Eyeview Sri Lanka (2025)

03/03/2025

PMF Finance PLC Strengthens Growth Trajectory with Strategic Support from Cargills Bank

PMF Finance PLC has further bolstered its financial standing through a key partnership with Cargills Bank, a dynamic financial institution known for its commitment to fostering economic progress and supporting business growth in Sri Lanka. This collaboration underscores Cargills Bank’s confidence in PMF Finance’s operational resilience, governance, and long-term vision.

The funds secured through this partnership will be strategically utilized to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a sector that remains pivotal to the nation’s economic stability and expansion. PMF Finance has consistently prioritized SME development by providing tailored financial solutions that enable businesses to grow, innovate, and contribute to sustainable economic progress.

Cargills Bank, recognized for its customer-centric approach and innovative financial solutions, has played a crucial role in supporting Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its decision to back PMF Finance highlights the company's strong track record and potential for continued expansion within the financial sector.

CEO of PMF Finance PLC, Prof. Ajith Medis, stated, "This partnership with Cargills Bank reinforces our financial strength and ability to create meaningful impact. The trust placed in us by a leading financial institution underscores our aim to provide innovative financial solutions that empower small and medium businesses across diverse industries. This initiative aligns with our long-term vision of fostering financial inclusion and economic stability."

This strategic partnership with Cargills Bank further cements PMF Finance’s position as a trusted and forward-thinking financial institution. The company remains committed to advancing economic development while creating lasting value for its stakeholders.

03/03/2025

Standard Chartered Priority Golf Championship returns to Victoria Golf Resort with spectacular success

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka successfully hosted its Priority clients to the annual highly anticipated Priority Golf Championship 2025, at the picturesque Victoria Golf & Country Resort in Digana recently.

The exclusive two-day event brought together over 70 of the bank’s valued Priority clients. They were treated to an exceptional experience that began on February 28th with a private express train journey from Colombo Fort to Kandy, and then to Victoria Golf Resort in Digana via luxury busses. Participants enjoyed luxurious accommodations in breathtaking properties surrounding the golf course, with the day culminating in an elegant networking dinner.

The championship teed off early morning on March 1st, with players competing across the world-renowned course throughout the morning. The subsequent awards ceremony recognised outstanding performers in multiple categories, including separate championships for men and women. Adding to the excitement was the coveted prize of a brand new BYD Electric Vehicle for any player achieving a hole-in-one.

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO, Bingumal Thewarathanthri, commented, “The Standard Chartered Golf Championship is our commitment to creating extraordinary experiences for our valued Priority clients. The event extends beyond banking relationships to building meaningful connections in a setting that illustrates the affluent lifestyle that our Priority clients appreciate.”

Chamikara Wijesinghe, Executive Director and Head of Wealth & Retail Banking Sri Lanka, added, “Returning to the Victoria Golf Resort for the second time highlights the success of this format. The combination of world-class golfing, luxury accommodations, and exclusive transportation creates an unparalleled experience that our Priority clients eagerly anticipate each year.”

Ehantha Sirisena emerged the winner of the Standard Chartered Priority Golf Championship 2025 in the Men’s category, with Dhammika Prasad Ranasinghe as the Runner-up. In the Ladies’ Division, Ahalya Rajan was the Winner and Roshini Sangani the Runner-up. The Best Standard Chartered Staff Golfer was won by Murray Fernandesz.

Following the awards ceremony, participants returned to Colombo aboard the private train, concluding what has become Standard Chartered Priority Banking’s signature annual event.

Standard Chartered Bank has been operating in Sri Lanka with a continuous presence of over 130 years making it one of the oldest foreign banks in the country. The Bank has a network of 7 branches across 7 cities. Key business segments include Corporate & Investment Banking and Wealth & Retail Banking. For more information, visit sc.com/lk.

Globally, Standard Chartered Bank is a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets and serving clients in a further 64. Standard Chartered Bank’s purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through its unique diversity, and its heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise, here for good. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges. For more stories and expert opinions, please visit Insights at sc.com.

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka is a licensed commercial bank supervised and regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and is rated AAA(lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka Ltd.

03/03/2025

Haleon partners Sri Lanka Dental Association as Official Sponsor for World Oral Health Day 2025

