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VOLUME 40
JULY - DECEMBER
2013
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f;dr;=re ikaksfõok ;dCIKhg w∞< úi`≥ï fm<la'''........................................ 02
Offering a wide range of ICT solutions.......................................................... 03
DPA Riyasakwala............................................................................................. 04
DPA ˙hilaj,.................................................................................................... 05
CMSC - SLKC Karting Championship............................................................ 06
CMSC - SLKC ldr®áx Y+r;dj ............................................................................ 07
YS% ,xld ldr®áx ir®lsÜ yd tlajQ ˙ldia Ld,sâ........................................................ 08
Rikaaz Khalid - Adding value to Sri Lanka Karting Circuit.......................... 09
fudagr® r: wu;r fldgia fCIa;%fha b†˙hg hk §Tfgda¶
OttO spare parts: Expanding steadily…........................................................ 10
10jk ixj;air ieureu
Celebrating 10 years of service...................................................................... 11
lEu fïifha wdpdr úê........................................................................................ 12
Table manners................................................................................................ 13
.uka ìuka hkak úYajdijka; i.hd
Faithful companion on a journey................................................................... 14
ncd– kshu wu;r fldgia y`≥kd .ekSu oeka jvd;a myiqfjka
Identifying Bajaj genuine spare parts made easier...................................... 15
;S% ù,a iagdr®
Crowning “Three-wheeler Star”.................................................................... 16
"Pulsar Power Race 3".................................................................................... 17
jeä fõ,djla tl ;ek jdä ù isàu Tnf.a fi!LHhg flfia n,mdhs o@............... 18
Your health: How harmful is too much sitting?........................................... 19
Wise investments for a secure future............................................................ 20
iqrlaIs; wkd.;hla i`oyd kqjKe;s wdfhdack...................................................... 21
ienE jQ isyskh.................................................................................................... 22
A dream come true…...................................................................................... 23
;j ≥rg;a jHdma; jk weiÜ,hska ,Sisx YdLd cd,h
Expanding the Assetline Leasing branch network....................................... 23
10 Characteristics of debt-free people........................................................... 24
Kh ke;=j bkak kqjKe;shkaf.a .;s.=K 10 la..................................................... 25
‘Glo’ farms: Striving for sustainable agriculture ......................................... 26
fidndoug ys;e;s z.af,daZ ksIamdok....................................................................... 27
lS%vd mqj;a
Sports news.................................................................................................... 28
oi; me;sreKq k;a;f,a i;=g
Spreading the joy of Christmas..................................................................... 29
m%cd i;aldr
Community service......................................................................................... 30
Tfí fudagr® r:fha Âú; ld,h †.= lr .kak....................................................... 32
Extend the life of your car.............................................................................. 33
iqn ux.,ï
Wedding bells.................................................................................................. 34
ksr®udK ljqΩj
Creative corner................................................................................................ 35
yriamo m%fya,sldj
Crossword........................................................................................................ 36
f;dr;=re ikaksfõok ;dCIKhg w∞< úi`≥ï fm<la'''
fâúâ mS˙ia iuQy jHdmdrh ;=< f;dr;=re
;dCIK l%shdld¯;ajh jHdma; ùug wkql+,j
fâúâ
mS˙ia
bkafµdfïIka
fglafkdf,d„ia
wdh;kh (DPIT) kj WmlrK" fiajd yd úi`≥ï
/ila y∫kajd ° we;'
DPIT ys f;dr;=re ;dCIK uOHia:dkh
f,dj
mqrd m%p,s; fjf<| kduhka hgf;a tk ksIamdok
wf,ú lrhs' "Dell" m˙.Kl hka;%j,g wu;rj
uE; ° y∫kajd fokq ,enQ f,da m%lg fjf<|
kduhka jk "HP" iy "Lenovo" ta w;˙ka uq,a ;ek
.kS' óg wu;rj smartphones iy tablet PC's
o .Dy iy jd◊c wjYH;djka i`oyd LED n,an
o y`≥kajd °ug lghq;= fhd∞ we;' ;u fjf<|
NdKav yd fiajd cd,h jHdma; lrk w;ru ;u
md¯fNda.slhkag by,u fiajdjla ,nd°ug Tjqka
hqyqiqΩ fõ'
md˙fNda.sl wjYH;d imqrd,kq jia o;a; cd,.;
ls¯ug w∞< cr®uksfha ksIamd†; "Premium
Line" flan,a yd Wmdx. fjf<| fmd<g ksl=;a
lrk
w;r
iud.ug
wh;a
fj<`okduhla
jk "ACE-Supreme" iy "ACE-STD" flan,a
yd Wmdx. o idudkH ñ,.Kka
hgf;a ,nd
.ekSug wjia:dj W∞lr we;'
óg wu;rj m%lg fj<`okduhla jk "VIVOTEK"
hgf;a tk IP leurd o fiajl meñ”u iy
msgùu ksjer†j igyka lrk fõ,d hka;% o
iud.u úiska wf,ú lrkq ,efí' tfiau GPS
;dCIKh
Wmfhda.S
fldgf.k
jdyk
iy
˙he≥re uy;=kaf.a l%shdldrlï" Tjqka isák
ia:dkh" bkaOk ;;a;aj" fõ.h iy .uka
udr®.h wd° f;dr;=re /ila laI◊lj yd
ksjer†j m¯CId ls¯fï úi`≥ï o imhkq ,efí'
02
HIGHWAYS
Offering a wide range of ICT solutions…
progressive
of ‘Dell’ computers and accessories.
are an accurate way to monitor time
expansion of IT operations of the Group,
Their product range will be further
and attendance and access control
David Pieris Information Technologies
expanded by introducing smartphones
Ltd (DPIT) has diversified its portfolio
and tablet PCs.
via finger print and face detection.
In
keeping
with
the
with a range of new products, solutions
and services in the areas of Data
Network
Computers
Cables
and
and
Accessories,
Accessories,
IP
(Internet Protocol) Video Surveillance
Systems, Biometric Finger Print and
Face Detection Solutions for Time,
Attendance and Access Control, GPSbased Fleet Management Solutions,
Mobile Computer and Printer with
software
development
for
Field
Workforce Automation Solutions, RFID
This solution enables the handling
DPIT markets two leading brands of
of HR functions more smoothly. Real-
data network cables and accessories to
time monitoring and management,
meet customer requirements: ‘Premium
multifactor authentication, user-friendly
Line’, of German origin which is the
preferred choice of the industry, caters
to
different
customer
‘ACE-Supreme’
and
expectations.
‘ACE-STD’,
a
local brand fully owned by DPIT,
management
interface,
weather
protection, live finger detection, and
advanced optical technology are the
key features of DPIT biometric solutions.
caters to the price conscious market
GPS-based
without compromising on quality and
solutions help track and monitor every
performance.
fleet
management
movement of the vehicles precisely
(Radio-frequency Identification)-based
DPIT
video
and consistently, which improves fleet
Inventory Management Solutions, Long-
surveillance solutions including network
cameras
productivity while drastically reducing
range Wireless Solutions, and LED
bulbs for domestic and commercial
encoders for security surveillance and
purposes.
remote monitoring. In addition, the
The company’s IT Centre targets mainly
retail customers and markets globally
recognised and trusted brands. While
expanding its portfolio, IT Centre caters
to the growing customer demand and
maintains high standards of service.
They recently introduced two leading
international computer brands ‘HP’ and
‘Lenovo’ on top of the existing portfolio
DPIT expands retail operations
DPIT
fjf<| lghq;= ;j ≥rg;a mqΩ,a fõ
provides
(IP
IP-based
cameras)
and
video
company offers a comprehensive range
of ‘VIVOTEK’ products which have
fleet operating cost. Driver behaviour,
real-time position, speed, and route
can be easily and instantly monitored.
The reports on violation of speed limits,
been ranked 19th out of 50 leading
idle time, distance, fuel level variances
companies in ‘Security 50 2013’,
are readily available with the user-
a
system
friendly management interface which
announced by a&s International, the
is accessible through PC/laptop or
publication of Messe Frankfurt New
smartphone.
Era Business Media.
like speed violations can be easily
Biometric solutions introduced by DPIT
extended to mobile phones using SMS.
comprehensive
ranking
Further,
critical
alerts
†fkka †k fjkia fjñka" Tma kexfjñka by< hk lafIa;%hla fõ kï ta f;dr;=re ;dCIK
lafIa;%h hs' tu ksidu .kqfokqlrejkaf.a ta wdY%s; wjYH;d o iS.%fhka fjkia fjñka we;' fuu
;;a;ajhg idr®:lj uqyqK °u i|yd DPIT iud.u úiska ;u f;dr;=re ;dCIK uOHia:dkfha
fjf<| lghq;= ;j ≥rg;a mqΩ,a lrk ,°' §tl jy,la hg ° ishÆ f;dr;=re ;dCIK wjYH;d
imqrd,Su¶ hk ixl,amh hgf;a 2013 jir uq, ° n;a;ruq,a," mkaksmsáh mdfr®" wxl 753 ys °
f;dr;=re ;dCIK uOHia:dkh wdrïN lf<a tksidhs' wo jk úg uykqjr" wkqrdOmqrh iy
r;akmqrfha o fuys YdLd msysgqjd we;'
Catering promptly to growing customer demands, DPIT is steadily expanding its retail arm –
the IT Centre – which now has branches in Kandy, Anuradhapura and Ratnapura. The first IT
Centre was established in DPIT Head Office at 753, Pannipitiya Road, Battaramulla in early
2013 in keeping with the concept of “one-stop shop for all ICT requirements”, covering the
areas of network accessories, IP video surveillance, biometric solutions, computers and
accessories, GPS tracking, and LED bulbs for domestic and commercial purposes. Mobile
reload and mobile bill payment facilities were recently introduced to enable complete
customer satisfaction.
VOLUME [40] JULY - DEC
03
DPA Riyasakwala
the best place to buy or sell vehicles
www.riyasakwala.lk
Purchasing a vehicle is an important decision in our lives and
“Daily Special Promotion” is a special feature at Riyasakwala
we usually think not once or twice but many times before we
where two selected vehicles are offered at discounted prices on
commit ourselves. Whether it is a first-time purchase or not,
any given day.
‘Riyasakwala’ – operated by David Pieris Automobiles Ltd at
Battaramulla and Bandaragama – will help you make a wise
decision.
Not only motor vehicles but you can also pick a bicycle that
takes your fancy as Riyasakwala has a variety of pushbikes
for sale. Whether you are looking for your first bike, trying to
At Riyasakwala you can buy or sell pre-owned vehicles in good
improve your fitness, or are a serious rider, they will try to match
running condition with relatively low mileage. There’s a range
your need. What’s more, they have bikes for ladies and kids too.
of vehicles to choose from motorcycles, three-wheelers, cars,
double cabs, mini trucks, jeeps to SUVs. Not only will you get
vehicles for competitive prices but also have more options and
convenience in obtaining the finance facility of your choice,
be it leasing or hire purchase. Insurance packages will also be
arranged to suit your requirements, offering you all these services
under one roof and making your vehicle-buying experience that
much easier. Anyone can also bring in their pre-owned vehicle
Their
website
www.riyasakwala.lk
offers
you
the
convenience of auto search at leisure with detailed descriptions
of vehicles available for sale to help you make an informed
choice, without having to visit the premises. Plans are
underway to make online reservations and payment facilities
available. You can also visit their Facebook fan page at
www.facebook.com/riyasakwala.
for sale if it meets the criteria set out by Riyasakwala – that of
At Riyasakwala, there’s more to buying or selling a vehicle than
good running condition with relatively low mileage.
exchanging the keys and money.
04
HIGHWAYS
DPA ˙hilaj,
jdyk ñ, ° .ekSug - úls”ug fyd`ou ia:dkh
www.riyasakwala.lk
jdykhla ñ, ° .ekSu wm fndfyda l,amkd lr .kakd
Odjk ;;a;ajfha mj;skafka kï Tng Tnf.a jdykh tys
;SrKhla' jrla fojrla fkdj lSm jrla u wms tA .ek is;d
° wf,ú lr .; yelsh'
n,kafkuq' iSudiys; fâúâ mS˙ia Tfgdafudnhs,aia iud.u
˙hilaj, ° muKla Tng ,efnk w;aoelSula jkqfha
n;a;ruq,a, iy nKavdr.u mj;ajd f.k hk §˙hilaj,¶
§†km;d úfYaI °ukdj¶ hs' fuys° f;dard .kakd ,o jdyk
fï jeo.;a ;SrKh .ekSfï° Tng Wmld¯ jkq we;'
folla úfYaI wvq ñ,lg ,nd °u is≥lrhs'
Odjkh lrk ,o kshu lsf,da ógr® .Kk we;=<;a b;d
fyd| Odjk ;;a;ajfha mj;sk jdyk ñ, ° .ekSu fyda
wf,ú ls¯u i|yd fyd|u ;ek jkafka §˙hilaj,¶hs'
fudagr® ihsl,a" ;s%frdao r:" ldr®" vn,a leíia" ñks g%laia"
§˙hilaj,¶ g meñfKk Tng úúO wjYH;d i`oyd jQ
mdme† o ldka;djka iy <uqka i|yd jQ mdme† o ñ, °
.; yel'
wf,úh i`oyd we;s jdyk ms<sn| úia;r ksjfia fyda
Tn isák ´kEu ia:dkhl isg wka;r®cd,h yryd
„ma r: wd° jdyk Tng tys ° ñ, ° .ekSu fiau wf,ú
www.riyasakwala.lk fjí wvúh fj;ska fyda wmf.a
lr .; yel' ,Sisx iy l,a n≥ jeks Tng wjYH uQ,H
Facebook msgqj
myiqlï o rCIK fiajd o t;ek °u ,nd .; yels ùu"
fj; msúiSfuka o ,nd.; yel'
jdykhla ñ, ° .ekSug §˙hilaj,¶g meñfKk Tng
§˙hilaj,¶ g meñfKk Tn jdykhla ñ, ° .ekSu fyda
uy;a myiqjla fõ'
úls”u hkq yq≥ uqo,a .kqfokqjla muKla fkdjk nj
wvq lsf,daógr® .Kkla Odjkh lrk ,o iy b;d fyd|
w;aolskq we;'
www.facebook.com/riyasakwala
VOLUME [40] JULY - DEC
05
CMSC - SLKC
Karting Championship
Classy Karting at Bandaragama
The third round of the Ceylon Motor
Novices K3 category was won by
leasing
Sports Club - Sri Lanka Karting
Shyamal Mendis who took 7 minutes
Assetline Leasing Company Ltd.
