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Safeguarding the heritage and traditions of Sri Lanka:

Swadeshi Chairperson honoured

Swadeshi Industrial Works Plc, Chairperson and Managing Director Amari Wijewardene received a special Award of Appreciation recently for the support given by her company to safeguard the heritage and traditions of Sri Lanka.

The award was presented by Kiri Vehera Viharadhipathi Ven Dr. Aluthwewa Soratha Thera and Kelaniya Viharadhipathi Ven Prof. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangarakkitha Thera at a ceremony at the Katharagama Kiri Vehera recently.

The citation highlighted and expressed appreciation of the efforts made by Ms. Wijewardene as the Chairperson of Swadeshi to illuminate the Kiri Vehera for eight consecutive years and help safeguard the Sri Lankan heritage. Swadeshi supports the Aloka poojas of Kelaniya, Kataragama, Saman Devalaya Ratnapura and Devundara.

Hutch launches 'Talk free all day'

Hutch launched its latest offer "Talk Free with Hutch" where, effectively after the first five outgoing calls, the subscriber can call any Hutch number free throughout the day. To prevent abuse and ensure network quality, Hutch's fair user policy limits free usage to 60 minutes per day.

Activation can be done by sending an SMS T5 to 5511. This benefit is offered free to the subscriber. The request SMS is toll free.

Hutch also reduced its outgoing call rates by 50 percent to other networks with the introduction of the H250 tariff plan whereby Hutch outgoing to any network is Rs. 2.50.

To provide convenience and continuous connectivity to its subscribers Hutch now connects incoming calls to subscribers who even have a zero balance in their accounts. This cost effective gesture has attracted a very positive and encouraging response from its subscriber base.

HTLL Chief Executive Officer Shankar Bali said, "We wish to reiterate that the customer is always at the forefront of our business.

We will continue to drive affordability and make our services accessible to all Sri Lankans across the country".

He said that all these offers have been designed to empower subscribers. "They can now choose what is best for them and derive maximum value for their money. Subscribers have loved our Oyai Mamai which allows them to call one number at only 90 cents and 'Value Recharge' which gives 60 night shift minutes free on every reload of Rs. 100".

Bali said that the company will continue to introduce innovative offers for the benefit of its subscribers and give value deals so that they can enjoy world class customer service. He also outlined plans to unveil a chain of customer service outlets across the country to address customer issues internally.

British Management Services inauguration

Text and pic. Gamini Rupananda Colombo South Group corr.

The inauguration ceremony of British Management Services (Pvt) Ltd., was held at the Sasakawa Hall, recently with the participation of well-known management personnel in the country.

The Chief Guest was Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Dr.Devapriya Nugawela. The British Management Services (Pvt) Ltd was floated to provide training for Corporate Managers and Management Personnel in the country.