Haleon Sri Lanka formerly known as GlaxoSmithKline Healthcare; the first multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing organization in Sri Lanka, which commenced manufacturing in 1956 with the flagship brands Panadol, Iodex Eno etc., signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA) as the official sponsor of World Oral Health Day 2025 in Sri Lanka. The formal signing ceremony took take place on Friday, February 28, 2025. The global theme for this year is “A happy mouth is … a happy mind” which emphasises the importance of oral health on quality of life and wellbeing.
The partnership between SLDA and Haleon; Marketers of Sensodyne aims to transform the conventional methods of celebrating World Oral Health Day. The landmark agreement reimagines World Oral Health Day with an awareness-driven approach themed " : Take the first step." The month-long March campaign will educate Sri Lankans about proactive oral healthcare through strategic messaging across traditional and digital platforms, encouraging everyone to prioritize their oral health. The collaboration represents a significant commitment to improving oral health awareness and access to dental care across Sri Lanka.
Haleon and SLDA will work together to extend awareness that results in tangible healthcare benefits nationwide. Free dental screening facilities will be provided across the island, benefiting approximately 50,000 Sri Lankans.
Beginning March 20th, World Oral Health Day, will take place as a national event at Galle Face, Colombo will serve as the campaign centrepiece, offering free dental screenings, oral cancer assessments, and teeth sensitivity tests to increase public understanding of good oral health practices.
All SLDA members will actively participate in this nationwide health initiative making quality dental care accessible to communities throughout the country.
The partnership between Haleon: Marketers of Sensodyne and SLDA demonstrates a joint commitment to elevating the standards of oral healthcare in Sri Lanka through education, awareness, and accessible preventive services.
Haleon is renowned globally for its leading sensitivity toothpaste brand Sensodyne. The collaboration furthers it commitment to oral health education and accessibility, particularly addressing dental sensitivity issues that affect many Sri Lankans.
Sensodyne encourages Sri Lankans to Be Sensitive to Oral Health and take the first step for Good Oral practices.

03/03/2025

From Hype to Hands-On: Influencers and Samsung Members react to Samsung Galaxy S25 series

Samsung Sri Lanka hosted an unforgettable “Galaxy Unpacked” event on February 11th at the iconic Lotus Tower, unveiling the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 Series. This landmark occasion brought together industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, Samsung Members Stars, and key retail partners, including John Keells Office Automation, Singer, Singhagiri, Damro, Softlogic Retail, Softlogic Mobile Distribution, Dialog, and SLT Mobitel.
The event showcased Samsung’s latest advancements in design, Galaxy AI, camera technology, and user experience, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to cutting-edge innovation. Attendees had the exclusive opportunity to experience the devices firsthand, highlighting Samsung’s continued leadership in the smartphone industry.
The Galaxy S25 Series introduces an enhanced AI-powered experience, transforming the way users interact with their devices. The event provided a platform for attendees to explore the latest AI-driven capabilities, with many praising the intuitive features, intelligent multitasking, and seamless user interface.
Among those who experienced the AI enhancements firsthand, Shenal De Silva, a Samsung Member Star, was particularly impressed with the new Audio Eraser feature, which effectively eliminates background noise, even in crowded environments. Ranod Laksh*tha highlighted the Now Bar in One UI 7, which enhances navigation and ease of use, while Dr. Sadesh Abeysinghe praised the cross-app AI actions that enable smarter multitasking and personalized content recommendations.
“The AI-driven features are truly next-level,” said De Silva. “From noise cancellation to smart recommendations, Samsung has made the user experience incredibly intuitive.”
The Galaxy S25 Ultra has been completely reimagined with a sleek new design, featuring curved edges, a lightweight titanium frame, and an immersive, nearly bezel-less display. Attendees were quick to note the premium feel and ergonomic improvements that enhance everyday usability.
Dr. Sadesh Abeysinghe commented on the comfortable grip and lightweight design, while Dushan Kumara praised the titanium frame, which offers a refined aesthetic and improved durability.
“The S25 Ultra feels like the perfect blend of power and elegance,” said Laksh*tha. “The new design makes it easier to handle while maintaining a premium look.”
Samsung continues to set new standards in mobile photography, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra introducing advanced camera capabilities designed for both casual users and professional creators.
Photography enthusiasts at the event were particularly impressed with the 50MP ultra-wide lens, which delivers sharper, more detailed shots. Dr. Sadesh Abeysinghe, a macro photography enthusiast, noted the lens’s exceptional clarity, while Nipuna Perera highlighted the AI Portrait and Nightography enhancements.
For content creators, Dushan Kumara celebrated the addition of LOG video recording, a feature designed for enhanced color grading and post-production flexibility.
“As a content creator, the new LOG video recording and enhanced night mode are exactly what I needed,” said Nipuna Perera. “Samsung is clearly listening to our feedback.”
The Galaxy S25 Series has also captured the attention of Sri Lanka’s top entertainers, musicians, and content creators, who shared their enthusiasm for the device’s advanced AI and creative tools.
Renowned entertainer Gehan Blok praised the Galaxy S25’s AI features, calling them a game-changer—especially as a parent. Dino Corera highlighted Gemini AI, noting its potential to boost productivity and streamline multitasking.
Musician Romaine Willis, a 15-year Samsung user, commended the camera and AI tools for empowering creative expression. Similarly, Sanuka Wickramasinghe, a Samsung user since the S2, is eager to explore the AI and camera upgrades for music and content creation.
Lyricist Manuranga Wijesekara values his smartphone as a tool for inspiration and looks forward to upgrading to the S25. Singer Umara Singhawansa reaffirmed her loyalty to Samsung, citing its unmatched convenience.
Veteran musician Santhush Weeraman described the S25 as a personal assistant, optimizing organization and productivity. Bathiya Jayakody, a first-time Samsung user, is excited to experience AI-driven creativity, while Lahiru Perera sees the S25 as the ideal device for artists embracing AI.
“I have been using Samsung devices for over fifteen years now,” said Romaine Willis. “If you haven’t switched to Samsung yet, you’re truly missing out.”
As Sri Lanka's No. 1 smartphone brand, Samsung has been honored with the prestigious title of 'People's Youth Choice Brand of the Year' for four consecutive years, according to SLIM Sri Lanka's annual review of the country's most valuable brands. With a diverse and growing customer base, Samsung remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of Gen Z and Millennials through innovation, quality, and seamless user experiences.
The Galaxy S25 Series marks a new era in smartphone technology, offering unparalleled AI features, a refined design, and next-level photography capabilities. With these advancements, Samsung continues to set the benchmark for the future of mobile technology.