Circuit Championship saw over 100
43.988
drivers in action at the Bandaragama
Janidhu Seneviratne who gave him
Karting Circuit on Sunday, 01st
a good fight. Saman Perera came in
December.
third.
The 571-meter rental track, designed
Damith
and built to very high standards of
have any difficulty in winning the
safety, is arguably the best and the
Intermediate K2 category with a
largest in the country and was the
timing of 7 minutes 21.360 seconds.
ideal location to host the event. A
He also recorded the fastest timing
number of young up-and-coming as
among all winners of the third
well as seasoned drivers on brand-
round of CMSC - Sri Lanka Karting
new karts used the opportunity to
Circuit Championship on Sunday.
show off their skills in six categories.
Raees Uvaim and Ushan Perera
The event saw some young drivers
between the ages of 13-16 in action
in the Novices K1 category, giving
those present at the picturesque
track the opportunity to witness some
classy karting. Kevin Perera won
the first final of the day, clocking 7
minutes 32.421 seconds to finish
the 10-lap event, showing signs of a
future racing star with a best lap time
06
seconds,
outperforming
facilities
provided
The championship is sponsored by
WOW.lk
Company
and David Pieris Motor
Limited,
and
Weerasinghe
did
not
secured second and third positions
respectively.
Nadeera Jinasena proved too fast
for Ravin Wannithambi and U C
Perera in the Intermediate K3 event.
Jinasena clocked 7 minutes 23.617
seconds but the trio was seen
engaged in a tough battle to be the
first to cross the finish line.
Sports Club and Sri Lanka Karting
Circuit.
Winners:
Novices Karting 1:
1- Kevin Perera
2- Jason Carron
3- Kiaan Ahamed
Novices Karting 2:
1- Ayesh Bandara
2- Indula de Silva
3- Ramkumar Theerpakumar
Novices Karting 3:
1- Shyamal Mendis
2- Janidhu Seneviratne
3- Saman Perera
Intermediate Karting 2:
The Ladies’ event was won by
1- Damith Weerasinghe
the fastest lap time among the
Mukitha Manukulasuriya who spent
2- Raees Uvaim
winners of the finals, despite some
8 minutes 46.023 seconds for her
3- Ushan Perera
tough competition from first runner-
10 laps. Tatum Hertogs and Ashvitha
up Jason Carron and Kiaan Ahamed
Wikrama were placed second and
who was placed third.
third respectively.
1- Nadeera Jinasena
Novices K2 champion was Ayesh
The fourth and final round of the
minutes
CMSC - SLKC Karting Championship
3- U C Perera
Bandara
50.274 seconds to book a podium
will be held in January 2014 at the
Ladies:
finish ahead of Indula de Silva
same venue. Competitors who wish
1- Mukitha Manukulasuriya
and Ramkumar Theepakumar in an
to have their own kart can buy them
2- Tatum Hertogs
exciting race.
at the Karting Circuit with attractive
3- Ashvitha Wikrama
HIGHWAYS
took
7
jointly
organised by the Ceylon Motor
of 37.799 seconds. Kevin recorded
who
by
Intermediate Karting 3:
2- Ravin Wannithambi
CMSC - SLKC
2013 foieïnr® 1jk b˙∞ nKavdr.u
YS% ,xld ldr®áx ir®lsÜys ° meje;s
by; Y+r;dj i|yd ;r.lrejka 100la
muK iyNd.s úh'
ldr®áx Y+r;dj
;r.hla ,nd ≥kay'
fâúâ
Novices K3 wxYfha Y+r;dj YHdu,a
fukaäia úiska †kd .kakd ,°' .; jQ
mS˙ia
fudagr®
iud.u
hs'
ixúOdkh isf,daka fudagr® iafmdar®Üia
la,í iy YS% ,xld ldr®áx ir®lsÜ h'
ld,h ñks;a;= 7 hs ;;amr 43'988 la
fuu
by, wdrCIK m%ñ;Skag wkql+,j ksujd
úh' fojeks ia:dkh cks∫ fifkúr;ak
wjidk jgh 2014 ckjd˙ udifha °
we;s ógr 571 l †.ska hq;= fuu ldr®áx
iy f;jeks ia:dkh iuka fmfr®rd
meje;aùug kshñ;h'
Odjk m:h fujeks ;r.dj,shla i|yd
†kd.;ay'
ch.%dylfhda(
WÑ;u ia:dkhhs' ke.S tk ;reK
lS%vlhka fukau m<mqre≥ lS%vlhka
oñ;a
ùrisxy
Intermediate K2
;ud
iyNd.s
jQ
wxYfha ch.%ylhd
;r`.dj,sfha
1' flúka fmfr®rd
2' f–ika lerka
3' lswdka wyuâ
njg m;a jQfha b;du;a myiqfjks' .;
fjñka Tjqkaf.a oialï úoyd oelajQy'
l< ld,h úkdä 7 hs ;;amr 21'360
wjqre≥ 13-16 w;r <dnd, ;reK
ls' f;jeks jgfha ch.%dylhka w;r
lS%vlhka Novices K1 wxYh hgf;a
fyd|u ld,h jdr®;d ls˙ug o Tyq
;r. l< w;r th krUkakka yg
iu;a úh' rdhSia Wjhsï iy WIdka
wdlr®I”h oiqkla úh' jg 10 lska
fmfr®rd ms<sfj<ska fojeks iy f;jeks
hq;= bijqj flúka fmfr®rd ch.%yKh
ia:dk †kd .;ay'
lf<a ñks;a;= 7 hs ;;amr 32'421l
Intermediate K3 wxYfha ch.%dylhd
ld,hlsks' th" wkd.; fudagr® r:
jQ k°r ‚kfiak g rúka jkaks;ïì
Odjk Y+rhl=f.a iqn ksñ;s my, ùuls'
iy hQ iS fmfr®rd mrhd hEu wiSre
wjika jgh i|yd f;areKq lS%vlhka
Intermediate Karting 2:
fohla fkdùh' ‚kfiakg .; jQ ld,h
w;˙ka
ñks;a;= 7 hs ;;amr 23'617 ls'
1' oñ;a ùrisxy
2' rdhsia Wjhsï
3' WIdka fmfr®rd
úiska
tla
jghla
ksuls¯u i`oyd .; l< wju ld,h
jdr®;d lrk ,°' fojeks ;ekg m;a
f–ika lerka iy f;jeks ;ekg m;a
lswdka wyuâ" flúka fmfr®rdg fyd|
;r.hla ,nd ≥ka lS%vlfhda jQy'
;r.fha ;u jg 10" ñks;a;= 8 hs
Novices Karting 2:
1' wfhaIa nKavdr
2' bka≥, o is,ajd
3' rdïl=udr® ;Sml=udr®
Novices Karting 3:
1' YHdud,a fukaäia
2' cks≥ fifkúr;ak
3' iuka fmfr®rd
;;amr 46'023 lska ksu lrñka uqls;d
Intermediate Karting 3:
ukql=,iQ˙h ldka;d wxYfha Y+r;dj
1' k°r ‚kfiak
2' rúka jkaks;ïì
3' hQ' iS' fmfr®rd
†kd .;a;dh' gegqï yr®fgd.aia iy
wYaú;d úl%u ms<sfj<ska fojeks iy
Novices K2 wxYfha Y+rhd jQfha wfhaIa
f;jeks ia:dk †kd .kakg iu;a jQy'
nKavdr h' Tyqf.a ld,h ñks;a;= 7 hs
;;amr 50'274 la úh' bka≥, o is,ajd
iy rdïl=udr® ;Sml=udr® Tyqg ;shqKq
fuu
Y+r;dj,sh
olajkafka
WOW.lk
i|yd
wkq.%yh
iy
iSudiys;
yd
Novices Karting 1:
/ilau fuu ;r.dj,shg iyNd.s
flúka
y;r^4&jk
ldka;d(
1' uqls;d ukql=,iQ˙h
2' gegqï yr®fgd.aia
3' wYaú;d úl%u
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07
YS% ,xld ldr®áx ir®lsÜ yd tlajQ
˙ldia Ld,sâ
YS% ,xldfõ fudagr® r: Odjk ;r.
fCIa;%fha oialï ±lajQ ˙ldia Ld,sâ
nKavdr.u msysá YS% ,xld ldr®áx Odjk
m:h (SLKC) ys mqyqKqlrejl= iy
m¯CIK ˙he≥rl= jYfhka lghq;= lrhs'
fâúâ mS˙ia Tfgdafudanhs,aia iud.ug
wh;a fuu Odjk m:h ógr 800 la jQ
iïmQr®K Odjk m:hlska o ógr® 571l
†.ska hq;a frkag,a Odjk m:hlska o ógr
171l †.ska hq;a <uqka i|yd jQ Odjk
m:hlska o iukaú;h'
24 yeú˙† fudagr® r: Odjk Y+r ˙ldia
<ud ld,fha mgka u fudagr® r: Odjkh
ms<sn| Wkka≥jla oela jQfjls' Tyq ta
ms<sn| mjikafka fujeks woyils'
§f.da-ldÜ Odjk ;r. ms<sn| leue;a;la
we;s jqfKa wjqre≥ 8 ° muK' t∞ mgka
fuu f.da-ldÜ lS%vdfõ uu kshef,kjd'
f.da-ldÜ fr®isx yereKq úg" fµdañhq,d
;r.j,g o ud iyNd.s ù ch.%yK ,nd
;sfnkjd'''''¶
;j ≥rg;a woyia olajk Tyq" §f.da-ldÜ
Y+rhl= jk /kaä nfpda ;uhs uf.a oialï
y∫kd .;af;a' túg uf.a jhi wjqre≥
11la muK'''''¶ /kaä nfpda hkq fndfyda
08
HIGHWAYS
fh!jkhka ms˙ilg fuu f.da-ldÜ lS%vdj
mqre≥ mqyqKq l< wfhls' fuu lS%vdfõ
úYsIaghl= njg ˙ldia m;a ls¯ug lghq;=
lf<a o Tyq h' cd;Hka;r fudagr® r: Odjk
;r.j, oialï mdñka m%isoaêhg m;a ùug
˙ldiag jr®;udkfha yelshdj ,eî we;'
cd;Hka;r ;r`.dj,shlg iyNd.s úh'
§uf.a uj iy mshd ;uhs uf.a ch.%yKfha
m%Odk idOl' uu Tjqkag ia;+;sjka;
fjkjd uf.a l%Svd †úh mqrd <. isáñka
ug Wojq ls¯u ms<sn|j'''''¶
§fudagr® r: Odjk ;r. hkq ñ, wêl
˙ldia fï jk úg fudagr® r: Odjk ;r`.
ch.%yK u.ska ,nd we;s l=i,dk .Kk
40 blaujhs'
úg ;u wkq.%yh ,nd °ug iq≥iq wh
Tyqf.a oCI;dj iy l%Svdjg we;s <e†hdj
YS% ,xldj u;= fkdj cd;Hka;rfha mjd
we.ehSug ,la ù we;'
n,dfmdfrd;a;= jk whg Tyq fok Tjok
Odjk Y+rhl= jYfhka ˙ldiaf.a oCI;dj
jkafka Tyq úiska ;r.h ;=< mj;ajd f.k
hk ld,h hs' jhi wjqre≥ 15 ° fµdañhq,d
Odjk ;r`. i|yd n,m;%hla ,nd .ekSug
Tyq iu;aúh'
tAld.%;dj ;sìh hq;=uhs' Wkka≥j iy
cd;Hka;r ;r.lrejl= f,i Tyqg we;s
ms<s.ekSu ;j ≥rg;a iksgqyka lrñka
jir 2007 ° YS% ,xldj ksfhdackh lrñka
Odjk
tys m<uq w†hr uef,aishdfõ °;a" fojekak
bka†hdfõ °;a" f;jekak bka≥kSishdfõ
°;a" wjika w†hr h<s;a uef,aishdfõ °;a
mj;ajk ,°' th" frdagelaia taIshd uelaia
f.da-ldÜ Y+r;dj kñ'
lS%vdjls' kuq;a th miqneiSug ldrKhla
fkdfõ' oCI lS%vlhkag wkq.%yh oelaùug
´kE ;rï wh bkakjd' Tjqka fndfyda
fidhñkqhs bkafka'''¶ ˙ldia mjihs'
fuu
lS%vdj
i|yd
wj;Sr®K
ùug
jkafka ,nd .kakd ia:dkhg jvd ˙h
meoùfï l,dj m%.=K lrk f,ihs' §Ñ;a;
lemùu;a lS%vdjg we;s wdorh;a tlfia
jeo.;a"¶
Tyq
mjihs'
±kg
ud,fò
CINEC wdh;kfha fudagr® r: bx‚fkare
Wmdê mdGud,dj y∞rñka fudagr® r:
fCIa;%fha
†.=
.ukla
hdug
n,dfmdfrd;a;=fjka isák ˙ldia Ld,sâ yg
wmf.a iqndYsxik ms˙kuuq'
Rikaaz Khalid
Adding value to Sri Lanka Karting Circuit
Rikaaz Khalid is at present ‘adding
maintains, be it for the best lap
value’ as a trainer and test driver to
time or for the entire 15 to 20 laps.
what is at the moment Sri Lanka's
This was discovered while he was
largest international standard karting
participating at a training session
circuit
held in February 2005 in Coimbatore
at
Bandaragama
(SLKC).
