Mount Lotus Hospital marks Glaucoma Week (March 9–15) with an awareness campaign titled “Live Without Drops”, highlighting glaucoma as a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The hospital emphasizes the importance of regular eye exams for individuals over 35 and addressed the burden of lifelong eye drop treatments for diagnosed patients.

The campaign promotes Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as a breakthrough treatment to reduce dependency on daily eye drops, offering patients improved quality of life. Chief Dr. Saman Basnayake underscored the hospital’s commitment to affordable, high-quality care, including OPD and ENT services, backed by its ISO 9001:2015 certification.

During the week, the hospital also showcases SLT’s benefits at the Medicare exhibition, educating the public about glaucoma risks and advancing its mission to provide accessible, drop-free treatment solutions.

The theme of the celebration was a powerful metaphor: a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, symbolizing the past five years of growth and evolution for both companies. This transformation embodies the company’s bold vision of thinking bigger, bolder, and embracing risk. The celebration brought together employees, partners, and group leaders in an evening that encapsulated the spirit of the company’s journey, highlighting its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company has built strong partnerships with industry-leading providers and provides cutting-edge solutions to enterprises in multiple sectors including Telecom, Public, Banking & Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and many others.

Wajira Wanigasekara, CEO/Director of VS One World (PTE) Ltd, welcomed the guests and shared his experience of leading VS One World to new heights. Under his leadership, the company has successfully expanded from the SAARC region to Europe. Wanigasekara also highlighted the importance of transformation, drawing a parallel to the concept of Lobster Moulting, a natural process of growth and renewal.

Prasanna Wijeratne, Founding Director of VS One, shared his vision for founding VS One and the company’s journey from its inception. The event also featured a keynote speech by the guest of honor Dr. Ruwan Weerasinghe, who discussed the role of innovative artificial intelligence in shaping the future of the IT industry.

LOLC Holdings PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerate, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a place in the FTSE Frontier 50 Index, effective from March 24, 2025. This prestigious inclusion follows the latest semi-annual review by FTSE Russell, underscoring LOLC’s growing prominence in global financial markets.

The FTSE Frontier 50 Index comprises the largest and most liquid companies from frontier markets, serving as a key benchmark for global investors seeking exposure to high-growth economies. LOLC’s inclusion is a testament to its strong financial performance, consistent market liquidity, and increasing investor confidence. It further solidifies the company’s reputation as a dominant force in frontier and emerging markets, attracting the attention of international institutional investors.

As one of Sri Lanka’s most influential multinational corporations, LOLC boasts a diverse business portfolio spanning financial services, leisure, agriculture, and manufacturing. With operations extending across 26 countries in South and Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Africa, the group has successfully positioned itself as a global leader in financial innovation and economic development. Its disciplined financial management, robust risk framework, and forward-thinking growth strategies have played a pivotal role in securing a place among the most investable companies in frontier markets.