03/03/2025

Domino’s Sri Lanka Partners with the 146th Battle of the Blues

Domino’s Sri Lanka, the world’s largest pizza chain and a leader in quality and innovation, proudly takes centre stage as an official sponsor of the 146th Battle of the Blues. This historic cricket encounter, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious school big matches, brings together S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, and Royal College, Colombo, at the SSC Ground in Colombo.

Reflecting on this partnership, Mr. Kasun Gunarathne, General Manager – Marketing, Sales, and Operations Planning – at Domino’s Sri Lanka, said: “We are immensely proud to partner with the 146th Battle of the Blues, an event that embodies the values of sportsmanship and youthful energy. This partnership reflects Domino’s dedication to empowering youth and inspiring them to excel both on and off the field. As a brand that resonates with celebrations and creating moments, we are thrilled to contribute to the legacy of this historic event and to elevate the experience for everyone involved.”

In celebration of the 146th Battle of the Blues, Domino’s Sri Lanka is introducing a limited-edition pizza box, available to cricket fans and pizza lovers with their favourite Domino’s pizza during the series at the SSC Ground in Colombo.

As a brand that values community and youth development, Domino’s Sri Lanka sees this partnership as an extension of its mission to contribute meaningfully to society. By aligning with the Battle of the Blues, Domino’s not only supports the sporting aspirations of young cricketers but also reinforces the importance of heritage and tradition in uniting celebrations and special moments in life.

03/03/2025

Booking.com இணையதளத்தில் 9.6 உயர் தரப்படுத்தலை பெற்றுள்ள Yala Yakkaduru
யால தேசிய வனப்பூங்காவின் எல்லையில் அமைந்துள்ள, நிலைபேறான அபிவிருத்திக்கு சிறந்த உதாரணமாக திகழும் யக்கதுரு யால சபாரி முகாம் 2025 ஆம் ஆண்டில் booking.com ஊடாக சுற்றுலா மீளாய்வின் மூலம் 9.6 உயர் தரப்படுத்தல் மட்டத்தை பெற்று சாதனை படைத்துள்ளது. 2022 ஆம் ஆண்டு தொடக்கம் இதுவரை பல நாடுகளைச் சேர்ந்த 30,000 இற்கும் மேற்பட்ட சுற்றுலா பயணிகளால் அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்ட இந்த முகாம் வளாகம் கிராமத்துச் சேனைப் பயிர்ச்செய்கை காணிக்கு மத்தியில் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. யக்கதுரு நிலைபேறான அபிவிருத்தி மற்றும் நிலைபேறான சுற்றுலாக் கைத்தொழில் துறையை தமது தொனிப்பொருளாக கொண்டு இயங்கி வருகிறது. முழுமையாக சூரிய ஒளியிலான மின்சாரத்தில் செயற்படும் யக்கதுரு முகாம் வனப் பாதுகாப்புத் திணைக்களத்தின் வழிகாட்டுதலின் கீழ் மீளப் பயிரிடும் நடவடிக்கைகளிலும் ஈடுபட்டுள்ளது. விருந்தினர்களுக்கு சொகுசான தங்குமிட வசதிகளை வழங்குவதற்கு உகந்த வெப்பத்தை பேணுவதற்கென வடிவமைக்கப்பட்ட களி மண்ணிலான சுவர்களும் பனை இலையிலான கூரையும் கண் கவர் தோற்றத்தை மேலும் அதிகரித்துள்ளது.
Booking.com இணையதளத்தின் ஊடாக எளிதில் தங்குமிடங்களையும் சபாரிகளையும் ஒதுக்கி கொள்வதற்கான வசதி செய்துக்கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. அனுபவமும் திறமையும் கொண்ட சபாரி சாரதிகளினதும் சூழல் ஆர்வலர்களினதும் வழிகாட்டுதலின் கீழ் வன விலங்குகள் மற்றும் இயற்கைச் சூழல் தொடர்பாக மேலான அறிவையும் அனுபவத்தையும் சுற்றுலா பயணிகளுக்கு பெற்றுக்கொள்ள முடியும். பாரம்பரிய சேனைப் பயிர்ச்செய்கை நடவடிக்கைகளை பார்வையிடுவதோடு அடர்ந்த காடுகளில் நடமாடி தகவல்களை ஆய்வு செய்யவும், கடற்கரையில் பொழுதை கழிப்பதற்கும் யக்கதுரு வசதி செய்து கொடுக்கின்றது. வரலாற்றுச் சிறப்புமிக்க புராதன இடங்களுக்கு அழைத்துச் செல்வது இன்னுமொரு பயன்மிக்க அனுபவமாகும். யக்கதுருவில் இரவுப் பொழுதை மேலும் இனிமையாக அனுபவிப்பதற்கு வசதியாக குளர்ச்சியான சூழலில் சுவையான உள்நாட்டு உணவுகளோடு பாரம்பரிய நாட்டிய, நடனங்களும் ஏற்பாடு செய்யப்படுகிறது. உள்ளூர் மக்களுடன் பரஸ்பர புரிதலுடன் நிலைபேறான சுற்றுலாக் கைத்தொழிலை பேணுவதோடு இயற்கைச் சூழலை பாதுகாத்து சுதேச அடையாளமும் சம்பிரதாயமும் கலந்த விருந்தோம்பலை வழங்குகின்றமையே யக்கதுருவின் வெற்றியின் இரகசியமாகும். இலங்கையின் செழுமையான தன்னிறைவு அடையாளங்கள், சம்பிரதாயபூர்வ மற்றும் இயற்கை எழிலை கலந்து விருந்தினர்களுக்கு இனிமையான பல அனுபவங்களை பரிசளிப்பதற்கு யக்கதுரு நடவடிக்கை எடுத்துள்ளது.

