Sepak Takraw, also known as kick volleyball, is a sport that originated in Southeast Asia and is now played worldwide. It is played with a rattan ball and is similar to volleyball, but players use their feet, knees, chest, and head to pass the ball over a net to the opposing team, with the objective of making it touch the ground on their opponent's side. Sepak Takraw can be played individually or in teams, and requires physical agility, coordination, and quick reflexes. It is often played recreationally as well as competitively, with various tournaments and events held globally. Sepak Takraw has gained popularity in recent years, especially in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Mr. K.K.I Srimal, the head coach of the Java Institute Sepak takraw team, was a former coach for both the Army and National Sepak takraw teams in Sri Lanka. He also represented both teams as a player and served as the former captain. Mr. SriMal holds a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and a Master's degree in Reading. He has completed various coaching and referee courses, including the India Coaches Course level 1.
At the international level, Mr. Srimal has achieved several accolades, including securing 2nd place in the 26th King's Cup World Championship in Thailand in 2011 and 3rd place in the 29th King's Cup World Championship in 2014. He has also participated in various South Asian Sepak Takraw championships, achieving double 3rd place in 2012 in Nepal and 3rd place in 2016 in Myanmar. In national competitions, Mr. Srimal has won several first and second places in Regu and Double categories between 2016 and 2021.

WING TSJUN is a martial art that originated in southern China and is now practiced worldwide. It emphasizes close-range combat and is characterized by quick, short-range punches and kicks, as well as trapping and grappling techniques. WING TSJUN is also known for its efficiency and simplicity, with practitioners focusing on practical self-defense techniques rather than flashy moves or forms. It requires physical fitness, mental discipline, and coordination, and can be practiced by people of all ages and abilities. WING TSJUN is often taught in schools or through individual instruction, and there are also various competitions and events held for practitioners to showcase their skills.

WING TSJUN is a martial art that originated in southern China and is now practiced worldwide. It emphasizes close-range combat and is characterized by quick, short-range punches and kicks, as well as trapping and grappling techniques. WING TSJUN is also known for its efficiency and simplicity, with practitioners focusing on practical self-defense techniques rather than flashy moves or forms. It requires physical fitness, mental discipline, and coordination, and can be practiced by people of all ages and abilities. WING TSJUN is often taught in schools or through individual instruction, and there are also various competitions and events held for practitioners to showcase their skills.

Mr. Premil Naveendra is the Head Master of the WING TSJUN Club at the Java Institute and a highly skilled martial arts instructor in Sri Lanka with over 20 years of experience. He completed a certificate course in physical fitness and nutrition and received training in the WING TSJUN International (Boehlig Defence System), where he currently serves as the National Director, teaching intermediate and advanced level classes in Wing Chun techniques.

Mr. Naveendra's professional experience also includes training as an Outdoor Unarmed Tactical Instructor at Police College Sri Lanka and becoming a certified Police Tactical Instructor under Grandmaster T.L. Boehlig from Germany. He teaches unarmed defense through hands-on training, demonstrations, and advanced techniques such as sparring, knee-lock, chokes, and throws, equipping his students with the art of self-defense.

In addition to his extensive experience, Mr. Naveendra has also served as a facilitator and consultant in several WING TSJUN classes in Sri Lanka and currently working as a Martial Arts Instructor at the Java Institute.

As an expert martial arts instructor, Premil Naveendra brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his classes, enabling students to develop their skills and confidence in self-defense.

Our society is open to all students interested in martial arts, regardless of their experience level. Whether a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our society offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can learn, practice, and grow.

Our instructors are passionate about martial arts and are dedicated to sharing their knowledge with students. They are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where students can learn and grow at their own pace.

In addition to regular training sessions, our society also organizes various events and activities throughout the year. These events include seminars, workshops, and tournaments, which allow students to learn from other instructors and practitioners compete, and showcase their skills. Our society also participates in community service events and fundraisers to give back to the community and promote the positive impact of martial arts.

Swimming is a sport in which individuals or teams compete in a pool or open water by using various strokes and techniques to move through the water as quickly and efficiently as possible. There are several strokes used in competitive swimming, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimming can be done individually or as part of a team, with races varying in distance from 50 meters to several kilometers. It requires physical fitness, technical skill, and endurance, as well as mental toughness and strategy. Swimming is a popular sport around the world, with numerous competitions and events held at the local, national, and international levels, including the Olympic Games. Swimming is also a popular recreational activity and an essential life skill.