Owned by David Pieris Automobiles
Ltd, SLKC comprises a 571-metre
rental
track,
171-metre
kiddies’
rental track and 800-metre full track.
24-year-old motor racing champion
Rikaaz, who is helping SLKC, has
been passionate about motor
and at the go-kart races held at the
same venue in September that year.
says Rikaaz.
Motor racing is an expensive sport
but Rikaaz says this should not be a
deterrent. “There are some drivers
with awesome talent, and there
are also lots of sponsors out there,
who are eagerly searching for such
Thanks to his commitment as well
talented racing drivers, to sponsor.”
as his prowess for the sport, Rikaaz
The champion racer, while offering
earned his competition license as a
words of advice to those aspiring
Formula racing driver at the age of
racers,
15 – the youngest Sri Lankan to get
techniques, instead of the position
it at the time.
and do not lose sight of concentration.
says
“focus
on
driving
racing from a very early age.
“I developed a keen interest in
go-kart racing at around eight
years and, since then, I have
been engaged in the sport in
a big way. Apart from go-kart
racing, I have participated and
won many Formula races as
well”, says Rikaaz.
He
goes
on
to
add,
“I
was discovered by go-kart
champion Randy Batcho when
I was about 11 years old,
while pro karting at Millennium
Park”. Randy Batcho, who has
moulded many youngsters in
the sport, turned Rikaaz into a
champion, which has brought
him immense glory and fame
in the international motor racing
arena.
Rikaaz Khalid has taken the racing
authorities by storm, by winning
more than 40 trophies. His talent
and passion for go-kart racing have
made quite an impression, not only
in Sri Lanka but overseas as well. He
says, “My mom and dad are the key
factors of my success, and I thank
them for being so supportive right
Further
international
recognition
Commitment and dedication are the
came his way when in 2007 he was
key factors and, most importantly,
invited as the sole representative of
passion for the sport”.
Sri Lanka to participate in the four
rounds of the ‘Rotax Asia Max’ gokart championship. The first round
was held in Malaysia, the second in
India, the third in Indonesia, and the
Rikaaz's admirable enthusiasm for
the sport he loves so dearly has never
waned but is growing steadily, with
consistency. He is currently pursuing
fourth and final round in Malaysia.
a Degree in Automotive Engineering
“I finished fifth in the overall Rotax
at
Rikaaz's characteristic feature as
Asia Max in 2007, and in 2008 had
Nautical & Engineering College
a racer is the excellent timings he
a podium finish in Kolhapur, India”
(CINEC) in Malabe.
throughout my career”.
the
Colombo
International
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fudagr® r: wu;r fldgia
fCIa;%fha b†˙hg hk
Expanding steadily…
iSudiys; fâúâ mS˙ia Tfgdafudanhs,aia iud.ug
The birth of the ‘OttO’ brand marked a new era in the life
kj m˙Éf√ohla wdrïN lrñka meñ◊ §Tfgda¶
of David Pieris Automobiles Ltd (DPA), catering to the four-
fjf<| kduh jdyk wu;r fldgia lafIa;%fha
wheeler automotive spare parts market. The company’s
†.= .uklg uq, mqrd we;' Ths,a µs,agr®ia" µqt,a
range of automotive parts include oil filters, fuel filters,
µs,agr®ia" jhsmr® íf,aâia" ífr®la IQia" ífr®la
mEâia" iamdla ma,.aia" n,aíia" fnhd˙x.aia iy
µEka fn,aÜia jeks wu;r fldgia
§Tfgda¶
fjf<| kduh hgf;a rg mqrd msysá wu;r
fldgia wf,ú ie,a" fiajd iA:dk iy .rdcj,
° ,nd .; yelsh'
spark plugs, bulbs, bearings, and fan belts which are
made available under the OttO label at spare parts sales
outlets, service stations and garages island wide.
The company is also developing its own dealer network,
fï
with the aim of catering to market potential and ensuring
jk úg wf,ú ie,a 50 lska iukaú; h'
customer convenience and satisfaction. There are over
th ;j ≥rg;a jr®Okh ls¯u iud.fï
50 dealerships at present and this is expected to grow.
wNsm%dhhhs' tu.ska md˙fNda.slhkag jvd;a
DPA mobile sales vehicles visit both wholesale and retail
myiq iy ;Dma;su;a fiajdjla wLKavj ,nd
suppliers and hold demonstrations to educate end users.
iud.fï
wf,ú
ksfhda‚;
cd,h
°ug iud.ug yelshdj ,efnkq we;' iud.ug
wh;a cx.u wf,ú r: f;d. iy is,a,r wf,ú
i,a j,g iemhSu is≥lrk w;r md˙fNda.slhka
Regular product awareness programmes are conducted
for staff, dealers, and distributors to enhance their
oekqj;a ls¯u o is≥lrhs'
knowledge about the products and their benefits.
fiajl" ksfhda‚; iy fn∞ye¯fï uy;=ka
With a view to having greater focus on developing the
fjkqfjka wu;r fldgia ms<sn`oj ksrka;r
OttO range of products, the company has developed a
oekqj;a ls¯fï jevigyka mj;ajkq ,efí'
separate marketing unit headed by a Deputy General
§Tfgda¶
wu;r
fldgia
m%jr®Okh
ls¯fï
wruq◊ka tA i`oydu jQ wf,ú wxYhla uE;l °
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air filters, wiper blades, brake shoes and brake pads,
Manager. Aggressive marketing campaigns together with
well-planned market development activities are being
iA:dmkh lrk ,°' ksfhdacH idudkHdêld¯
carried out by this unit to improve its sales performance.
jrfhl= hgf;a mj;sk fuu wxYh u.ska kj
One major task undertaken by this unit is the recently
uqyqKqjrlska hq;a wf,ú m%jr®Ok jevigyka
started direct distribution of spare parts to potential
/ila b†˙fha° †h;a ls¯ug kshñ;h'
outlets island wide.
HIGHWAYS
10jk ixj;air ieureu
Celebrating 10 years of service
DP Logistics (Pvt) Ltd - DPL - marked another
;u jHdmd˙l .uka uf.a ch.%dyS lvbula
milestone, celebrating 10 years of service in
iksgqyka lrñka ã'mS' f,dðiaálaia ^mqoa&
the transportation and logistics sector with
iud.u miq.sh wf.daia;= ui 04 jk Èk ish
the hallmark of “reliability in every move”.
oi jk ixj;airh nKavdr.u msysá wm
Having started off in the year 2003, DPL
Y%jKd.drfha§ W;al¾Ij;a whqßka iurk
has since expanded its scope and is today
,§'
armed with specialised knowledge and a
wealth of experience and resources. They
are a leading provider of efficient and
effective customer-driven logistics solutions
in the areas of container transport, freight
forwarding, warehouse management and
inland distribution. They are also engaged
in the hiring of vehicles.
j¾I 2003 § wdrïN lrk ,o ã'mS'
f,dðiaálaia ^mqoa& iud.u miq.sh jir 10
we;=,; ° fCIa;%h iïnkaOfhka tlalr
.;a úfYaI{ ±kqu yd w;a±lSï iuq∞h
Ndú;d
lrñka"
md˙fNda.sl
wjYH;d
ukdj y`≥kd.ksñka jvd;a ldr®hCIu
yd M,∞hS fiajhla ;u md˙fNda.slhdg
,nd fohs' fïjk úg ã'mS' f,dðiaálaia
Our Bandaragama auditorium took on
^mqoa& iud.u ksrka;r úYajikSh;ajh
a festive mood on 04th August 2013
iu.ska cd;Hka;r kdjql yd .=jka NdKav
as the staff of DPL celebrated this proud
m%jdykh"
moment with a colourful lineup of events
l<ukdlrK fiajd yd wNHka;r NdKav
and a wonderful display of talents with a
fn∞ ye¯ï fiajdjka ys m%uqL kduhla
gathering of distinguished guests including
njg m;afjñka mj;S' óg wu;rj l=<S
DPL clientele.
moku u; jdyk iemhSuo Tjqka is≥lrhs'
nydΩï
m%jdykh"
.nvd
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11
lEu fïifha wdpdr úê
Table Manners
§wo wms lEug t<shg huq'''¶ hkqfjka Tng Tnf.a mjqf,a wh f.ka tfia;a ke;akï
«;s ñ;%d°ka f.ka ,efnk fhdackd fyda wdrdOkd jr®;udkfha idudkH foa njg
m;a ù we;' tfiau" iudcYS,S nfõ m%Odk wx.hla jkafka o §wdydr¶ hs' tu ksid"
lEu fïifha ° Tn úiska wkq.ukh lrkq ,nk ksis wdpdr úê Tnf.a iudc
;;a;ajh úoyd olajk levm;la jeks h'
tu ksid wdydr wkqNjfha ° my;
i|yka uQ,sl wdpdr úê ms<sme°ug
u;l;nd .kak'
10' Tn lEu fïifhka ke.sg hk úg
1' Yío msg;g
wdydr .kak'
lEu fïifha ° my; i|yka foa .ek
fkdkef.k
fia
2' ;Æ ue¯u fyda kyfhka Yío
msg ls¯u fkdl< hq;=h' ^tfia l<
hq;=u kï" fjk;a ia:dkhlg f.dia ta
lghq;a; ksu lr kej; lEu fïihg
meñfKkak&'
3' ye¢ .Eremamq Ndú;d lrkafka kï
b;d úkS;j;a wkjHY f,i Yío
fkdkef.k m˙†;a th ksis f,i
Ndú;d lrkak'
4' lEu fïifha° o;a w;r isrjqk
wdydr len,s bj;a ls¯ug ;e;a
fkdlrkak'
o ie,ls,su;a jkak'
wdydr n∫ka lEu fïifha isák wfkla
wh fj; heùfï ° tla †idjlg
muKla th is≥ lrkak' idudkHfhka
fuys ° ol=Kq †idj wkq.ukh flfr®'
tys wruqK jkafka tla mqoa.,hl= fj;
wdydr n∫ka lSmhla tla jr ,eîu
je<elaùu hs' Tng wjYH m%udKh
fn∞ .;a miq wdydr n∫k Tn iómfha
wiqka f.k isák whg ms<s.ekaùu fyda
wka whf.a
wjOdkh fhduq fkdjk m˙† fufia
ls¯ug j. n,d .kak'
Tnf.a iqma n∫fka fyda ms.dfka l=vd
lDñ i;l= fyda flia .ila jeks
hula we;s nj ≥gqfõ kï ta ms<sn|
wkHhkag mejeiSu fkdlrkak' wdydr
.ekSu kj;d fõgr®jrhdg w;ska ika
fldg fjk;a lEu n∫kla f.k tk
f,i okajkak' Tn lsisjl=f.a ksfjil
mj;ajk fNdack ix.%yhlg iyNd.s
fjñka isáfha kï w∞< øjHh ms.dfka
mfilska ;nd wdydr .ekSu lr f.k
hkak'
5' w;amsiakdj wjYH ieu úg°u
Ndú; lrkak'
Tyq fyda weh fn∞ .kakd ;=re n∫k
w,ajd f.k isákak' ks;ru ;udg
6' uqLfha wdydr we;súg c,h fyda
fjk;a mdkhla .ekSfuka j,lskk
a '
wdydr .ekSu wjika jQ miq Tnf.a
wjYH m%udKh muKla fn∞ .kak
ms.dk
7' msysh Ndú;d lrkafka kï tla
jrlg wjYH wdydr m%udKh
muKla lmd.kak'
8' mqgqfõ ksis m˙† ys`o.kak' lEu
lk w;r;=r je,ñg fïih u;
;eîfuka j<lskak'
9' lEu fïifha ° w;audkhg ≥˙ka
we;s wdydr n`≥kla .ekSug ;e;a
ls¯fuka j,lskak' <. isák
whl=g th Tn fj; ,nd fokak
hehs mjikak'
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wfkla whg ta nj okajd hkak'
fkdlrkak' iEu úgu
HIGHWAYS
mqre≥ jkak'
Trf,daiqjl
uqyqK;la
fia
i,ld wxl 4 ;sfnk ia:dkhg jkakg
wm%ikak hula Tnf.a uqjg we;=Ω jQ
ye¢ .Eremamq ;eîug j. n,d .kak'
njla Tng oekqfka kï Tnf.a yekao
ms.dk fïih u; ;snQ ;eku ;sfnkakg
fyda .Eremamqj uqjg <x fldg iSrefjka
y˙kak' th me;a;lg ;,aÆ ls¯u
th bj;a lrkak' Tn w;ska wdydr
wúkS; l%shdjla fia ie,fla'
.ksñka isáfha kï by; m˙†u iSrejg
w;ska tu øjHh bj;a lrkak' th Tfí
ms.dfka mfilg jkakg ;nkak' lsis
úfgl;a w;a msiakdj fï i|yd Ndú;d
Wmqgd .ekSu ( tñ,s fmdaiaÜ wdh;kh
As meals are social events, it is essential to practice proper
manners. They play an important part in making a favourable
impression and are imperative to professional success. As with
any social situation, consideration for those around you can
make a world of difference.
Source: Emily Post Institute
Keep these basic behaviours
in mind as you eat:
Tricky table manners:
1. Chew with your mouth closed.
...Cut my food?
2. Avoid slurping, smacking, blowing
your nose, or other gross noises. (If
One bite at a time. Always.
necessary, excuse yourself to take care of
whatever it is you need to take care of.)
3. Don’t use your utensils like a shovel
or as if you’ve just stabbed the food
you’re about to eat.
4. Don’t pick your teeth at the table.
5. Remember to use your napkin at all
times.