03/03/2025

Sampath Bank’s Sustainability Leadership Recognised at ACCA Sri Lanka Awards ‘24

Sampath Bank has been honoured as the Runner-up in the Banking Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024. This recognition highlights the bank’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices. The awards ceremony, organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka, was held recently at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.

Since its inception in 2004, the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards has served as a benchmark for corporate responsibility, acknowledging organisations that effectively disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. Sampath Bank’s recognition reflects its dedication to maintaining the highest reporting standards and reinforcing the connection between corporate strategy and sustainability. Therefore, the awards encourage companies to elevate their sustainability disclosures, ensuring they align with global best practices while demonstrating their impact on communities and the environment.

Managing Director of Sampath Bank PLC, Ayodhya Iddawela Perera, commented on this achievement, stating, “Sustainability remains at the heart of our business philosophy; it is the lifeblood that shapes our approach to responsible banking. This recognition further affirms our commitment to maintaining a balance between financial performance and our responsibilities towards the environment and society. We appreciate ACCA Sri Lanka’s role in fostering corporate accountability through sustainability reporting and remain dedicated to enhancing our disclosures to drive meaningful impact.”

The evaluation process involved a rigorous review by an independent panel of experts, who assessed reports based on key criteria such as completeness, credibility, and communication. Sampath Bank’s comprehensive approach to ESG reporting, aligned with global frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Integrated Reporting, and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), was crucial in securing this accolade. The bank's sustainability efforts extend beyond reporting, encompassing initiatives focused on financial inclusivity, climate resilience, and social responsibility, reinforcing its dedication to creating long-term value for stakeholders.

Sampath Bank continues to prioritise sustainability as an integral aspect of its operations, ensuring that ethical governance and responsible business practices remain at the core of its growth strategy. The bank remains focused on embedding sustainability into its long-term vision, driving financial growth while positively impacting the communities it serves, and this accolade will continue to strengthen its ESG initiatives furthering its contribution towards a resilient and sustainable future.

03/03/2025

සිරිපා කරුණාවේ වෙහෙස නිවූ කොටගල කහට තේ දන්සැල මෙවරත්

හොඳම තේ රසය සොයන ශ්‍රී ලාංකීය පාරිභෝගිකයන්ගේ නිසැක තේරීම කොටගල කහට සන්නාමය විසින් වාර්ෂිකව ශ්‍රීපාද වන්දනා සමයේදී බැතිමතුන් වෙනුවෙන් පවත්වනු ලබන “කොටගල කහට තේ දන්සැල” මෙවරත් සංවිධානය කොට තිබේ. කොටගල කහට තේ දන්සැලෙන් රසවත් හකුරු කැබැල්ලක් සමග පිරිනැමූ උණුසුම් කොටගල කහට තේ කෝප්පය ශ්‍රීපාදස්ථානය වන්දනා කළ දහස් ගණනක් වූ දෙස් විදෙස් බැතිමතුන්ගේ වෙහෙස නිවා සනහාලන්නට හේතු විය. කොටගල කහට කාර්ය මණ්ඩලය විසින් ඉපැරණි දේශීය සිරිතට “සිරිපා කරුණා කවි” ගායනා කරමින් හැටන් පාරේ ජපන් ශ්‍රී ලංකා සාම චෛත්‍ය අසල පවත්වනු ලබන මෙම තේ දන්සැල වෙත පැමිණෙන ලෙස සියළු සිරිපා වන්දනාකරුවන් වෙත කොටගල කහට කාර්යමණ්ඩලය බැතිසිතින් ඇරයුම් කොට සිටියි.

