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SLT conducts netball tournament in Jaffna

The winning team ‘Union College - Thellipalai’ receiving the award from Jaffna Additional Government Agent Rubini Vardalingam.

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Netball Association, in collaboration with the Jaffna District Netball Association held a friendly netball tournament "Uthuru Mithuru Pipena Kekulu" at Jaffna Central College Grounds recently, in order to develop ties with the people of Jaffna. Jaffna Additional Government Agent Rubini Vardalingam was the chief guest at the event, which was attended by several other SLT officials, Jaffna District Netball Association President and Members and Sports Ministry Assistant Director Padma Baddewela.

Two teams from SLT and seven schools from the Jaffna District participated in this tournament including Kokuvil Hindu College - Kokuvil, Sandilipai Hindu College - Sandilipai, Ramanathan College - Chunnakam, Sri Somaskantha College - Puttur, Union College - Thellipalai, Methodist Girls' High School - Point Pedro and Vada Hindu Ladies College - Point Pedro. Union College were the overall winners of the tournament, while Ramanathan College became the first runners-up.and Sandilipai Hindu College the second runners-up.

Especially with the opening up of the North and the East, SLT has extended its fullest support to the Sri Lanka Government to upgrade and expand its communication network to these areas, in order to cater to the needs of these customers. This netball tournament is yet another such endeavour to further the relationship with the people of the area.

SAW Engineering moves to new premises

Edward WEERASINGHE- Kelaniya Group correspondent

SAW Engineering (Pvt) Ltd. moved to their own Three-storeyed modern building complex at Makola, Kiribathgoda recently. Here, its Chairman and the Managing Director Athula Jayaratna and the staff at the opening ceremony. Picture by Edward Weerasinghe, Kelaniya group correspondent

SAW Engineering (Pvt) Ltd. one of the leading suppliers of electrical, civil engineering and telecommunications industry fields in Sri Lanka moved to a three-storeyed modern building complex of their own at No. 52, Makola-North, Makola, Kiribathgoda recently.

Managing Director Athula Jayaratna and the Chairman of the company said, "Seven years experience in the industry has made us to become what we are today. Our new look and our new strength is the real testimony which our customers islandwide, have awarded us for being a supplier in their electrical, civil engineering and telecommunications industry needs. He said "We, SAW Engineering (Pvt) Ltd. is now ready to re-launch our extensive plans to cater to the needs of the valued customers from our new premises." He further said "If the customers need professional advice or a service on the following areas, they can visit us or contact us for a customized solution.

We provide total solutions for lightning protection systems. Services offered by us are lightning protection for houses, hotels, factories and religious institutions, protection to telecommunication towers and all kinds of surge protection systems, power, data, signals, wind power and solar power protection (AC and DC), network protection - ADSL, Routers, Modems, E1, Switches with CAT 5/CAT 6, Fire alarm systems and CCTV system protection and weighbridge systems protection. We are also specialists for Outdoor Cabinets."

Russels opens reception hall

Well-known tea company Russels Tea has recently invested Rs.10 million to refurbish its reception hall in Borella to cater for a new market.

Company Managing Director Russel Perera who had been in the tea service and catering service for 22 years said that the new concept is to provide their service for the poor creating a new market with five star menu at an affordable price.

This service will be provided only to low income people in the area and the employees of the company.

The unique feature of this Reception Hall is the lowest budget package for wedding couples.

The wedding package includes buffet lunch/ dinner with DJ Music, fully equipped complimentary room for the wedded couple and the following day Breakfast and Lunch and a vehicle for the wedding couple, for a vicinity of three kilometers.

The first wedding was held at Russel Reception hall on May 19 which we catered for 200 guests, to felicitate this occasion the Chairman Russel Perera gifted to the couple a set of Russel Cup and Saucer engraved the date of the wedding to remember the first wedding.

SLIIT ties up with Southeast Missouri State University

The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) has achieved recognition for educational excellence which spans over a decade. With four state of the art campuses located in Colombo, Malabe, Matara, and Kandy, SLIIT has a student population of 5,000 and has produced over 10,000 professionals to date, including 4,000 IT graduates.

SLIIT President/CEO Professor Lalith Gamage with Southeast Missouri State University, School of Studies Dean Randall Shaw after signing the MoU.

In recent years, the institution has reinforced ties with many prominent foreign universities, providing invaluable and diverse educational pathways for its students. The most recent agreement with Southeast Missouri State University adds yet another dimension to SLIIT's education platform, offering students more choices and unique learning experiences.

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Southeast Missouri State University encompasses a diverse curriculum, facilities and student activities to cater to a student body which hails from all corners of the world. The institution offers more than 1600 courses in the spheres of business, education, liberal arts, health, science, and technology and the visual and performing arts, and has more than 150 social and special interest student organisations. The University has been ranked No. One for producing the best-value MBA program in the USA, and places a strong focus on job placement upon graduation.