6. Wait until you’re done chewing to sip
or swallow a drink. (The exception is
if you’re choking.)
7. Cut only one piece of food at a time.
8. Avoid slouching and don’t place your
elbows on the table while eating
(though it is okay to prop your elbows
on the table while conversing between
courses.)
9. Instead of reaching across the table for
something, ask for it to be passed to
you.
10.Always say ‘excuse me’ whenever you
leave the table.
How do I....
...Pass food around the table?
The whole pass-to-the-right thing is really
just to ensure that there is some type of
order. Food is always passed in one
direction to avoid having someone end
up with two dishes at once. You can either
hold the platter for the person you are
passing to while she takes her food or, if
the platter seems easy to hold and serve
from, you may simply pass it to the guest
next to you once you’ve taken your share.
Remember to take a small enough portion
so that there’s plenty left for everyone else.
When you pass something with a handle,
like a gravy boat, pass it with the handle
side toward the person you are passing to,
so that she can take it easily.
…Deal with an unpleasant
experience in the mouth?
If something that tastes funny or foul ends
up in your mouth, you can raise your fork
to your mouth and subtly use your tongue
to remove the object from your mouth and
place it on your fork. (Easy rule: if it went
in with a utensil, it comes out on a utensil;
if it went in with your fingers, it comes out
with your fingers.) Then place the item
to the side of your plate. Never place
the item in your napkin—it’s too easy for
it to fall out, and stain your clothes or
end up on the chair. The idea is to try to
keep your actions unnoticed, and let your
conversation and company take centre
stage.
…Let the waiter know there’s
something in my soup?
If you discover an insect or a hair in your
food, try not to make a big deal of it
(especially if you’re eating at someone’s
house). Instead, put your fork or glass
down, and wait to signal the server to
get you a fresh plate or glass. If you are
in someone’s home, simply remove the
foreign object, set it to the side of your
plate, and (if you aren’t overly grossed
out), continue eating. You do not mention
to your host in the middle of a dinner party
that you found something gross in the food.
…Signal that I’m finished?
Imagining your plate as a clock, set your
utensils on the plate so that both handles
are resting on the numeral 4. Then leave
your plate exactly where it is. Pushing it
away is not considered polite.
VOLUME [40] JULY - DEC
13
.uka ìuka hkak
úYajdijka; i.hd
Faithful companion
on a journey
Gamini Abeyrathna Gunawardena of
Unanwitiya, Baddegama in Galle views his
motorcycle as literally an extension of himself,
and with good reason. He has been using his
bike for more than 16 years. And it is older
than his oldest child!
He still remembers the first day he stepped
into the Head Office of David Pieris Motor
Company Ltd at Hyde Park Corner, as if it was
yesterday. It was back in October 1997. That
marked the beginning of a bond that has only
grown stronger over the years. And Gamini
says it was the customer service that made the
whole experience so memorable.
.d,a," noafoa.u" Wkkaúáfha .dñ”
wfír;ak .=Kjr®Okg ;u fudagr®
nhsisl,h" „ú;fhau fldgils' ukao
jir 16 la mqrd Tyqf.a úYajdijka; .uka
i.hd jQfha fuu fudagr® nhsisl,hhs'
;jo fuu fudagr® ihsl,h Tyqf.a
jeäuy,a mq;=g;a jvd jhiska jeäh∑
iSudiys; fâúâ mS˙ia fudagr® iud.fï
yhsâmdla
fldakr®ys
msysá
m%Odk
ldr®hd,hg f.dv je≥Kq †kh Tyqg wo
fuka u;l h' ta" 1997 Tlaf;danr® udifha
h' †k †k ia:djr jk iqyo ne£ul
wdrïNl †kh t∞ úh' .dñ”g wkqj
ieneúkau fuh iud.fï md˙fNda.sl
fiajdfjys we;s iqyo;ajh ksidh'
m%or®Ykhg ;nd ;snqKq 4S Champion
fudagr® ihsl,h Tyqf.a is;a .;af;ah'
tA wkqj 1997 Tlaf;danr® ui 27 jeks
∞ Tyq th ñ,g .;af;ah' nhsisl,hg
w∞, ,shlshú,s o" fkdñf,a ,nd≥ka
fy,aughla iy celÜgqjla o iu. t†k
iji 4'30 ùug;a fmr fudagr® ihsl,h
Tyq w;g m;aúh'
° .;ay' k.rh jgd pd˙ldjla fukau
iqm%isoaO §µjqkagka lefµa¶ ys ° ix.%yhla
o ,eîug Tjqkg wjia:dj ,eì◊' t†k
;u .ï ìï n,d Tyq msg;a jQfha uy;a
jQ wdvïnrhlsks' ukao tAjk úg tu
m%foaYfha isák tlu h;=re me†hl ysñ
lre jQfha Tyq ksidfjks'
mq;=ka fofokl= iy †h◊hlf.a wdor”h
;d;a;d jk .dñ” wfír;ak jD;a;sfhka
fjf<| jHdmd˙lfhls' Tyq ;u .ï
m%foaYfhau fjf<| i,la mj;ajd f.k
hhs' ldr®hnyq, „ú;hla .; lrk Tyqg
;u orejka mdi,g wer,ùu" wu;r
mka;sj,g iyNd.s lr ùu" ;u fjf<|
i,g wjYH nvq ndysrd†h /f.k tau
iy ;u mjqf,a wfkla lghq;= bgq ls¯u
wd° ishÆ lghq;=j, ° Tyq iu. isák
úYajdijka; i.hd jkafka ;u fudagr®
nhsisl,h hs' lsis∞ ;ud w;rux fkdl<
fuu 4S Champion fudagr® nhsisl,h
hs' §'''''' wjqre≥ 16 la jk uf.a jeäuy,a
orejdg;a jvd fuu fudagr® nhsisl,h
§tu fiajdj kï úYsIaghs'''¶ mer◊ jeäu,a' tlu tla jrla l< tka‚ka
u;lh wj† lrñka .dñ” mjikafka wÆ;ajeähdjla yefrkakg fjk;a lsisu
i;=áks'
lrorhla ug ≥kafka keye' we;a;gu
.dñ”g wu;rj ;j;a md˙fNd.slfhda fï fudagr® nhsisl,h ug uf.a ;j;a
4 fofkla t†k fudagr® nhsisl,a ñ, orefjla jf.a'''''¶ .dñ” mjihs'
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HIGHWAYS
He developed quite a liking for the 4S
Champion on display and made the purchase
on 27th October 1997. Gamini received a
free helmet and a jacket, and the bike was
released before 4.30 p.m. the same day along
with all necessary documentation. “Amazing
service”, he says simply.
His amazement at the service did not stop there.
He and four other customers who purchased
motorcycles on that day were literally taken for
a ride around the city and were treated to a
snack at the famed “Fountain Café”.
Gamini went back to his village a proud man,
for he now owned the only motorcycle in the
entire village! As there was no tarred road
from the main road to his house, he had to
push his motorcycle along a foot bridge. This
he had to endure for the next couple of months
until the road was constructed.
Father of two sons and a daughter, Gamini
runs a shop in his home town. He leads a busy
life, taking his children to school and tuition
classes, transporting goods to his shop, and
running other family errands...His Bajaj 4s
Champion has been his faithful companion
through it all, never having failed him. “The
bike is older than my oldest child who is 16
now and I have had to repair the engine only
once. It’s almost like another child”, he smiles.
ncd– kshu wu;r fldgia y`≥kd
.ekSu oeka jvd;a myiqfjka
Identifying Bajaj genuine spare parts made easier
jdykhl †.=ld,Sk meje;aug;a ukd ls%hdld¯;ajhg;a
When it comes to maintaining a vehicle, owners are
kshu wu;r fldgia muKlau fh°u w;sYh jeo.;a fõ'
usually aware of the importance of using only the
fï i`oyd fj<`ofmdf<a we;s jHdc wu;r fldgia j,ska
genuine spare parts. Not only will you have confidence
kshu wu;r fldgia fjka fldg y`≥kd .ekSu wksjdr®h fõ'
in the safety and value of your vehicle, you will also
ta i`oyd md˙fNda.slhka ±kqj;a ùu w;HdjYHh'
save money in the long run by using only genuine spare
parts. With duplicate parts also available in the market,
ncd– kshu wu;r fldgia y`≥kd .ekSu i`oyd we;s fyd`ou
however, customers are likely at a loss as to how to
l%uh jkafka wu;r fldgia fyda tAjdfha weiqreï u; w,jd
identify genuine parts.
we;s §w,s mexpd i,l=K¶ iys; fydf,d.%Eï iaálrh fyda
;s;a i,l=Kq u.ska ,l=Kq lrk ,o w,s mexpd ,dxPkhhs'
ncd– kshu wu;r fldgia ñ,° .kakd iEu úgl°u' th
kshu wu;r fldgila nj ;yjqre lr.ekSu i`oyd fuu
i,l=K we;a±hs m˙CId ls¯u l< hq;=h'
The best method of identifying Bajaj genuine spare
parts is the Baby Elephant Logo which has been made
an essential feature of every spare part. This logo is
available in either hologram or print form. Customers
should look for this logo whenever they purchase a spare
;jo fuu fydf,d.%Eï iaálrh iQrk fldgilska iukaú;
jk w;r th iQrd u;=jk wxlh 0777665577g flá
m◊jqvhla (SMS) u.ska fhduq ls¯fuka Bg CI◊lj ,efnk
ms<s;=r u.ska ;ud ñ,°.;a wu;r fldgi ncd– kshu
wu;r fldgila±hs md˙fNda.slhdg ;j≥rg;a ikd:
lr.; yel' tfiau fuu iaálrh wiqrKh fyda wu;r
fldgia u;ska bj;a l< úg tys° "DPMC" hk wl=re muKla
b;s˙ ù iaálrh .e,ù hhs'
part in order to ensure that it is a genuine product. As
an additional security measure and in order to deter
counterfeiting of parts, David Pieris Motor Company
Limited has introduced a scratch panel on the hologram
sticker. When this panel is scratched, it reveals a number
which has to be texted to 0777665577. The customer
then receives a reply confirming that the particular product
is genuine. Moreover, if the hologram sticker is removed
from the part or the packaging, the letters ‘DPMC’ will
iSudiys; fâúâ mS˙ia fudagr® iud.u u.ska y`≥kajd ° we;s
remain on the part or the packaging, confirming the
by; i`oyka wdrCIK l%ufõo ncd– kshu wu;r fldgia
genuineness of the product.
i`oydu muKla úfYaIs; fõ' fuu kshu wu;r fldgia
These security features are unique to Bajaj genuine spare
†jhsk mqrd msysá iud.fï wu;r fldgia wf,úi,a yd
parts, which are made available at all DPMC spare parts
ã,r® jreka fj;ska ,nd.; yel'
outlets and dealers island wide.
ncd– kj;u wu;r fldgia wf,ú i, 2013 iema;eïnr® 5 ∞ újD; lrk ,°'
ta" n;a;ruq,a, k.r ldr®hd,fha ° wOHCI - wu;r fldgia iy Wmdx." ;=is;
fud,a,sf.dv uy;d w;sks' ta wkqj" wmf.a .kqfokqldr Nj;=ka yg ncd– kshu
wu;r fldgia" §Tfgda¶ wu;r fldgia iy MRF fudagr® ihsl,a iy ;s%frdao r:
ghr® tlu jy,la hg ° ñ, ° .ekSfï yelshdj Wod úh'
The newest Bajaj spare parts outlet was ceremonially opened on 05th September
2013 at City Office, Battaramulla by Director – Parts & Accessories Operations
Thusitha Molligoda, giving our valued customers the convenience of buying
Bajaj genuine spare parts, ‘OttO’ four-wheeler automotive spare parts, and MRF
motorcycle and three-wheeler tyres under one roof.
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Crowning
“Three-wheeler Star”
.dhkh" kr®;kh wd° úúO lafIa;%hkays §;re¶ ìys ùu jr®;udkfha iq,n
ixisoaêhls' miq.sh foieïnr® 22 ∞ fld<U fkÆï fmdl+K r.yf,a °;a
tjeks ;rejla ìys úh' kuq;a fï ;rul fjkia wdldrhl ;rejla' tkï
úoahq;a udOH lafIa;%fha m%:u jrg mj;a jkakg fh≥Kq §;S%ù,r® iagdr®¶
jevigykska lr<shg wd ;rejla'
It was a different kind of star that was crowned at Nelum Pokuna
fuu ;r.h ixúOdkh lrk ,oafoa YS% ,xld .=jka ú≥,s ixia:dfõ isá
tµatï iy fjf<| fiajh u.sks' ;S%frdao r: lafIa;%fha fh° isákakka"
Tjqkaf.a mjq,aj, idud‚lhka yd kEoEhska yg óg iyNd.s ùfï wjldYh
i,id ° ;sì◊'
Service of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) and was
uQ,sl lgyX m¯CIKhlska f;dard .kakd ,o ;r.lrejka 80 fofkla
w;˙ka úoaj;a úksYaph uKav,hla úiska f;dard fok ,o ;r.lrejka 40
fofkl= fojeks jgh i|yd b†˙m;a fl˙K' Tjqka w;˙ka f;dard .;a 20
fofkl= wr®O wjidk ;r.h i|yd ;r. je†◊' .=jka ú≥,s ixia:dfõ
wdkkao iurfldaka ue†˙fha mj;ajk ,o fuu ;r.fhka wjidk uyd
;r.h i|yd 10 fofkl= f;dard .kakd ,°'
ukd mqyqKqjlska miq fkÆï fmdl=K r.yf,a mj;ajk ,o i„j m%ix.
hl ° ;r. je≥Kq fudjqka 10 fokd w;˙ka §;S% ù,r® iagdr®¶ f,i wNsfIal
,oafoa ksr®ud” fl!I,Hd h' weh" m%Odk wdrdê; wuq;a;d jQ wdrCIl f,alï
f.daGdNh rdcmCI uy;d w;ska kj;u ncd– ;s%frdao r:hla ;s<sK ,enqjdh'
ms<sfj<ska fojeks iy f;jeks ia:dk ,nd .;a à' uqr,s iy ,,s;a fm%au,d,a
kj;u ncd– m,air® 135 fudagr® ihsl,hla iy uqo,ska remsh,a ,CIhla o
†kd .;ay' cd;sl rEmjdysksfha fuu jevigyk úldYh lrk ,°'
fï i|yd m%Odk wkq.%dyl ∞hl;ajh imhk ,oafoa iSudiys; fâúâ mS˙ia
fudagr® iud.u jk w;r iSudiys; weiÜ,hska ,Sisx iud.u iy MRF ghr®
iu odhl;ajh imhk ,°'
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on 22nd December 2013. For the first time in electronic media, a
“Three-wheeler Star” was born.
