri
Lankan Economy’ – on Dec 2011 in
Kurunegala & on Feb 2012 in N’eliya by
Mr. Sunil Gamage (Chartered Accountant /
treasurer of NIPO)
77. Seminar/ForumsSeminar/Forums
‘Importance of the development of
indigenous medicine’ – Sep 2011 in
A’pura by Dr. V. Thirumal & Dr. D.
Karunanayake
‘Who is an intellectual ?’ – on April 2012
in Matale by Dr. S.Ranasinghe (national
organizer of NIPO)
79. Prof. Chandana Abeyrathne was
elected as the president
Dr. Rohan Fernando was elected
as the secretary
Executive Committee with an island wide representation
80.
81. Prof. Narada Warnasooriy,
Professor in paediatric, former vice-chancellor of
university of Sri J’pura delivering a guest lecture
on ‘Equity in provision of Health’
82. Cuban Ambassador - Her Excellency Nirsia
Castro Guerra delivering a guest lecture on
‘Role of Intellectual in Cuba’
83. Prof. C.G Weeramanthri,
former Supreme Court judge and vice-president of
International Court of Justice (ICJ) sent his complements
and donated some of his valuable books to NIPO as he
was unable to attend as a guest lecture
due to health reasons
90. Book on exploitation of mineral resources
launched at National library on
Speech by
91. Book on Dengue control launched on
19th
May 2014 at National Library
92. Book on Dengue control launched on
19th
May 2014 at National Library
Speech by Dr R.A Chandrasena
(Specialist Physician)
Speech by Her exellency Mrs. Indira
Lopez (Cuban Ambassador)
Speech by Dr Nihal Abeysinha (former
chief epidemiologist)
Speech by Mr. Sunil Watagala (Lawyer)