සිරිපා කරුණාව සමග බැඳුනු ප්‍රෞඩ සංස්කෘතික වටිනාකමත් තේ කෝප්පයක් සමග බැඳුනු ශ්‍රී ලාංකීය හෘද්‍යාංගම වූ ආගන්තුක සත්කාර සංස්කෘතියත් මතු පරපුරට නිර්මාණශීලී ලෙස දායාද කරමින් ශ්‍රීපාදස්ථානය කේන්ද්‍ර කරගනිමින් වාර්ෂිකව පවත්වනු ලබන “කොටගල කහට තේ දන්සැල”, එම සන්නාමය සතු සමාජ වගකීම මැනැවින් වටහාගෙන සිදුකරනු ලබන සමාජ සත්කාරයකි.

කොටගල කහට සන්නාමය ශ්‍රී ලාංකීය තේ කර්මාන්තයේ විශිෂ්ඨත්වය ශ්‍රී ලාංකයන් වෙත සමීප කළ අභිමානවත් සන්නාමයකි. “කොටගල කහට” සන්නාමයේ හිමිකාරීත්වය දරණ සී. ඩබ්ලිව්. මැකී පීඑල්සී වසර 120 කට අධික කීර්තිමත් ඉතිහාසයක් සහිත කොළඹ කොටස් වෙළඳපොළෙහි (CSE) ලැයිස්තුගත සමාගමකි. තම සමාගම හා සබැඳුනු සියළු පාර්ශ්වකරුවන්ගේ ජීවන තත්ත්වය උසස් කිරීම අරමුණු කරගත් උසස් තත්ත්වයේ නිෂ්පාදන සිදුකිරීම, ඒවා අපනයනය කරමින් මෙරටට විදේශ විනිමය රැගෙන ඒම සහ ලොව හොඳම නිපැයුම් ශ්‍රී ලාංකික පාරිභෝගිකයන් වෙත හඳුන්වාදීමෙහිලා ආනයනය කිරීම සී. ඩබ්ලිව්. මැකී පීඑල්සී විසින් සිදුකරනු ලබයි. විවිධාංගීකරණය වූ සී. ඩබ්ලිව්. මැකී පීඑල්සී සමූහයේ FMCG අංශය ලෙස ක්‍රියාත්මක Scan Products Division විසින් සාම්ප්‍රදායික හා නවීන කර්මාන්ත, ආගන්තුක සත්කාරක සේවා හෙවත් HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering) ක්ෂේත්‍රය සහ ආයතනික බෙදාහැරීම් කටයුතු සිදුකරනු ලබයි. ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ප්‍රමුඛතම සන්නාමයන් ලෙස ඒ ඒ නිෂ්පාදන සඳහා වන වෙළෙඳපොළ ප්‍රමුඛත්වයට පත්ව සිටින සන්ක්වික්, ස්කෑන් ජම්බෝ පීනට්, Scan Snacks, කොටගල කහට, Delish Jelly, ස්කෑන් බෝතල් කළ පානීය ජලය, KVC සැකසූ එළවළු හා පළතුරු ආශ්‍රිත නිෂ්පාදන, N-Joy පොල්තෙල්, Star Brand එසන්ස් සහ කලරින් නිෂ්පාදන පෙළ යන විශිෂ්ඨ සන්නාම හිමිකාරීත්වය සී.ඩබ්ලියු. මැකී පී.එල්.සී සමාගමේ කීර්තිය ඔප්නැංවීමට සමත්ව තිබේ.

03/03/2025

Adani Defence & Aerospace සහ DRDO එක්ව Aero India 2025 හිදී ඉන්දියාවේ වාහනවල සවිකර ඇති ප්‍රති-ඩ්‍රෝන පද්ධතිය එළිදක්වයි