This novel competition was organised by City FM and Commercial
open to those in the three-wheeler industry, their family members
and relations.
After selecting participants from an initial voice test, two rounds
of tape auditions were held to select 20 semi-finalists. At the semifinals held at the Ananda Samarakoon studio of SLBC, 10 lucky
contestants made it to the grand finale. Following a close battle,
Nirmani Kaushalya was adjudged the winner, with T. Murali and
Lalith Premalal becoming first and second runners-up respectively.
Secretary of Defense Gotabhaya Rajapaksa was the chief guest at
the event which was telecast on Rupavahini. The winner was gifted
with a brand-new Bajaj three-wheeler while first and second runnersup received a brand-new Bajaj Pulsar 135 motorcycle and a cash
prize of Rs. 100,000/- respectively.
David Pieris Motor Company Ltd was the main sponsor of the event
while Assetline Leasing Company Ltd and MRF Tyres were the
co-sponsors.
“Pulsar Power Race” is becoming an eagerly awaited contest
§m,air® mjr® fr®ia§ YS% ,dxlsl ;reK fm< w;r ckms%h
among Sri Lankan youth. Catering to this enthusiastic segment
h;=remeos ;r`.dj,shla njg m;aj we;' fuu Woafhda.S ;reK
and with the aim of providing more opportunities for them to
ms˙ig Wiia m%ñ;sfhka hq;= fudagr® ihsl,a ;r`.dj,shlg
actively participate in racing events of high standard, David
iyNd.s ùfï w;a±lSu ,ndfokq jia iSudiys; fâúâ
Pieris Motor Company Ltd, for the third time, sponsored
mS˙ia fudagr® iud.u f;jk j;djgo §m,air® mjr® fr®ia§
“Pulsar Power Race” held at Pannala Speed Drome on 10th
;r`.dj,shla mj;ajk ,°' tA fkdjeïnr® ui 10jk †k mkak,
November 2013.
iamSâ fv%daï Odjk m:fha † h'
Winners:
ch.%dylhka(
1st – Ananda Weerasinghe
m<uq ia:dkh - wdkkao ùrisxy
2nd – Tharindu Dhananjaya
fojk iA:dkh - ;˙`≥ Okkach
3rd – Gayan Dharshana
f;jk ia:dkh - .hdka or®Yk
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jeä fõ,djla
tl ;ek jdä ù isàu
Tnf.a fi!LHhg flfia n,mdhs o@
mr®fhaIlhka úiska t<solajd we;s kj;u
jdr®;djlg wkqj" tlu ia:dkhl jeä
fõ,djla jdä ù isàu fi!LH .egÆ
fndfyduhlg uq, mqrk nj fy<s ù we;'
;rndrej fukau" reêr mSvkh" †hjeähdj"
fldf,iagfrda,a jeks frda.S ;;a;ajhkg
fuh bjy,a jk nj fidhd f.k we;'
tfiau" yoj;a frda. iy ms<sld jeks
;;a;ajhkag o th n,mdk nj fy<s ù we;'
meh 2 la fyda Bg wvq ld,hla rEmjdyskS
fyda tjeks rEm udOHfha úfkda∞iajdo foa
krUñka isák iy meh 4 la jeks ld,hla ta
i|yd ñvx.= lrk jeäysáhka w;r meje;s
wOHhkfha ° fy<s jQ lreKq wkqj jeä
fõ,djla rEm udOHh krUñka isá whg
my; i|yka wdndO we;s nj fidhd .eks◊'
÷ l=uk fyda frda. ;;a;j
a hla ksid urKh is≥
úh yels iïNdú;dj ishhg 50 lska jeä ùu'
÷ yDohdndO fyda yDoh wdY%;
s f,v frda.
je<£fï m%jK;dj ishhg 125 lska jeä
ùu'
yDohdndO i|yd bjy,a jk wêl reêr
mSvkh fyda ≥ïîu jeks ;;a;ajhka by;
i|yka .Kkh ls¯ï i|yd fhd∞ f.k ke;'
rEmjdyskS ;srh u; oEia fhduq lr isàu
muKla fuu Nhdkl ;;a;ajhg fya;=
fkdfõ' /lshdj lrk w;r ;=r jeä mqr
fõ,djla jdä ù isàu fyda fndfyda fõ,djla
˙h meoùu o tu ;;a;ajh we;s ùug
fya;= fõ' i;shlg †k lSmhla Y¯r iqj;d
uOHia:dkhlg hEu fyda fjk;a tjeks
fohla u.ska fuu ;;a;ajh j<lajd .ekSu
wiSre h'
tlu ms<shu tfia tl ;ekl jdä ù
fkdisàuhs' j˙ka jr weú°u" isg f.k isàu
l< hq;= fõ'
tl ;ek fndfyda fj,djla jdä ù isàu by;
frda.S ;;a;ajhkag fya;=jkjdg wu;rj
msgfldkafoa we;s jk wdndOj,g o uq,a fõ'
b;d iq≥iq f,i ksru
® dKh lrk ,o mqgj
q l
Tn jdä ù isáh;a" j˙ka jr ke.sàu" u|
fj,djla weú°u jeks oE ls¯u kqjKg yqre h'
Wmqgd .ekSu( fïfhda la,sksla
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Your health:
How harmful is too much sitting?
Researchers have linked sitting for
• A nearly 50 percent increased
long periods of time with a number
risk of death from any cause
of health concerns, including obesity
and metabolic syndrome — a cluster
of conditions that includes increased
blood pressure, high blood sugar,
excess body fat around the waist and
abnormal cholesterol levels.
• About a 125 percent increased
risk of events associated with
cardiovascular
disease,
such
as chest pain (angina) or heart
attack
seem to significantly offset the risk.
Rather, the solution seems to be less
sitting and more moving overall. You
might start by simply standing rather
than sitting whenever you have the
chance.
Not only does sitting for hours a day
put you at increased risk of weight
gain, it also puts pressure on your
lower back, especially if you do not
have an ergonomically designed
and properly adjusted chair. Also,
the level of the surface you write,
type and mouse on, needs to be
as close to the level of your lap as
possible to reduce strain on your
wrists, shoulders and hands.
Even if you have a wonderfully
designed desk and chair, you still
need to get up and stretch and move
for at least five minutes every three or
four hours or so. Standing, walking
and stretching stimulate activity in
your organs and keep your muscles
from becoming stiff.
The impact of movement — even
leisurely
movement
—
can
be
profound. For starters, you'll burn
more calories. This might lead to
weight loss and increased energy.
Too much sitting also seems to
The increased risk was separate
increase the risk of death from
from other traditional risk factors
cardiovascular disease and cancer.
for cardiovascular disease, such as
One recent study compared adults
who spent less than two hours a day
in front of the TV or other screenbased entertainment with those who
logged more than four hours a day
smoking or high blood pressure.
Even better, the muscle activity
needed for standing and other
movement seems to trigger important
processes related to the breakdown
of fats and sugars within the body.
Sitting in front of the TV isn't the only
When you sit, these processes stall
concern. Any extended sitting — such
— and your health risks increase.
as behind a desk at work or behind
When you're standing or actively
the wheel — can be harmful. What's
more, spending a few hours a week
of recreational screen time. Those
at the gym or otherwise engaged in
with greater screen time had:
moderate or vigorous activity doesn't
moving, you kick the processes back
into action.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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Wise investments for a secure future
Savings and Investments are an
integral part of personal finance.
It is important to know the suitable
avenues of investment for your hardearned money, so that you can make
wise decisions regarding financial
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investment tools:
1. Savings account
2. Fixed deposit
3. Land and property
4.Gold
investment choices that would yield
high returns. Armed with a team of
professional and experienced staff
from the finance and investment
fields,
Assetline
Securities
has
earned the trust and confidence of a
management.
You may have experienced by now
loyal customer base and is backed
Anyone can earn money. It is
that the interest earnings on fixed
by financial stability.
the savings and investments that
deposits have been on a rapid
Some of the popular and stable high
count, an adage that rings true in
decline for the past few years and
yielding
investment
these times of economic unrest and
have deflated to a single digit. The
offered
by
uncertainty. Careful investments can
market prices of land and property
include:
go a long way in securing one’s
too have been stagnant. A similar
financial future.
adverse situation prevails in the gold
Unit trusts
For the employed, investment often
market. A gold sovereign purchased
opportunities
Assetline
Securities
Unit trusts work in much the same
way as fixed deposits but with high
means putting away money for a
at Rs.55,000/- during last year will
rainy day, which can be counted on
only fetch you about Rs. 40,000/-
withdraw your money when you
during times of economic downturn
as at present. These types of drastic
want, without any penalties on the
or personal requirements. Yet, for an
fluctuations can really affect your
interest earned.
amateur investor just beginning his
investments and if you were only
journey into the realms of finance, it
relying on this type of saving, you
may be a challenge to manage his
would not have gained but lost your
Investments in the stock
market
resources according to his investment
investment and expectations.
goals.
This is where an investment guidance
global and local financial/investment
Chances are that you have already
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market and provides a personalised
invested your hard-earned money
help you make a wise decision, by
service to its customers, helping them
in one or more of the following
introducing you to new strategic
add value to their equity portfolios.
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interest rates and the flexibility to
Assetline Securities team possesses
a good understanding of both the
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b;s˙
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meje;s◊' tfiau" bvï yd foam< ñ,
tfy;a tu fmd,S wkqmd;h hgf;au
.Kka jir lSmhla uqΩ,af,au tlu
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flfr®' ;j o Tn jirlg fmr ñ, °
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jeks wvq uqo,lg wf,ú fjñka mj;S'
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udr®.sl kj wdfhdack l%u y∫kajd
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hq;a
fldgia fjf<| fmd< wdfhdackh
f.da,Sh wdr®:slh fukau YS% ,xldfõ
wdr®:slh
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Wmq,a - k°ld hqj, úiska ñ,° .;a kj Wood-Mizer hka;%h
w;=re.s˙fha m†xÑ 37 úhe;s
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Wmq,a úÜgyÉÑ iy ì˙| k°ldg
Tjqka i;=j ;snQ oej breï hka;%
;ukaf.au
ls%hdlrùu i`oyd fndfyda Y%uh
wdrïN
lshd
ls¯ug
jHdmdrhla
;snqfKa
oeä
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jhie;s mq;l= o Tjqkg isák
ksid Tyqg fyd| wkd.;hla
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ñ, remsh,a ñ,shk 1'8 la úh'
fiajh
kuq;a tu uqo, fidhd .ekSu
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we;sj ,nd .;a ,S fuda,a n,m;%h
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folla
iu.ska
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Wmq,a - k°ld i;=j we;s merKs oej breï hka;%h
ta wkqj wjYH hka;%h ñ, ° f.k
md˙fNda.sl b,a,Sï imqrd,ñka
;u jHdmdrfha †hqKqj i,id
.ekSug
Wmq,a-k°ld
yelshdj ,eì◊'
hqj<g
a
dream
come
true…
;j ≥rg;a jHdma; jk weiÜ,hska ,Sisx YdLd cd,h
Expanding the Assetline Leasing branch network
°m jHdma; ;u YdLd cd,h ;j≥rg;a mqΩ,a lrñka iSudiys;
wefiÜ,hska ,Sisx iud.u ;j;a YdLd folla uE;l° újD; lrk ,°'
oka iud.ug wh;a uqΩ YdLd ixLHdj 42ls'
Expanding their 40-strong island-wide branch network, Assetline
Leasing Company Ltd opened two more branches recently.
Thirty-seven year old Upul Vittahachchi and his 34-yearold wife Nadeeka from Athurugiriya are an industrious
couple. They dreamed of running a successful business
one day. Proud parents of a seven-and-a-half-year-old
son, they have worked tirelessly since Upul’s father, a
former employee of State Timber Corporation, helped his
son obtain a permit to put up a sawmill.
They started out small in a block of land close to their
home and for years put in a lot of hours to build up the
business. It was pretty labour intensive. The two manual
saws they had at the mill required five people to operate.
As demand grew steadily, more output was required
while minimising wastage, and the idea of acquiring
advanced equipment came to their mind.
A new branch was opened in Kekirawa by Ananda Senevirathna,
Director and COO on 06th August 2013.
2013 wf.daia;= 6jk ∞ wOHlaI yd m%Odk fufyhqï ks,Od¯
wdkkao fifkúr;ak uy;d w;ska lelsrdfõ ° kj YdLdjla újD; úh'
Though conceiving the idea of upgrading to a more
efficient machine was easy, acting on it proved difficult.
The Wood-Mizer they wanted to purchase cost around
Rs. 1.8 million. The sales personnel at the company they
went to purchase the machinery suggested that they
obtain a lease through Assetline Leasing Company Ltd,
and the rest, as they say, is history.
