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Seylan Bank’s sales team continues to shine at SLIM National Sales Awards

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Seylan Bank’s young sales team continued its upward trend in excellence, distinguishing itself at the recently concluded Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) National Sales Awards (NSA) 2024 with six members receiving accolades. Demonstrating exceptional skill, the winners clinched one Gold, one Silver, three Bronze, and a Merit at the event.

Seylan Bank’s Hemal Kuruwitarachchi won a Gold Award at the SLIM NSA Awards for the Sales Executive category while Chamila Vithana won Silver in the Territory Managers category. Sales Supervisor Mahesh Ekanayaka and Sales Executive Swapna Madusha both earned Bronze Awards in the Sales Supervisors category while Amith Ishara Perera also received a Bronze Award in the Front Liner category. Additionally, Dushyantha Abeykoon also earned a Merit Award in the Territory Managers category.

The awards evaluated contestants on their ability to sustain business continuity amid volatile market dynamics, leveraging innovative strategies to unlock potential and develop personally within the field. The winners follow up Seylan Bank’s performance at the Awards in 2023 when nine individuals from the Bank with a Heart were recognized for their excellence with three Bronze, four Silver, and two Gold Awards. The wins not only distinguished the Bank’s sales team but also marked the highest achievement of the 2023 SLIM NSA Awards.

Celebrating the 25th year of the SLIM NSA Awards, the ceremony is the country’s single most credible and recognized accolade for Sri Lankan sales professionals.



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IceWarp expands into Sri Lanka, fostering European innovation in collaboration with FentonsIT

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From left: Mohan Pandithage, Chairman and Chief Executive, Hayleys PLC,Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons Limited; Yoosoof Ihthisham, General Manager of Fentons Information Technology; Adam Paclt, Chief Executive Officer of IceWarp Global and Hayleys Fentons Information Technology (FIT) Team

IceWarp, a global leader in business communication solutions, has officially launched its cutting-edge platform in Sri Lanka, bringing European expertise in email and collaboration solutions to support the country’s evolving business landscape.

This expansion is driven by a strategic partnership with Fentons Information Technology (FIT), the Information Technology arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited.

The grand launch event held at The Kingsbury Colombo on 4th April, 2025, was graced by several distinguished guests, including Chief Guest Mohan Pandithage, Chairman and Chief Executive of Hayleys PLC.

The presence of Adam Paclt, Global CEO of IceWarp, and Pramod Sharda, CEO for India and the Middle East of IceWarp, along with their global team, highlighted the significance of this expansion. Industry experts, government officials, corporate leaders, and CIOs from the banking, financial services and insurance sectors were in attendance as well, reflecting strong local interest in IceWarp’s European expertise.

With this launch, Sri Lankan businesses now have access to an affordable, scalable and secure alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. IceWarp’s advanced Collaboration Suite integrates a wide range of tools into a single, unified platform designed to streamline communication and boost productivity. Offering flexible hybrid deployment options and cost-efficient solution, IceWarp enables organisations to optimise their operations without compromising security or functionality.

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Eventistry Sports launches Sri Lanka’s inaugural franchise padel league

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The league’s launch on June 21– 23, 2025, at Colombo’s Padel House courts (CR&FC)

Eventistry Sports, a trailblazer in innovative sporting events, has unveiled the Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL), the nation’s first franchise-based padel tournament, set to debut in June 2025. This groundbreaking league promises to redefine Sri Lanka’s sports landscape by creating a dynamic national platform for athletes while fostering unity among fans, brands, and communities.

The SLPL will showcase six franchise teams, each embodying the spirit of iconic Sri Lankan locales: the Colombo Chargers, Yala Rangers, Hikkaduwa Riders, Ella Hawks, Arugambay Vipers, and Trinco Warriors. These teams will not only ignite regional pride but also unite the country through a shared passion for padel—a fast-paced racquet sport merging tennis and squash, played on enclosed courts.

“The SLPL is more than a league; it’s a movement,” declared Karin Wijeratne, Director of Eventistry Sports. “By blending franchise sports with Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture, we’re creating a platform where players gain national recognition, fans rally behind their hometown heroes, and brands engage with communities in meaningful ways.”

The league’s launch on June 21–23, 2025, at Colombo’s Padel House courts (CR&FC) will kick off with three days of high-octane matches, preceded by a star-studded player auction on May 16th at The Vault, Colombo City Centre. Local talent—both professional and intermediate—will be drafted by franchise owners, with international registrations now open to elevate the competition’s global appeal.

Please log in to: www.slpadelleague.com and social media: @SriLankaPadelLeague (Facebook & Instagram) for more information.

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Ceylon Energy and HJT China complete key power projects under SESRIP in Sri Lanka

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The project’s infrastructure spans over 270 km of 33kV lines

Ceylon Energy and HJT China have successfully completed the Mahiyangana-Kappalthurei 33kV power distribution lines and the Uhana Gantry as part of Sri Lanka’s Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project (SESRIP). Funded by the Asian Development Bank ($42 million), SESRIP aims to expand energy access in underserved regions, including conflict-affected areas and provinces like Uva and North Central.

The project’s infrastructure spans over 270 km of 33kV lines, 13 switching gantries, and 2,372 km of low-voltage extensions.

The projects connect 35,000+ households and improve reliability for 493,000+ consumers; integrates renewables to reduce losses.

The projects’ notable components include: Mahiyangana-Bibila Line: 36 km with 147 steel towers and Kappalthurei-Sixth Mile Post Line: 14 km with 58 towers.

Ceylon Energy Chairman Madushanka Fernando hailed it as a ‘new beginning of a brighter era’, emphasising the project’s role in uplifting rural communities and driving sustainable development.

The initiative underscores Sri Lanka’s commitment to inclusive, reliable energy and climate resilience.

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