Adani Defence & Aerospace, ආරක්ෂක පර්යේෂණ සහ සංවර්ධන සංවිධානය (DRDO) සමඟ සහයෝගයෙන් කටයුතු කරමින්, ඉන්දියාවේ රාජ්‍ය-පෞද්ගලික හවුල්කාරිත්වය මත පදනම්ව, වාහනවල සවි කරන ලද ප්‍රති-ඩ්‍රෝන පද්ධතිය Aero India 2025 හිදී එළිදක්වන ලදී. මෙම නව හඳුන්වාදීම, DRDO හි අධ්‍යක්ෂ ජනරාල් (ඉලෙක්ට්‍රොනික සහ සන්නිවේදන පද්ධතිය) ආචාර්ය බී.කේ. දාස් විසින් DRDO හි ගෞරවනීය අමුත්තන්, ආරක්ෂක විශේෂඥයින් සහ කර්මාන්ත හවුල්කරුවන් ඉදිරියේ සිදු කරන ලද අතර, දේශීය ආරක්ෂක හැකියාවන් ශක්තිමත් කිරීම සඳහා ඉන්දියාවේ කැපවීම මෙමඟින් අවධාරණය කරනු ලැබීය.
DRDO සමඟ සහයෝගයෙන් සංවර්ධනය කරන ලද මෙම අති නවීන පද්ධතිය, වර්ධනය වන ගුවන් තර්ජනවලට එරෙහිව ඉන්දියාවේ ආරක්ෂක සූදානම වැඩි දියුණු කිරීමේ සැලකිය යුතු පියවරක් සනිටුහන් කරයි. ගුවන් නිරීක්ෂණ සහ ප්‍රහාරක මෙහෙයුම් සඳහා නූතන යුදමය තත්ත්වයන්වලදී ඩ්‍රෝන යානා භාවිතය වැඩි වීමත් සමඟ, ශක්තිමත් ප්‍රති-ඩ්‍රෝන යාන්ත්‍රණයක අවශ්‍යතාවය මතු වී ඇත. වාහනවල සවිකර ඇති ප්‍රති-ඩ්‍රෝන පද්ධතිය දිගු දුර ආරක්ෂාව, කාර්යක්ෂම බව සහ නිරවද්‍යතාවය සහතික කරන අතර, එය නවීන ආරක්ෂක හමුදාවන්ට වටිනා වත්කමක් ද වේ. ස්වයංක්‍රීය හඳුනාගැනීම, වර්ගීකරණය සහ ඩ්‍රෝන උදාසීන කිරීම ඇතුළු උසස් සංවේදක හැකියාවන් මඟින් බාධාවකින් තොරව ආරක්ෂාව සැපයීමට මෙම පද්ධතියට හැකියාව ඇත.
තනි 4x4 වාහනයකට ඒකාබද්ධ කර ඇති මෙම පද්ධතිය ජංගම, කාර්යක්ෂම, විශ්වසනීය මෙන්ම ස්වයංක්‍රීය ප්‍රති-ඩ්‍රෝන විසඳුමක් ලෙස ක්‍රියා කරයි. ඉතා නිවැරදි ලෙස ඩ්‍රෝන උදාසීන කිරීම සඳහා අධි ශක්ති ලේසර් පද්ධතියක්, ගුවන් තර්ජන සඳහා 7.62 mm තුවක්කුවක් සහ කිලෝමීටර 10ක පරාසයක් තුළ ඒ මොහොතේම ඉලක්කයක් හඳුනා ගැනීම, ලුහුබැඳීම සහ උදාසීන කිරීම සඳහා උසස් රේඩාර්, SIGINT, විද්‍යුත් දෘශ්‍ය සංවේදක සහ ජෑමර් ඇතුළත් වේ. බහු ප්‍රති-ඩ්‍රෝන තාක්ෂණයන් තනි ඒකකයකට ඒකාබද්ධ කිරීම මඟින් වේගවත් ප්‍රතිචාර දැක්වීමක් සහ මෙහෙයුම්වල නම්‍යශීලීභාවය සහතික කරන අතර එය ඉන්දියාවේ ආරක්ෂක යටිතල පහසුකම් සුරක්ෂිත කිරීම සඳහා තීරණාත්මක වත්කමක් බවට පත් කරයි.
මෙම අවස්ථාවට සහභාගී වෙමින් අදහස් දැක්වූ Adani Defence & Aerospace හි ප්‍රධාන විධායක නිලධාරී අශිෂ් රාජ්වන්ෂි මහතා, "මෙම එළිදැක්වීම DRDO හි ලෝක මට්ටමේ පර්යේෂණ සහ සංවර්ධන සහ තාක්ෂණ හුවමාරු (ToT) රාමුව මඟින් මෙහෙයවනු ලබන ඉන්දියාවේ ආරක්ෂක නවෝත්පාදන ක්ෂේත්‍රයේ සාර්ථකත්වයට මනා සාක්ෂියක්. දිනෙන් දින වර්ධනය වන ඩ්‍රෝන් තර්ජනවලට මුහුණ දීමට අපගේ සන්නද්ධ හමුදාවන්ට ඇති හැකියාව ශක්තිමත් කරන, ක්‍රියාකාරී සූදානම් විසඳුමක් බවට DRDO හි අති නවීන තාක්‍ෂණය පරිවර්තනය කිරීමට හැකි වීම ගැන Adani Defence & Aerospace ඉතා ආඩම්බරයට පත් වෙනවා. අපගේ දියුණු නිෂ්පාදන හැකියාවන් උපයෝගී කර ගනිමින්, ජාතියේ උපායමාර්ගික අවශ්‍යතා ආරක්ෂා කිරීම සඳහා අපගේ සන්නද්ධ හමුදාවන්ට වඩාත්ම දියුණු, දේශීය ආරක්ෂක තාක්ෂණයන් වෙත ප්‍රවේශයන් ඇති බව සහතික කිරීමට අප නිරන්තරයෙන් කැපවී සිටිනවා."