Since the machine was purchased, not only has turning
logs into lumber become much easier, but it has also
saved the Vittahachchis time and money, and helped
them experience continued growth. “Through the hard
times, we’ve always had work. I don’t think we ever had
to look for work. It always came to us”, says a contented
Nadeeka. The lease they obtained from Assetline Leasing
Company Ltd to purchase a Wood-Mizer has not only
enabled their dream come true but it has also proven
to provide a great return on their investment. With the
mill running smoothly, Upul and Nadeeka are looking
forward to expanding their business.
The new branch in Walasamulla was declared open on September
5th 2013 by Director and COO Ananda Senevirathna.
2013 iema;eïnr® 5jk ∞ wOHCI yd m%Odk fufyhqï ks,Od¯ wdkkao
fifkúr;ak uy;d w;ska j,iauq,,
a YdLdj újD; jQ wjia:dj
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Whether you have resolved to get debt-free in
2014 or you have a long way to go, it is good to
be inspired. Look at people you know who are
already living debt-free lives. Whether it is a
Kh ke;=j bkak kqjKe;shkaf.a .;s.=K 10 la
10 Characteristics of
debt-free people
friend, family member or co-worker, the person
you are thinking of probably shares similar
qualities with other debt-free people. Here are 10
common characteristics you can emulate to live
within your means.
1. They pay attention to details
Make a budget using that math. It may be
a considerable salary increment, you
You won’t notice that recurring fee on
impossible at first, but start making cuts to
should think first of paying yourself. This
your credit card for the gym you’ve
your spending.
is true of your regular paycheque as well.
stopped using if you’re not checking your
Debt-free people live on less than they
You know you have to pay the rent, so
statement regularly. People without debt
make. This allows them to put money
monitor their personal finances closely.
aside for buying a house, retirement
They are less likely to waste money by
and an emergency fund. This provides a
forgetting about payment due dates or
financial independence that allows you
overdraft fees.
more options in the future.
You can start paying more attention also.
4. They think long term
The key is just to start. Try looking at your
When the focus isn’t on immediate
credit card statements every month. Next
gratification, you can make smarter
monitor all of your spending. Now add
decisions. Sure, it would be nice to have
up your income. Compare the two and
this season’s hottest shoes, but how will
see where you could cut back. Re-visit this
they help your long-term financial goals?
budget a few times a year to stay on track.
This doesn’t mean you can’t ever buy
2. They know their stuff
shoes! It just means you have to save up
Debt-free people do their own research.
before you buy them. This also gives you
If you want control over your finances,
you need to learn about them. It may feel
the time to consider if you really even like
the shoes and avoid impulse purchases.
treat your savings account the same way.
Make it a habit. And better yet, make it
a mindless habit by setting up automatic
deposit. Debt-free people know adding
even small amounts now will give you
more financial freedom later.
7. They set goals
You’ll find it easier to put aside money
if you have a strong sense of what it’s
going toward. This works for when you
are saving up for those shoes, planning
a vacation or thinking about retirement.
Debt-free people set specific goals so
they know what they are striving for. This
helps you stay on track. Retirement can
be a hard one for young people. It seems
so far away! Think about what sounds
overwhelming but the sense of security
5. They aren’t afraid to ask
you will feel in understanding what’s
Debt-free people take control of their
imagine the places you will visit. Now the
happening with your money will outweigh
finances and they aren’t meek about
goal seems more specific.
the discomfort.
it. If you know someone who has met a
financial milestone you admire (saved
8. They say ‘no’
3. They pretend they make less
Even if you are already deep in debt,
you can start to improve your situation
by immediately changing the way you
Rs.1 million for retirement, bought a car
in cash, etc.), don’t be afraid to ask how
they did it.
look at your money. Imagine you make
6. They save
10%, 25% or even 50% less than you do.
Whether you got a significant bonus or
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appealing about retirement. If it’s travel,
You may get lots of tempting offers
throughout the week for lunch with coworkers or dinner with friends. Don’t be
afraid to say no. Debt-free people know
that saying no to smaller expenses can
add up to big savings. This doesn’t mean
you can’t have any fun. Meet up with
friends in the park for a walk instead of
taking an expensive exercise class.
9. They know the value of cash
It can be easy to overspend when you
are never seeing actual money. Having
to part with some cash can remind you
the transaction you are making is real.
Plus, once that cash is gone, it’s gone. Try
only using cash for a while and see how
it changes your perception of purchasing.
10. They value experiences over
stuff
Debt-free people aren’t focused on things.
They value experiences more than having
the latest things. The average person will
list family and friends high on what they
value. But are your choices reflecting that?
If you are working extra hours to pay for
a fancy meal with the family, think about
the tradeoffs. Would you be better off not
1' ;u fl%äÜ ldâ m;a m%ldYkfha we;s úia;r i|yd wjOdkh fhduq lrhs'
ksis l,g wjYH f.ùï is≥ lrhs' tu ksid fmd,S tl;= ùu j<lS'
2' ;ukag Wjukd lrkafka l=ulao hkak ms<sn| fyd¢ka okS' ta wkqj wjYH
uqo, muKla úhoï lrhs'
3' oekgu;a lsishï m%udKhlg Kh ù we;akï ;udf.a úhoï ls¯fï rgdj
ms<sn| kej; l,amkd lrhs' ie,iqï lrhs'
4' °r®> ld,Sk uQ,H ie,iqï ilia lrhs' ta wkqj yev .efihs' hula ñ,°
.ekSug wjYH kï m<uqj ;ud tA i`oyd b;s˙ l< hq;= nj is;g .kshs'
5' ;ud w.h lrk hï uQ,Huh ch.%yKhla ^uqo,g ldrhla ñ,° .ekSu"
úY%du †úh i`oyd ie,lsh hq;= uqo,la b;s˙ ls¯u& ,nd.;a wfhl=f.ka
th is≥lf<a flfia±hs úuid n,hs'
6' b;s˙ lrhs' f.j,a l=,S" udisl ú≥,s ì,a fyda c, ì,am;a f.jkakd fiau
mqreoaola jYfhka ;u b;s˙ ls¯fï .sKqfï o udislj hï uqo,la ;ekam;a
lrhs'
7' ;udg iq≥iq b,lal ilia lr .kshs' ;ud b;s˙ lrkafka l=uk lreKla
i`oyd o ^W∞- im;a;= fcdavqjla ñ, ° .ekSug" ksjdvqjla .;ls¯ug
hdug& hkak okakd úg tA i`oyd b;s˙ ls¯u jvd myiq fõ'
8' wkjYH foa neyer lrhs' ;udg wjYH fkdjk foa i`oyd jk úhoï lmd
ye¯fuka °r®> ld,Skj ie,lsh hq;= uqo,la b;s˙lr .; yelsfõ'
9' uqof,a w.h okshs' ta wkqj l%shd lrhs'
10) meals at home with the family?
10' tk tk foa miqmi yUd fkdhhs' wjYH foa flfr® muKla is; fhduq
lrhs'
To become debt-free, you are going to
working late and having two (or five or
have to shed some of your current bad
habits and take on some new, more
constructive ones. Use the people who are
already living debt free as inspiration.
fujeks myiq lreKq wkq.ukh ls¯u u.ska Tng Tnf.a fm!oa.,sl
wdr®:sl ;;a;ajh jvd;a hym;a whq˙ka mj;ajd f.k hEug yels fõ'
uqo,a md,kfha ° kqjKska lghq;= lrkak' tfia jQ l, Tnf.a „ú;h
hym;a jkjd fkdwkqudkh'
Source: Yahoo Finance
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‘Glo’ farms:
striving for sustainable agriculture
Today the movement for sustainable agriculture is garnering
increasing support and acceptance within mainstream
agriculture. Sustainable agriculture constitutes the production
of food or other plant or animal products using farming
techniques that protect the environment, human health and rural
communities, and ensure animal welfare.
DP Global Ventures (Pvt) Ltd has utilised its lands in Kudapokuna,
Ranna, Nalanda, Madurankuliya and Dambulla for the
cultivation of mainly cashew and inter crops such as pepper,
cassava, sweet potato, maize, peanut, paddy, and fruits such
as mango, orange, pineapple, banana, papaya, passion fruit,
water melon and lime, using site specific cropping practices.
These crops are produced striving as much as possible to preserve
soil, water and other natural resources, using techniques such
as crop rotation. Water storage systems have been established
at both Welikanda and Ranna ‘Glo’ farms with the development
of tanks. In Ranna ‘Glo’ farm where buffaloes are being reared
for the production of curd, livestock husbandry practices that
uphold animal welfare have been implemented. By raising them
on pasture, these animals are enabled to move freely, consume
a natural diet, and avoid the stresses and illnesses associated
with confinement.
The fresh, healthy produce from ‘Glo’ farms is made available
at our farm shop at No. 68, Pannipitiya Road, Battaramulla
under the ‘Glo’ brand name.
Extensive support for sustainable agriculture is gaining ground
with increasing public awareness about the issues caused by
industrial agriculture, creating a robust market for sustainable
agricultural produce. At ‘Glo’ farms, efforts are being made to
produce healthful food and help today’s consumers make better
food choices.
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fidndoug ys;e;s
z.af,daZ ksIamdok
m˙ir ys;ldó lDIsldr®ñl l%ufõohka wo fndfyda
fokdf.a l;dnyg ,la ù we;' wdydr ksIamdokh fõjd
i;a;aj md,kh fõjd fï ´kEu fohla m˙irh iq/flk
whq˙ka is≥ l< hq;=h' tfukau" ck;djf.a fi!LHh iy
.%dóh iudch wdrCId ùu;a" i;a;aj iqnidOkh we;s jk
m˙† lghq;= ls¯u;a m˙ir ys;ldó lDIslr®uh hgf;a
n,dfmdfrd;a;= fõ'
iSudiys; ã mS .af,dan,a fjkapr®ia ^mqoa.,sl& iud.ug
wh;a l=vdfmdl=K" rkak" kd,kao" u≥rkal=,sh iy oUq,a,
hk m%foaYj, msysá bvï m˙ir ys;ldó f.dúìï njg
m;afldg we;' m%Odk jYfhkau lcq j.dj;a w;=re j.d
jYfhka .ïñ˙ia" n;," uCoafC∞lald" rg lcq" nvb˙Û=
iy ù j.dj;a lrkq ,efí' wU" f∞vï" wkakdis" flfi,a"
.ia,nq" je,a f∞vï" m;a;lald" foys jeks m,;=re o fuu
lDIs ìïj, j.d lrhs'
j.d lghq;= is≥ lrkq ,nkafka mi" c,h iy wfkla
fidndúl iïm;a o wdrCId jk fia kj ;dCIK l%ufõo
Ndú;d lrñks'
je,slkao
iy
tla/iafldg
rkak
§.af,da¶
m%fhdackhg
f.dúìïj,
.ekSu
i`oyd
°
c,
c,h
;gdl
ksr®udKh lr we;' rkak f.dúmf<a ° .j md,kh u.ska
ó ls˙ ksIamdokh lrhs' i;a;aj md,k lghq;= is≥ lrkq
,nkafka i;a;aj iqnidOkhg m%uqL;ajh ,nd foñks'
§.af,da¶ fjf<| kduh hgf;a tk kejqï" fi!LHdrCIs;
ksIamdok wxl 68" mkaksmsáh mdr" n;a;ruq,a, ,smskfha
we;s wmf.a µdï fIdma fj;ska ñ, ° .; yelsh'
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SPOR T S NEWS
lS%vd mqj;a
MBA Inter-firm Team Badminton Championship – 2013
MBA wka;r® iud.ï neâñkagka Y+r;dj - 2013
DPMC ‘A’ team
The ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams fielded by DPMC for 30th MBA Inter-firm
Team Badminton Championship – 2013 were placed 03rd and
02nd in H2 and H3 divisions respectively. The tournament
was held at St. Thomas’ College Sports Complex, Mt. Lavinia
from 24th November to 01st December 2013.
From left to right: Sameera Perera, Nuwan Chaminda, Kulunu
Pathum, A.M. Asela and Harsha Kosgolla
DPMC ‘B’ team
iSudiys; fâúâ mS˙ia fudagr® iud.u ksfhdackh lrñka b†˙m;a
jQ §ta¶ iy §î¶ hk lKavdhï fol ms<sfj,ska by; ;r.dj,sfha
H-2 ldKavfha f;jk ia:dkh;a H-3 ldKavfha fojk ia:dkh;a
†kd .kakd ,°' fuu ;r.dj,sh meje;a jQfha 2013 fkdjeïnr® 24
isg foieïnr® 01∞ olajd .,alsiai Ydka; f;dauia ú≥y,a .Dyia:
lSv
% d ixlSrK
® fha h'
Standing from left to right: Anil Kurunayakage, W. Harshana, Gokula
De Alwis, Sameera Wijekoon and Ajith Jayaweera
Dulux Inter-firm Team Doubles Badminton Championships – 2013
ähq,laia wka;r® iud.ï neâñkagka ;r.dj,sh - 2013
DPMC were the group winners
in Group 7 (Bowl) at the Dulux
3rd Inter-firm Team Doubles
Badminton
Championships
-
2013 worked off at St. Thomas’
College Sports Complex, Mt.
Lavinia from 10th to 14th July.
Assetline
in
Group
participated
Dulux
Inter-firm
the
Team
Doubles
Badminton
Championships – 2013 for the
2nd
consecutive
year.
Their
Men's team secured 3rd place
in the ‘G’ Division while the
Women’s team reached quarterfinals.
