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Huawei donates Rs 30 m to Tharunyata Hetak movement

ICT development programme for rural community in Sri Lanka :

Tharunyata Hetak foundation functioning under the preview of MP Namal Rajapaksa and Huawei Technologies have embarked on another programme of promoting information technology within the rural community in Sri Lanka.

The programme is themed as Gamata IT under which the project will provide basic computer training skills & ICT skills to several villages across Sri Lanka.

The project seeks to fill in the technological gap and IT usage by the rural population in Sri Lanka. The government is currently encouraging the civil society and the private sector to help transform rural villages into computer literate societies.

Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd. is a telecommunication equipment manufacturer and a total solutions provider having presence in over 100 countries worldwide with over 100,000 staff serving the telecommunication and ICT requirements of operators worldwide.

Nestle Nutrition Institute holds scientific symposium

With world renowned expert:

Upholding its strong commitment to continuous nutrition education, Nestle Nutrition Institute (NNI) recently concluded an international scientific lecture symposium in Colombo.

On invitation by NNI, Professor Hania Szajewska, Chair of the Department of Paediatrics from the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland delivered a scientific deliberation on "Immunity and child health: Current evidence" at the event. A world renowned academician on paediatric nutrition, she is also the General Secretary of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN). ESPGHAN is a global entity which sets the standards and guidelines for infant nutrition.

During her presentation, Prof. Szajewska shared the very latest scientific research on the proven benefits of "Probiotics" for the immunity and healthy growth of children. Also present at the event was Medical Director of Nestle Nutrition Institute in the South Asian Region Dr. Sanjeev Ganguly.

Over 100 key paediatricians and general practitioners attended the event. The lecture was followed by an interactive question and answer session facilitated by Dr BJC Perera, a senior Consultant Paediatrician. This unique forum offered a rare opportunity for local Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to exchange their views and experiences on a global platform.

The Nestle Nutrition Institute is an independent, non-profit making organization and the non-commercial arm of Nestle Nutrition. NNI partners with healthcare professionals by offering them nutrition information and education, and also creates a platform for networking and sharing of new research and developments. In addition, NNI also offers resources such as scientific workshops and satellite symposia, medline listed publication series, scholarships and nutrition courses. All resources are made available on the Nestle Nutrition Institute website - www.nestlenutrition-institute.org

This is the second such international event for the year organized by NNI in Sri Lanka. Nestle Nutrition Institute remains fully committed to bringing together regional and global minds to harness professional expertise in the field of nutrition.

'Mission for Health':

Dettol invites people

Dettol, a globally leading brand of Reckitt Benckiser in the health and hygiene category, recently celebrated 50 years of trusted protection in Sri Lanka. Over the years, it has won the confidence of all Sri Lankan households through its island-wide presence and has continuously endeavoured to elevate the health and hygiene practices through numerous projects in partnership with the Health Ministry.

Because health matters to all, Dettol has been reaching out to new mothers and schoolchildren to build awareness of health and hygiene in their daily routine.

They have participated in hospital refurbishment and extended support in disaster relief operations with free Dettol products so that people stay germ free.

"Dettol plans to initiate support for this cause and invites collective participation of all Sri Lankan people to join this Mission. It also gives you the confidence, that when you use Dettol at home, you are part of something bigger' said Reckitt Benckiser, Sri Lanka Managing Director Rahul Murgai.

He said that the Dettol- Mission for Health objective is to empower the people with knowledge, awareness and support so that they in turn can act responsibly towards creating a healthy and germ free Sri Lanka for themselves and their families.

As part of this mission, Dettol will continue to build scaled awareness around the mission cause and invites participation from all people to build a healthy nation by taking a 'Health Pledge'.

ISMM holds 19th convocation

The Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) held its 19th convocation on April 9 at Galle Face Hotel. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva was the chief guest and Prima Ceylon (Private) Limited General Manager Ong Jhon Seon Jay was the guest of honour. Here, Pradeep Lakmal Kudagamage of Upali Group of Companies receiving his second class Honours Award from Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. ISMM President Danesha Perera looks on.

United Motors, Unimo Enterprises open dedicated showroom for permit holders

In a move to personalize its service to its permit customers United Motors and its subsidiary Unimo Enterprises Ltd recently opened its latest permit office and showroom at No. 95, Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 2 exclusively for senior government officials who have received concessionary permits. United Motors offers the latest Montero Sport Diesel SUV, Outlander, Outlander Sport (ASX), Lancer Ex and Lancer which all come in petrol while its subsidiary Unimo offers customers the Perodua Viva which currently is Unimo's hot seller and also the all new Zotye Nomad II which is yet to be launched in Sri Lanka.

SLT rewards Prepaid Card Dealers

Sri Lanka Telecom, held its annual convention, "Sri Lanka Telecom Prepaid Card Dealer Convention" honouring its dealers, recently at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. SLT has similarly celebrated this reciprocal relationship with its many prepaid card dealers annually, as it values its extensive dealer network across Sri Lanka and identifies it as a key strength in SLT's future growth trajectory. A well-maintained dealer network by SLT also means that Sri Lankans will have better access to SLT services, no matter which part of the island they are in.