"අනපේක්ෂිත තර්ජනවලට මුහුණ දීම සඳහා ඉන්දියාවේ ආරක්ෂක සූදානම වැඩි දියුණු කිරීමට වාහනවල සවිකර ඇති ප්‍රති-ඩ්‍රෝන පද්ධති හඳුන්වාදීම තීරණාත්මක පියවරක්. මෙම පද්ධතිය මඟින් බහු ප්‍රති-ඩ්‍රෝන තාක්ෂණය ජංගම උපාංගයකට ඒකාබද්ධ කරන අතර එමඟින් වේගවත් ප්‍රතිචාර දැක්වීමක් සහ මෙහෙයුම්වල නම්‍යශීලී බව සහතික කිරීමේ හැකියාව ලැබෙනවා. ජාතික ආරක්ෂාව ශක්තිමත් කිරීම සඳහා ඉන්දියානු කර්මාන්ත සමඟ සහයෝගයෙන් කටයුතු කරමින්, දේශීය මෙන්ම ඉදිරි පරම්පරාවේ විසඳුම් සංවර්ධනය කිරීමට DRDO නිරන්තරයෙන් කැපවී සිටිනවා. දිනෙන් දින වැඩිවන අනීතික ඩ්‍රෝන යානා මඟින් එල්ල වන තර්ජනවලට එරෙහිව ප්‍රධාන ආරක්ෂක සහ සිවිල් වත්කම් සුරක්ෂිත කිරීමේදී මෙම පද්ධතිය ප්‍රධාන කාර්යභාරයක් ඉටු කරනු ඇතැයි අපට විශ්වාසයි," යනුවෙන් DRDO අධ්‍යක්ෂ ජනරාල් (ඉලෙක්ට්‍රොනික සහ සන්නිවේදන පද්ධතිය) ආචාර්ය බී.කේ. දාස් මහතා පැවසීය.
මෙම පද්ධතිය දියත් කිරීම මඟින් ඉන්දියාවේ අති නවීන ආරක්ෂක තාක්ෂණයන් දේශීයව සංවර්ධනය කිරීම, ආනයන මත යැපීම අඩු කිරීම සහ ජාතික ආරක්ෂාව ශක්තිමත් කිරීම සඳහා ඇති කැපවීම ද ශක්තිමත් කරයි. මිනිසුන් රහිත ගුවන් තර්ජන අඛණ්ඩව වර්ධනය වන විට, ලෝක මට්ටමේ, දේශීය විසඳුම් සමඟ ඉන්දියාවේ ආරක්ෂක හැකියාවන් ඉදිරියට ගෙන යාමේ දී Adani Defence & Aerospace සහ DRDO අතර සහයෝගීතාවය සැලකිය යුතු සන්ධිස්ථානයක් සනිටුහන් කරයි.
Aero India 2025 යනු ඉන්දියාවේ අභ්‍යවකාශ හා ආරක්ෂක ක්ෂේත්‍රයේ දියුණුව ප්‍රදර්ශනය කිරීම සඳහා නිර්මාණය වූ ගෝලීය වේදිකාවක් වන අතර, මෙම පද්ධතිය එළිදැක්වීම මඟින් ගෝලීය ආරක්ෂක හා අභ්‍යවකාශ අංශයේ ප්‍රධාන භූමිකාවක් දරන්නෙකු ලෙස රටේ ස්ථාවරය ද නැවත වරක් තහවුරු වේ.
Adani Defence & Aerospace ගැන බිඳක්
අදානි සමූහයේ කොටසක් වන Adani Defence & Aerospace, අති නවීන ආරක්ෂක නිෂ්පාදන සැලසුම් කිරීම, සංවර්ධනය කිරීම සහ නිෂ්පාදනය කිරීමේ පුරෝගාමියෙකි. ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ යන මුලපිරීමට සහ ජාතික ආරක්ෂක න්‍යාය පත්‍රයට දායක වීමට ලැබීම ගැන අපි ආඩම්බරයට පත් වන්නෙමු.
අපනයන කේන්ද්‍රීය අරමුණු ඇතිව, ඉහළම ප්‍රමිතිගත ක්‍රියාවලීන් සහ තත්ත්ව කළමනාකරණ පද්ධති සහිත ප්‍රාරම්භක සහ MSME ව්‍යාපාරවල විවිධත්වයෙන් යුතු ක්ෂේත්‍රයක් අපි ස්ථාපිත කර ඇත්තෙමු. අපගේ අරමුණ වන්නේ අපගේ සේවා ලාභීන් අනාගතයට ඔබින අයුරින් පවත්වා ගැනීම සහ ඕනෑම අහිතකර හදිසි අවස්ථාවක් සඳහා අවශ්‍ය සූදානම සහතික කිරීමයි. අප කරන සෑම දෙයකින්ම විශිෂ්ටත්වය ලබා දීමට අපි කැපවී සිටින්නෙමු.

