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AFI Corp launches Innovation Labs in Colombo

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(L-R) AFI Corp Director and Guest of Honor Ms. Zuhuriya Ismail, Chief Guest Mr. Zubair Sultanbawa and Guest of Honor Rtd. Col. Abdul Zahir marking the official opening of AFI Corp Innovation Labs by ceremonially cutting the ribbon

AFI Corp, a technology solutions company that services a diverse clientele across the globe, unveiled its state-of-the-art Innovation Labs recently. Located in the business and technology hub of Colombo 3, AFI Corp Innovation Labs is set to be a groundbreaking space where creativity, technology and innovation converge.

The newly established Innovation Labs marks another milestone in the company’s journey and will serve as a hub for creativity, collaboration and innovation. The trailblazing facility, spanning over 2,400 sq.ft., has been meticulously designed by design experts to inspire and empower talented minds to push the boundaries of technology and generate transformative solutions that address real business challenges. It is also a highly secure space, protected by fingerprint access control, surveillance cameras and sophisticated cyber security protocols.

AFI Corp’s Innovation Labs will bring together the most sought-after talent in Sri Lanka, enable them with cutting-edge technology and serve as an empowering space where experimentation is encouraged, ideas are nurtured, and collaboration is possible across geographies and industries.

“We are incredibly excited to unveil our new Innovation Labs,” said Senior Manager at AFI Corp, Francis Renalt Niroshan. “The Innovation Labs reflects our commitment to innovation and our dedication to fostering a collaborative environment where brilliant minds can thrive. We believe that by bringing together diverse talents and disciplines in an environment carefully designed to enable innovation, we can develop solutions that will shape the future of business,” he added.

Equipped with advanced infrastructure and technologies, AFI Corp Innovation Labs features dedicated spaces and open work areas, comfortable breakout zones and fun game rooms as well as collaborative meeting rooms, that encourage deep thinking, brainstorming and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring staff members have the resources and environment they need to develop innovative ideas and transform them into reality.

AFI Corp Innovation Labs will also serve as a strategic center for partnerships and collaboration with academic institutions, industry leaders and startups, creating a vibrant ecosystem that fosters knowledge sharing, drives innovation and propels Sri Lankan talent and business into the cutting-edge of the global marketplace.

AFI Corp is a fast-growing Sri Lankan organization that provides technology solutions and staff augmentation services to companies across the world. As a technology partner, AFI Corp provides a wide range of IT services including cyber security, software development and cloud solutions as well as niche industry solutions. The business also connects Sri Lankan talent with a broad range of reputed companies across the world, boosting remote work and foreign currency inflows into the country. In Sri Lanka, AFI Corp introduced the world’s very first structured therapy app, IWill, and has worked to combat the stigma against mental health.



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Secretary to the President meets with heads of the Health sector

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A special discussion between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and the heads of the health sector was held on Tuesday (18) at the Presidential Secretariat.

During the meeting, it was discussed that a committee would be formed to explore possible steps that could be taken through the President’s Fund to reduce the number of patients on long waiting lists for surgeries in government hospitals.

The committee is expected to submit a report on the matter within one month. Based on the findings, appropriate actions will be taken, as indicated by the Secretary to the President.

The discussion highlighted the significant number of patients, including those requiring cardiac, ophthalmic, and paediatric surgeries, who are currently awaiting procedures on long waiting lists at government hospitals.

Attention was also given to the potential support that could be provided by the President’s Fund and other relevant sectors to address the challenges faced by these patients.

Additionally, discussions were held regarding the possibility of conducting surgeries after regular working hours at government hospitals. The challenges faced by doctors and staff were also thoroughly discussed during the meeting.

The discussion was attended by several key officials, including Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Media Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Additional Secretary (Public Health Services) Dr. Lakshmi Somathunga, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena, Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, along with directors and specialist doctors from major hospitals across the country.

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Govt. plan to boost revenue with taxes on vehicle imports unrealistic, warns Harsha

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By Saman Indrajith

SJB Colombo District MP Dr. Harsha de Silva told Parliament yesterday that vehicle imports would be affected by unusually high prices. Commencing the Second Reading debate from the Opposition side, Dr. de Silva said that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had, in his Budget speech, projected a substantial portion of tax revenue from vehicle imports. “What is the feasibility of such expectations, given the current price surge,” the MP queried.

“Who can afford to import vehicles at these rates? I do not believe there are enough affluent individuals in Sri Lanka to sustain vehicle imports at these exorbitant prices.”

Providing examples of the dramatic price increase, Dr. de Silva pointed out that a Toyota Raize now cost Rs. 12.2 mn, a Toyota Yaris Rs. 18.5 mn, and a Toyota Prius a staggering Rs. 28.9 mn.

“Someone mentioned that a Toyota Vitz could be available at Rs. 1.4 mn.”

Dr. de Silva said that the government aimed to increase tax revenue by 1.6% of GDP with a significant portion expected from vehicle imports. However, he warned that achieving that target was unrealistic under current circumstances. The government must reassess its reliance on this sector for increasing tax revenue,” he said.

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SLN receives shallow water multi-beam echo sounder from Australia

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From left : Defence Advisor to the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Amanda Johnston, Australian HC in Colombo Paul Stephens, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and Chief Hydrographer of SLNHS and Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya

Giving a significant boost to Sri Lanka’s hydrographic capabilities, the government of Australia handed over a state-of-the-art Shallow Water Multi-Beam Echo Sounder to the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS) during a ceremony held at SLNS Rangalla today (18 Feb 25). The formal ceremony was held under the auspices of the High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens and the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, marking new chapter in the discipline of hydrography.

The Australian government provided the Sri Lanka Navy with this Multi Beam Echo Sounder to enhance its hydrographic capabilities. This advanced equipment will enable the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS) to conduct precise hydrographic surveys, essential for creating nautical and electronic charts for international use. The device will also facilitate the production of high-precision nautical charts, ensuring safer maritime navigation.

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