Awards for the second runner-up, first runner-up, and Best Dealer were given to the dealers with the highest sales in their region for SLTnet cards, SLT City Link CDMA and SLT Passport calling cards, respectively. Dealers across the island were also rated against set criteria with SLT rewarding its high performing dealer with the most coveted title of the event - Most Outstanding Dealer. SLT rewarded its prepaid dealers in an even bigger way this year by gifting its regional winners with overseas holiday packages which includes air tickets and hotel accommodation and the national winners of the 'overall' category with motor bicycles in addition to exotic holiday packages.

SLT's dealer network extends far and across Sri Lanka even covering remote villages. Revenue brought in by dealers has seen a steady rise over the past three years, and the dealers in turn been loyal to SLT. 90 percent of them having been with SLT for the past three years. Sri Lanka Telecom believes that upholding a close relationship and engaging in centralized monitoring of its dealer network will serve to ensure consistency of service among the many different dealers, leading to a three-way 'win, win, win' relationship between SLT, its dealers, and its customers.

As many customers rely on SLT's prepaid dealer network to obtain SLT services in Sri Lanka, building business consistency throughout will indeed be gainful to all parties. SLT's pursuit in maintaining and improving consistency of service in its dealer network also reflects its commitment to ensure total customer satisfaction.

Business consistency builds trust and loyalty in the customer, and centralized guidance of dealers by SLT will enable customers to access the same range of SLT services at any dealer, anywhere in Sri Lanka.

SLT will continue to recognize its dealers as a vital link to its customers and reward them for their partnership, and will be offering even more services through its prepaid dealers in the future such as CDMA and other prepaid services.

Mobitel Double Bonanza draw - March 2011:

Teenager from Akuressa wins brand new car

The winners of the Mobitel Double Bonanza draw for March 2011 collected their Prizes at a grand ceremony held at the Mobitel engineering office Welikada recently.

The competition which drew winners for the 17th consecutive month since its unveiling in October 2009, is the pioneer sweepstake scheme within the Telecommunication category in the country to offer Valuable Motor Cars as Prizes for Post Paid and Pre Paid users.

The winners of the Mobitel Double Bonanza draw were rewarded in the presence of M/s Ernst and Young, External auditors of Mobitel and officials of the Western Province Revenue Department.

The Lucky winner of the stylish Brand New Suzuki Maruti Alto K10 Motor car for the Month of March 2011 at the Pre Paid draw was the 19 year old Nishanka Chanaka from Akuressa, while the lucky winners of the ASUS Laptop inclusive of a 3.5G High Speed Internet Dongles were Hewessa Gamage Nuwan Sampath of Imaduwa, R M Anulawathie of Bibila, K H M Priyadarshani of Nanuoya, Damith Kumara of Gonagolla, and Damith Senevirathne of Ratnapura. The Lucky winner of the stylish Brand New Suzuki Maruti Alto K10 Motor car for the Month of March 2011 at the Post-Paid draw was A L Sririwardana from Dambulla a lecturer in profession, while the lucky winners of the ASUS Laptop inclusive of a 3.5G High Speed Internet Dongles were Nissanka Anura Bandara of Laxapana, P Ajith Samararathna of Kirama, H M P G Senavirathne of Pemaduwa and W A K Pathma of Kelaniya.

The SMART Recharge Bonanza entered its third year with the birth of the 'Mobitel Double Bonanza'. The Mobitel Double Bonanza comprises 24 Suzuki Maruti Alto K10 cars to be won monthly and 105 Asus Laptops with 3.5G high speed internet dongles to be won weekly throughout 2011.

Russel's Tea marks silver jubilee

Ramani KANGARAARACHCHI

Russels (pvt) Ltd, will expand its business to mark the company's 25th anniversary by opening 25 new outlets in and around Colombo with an investment of Rs 1.5 million.

Russel's Tea, Managing Director Russel Perera told Daily News Business that this will be implemented under Russel's Bakery Chain concept. Russels Tea, well-known for many services in the catering business opened their first outlet at 14/3, Ground Floor Welikada Plaze, Rajagiriya on Tuesday.

This outlet has a fibre-glass interior which effectively facilitates fast food service. Russels hope to set up 25 outlets within eighteen months.

Allied Trading lifting equipment to Global Park

Allied Trading and Engineering (Pvt) Ltd supplied material handing equipment to Global Park, Seeduwa recently. The Electric Trucks supplied are designed to meet the environmental standards recommended in Warehousing.

Global Transportation and Logistics (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lanka based Logistics Centre which is located at Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa in close proximity to the Colombo International Airport.

Their professionalism and value added services provide the necessary quality standards that are described as being par excellence by their worldwide clientele.

Seminar for building contractors in East

Chamber of Construction Industry Sri Lanka which is partnering GIZ on the German Funded Project "Peace Building Through Vocational Training" in the Eastern Region will host a seminar for Construction Contractors in the Batticaloa District on Saturday May 7. The seminar is designed to create a greater awareness of the CCI - GIZ initiative, facilitate on the job training opportunities for 5,000 construction crafts trainees who will be trained under this project in addition to a technical session on capacity building of the contractors.

The Government Agent Batticaloa District S Arumainayaham will inaugurate this seminar as chief guest at 8.30 a.m. at Hotel Green Garden, Kallady, Batticaloa.