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SLT-MOBITEL selects ‘Dreamers’ to champion meaningful solutions for national challenges
The SLT-MOBITEL hosted, ‘Dreamers Wanted Programme’, calling visionaries, inventors, geniuses and outside-the-box thinkers to present meaningful prototypes, concluded recently showcasing winners who demonstrated truly transformative ideas and solutions to resolve national challenges.The winners featured innovative utilisation of technology and tools and SLT-MOBITEL aims to support these entrepreneurial ground breakers to realise these dreams whilst supporting Sri Lanka rebound and flourish.
ManKiwwa exhibited a pioneering app to be utilised as a common platform enabling the public to report problems and incidents with extended reach across all local authorities in Sri Lanka. SLT-MOBITEL will facilitate the connection to local authorities and provide business development support through marketing and help in expanding customer reach.
Reinforcing the need for sustainable solutions in the country, the Eco-Friendly Bricks project adopting eco-friendly, low-cost building materials using red soil, was another winner. For this prototype SLT-MOBITEL will assist by linking with financial institutes to ensure business expansion and offer business development support.A solution to pump water to farms using wind powered motors – the Water Pumping Windmill was adjudged another ‘Dreamer’. SLT-MOBITEL will support the project connecting the developers to financial institutions. Business development support through marketing, branding and in reaching customers will be arranged.
Project Sakura, to provide low-income rural villagers an affordable energy alternative was also a winner. The solution presented was a novel low-cost light tube that captures solar light to provide electricity and power small bulbs. SLT-MOBITEL will offer business development and financial support for the project expansion.The winners were selected by the Dreamers Wanted Evaluation Team comprising SLT-MOBITEL officials and education experts from local universities. They reviewed and shortlisted visionary applicants seeking to contribute to Sri Lanka’s development.
Spearheading the SLT-MOBITEL’s ‘Dreamers Wanted’ initiative was the Group’s Research and Development, ‘SLT-MOBITEL The Embryo’. The programme aims to drive a multi-channel innovation pipeline building cutting-edge digital solutions to serve the nation utilising valuable knowledge and skills within the SLT Group while collaborating with Academia, Industry, Integrators and Entrepreneurs.
Prabhath Ambegoda, Chief Corporate & Innovation Officer said, “SLT-MOBITEL is committed to support entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures and in continuing to identify ways we can help each other. The Dreamers Wanted Programme’ winners demonstrate a promising signal that we are on the right path to in seeking solutions to resolve national challenges. Together with our Embryo programme, we are positive in making a difference to our customers, communities and the planet.” With the successful conclusion of the Dreamers Wanted program, SLT-MOBITEL now begins the process of transforming these ideas into reality for a stronger Sri Lanka.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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