The new session of the student society of Development Studies commenced on January 17, 2025, at the K1 204 Hall, with the participation of esteemed members of the department, including Prof. A.G. Amarasinghe, Prof. Nishan Sakalasooriya, and Dr. Saseeka Wijesekera and other staff members. A new board of executives were appointed at this meeting as follows. Lecturer Mrs. Wathsala Gunathilaka was appointed as the Senior Treasurer, Mr. Savindu Dilshara as President, Ms. Nethmi Sulaksha as Secretary, Mr. Mahela Loku Weerasekara as Junior Treasurer, Mr. Manaranga Nelumdeniya as Vice-President, Ms.Ishanka Nimnadi as Deputy Secretary, Ms. Devindi Thudewatta as Senior Magazine Editor, Ms. Yashika Chamodi as Web Master, Ms. Prabodhika Tennakoon as Junior Magazine Editor, and Mr. Ishan Madushanka, Mr. Tharaka Gamage, Mr. Isura Arunod, and Mr. Oshan Wickramathilaka were appointed as committee members. The event highlighted the society’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, leadership, and collaboration among the students of the stream of Development Studies. The society aims to drive impactful projects and initiatives throughout the academic year with this newly appointed team.