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HIGHWAYS
cq,s 10 isg 14 ∞ olajd .,alsiai
Yd' f;dauia úoHd,hSh .Dyia:
lS%vd ixlSr®Kfha meje;s by;
;r.dj,sfha
"Bowl"
wxYfha
lKavdhï Y+r;dj †kd .ekSug
iSudiys; fâúâ mS˙ia fudagr®
iud.u iu;a úh'
weiá,hska iud.u ksfhdackh
lrñka by; ;r.dj,sh i|yd
b†˙m;a jQ ms˙ñ lKavdhu §G¶
wxYfha f;jeks ia:dkh ,nd
.ekSug iu;a jQ w;r ldka;d
lKavdhu wr®O wjika mQr®j jghg
meñ”ug iq≥iqlï ,enQy'
First row (left to right) W. Harshana, Thushari Wijesiriwardena,
Indika Perera, Inoka Herath and Harsha Kosgolla
Second row (left to right) Anil Kurunayakage, Nuwan Chaminda,
A.M. Asela, Lasitha Damith, Gokula De Alwis, Sameera Perera,
Ajith Jayaweera
Standing (left to right) - Anura Pandithage (ALCL), Thusitha
Kumara (ALCL), Ranga Niroshana (ACPL), Kasun Perera (ASPL),
Sagara Jayasekara (ALCL), Kosala Dissanayake (ASPL), Chamil
Prasad (ALCL)
Seated (left to right) - Daminda Elvitigala (ALCL), Sachindra Silva
(ALCL), Hamzia Bohoran (ALCL), Chamila De Silva (ALCL), Roharsha
Gooneratna (ALCL)
Absent - Ananda Senevirathne (ALCL), Sandeepa Virajith (ALCL)
oi; me;sreKq k;a;f,a i;=g
Spreading the Joy of
Christmas
fjk;a jirj, fukau 2013 jifr® foieïnr® 20jeks∞ o wmf.a nKavdr.u Y%jKd.drh mqrd
kskk
a do jQfha k;a;,a .S ñysrhs' fâúâ mS˙ia iuQy jHdmdrfha fiajl fiaúldjkaf.a ñys˙ y`äka
.ehqKq k;a;,a lefrd,a .S;l
s d ksid nKavdr.u Y%jKd.drh tlΩ jQ w;r fujr úfYaI;ajhla
jQfhA .S; .dhkhg wu;rj Tjqka úiska ls;= Wm; r`. ±laùuhs'
Christmas spirit was at an all-time high as employees representing the Group companies
sang Christmas carols at the Bandaragama auditorium on 20th December 2013.
This year too, keeping the Christmas traditions alive, the employees sang carols to
spread a little festive cheer amongst each other. Right throughout the carols, a group of
employees re-enacted the significance of Christmas – the birth of Jesus Christ – through
a well choreographed nativity play.
The staff along with the top management enjoyed listening to festive favourites including
‘Silent Night’ and ‘Jingle Bells’.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
m%cd i;aldr
3D Ultrasound Scanner for
Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
The Gastroenterology Research Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine,
University of Kelaniya provides services to patients referred from both
government and private medical institutions, being the only laboratory in
the country that has facilities to investigate gastric motility and intestinal
transit using non-invasive techniques. We recently donated them an
Ultrasound Scanner that will help them carry out research and improve
the quality of life of patients with gastrointestinal disorders.
le,◊h iriúfha ffjoH mSGhg
;%sudk w,ag%d-ijqkaâ ialEkrhla
rgg wjYH wkd.; ffjoHjreka ìys lrk ffjoH mSG w;˙ka le,◊h
iriúhg wkqnoaO ffjoH mSGhg ysñjkafka m%uqLia:dkhls' wm úiska Bg
,nd ≥ka ;%sudk w,ag%d-ijqkaâ ialEkrh rcfha iy fm!oa.,sl frday,a j,ska
fhduq lrkq ,nk frda.Ska m˙CId ls¯ug fukau wdydr udr®.fha ls%hdld¯;ajh
iïnkaO mr®fhaIK is≥ ls¯u i`oyd mYapd;a Wmdê ffjoH isiq isiqúhkag
fndfyda Wmld¯ jk ;dCI◊l fuj,uls'
Ventilator for Pawani Madubashini of
Makandana, Madapatha
17-year-old Pawani Madubashini of Makandana, Madapatha is suffering
from a rare neurological disorder which, according to her doctor, affects
her breathing, swallowing and hearing, and necessitates long-standing
ventilator support. Her father had to resign his job because she needed
a constant caregiver and they couldn’t afford a skilled nurse. When
the ventilator they had been using broke down recently and was sent
for repairs, her father made an urgent request to us for assistance in
purchasing a new machine. It was a heartfelt appeal of a distraught father
we just couldn’t ignore.
mjks uOqNdIs” oshKshg fjkaáf,agrhla
17 yeú˙† mjks uOqNdIs” b;du;a úr, .Kfha iakdhq wdndOhlska fmf<k
wirK oe˙hla' meh 24 mqrd lsisjl= fyda wE wi, isáh hq;=uhs' tksihs wef.a
mshd ;u /lshdj mjd w;ayer uOqNdIs”f.a .s,dfkdamia:dkh fjkqfjka ;u
iïmQr®K ld,h fhdojkafka' yqiau .ekSu" lEu îu jeks uQ,sl l%shdjka mjd
wehg uy;a wiSre ù we;' „j;a jkafka fjkaáf,agr® hka;%hl wdOdrfhka'
tu hka;%hg wÆ;ajeähd ls¯ula wjYH ùu;a wehg fjk;a hka;%hl msysg
fiùug;a jQ l, wef.a mshdf.a msysgg b†˙m;a jQfha fâúâ mS˙ia iuQy jHdmdr
iqnidOl ix.uhhs'
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Shoes for children of Ratnapura District Threewheeler Society members
A new pair of shoes is indeed a joy for a child going to school. It is one thing
they wish for at the start of a new school year. It was our pleasure to fulfill
that simple wish of a group of little ones.
r;akmqr †ia;%sla ;s%frdao r: ysñhkaf.a ix.ï
idud‚lhkaf.a ore oe˙hkg im;a;=
wΩ;a im;a;= fcdavqjla ,eîu jQ l<S kj mdi,a jdrh wdrïNfha ¥ orejkag
uy;a i;=gla f.k fokakls' tjka l=vd ore ±˙hka ms˙ilg tu i;=g <`.d
lr°ug yelsùu ms<sn`o wmg we;af;a yDohdx.u i;=gla'
Emergency Treatment Unit for Regional
Hospital, Ranna
Ranna Regional Hospital is a prominent health care provider to people
in the area. The need of an Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) for initial
treatment of injuries that require immediate medical attention and
stabilisation of patients until they are transferred to a more advanced
facility has been badly felt for some time. When the Medical-Officer-inCharge approached us with a request for establishing an ETU, we had no
hesitation in helping them out.
rkak m%dfoaYSh frday,g y†is m%;sldr tallhla
y†is m%;sldr tAllhla hkq frday,lg w;HdjYH wxYhla' jvd fyd`o myiqlï
iys; frday,la lrd frda.Ska msg;a lr y˙k f;la w;HdjYH y†is m%;sldr
iemhSu fuu.ska is≥flfr®' fujeks tallhl wjYH;dj frdayf,a ldr®h Ndr
ffjoH ks,Od˙hd úiska wm fj; oeka jQ l, wm iud.fï iudc iqnidOl
ix.uh tu wjYH;dj imqrd,Sh' ta wkqj" rkak frdayf,a fiajh ,nd .ekSu
i|yd meñfKk frda.Skag y†is m%;sldr wjYH kï tA i`oyd y†is m%;sldr
tallhla oeka tu frdayf,a ia:dms; lr we;'
Computer for Bodiraja Vidyalaya, Moratuwa
Computers are an integral part of everyday lives. They are an essential
feature in modern education too. Today it has become the new pencil
and paper, textbook, library, and in some instances – the teacher. In this
context, children who do not have access to a computer can be at a serious
disadvantage. That’s why we stepped into donate this learning tool to a
school that needed it the most.
fudrgqj fndaêrdc ú≥y,g m˙.Klhla
jr®;udk ck „ú;hg ke;sju ne˙ wx.hla ù we;af;a m˙.Klh hs' wo
ojfia wOHdmkhg o tfiauhs' mdi,a orejkg fmd;a m;a" mEka mekai,a fiau
m˙.Klho w;HdjYHhs' kj ±kqu fidhd hEug th uy;a fia Wmld¯ fõ'
fudrgqj fndaêrdc ú≥y,g m˙.Klhla ,nd °ug wm ;SrKh lf<a tys
bf.kqu ,nk ore oe˙hkag o rfÜ wfkl=;a mdi,aj, ore oe˙hkag fuka
m˙.Kl idCIr;dj ,eîu w;HdjYH ksid h'
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Tfí fudagr® r:fha Âú; ld,h †.= lr .kak
fyd| ;;a;ajfhka Tfí jdykh mj;ajd f.k hEu i|yd wjYH jk uQ,sl lreKq 10 la
.ek o ie,ls,su;a jkak' kshñ; jdhq
m%udKh mj;ajd f.k .sh uq;a" ghrfha
fmdf<dj yd .efgk m%foaYh tl f,i
f.ùula is≥ fkdjkafka kï tys f;areu
t,hskaukaÜ is≥ ls¯u wjYH nj h' Bg
wu;rj" ;s˙x. fyda fIdla weífidanr®
f.ù we;s njg fyda ghrh we;=<;
ydks ùula fyda is≥ ù we;s njg;a
th b`.shls' iEu ls'ñ' 10"000lg
jrla t,hskaukaÜ m˙CId lrkak' th
ksis m˙† fkdue;s kï ghr blaukska
f.ùhdugo" iqlaldku ls%hdld¯;ajfha
.egΩ u;=ùug o fya;=fõ'
7' tka‚u ms˙is≥ lrkak
jdykh ir®úia lrk úg tka‚uo
mú;% lrkak' wms˙is≥ tka‚ulg jvd
‚˙is≥ tka‚ul l%shdld˙;ajh iqugh'
tfukau" tjeks tka‚ul we;s jk
ldka≥jla y∫kd .ekSuo myiq h' Tn
úiska fuh is≥ lrkafka kï tka‚fï
we;s úoHq;a Wmdx. j,g j;=r ldka≥
ldrhla ñ, ° .ekSu i|yd Tn úiska
ie,lsh hq;= uqo,la wdfhdackh lr we;'
tu ksid th ksis f,i m˙yrKh ls¯u
jdykfha meje;aug fya;= fõ' mdúÉÑ
lrk ,o jdykj,g úfYaI wjOdkhla
fhduq l< hq;af;a tjeks jdykj,
wÆ;ajeähd lghq;= i|yd jeä uqo,la
fhoúh hq;= fyhsks'
ks;sm;d flfrk kv;a;=j Tnf.a
jdykfha wdhq ld,h °r®> ls¯ug fya;=
jkjd muKla fkdj tys l%shdld˙;ajh
o Wm˙u ;,hg f.k taug bjy,a fõ'
wÆ;ajeähd lghq;= i|yd hk úhou o
wvq fõ' my; m<jkafka Bg Wmld¯ úh
yels lreKq lSmhls'
1' ˙h meo ùfï ° ie,ls,af,ka tu
lghq;af;a kshef,kak
tka‚u
mK
.eka
jQ
jydu
welai,fr®grh jeämqr md .kak tmd'
th l< hq;af;a l%u l%ufhka h' udr®.
ix« wi, kj;ajd isák úg tka‚u
kshqg%,a lrkak' tu.ska tka‚ug lsishï
úfõlhla fokak' .shr udre l< miq
la,É tl u;ska mdoh bj;g .kak'
wka;r®cd,h weiqfrka
2' Tnf.a jdykh i;shlg jrla j;a
fidaokak
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jdykh ms˙is≥ jQ úg th u< lEu
fndfyda ≥rg wvq fõ' tfiau n|
†,sfik iajrEmhla .kS' Tn Tnf.a
jdykh ms˙is≥ lrk úg jdykfha
we;=<; o ms˙is≥ ls˙ug wu;l
fkdlrkak' l=vd wmøjH iy m,;=re
hqI" fidavd jeks øj jr®. ydksodhl
h' tu ksid jdykfha we;=<; jelshqï
lrkak' f;; ieye,aÆ fr† lvlska
vEIa fndaâ tl msi∞kak' jdykfha
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we;=<; we;s mdmsis o fyd¢ka mú;%
lrkak' kej; tajd jdykfha we;=<;
w;=rkakg fmr br wõfõ fyd¢ka
fõ,d .kak'
3' jelaia lrkak
Tnf.a jdykfha n| jelaia ls¯u;a
w;sYh jeo.;a h' tu.ska jdykfha
jr®Kh wdrCId lr .; yel' tfiau
l=re,a,kaf.a jiqre jeks oE ksid we;s
jk me,a,ï bj;a ls¯fuka wu;r
meyehla o jdykhg tla flfr®'
4' wdjrKhla we;s ia:dkhl jdykh
kj;d ;nkak
fuu`.ska jdykfha jr®Khg fukau
we;=,;g mdr cïnq, lsrK u.ska we;s
jk ydks wju fõ' tjeks ia:dkhla
ke;skï lsishï wdjrKhlska jdykh
jid ;nkak'
5' ksIamdolhd úiska olajd we;s m˙† ksis
l,g tka‚ka Ths,a iy Ths,a µs,agr® udre lrkak
ksis l,g tka‚ka Ths,a udre ls¯u
jeo.;a h' ≥yqú,s iys; wêl r:jdyk
;onohlska hq;a Odjk ;;a;ajhka ys°
fuh úfYaIs; fõ' tu.ska tka‚fï
tlajk wkjYH øjH bj;a ùu is≥ fõ'
tksidu †.=l,la Wmøj rys;j Ndú;
l< yels fõ' Ths,a udre lrk úg
Ths,a µs,agrh o udre ls¯u u.ska b;s˙
ù we;s mrK Ths,a fya;=fjka ms˙is`≥
wΩ;a Ths,a wmú;% ùu j<lS'
6' ghr ms<sn| ie,ls,su;a jkak
ghrj, jdhq mSvkh ksis f,i we;aoehs
fidhd n,kak' kshñ; jdhq m%udKh
mj;ajd f.k hkak' ghrfha f.ùu
fkdùug j. n,d.kak'
8' iamdr®la ma,.aia
iEu
jrla
lsf,da
ógr
iamdr®la
50"000
ma,.aia
lgu
udre
ls¯u
fndfyda jdyk ksIamdolhska wkqu;
lrhs' tka‚fï l%shdld˙;ajh by<
uÜgul mj;ajd .ekSug;a bkaOk
ldr®hCIu;djhg;a th Wmld¯ fõ'
9' jdykfha neg˙h ms<sn| j;a
ie,ls,su;a jkak
we;eï neg˙ kv;a;=ls¯u wkjYH nj
ksIamdolhska m%ldY l<o" úáka úg
neg˙h m¯CId ls¯u
meje;aug
fya;=
fõ'
tys †.=ld,Sk
f;;
lene,a,lska gr®ñk,a ms˙is`≥
fr†
lrkak'
tfiau neg˙fha j;=r uÜgu yd msg;
hï mΩ≥ úula we;a±hs m˙CId lrkak'
10' úYajdijka; rCIK ksfhda‚;hl=
f;dard .kak
uy u. ° Tn fld;rï m¯CIdld¯
jqj;a" wk;=re is≥ ùu je<elaúh
fkdyel' tu ksid úYajdijka; rCIK
iud.ula iu. jdykh rCIKh lr
;sîu jeo.;a h' ydks is≥ jQ fldgia
i|yd kshu wu;r fldgia ksIamdolhd
f.kau ,nd fok iy wΩ;ajeähdjka
i`oyd j.lSula ,nd fok rCIK
wdh;khla f;dard .ekSu jeo.;a h'
Extend the life of your car
10 basic car care and maintenance tips to keep your car running in top condition
A car is an important personal investment, but owning one, whether it is a new car or a used car, takes a lot of hard work. It has to be well
taken care of to ensure its reliability and prevent breakdowns. Used cars especially need extra attention and could be more expensive to
maintain than new cars.