Wushu is a modern Chinese martial art that combines traditional Chinese martial arts techniques with acrobatics and performance elements. It emphasizes flexibility, speed, and coordination, and includes a variety of forms and routines that incorporate various martial arts styles and weapons. Wushu can be practiced both as a competitive sport, with tournaments and events held around the world, as well as a recreational activity or performance art. It requires physical fitness, discipline, and skill, and can be practiced by people of all ages and abilities. Wushu has gained popularity both in China and internationally and has been recognized as an Olympic sport.

To become a member of our society, all you need is a passion for martial arts and a willingness to learn and grow. Our society welcomes students from all backgrounds and experiences, and we believe that everyone can benefit from the practice of martial arts.

It was yet another momentous occasion on the 7th of March, when the CEO of Java Institute, Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe (third left), Mr. Tharaka Pathum (second left), Head of Advanced Technology and Mrs. Narmada Harischandra (third left), Senior lecturer, visited CodeGen International and met with Mr. Heshan Karunaratne - Director Business Development (center), Mr. Nimalka Lucas - Director Delivery (3rd right), and Mr Mohamed Shirazi - Director Delivery (2nd right) and Ms. Shenika Herath - Director HR (4th right) and signed an MoU as an official industry partner of the Java Institute. This partnership enables Java Institute graduates opportunities for internships and begin careers at CodeGen as software engineering professionals.

Founded in 1999 by Dr. Harsha Subasinghe, CodeGen is a multinational Software development company with a multidisciplinary product portfolio and is globally acclaimed for their precision delivery and business transformation capabilities. The Java Institute is pleased to welcome CodeGen as one of its industry training partners and hopes to work closely to help facilitate career opportunities with CodeGen.

Today was yet another historic milestone as the CEO of UK Awards, Mr. John Kerr, met with CEO of Java Institute, Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe (left), Ms. Senuri Siribaddan, General Manager and Mr. Mevan Wickramasinghe, Head of International to discuss the next steps of the historic partnership between the two organizations.

Mr. Kerr was also accompanied by Mrs. Beverly Kerr, senior consultant and academic and expressed their appreciation of the initiatives of the Java Institute and expressed his best wishes for the partnership In the years ahead.

Java Institute represented at the Meet and greet for CPO of Virtusa - 24th February, 2022. Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe, CEO of the Java Institute and Mr. Tharaka Pathum Sankalpa, Director - Java Robotics Intelligent System Research Center and Senior lecturer attended the special meet and greet organized by Virtusa with Mr. Sundararajan Narayanan, EVP & Chief People Officer at Virtusa held on the 24th of February 2022. Mr. Narayan addressed the gathering and explained that Virtusa with a workforce of 33,000 software engineers is expected to expand that number within the next 4 years and emphasized the importance of Sri Lankan universities to focus on identifying industry requirements and updating curricula to fit these requirements. Mr. Narayan further stated that Virtusa would be offering trainings and workshops in order to facilitate this process. Addressing the meeting, Dr. Rupasinghe explained that the degree programmes offered by the Java Institute, namely the BSc in Software Engineering top up degree, validated by Birmingham City University, and the four year BEng in Software Engineering with over 600+ credits, had been developed to address these requirements and concluded his presentation by noting that in order to develop full-stack software engineers, such as the PCJT Software Engineer programmes requires a radical shift from the traditional framework of most universities and should not limit the subjects being taught and should instead make all subjects compulsory, as this is the key to developing a stronger, more qualified software engineers. The event was also attended by Naresha Supramanian, SVP & Head of Asia Pacific and Sampath Thrimavithana, Head of HR - Virtusa Sri Lanka and a renowned Data Scientist. About Sundararajan Narayanan Sundararajan Narayanan is the Chief People Officer of Virtusa and he oversees all high-level HRM-related functions of the corporation at an international scale. Specifically, he overseas talent acquisition, talent management, leadership development, and global immigration while focusing on facilitating a digital-ready environment for Virtusa. Group photograph caption

The photograph depicts (from left to right) Tharaka Pathum (Head of Technology and senior lecturer, JIAT), Nirodha Rupasinghe (CEO and senior lecturer, JIAT), Naresha Supramanian (SVP and Head of Asia Pacific, Virtusa), Sundararajan Narayanan (Chief People Officer, Virtusa), and Sampath Thrimavithana (Head of HR, Virtusa, and data scientist).

