The 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election of New Fellows of the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL) for the year 2026 was successfully held on March 28, 2026, at Elevate, Access Towers II, Colombo 2.
The meeting commenced with the Secretary, Prof. Preethi Udagama, reading the notice convening the meeting. This was followed by the proposal of votes of condolence and the observance of a minute’s silence in remembrance of the three eminent Fellows who had passed away during the year 2025/26.
Subsequently, the Minutes of the 46th AGM, the Annual Report for 2025, and the Financial Statements for the year 2025 were presented. All documents were reviewed and unanimously adopted by the membership.
A key highlight of the AGM was the Election of New Fellows for 2026, an important tradition that recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their respective fields. The nomination and selection process is overseen by the council. Of the fourteen nominations received, twelve were recommended by the council, and subsequently eight of them were voted in by the membership through e-voting. The newly elected Fellows were formally announced and congratulated by the President. Their formal induction will take place at a special ceremony scheduled for mid-2026.
The final item on the agenda was the Presidential Address delivered by Prof. Malik Ranasinghe. In his address, he reflected on the major achievements and challenges of the past year, expressed appreciation to the outgoing Council, and acknowledged the contributions of all participants. He concluded by encouraging continued collaboration and commitment from all Fellows in the year ahead.