"Our students seek new experiences and like to explore diverse cultures and environments and we constantly strive to provide them with avenues and opportunities to create their desired educational pathways" said SLIIT Chancellor and Chairman Professor S. Karunaratne. Upon completion of two years of study at SLIIT, "Students will have the opportunity gain one of the best accredited U.S degrees within their next two years of study at Southeast Missouri State University" said SLIIT President/CEO Professor Lalith Gamage.

Southeast Missouri State University School of Polytechnic Studies Dean Dr. Randall Shaw who signed the MoU with Professor Lalith Gamage, said that these accreditations include ABET-Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology, AACSB International - The association to Advance Collegiate School of Business and NAIT-National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, among others.

Progressive Academy (Pvt) Ltd Managing Director Janaka Herath, who facilitated this tie up between the two universities said the Progressive Academy has achieved significant success to negotiate for guaranteed scholarships for SLIIT students who have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or above. This collaboration and scholarships will give SLIIT students the opportunity to obtain a US degree at a very affordable cost.

Bata opens factory sales outlet

A Bata Factory Sales Outlet was inaugurated at Bata Shoe Company premises on General Sir John Kotalawala Road (Airport Road), Ratmalana recently, by Bata Shoe Company Managing Director Cesar Panduro and Air Force Base Ratmalana Base Commander Air Commodore D. L. S. Dias.

Here, Bata Shoe Company Managing Director Cesar Panduro inaugurating the new sales outlet. Air Force Base, Ratmalana, Base Commander, Air Commodore D. L. S. Dias looks on.

Seylan Bank rewards Shehan Ambepitiya

Seylan Bank Kalubowila branch felicitated Shehan Ambepitiya, the fastest man in South Asia (winner of 100 metres sprint event at the concluded SAAF games in India).

Picture shows Seylan Bank PLC Chairman Eastman Narangoda handing over a cheque to Shehan Ambepitiya.

Seylan Bank PLC General Manager/Chief Executive Ajita Pasqual, Executive Director R. Nadarajah, coach of Shehan Ambepitiya Sunil Gunawardene look on.

Stone 'N' String Support Partner for IIFA 2010

Stone 'N' String, the only Super Brand in Sri Lanka for Jewellery, has joined as Support Partner for the gala International Indian Film Academy Awards coming to Sri Lanka this June. According to the partnership Stone 'N' String will put together the exclusive gift packs for the attendees. Each item in the gift pack, which carries the brand name was crafted using precious and semi precious gem stones and will be presented in an up-market gift box.

Stone 'N' String founder Mohideen Saheed said, "We believe our association with "IIFA" will initiate expansion to the world over, taking our motherland proudly from place to place." He specifically mentioned that events like these are vital in showcasing the ability of Sri Lankan designers internationally and thereby growing the demand for both fine Sri Lankan Made Jewelry.

Mobitel launches 0.facebook.com

Free way to access Facebook on mobile phones

Mobitel is now offering their customers free mobile browsing on the new 0.facebook.com site. By sponsoring 0.facebook.com Mobitel is enabling their customers to stay connected through Facebook with their friends and family from any mobile Web browser without incurring any data charges.

Facebook's 0.facebook.com site is optimized for speed - it is a new faster, lightweight version of Facebook's mobile site m.facebook.com. The site does not have graphics or photos and 0.facebook.com's pages have been designed for performance on Mobitel's network. Photos posted on Facebook are only one click away from 0.facebook.com. To view a photo a person only needs to click on a link to the photo and they will be prompted that they are leaving 0.facebook.com. Standard data charges will apply when a person leaves 0.facebook.com to view photos. Mobitel CEO Suren J. Amarasekera said, "Facebook has been able to secure its position as the most preferred mode of social networking and has provided a powerful platform, leveraging on the latest ICT technologies for communities to stay in touch. We are privileged to be associated with Facebook for the benefit of our mutual customers. We believe that free access to 0.facebook.com will unravel another dimension of mobile communication while delivering a truly engaging experience".

"We are always looking to work with innovative companies to provide simple and fast mobile access to Facebook across the world," said Mobile Business Head Facebook Henri Moissinac".

Thanks to our collaboration with Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, we can deliver 0.facebook.com together which gives a high quality and more affordable way to access Facebook for the Mobitel fans for the first time in Sri Lanka," he said.

Commercial Bank opens in Mannar

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has opened a branch in Mannar, in a spacious building with ample parking facilities at No, 25, Main Street, Mannar.

The new branch, the bank's 176th in Sri Lanka, is linked to all other Commercial Bank branches and Supermarket Banking counters islandwide.

Here, Chief Guest at the inauguration Commercial Bank's Deputy Chairman B R L Fernando speaking at the event. Commercial Bank's Regional Manager - Northern Region Padmanathan Rajeevan, Branch Manager J Arulgnanaseelan and Chief Operating Officer Ravi Dias look on.