Ice Breaker Gajaba 2022 - Subaru Legacy 2000 cc Event PCJT Brand Maker

Sanka Shiyan Arambawattha - Director Java Institute Gampaha/Director Temco Development Bank 3rd Place

New member of PCJTRacing Subaru Legacy performing at ICE BREAKER SLADA CHAMPIONSHIP 2022

The 19th of January, 2022, saw the ceremonious event of Virtusa?s Open Day for the early-2022 period. Held at the premises of Virtusa?s office in Colombo, the event saw the participation of a number of distinguished guests as well as undergraduates. Representing Virtusa, Mr. Sampath Thrimavithana, the Human Resources Leader for Sri Lanka within Virtusa, was the key figure who graced the event on behalf of Virtusa. Other key members of Virtusa arrived and took part in this event. The Open Day was a significant event as this was held immediately after a historic MOU between Virtusa and the Java Institute for Advanced Technology. On behalf of the Java Institute, the key members who took part in this event included Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe (CEO), Mr. Tharaka Pathum (Head of Advanced Technology), Miss Senuri Siribaddana (General Manager), and Kanchana Lakmali (Department of Examinations).

A total of approximately 100+ undergraduate students of the Java Institute took part in the Open Day. The students predominantly included the final year batches of the Institute as they were now preparing to enter the professional world. A significant number of undergraduates registered with Virtusa on the same day. It was the Java Institute for Advanced Technology that first introduced a degree qualification in software engineering in Sri Lanka. This is a leading software engineering degree in Sri Lanka and it is a ?calculated degree? with valuable accreditations, panel of lecturers, syllabus, learning hours, and other curriculum specifics. The alumni of the Java Institute are presently spread across the world and are employed in various countries, industries, as well as corporations, including Virtusa.

A historic collaborative partnership between the Java Institute for Advanced Technology and Virtusa was finalized on the 18th of January, 2022. The event was focused on the signing of an MOU between the two reputed organizations where the reputed IT services organization Virtusa would enroll graduates of the Java Institute as employees. The mutual collaboration and history between Virtusa and the Java Institute extends back several years. The ceremonious event was held at the Flow Hall of the Hilton Residences Colombo hotel from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event saw the participation of a number of distinguished guests as well as undergraduates. Mr. Sampath Thrimavithana, an HR Leader within Virtusa, was the key figure who graced the event on behalf of Virtusa. Other key members of Virtusa arrived and took part in this event. The keynote speech delivered by Mr. Sampath touched on various topics, including the global reach of Virtusa, its employee pool, and its cross-industrial service range. On behalf of the Java Institute, Dr. Ishantha Siribaddana, the founder and Chairman of the institute, graced the event. He delivered a key speech and talked about the value of the institute, its academic process, and its achievement. Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe - CEO of the Java Institute, Mr. Mevan Wickramasinghe - Head of International Affairs, and Mr. Tharaka Pathum - Head of Advanced Tachnology gave the other speeches. Subsequently, the databases of previous and current students, including graduates, of the Java Institute were handed over to Virtusa.

The list of the distinguished guests who took part in this event representing the Java Institute for Advanced Technology are as follows:

• Dr. Nirodha Rupasinghe - CEO
• Miss. Senuri Siribaddana - General Manager
• Mr. Tharaka Pathum - Head of Advanced Technology
• Mr. Mevan Wickramasinghe - Head of International Affairs
• Miss. Kaushalya de Silva - Head - Department of Examinations
• Miss. Narmada Harischandra - Lecturer
• Miss. Kanchana Lakmali- Department of Examinations

After the signing, a friendly discussion was held between the management members of the Java Institute and Virtusa. The HR procedures and future requirements of Virtusa were discussed. The fact that a considerable proportion of the new employees of Virtusa were graduates of the Java Institute was highlighted.

The list of the distinguished guests who took part in this event representing Virtusa are as follows:

• Mr. Sampath Thrimavithana - Head of Human Resources Virtusa Sri Lanka
• Mr. Prashanth Canagaghnam - Director Technology - Virtusa
• Miss. Suweda Rajaratnam - Head of Campus recruitment Virtusa SL
• Mr. Aniston Leo - Executive HR
• Mr. Agassi Johnson - Associate executive HR