03/03/2025

SLT-MOBITEL Innovation Day 2024 celebrates employee-driven game-changing solutions

SLT-MOBITEL Innovation Day 2024 took place at the Embryo Innovation Center, Trace City, Maradana, recently, showcasing a compelling lineup of groundbreaking ideas and transformative solutions developed by employees across the organization. The event highlighted the company's strong commitment to nurturing internal innovation and technological advancement in the digital era.
The event was graced by SLT-MOBITEL's top management, along with other representatives from across the organization, including the evaluation panel team members.
The event marked the culmination of the eight-month Intrapreneurship Studio Programme, organized by SLT R&D. The programme recognized exceptional innovations across three categories - Idea Innovation, New Product & Solutions Innovation, and Process & Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Innovation. Outstanding intrapreneurs were awarded for their contributions that drive organizational growth and enhance life quality and well-being. The programme's Demo Day, held on December 8, 2024, provided a platform for young innovators to showcase their innovative potential.
Winners of the Intrapreneurship Studio Programme were rewarded for their outstanding contributions to innovation. Selected participants presented their solutions to SLT-MOBITEL's senior management and industry stakeholders, demonstrating the organization's commitment to nurturing talent and innovation from within. The event featured live demonstrations of cutting-edge solutions developed by SLT-MOBITEL R&D including SenseGrid, Environmental Monitoring, OneClick, ParkEase, and Bank IoT. These innovations represent the company's commitment to developing practical solutions that address real-world challenges.
Ahmed Irfan, Director Futureworks - MAS Innovation and Founder of IQ Global, attended the event as a guest speaker. He delivered a compelling keynote presentation on ‘Trends in Innovation in the Service Industry,’ providing valuable insights into emerging technological advancements and their impact on the future of the service sector.
Innovation is rooted in SLT-MOBITEL’s transformation journey, and the outstanding solutions presented at the event demonstrated employees' capability to drive meaningful change in Sri Lanka's technology landscape. The day concluded with networking sessions that facilitated knowledge sharing and collaboration among participants.

03/03/2025

Daraz Sri Lanka kicks off 3.3 March Madness Sale with massive discounts, Rs. 15 million in vouchers, and Free Delivery

Daraz Sri Lanka, the country’s leading online marketplace, is set to kick off their 3.3 March Madness Sale, running from March 3 to March 7, 2025. Packed with massive discounts of up to 75%, Rs. 15 million worth of vouchers, and Free Delivery, this campaign is designed to bring shoppers the best deals across a wide range of products, making it the perfect shopping event to stock up for the season.

Daraz continues to make online shopping fun and exciting by offering unbeatable prices and exclusive deals across diverse categories, including electronics, fashion, beauty, home essentials, and more. Whether it’s upgrading your gadgets, refreshing your wardrobe, or stocking up on daily essentials, the 3.3 March Madness Sale ensures a seamless, affordable, and exciting shopping experience. To make the sale even more rewarding, Daraz shoppers can unlock Rs. 15 million worth of vouchers, allowing them to enjoy additional savings on top of already discounted prices.

Customers can also take advantage of Flash Sales, featuring limited-time, high-value deals, as well as exclusive offers on top brands. Additionally, Free Delivery on select items enhances convenience, ensuring that customers can shop from the comfort of their homes without extra costs.

“At Daraz, we know that everyone loves a great deal, and with the 3.3 March Madness Sale, we’re making sure our customers get the best bargains of the season. With up to 75% off, Rs. 15 million in vouchers, and Free Delivery, this is the perfect time to grab your favorites at unbeatable prices. So, get ready, start adding to your cart, and let the shopping madness begin!” – Oshan Ranatunga, Chief Commercial Officer, Daraz Sri Lanka stated.

The 3.3 March Madness Sale brings together some of Sri Lanka’s most trusted brands and sellers including Diamond Best Foods, Cetaphil, Hemas Consumer, Unilever and CBL, ensuring that customers have access to high-quality products at the best possible prices. Shoppers are encouraged to act fast, as many deals will be available for a limited time only. With its commitment to affordability, variety, and convenience, Daraz Sri Lanka continues to set new standards for online shopping in the country.

The 3.3 March Madness Sale runs from March 3 to March 7, 2025. Visit the Daraz app today and take advantage of the biggest savings event of the season.

About Daraz Group
Founded in 2015, Daraz is the leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar. It empowers sellers and consumers with cutting-edge marketplace technology, targeting a rapidly growing region of 500 million people. By building an integrated infrastructure covering e-commerce, logistics, payment and financial services, the company aims to deliver an immersive, personalized shopping experience and uplift South Asian communities through the power of commerce.

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