Following a regular maintenance routine will help extend the life of your car as well as keep your car’s performance at its peak. It will also
save you a lot of money in repairs. Here are 10 basic car care and maintenance tips to follow.
Do not accelerate your engine immediately during
start-up as this contributes to premature wear of the
car’s engine. Accelerate slowly when you begin your
drive. Shift to neutral at red lights to give the engine
some time to rest. Be car considerate and you will be
rewarded with longer time between repairs. When driving
a manual transmission car, do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal. Always take your foot off the clutch pedal
after changing gears.
5. Change engine oil and filter at the
manufacturer’s recommended periods
Many car manufacturers today recommend an increased
oil change period, but frequent oil change is still
necessary, especially if your car is run in heavy traffic
and dusty conditions. Frequent oil changes flush
abrasive dirt and metal particles out of the engine, thus
prolonging its life. Change of oil filter during every oil
change will prevent contamination of the new oil that
will otherwise remain and mix with the new, clean oil.
2. Wash your car once a week
6. Take care of your tyres
Washing your car keeps it clean, shiny and free from
corrosion. Remember to clean the car interior too. Dirt
particles are abrasive while spilled liquids such as sodas
and juices can be corrosive. Vacuum your car interior
thoroughly and wipe the lenses on the dashboard with
a soft damp cloth. Take your mats out and brush or hose
them down. Dry the mats thoroughly before placing them
back in the car.
Check your tyre pressure at regular intervals and keep
them inflated to the recommended pressure specified in
your user manual. Air pressure should be checked in cold
and unladen conditions. Another thing to look out for is
uneven wear. If you have properly maintained the tyre’s
pressure, then uneven wear might suggest that it is time
to check and correct the wheel alignment. Uneven tyre
wear also suggests defective shock absorbers, a bent
wheel or internal tyre damage.
3. Wax your car too
Waxing your car regularly protects you car’s paint by
slowing oxidation and by creating a barrier against bird
droppings and pollution. It also makes the car look good
by adding extra shine.
4. Park in the shade
Parking your car in the shade prevents interior damage
caused by UV rays and protects your car’s paint. If a
shaded area is not available, use a car shade to minimise
the sun’s impact.
Wheel alignment on the car should be checked at least
every 10,000 km. Improper wheel alignment shortens the
life of your tyres as well as causes steering problems.
See if your steering is stiffer than usual or if your car
pulls to one side. If it does, you need to have the wheel
alignment checked.
7. Clean your car engine
Clean your car’s engine whenever it is serviced. A clean
engine runs cooler and also enables you to easily
spot leaks or problems. You may have your engine
professionally steam cleaned or you may opt to clean
it yourself. In this case, make sure you protect sensitive
engine components including the air intake, distributor
and electrical parts as electrical parts could get
damaged if water enters them. You may use a greasecutting detergent and a bristle brush to clean the engine.
8. Change spark plugs
Many modern manufacturers recommend changing
spark plugs every 50,000 km. This ensures good fuel
mileage and high engine performance.
9. Maintain your car battery
It doesn’t matter if the manufacturer claims that the
battery is maintenance-free, you still have to regularly
check your car battery to extend its life. Start by keeping
your battery terminals clean. You may wipe it with a
damp rag and some detergent if needed. Also check the
battery water and battery case for any sign of damage.
Cracks or bulges are signs that your car battery needs
to be replaced.
10. Select a reliable car insurer
No matter how careful you are, accidents or damages
are inevitable. In this case, you need to have a car
insurer you can trust. Choose a car insurer who approves
replacement of damaged parts only with original parts
from the manufacturer and who can give you guarantees
on repairs.
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source: www.jupitermotors.com.au
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iqn ux.,ï Wedding Bells
Rasika Indrajith (PDI) & Anusha Indumathi
Suranga Silva (S&M) & Nilusha Sanjeewani
Manju Meegahage (Logistics) & Harshani Karunarathna
Rathnasiri Thabrew (P&A) & Thilakshi Ranasinghe
Uditha Shantha Indunil (S&M) & Irosha Fernando
Thushara Fernando (PDI) & Rukshani Fonseka
Rohan Dharmapriya (P&A) & Samuddika Subasinghe
Shirantha Vidanagamage (F&A)
& Imali Karunarathna
Rasika Wickramage (S&M) & Inoka Dilhani
Rasika Chandrasena (S&M) & Jeewani Jayathissa
Jayantha Perera (Technical) & Madhunika Ariyasena
Amila Kumara (PDI) & Inoka Nisansala Kumari
Piyal Bandara Karunarathne (P&A) & Gayathri Wijerathna
Udaya Dodangoda & Darshika Nadeeshani (S&M)
Sajith Jayanath (S&M) & Saumi Jayarathna
Sisira Kumara Somarathne (S&M) & Achini Karunarathne
Sujith Chinthaka (P&A) & Tharusha Mandakini
Letchuman Ravindran (P&A) & Thangarasa Subasini
Amila Sampath (F&A) &
Chathurika Madhushani
Harsha Udayanga (ISO & QA) & Surangika Kumuduni
Nuwan Thilakarathne (Field Service) & Madhara Kumari Aththanayake
Lahiru Vitharana (F&A) & Anoma Gunawardane
Eranda Kandekumbura (S&M) & Ayomi Doolwala
Chandima Yatawara (Technical) & Malika Sandamali
Chamika Ranaweera & Hiruni Roshanthika (Security)
Sameera Madusanka (Field Service) & Nayana Hemamali
Madushan Sandaruwan (P&A) & Shashini Disanayaka
Nilushan Mendis (PDI) & Dewmini Fernando
Kankanange Nandana (ISO & QA) & Chamari Wijesekara
Ranga Nalinda (F&A)
& Binoni Chaminda
°r®> fiajd we.ehSï
Yasith Roshan (PDI) & Nimesha Dilhani
Nirosha Wellappili (HR) & Sithumini Liyanaarachchi
Kalindu Mihiruk (PDI) & Chathurika Dilrukshi
LONG SERVICE BONUS
jir 25 l fiajd ld,hla iïmQr®K l<
my; i|yka fiajl uy;=ka wdh;kfha
iNdm;s iy l<ukdldr wOHCI iqñ;a
l=udrK;=x. uy;d w;ska °r®> fiajd i|yd
jQ m%ido °ukd ,nd .kakd ,°'
The
following
employees
completed 25 years of service and
received long service bonus from
Chairman & Managing Director
Sumith Cumaranatunga.
A G D Ajith Workshop
jevm< wxYfha
ta' „' ã' w‚;a
U W J Abeysekara Vehicle Assembly & PDI
jdyk tl,ia ls¯fï wxYfha
hQ' ví' f–' wfífialr
M S R Gnanarathne Field Service
lafIa;% fiajd wxYfha
tï' tia' wdr®' {dKr;ak
M S Shantha Workshop
jevm< wxYfha
tï' tia' Ydka;
E A P Edirisuriya Field Service
lafIa;% fiajd wxYfha
B' ta' mS' t†˙iQ˙h
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lúh
uq;= je,a fmdgla fuka tlsfkl ne`o ;kfkñ fkdfhla úis;=re lú je,a †ú u. ks;r yuqjk ieu wei ,shefjhs fkdfhla ú,iska mkays`o fid`osk
ks;sk
.efgk
;=äk
lúfhka úgl ud yoj; fmfkkq tkuq≥ úfgl Tn th fkdy`≥kkq lú mo Tng ii`∞f.k n,kq tkuq≥ ñ;=r lj Tn .ek fkdjkq we;S
we;S
we;S
we;S
úlis; lrhs l=iquka ys˙fmdo jeiai
f;uqfkd;a úfgl f.k fohs Tn yg leiai
je, hk w;g ne`of.k .shfyd;a ueiai
fkdis;k ú,ilg we;s úh yel fldiai
l=Ydka p;=rx. úf–jr®Ok
iSudiys; wefiÜ,hska ,Sisx iud.u
uvmd;
fmdä id≥
f.a mqrd ≥j kegqj fl<s ljg lï ks;r foijk jel=kq ñys˙ lú .S yog iykh f.kd iskd ms˙ kqU ieu∞u fidhhs uu we;s ;=rd ixidr mqreoaog ish,a neñ is`o mshdor udmshka kEishka yer uqvq ysig lidj; jgdm; w; fmdä id≥ ;ju ug uf.a tlu f–' tï' iuka; l=udr
fCIa;% fiajd wxYh
iSudiys; fâúâ mS˙ia fudagr® iud.u
wkqrdOmqr
tkak
ksos - fkdksos ksfïfYl
mqreÿ iqj|;a tlal
iS;,g .+,s fjkak
WKqiqula f.k tkak
ÿrl ys| fï ys;g
fid`ÿre is;+ú,s /f.k
ud fm,k md¿j;a
iq,f`. mdlr hkak
Tn tkak''' Tn tkak'''
Tfí fifkyi /f.k
n,ka bkakjd uu
Th fofk; oel .kak''''
ixðj ùrisxy
ã mS f,dPsiaálaia mqoa.,sl iud.u
rkak
fldfya
fldfya
uqfõ
„úf;a
oud
oud
ord
mq;d
fï jEhu rc fjkak fkdfõ
.skshï oΩ k.k ux fm;
úre ≥yqú,s oi; úysfok
wefia nihl k<d f..reu
w;=,a myrla fia ksrka;r
w;=re is≥rla fkdue;s uyu`.
≥jkakg we; fkdksñ .ukla
fmd,sia ovfld, ue†ka wk;=re
isysfõh udislfh jd˙l
wf;a lr.eg ˙ojñka
nr .shrhla u; ≥jk ;=ka il
wïuf.a fí;=;a mshdf.;a
fmdä ≥jg mxpdhqohl=;a
f,dl= mq;=f. mx;sfha .dia;=;a
lfâ Kh ál fï i;sfhj;a
fifka nr ì˙`og j<,a,la
fidhd †jhhs k`†ka gqla''gqla
;rx. kqjka nKavdr
iSudiys; wefiÜ,hska ,Sisx iud.u
n;a;ruq,a,
fmïnr is;
ieu ∞ ,shQj;a fmïlú kug uf. yo /`≥kq ;kslu ≥l ;ju ks† ke;s fofk; ≥r wyig fhduqj i`oj; fidhhs isys lrñka uqyqK Tfí
;sfí
bfí
Tfí
Th rE imqj ±l fk; /jgqKd iqñys˙ lgy`vg lK /jgqKd .;s mej;=ug uf. is; megÆKd yoj; mqrd Tn yg fmï lf<a fkdfjhs
fkdfjhs
;uhs
uuhs
wd,h mqrd ;snqfKa i`oj;shg ld,h f.jqKq yeá ldg;a bksux ;kdf.k <x fjkakg wirK fmïj;d uu ;du;a h
wu;lh
isáh
ìuh
f;m¨ joka fol ;=k Th fofk; u;lhs fuug uf. uqÆ „ú;h ud yd iskdiqk Th uqj lu, ., flgq rejl fuka we; yojf;a n,d
mqrd
t∞
i∞
l=Ydka p;=rx. úf–jr®Ok
iSudiys; wefiÜ,hska ,Sisx iud.u
uvmd;
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yriamo m%fya,sldj
Crossword
ch udj; yriamo m%fya,sldj 16
yryg
1' mKavqldNh rcqf.a uj
4' cmdkfha uqo,a tAllh
5' ,xldfõ uqyq≥nv m<d;a w,a,df.k isá ms˙ils
6' isis
7' yeg mekak;a ìñka fkdh;s
10'.=reΩ f.daóka rÑ; .%ka:hla
12'jvq lr®udka;fha ° m%fhdackhg .kS
13'lmk ,o f.dhu
my,g
1' WKqiqu uksk WmlrKhls
2' ëjr wdïmkakhls
3' mEk
8' t<jΩ jls
9' isri
11' iQr®hhd
m%fya,sldj 15 úi`≥u
.shjr ch.%dylhd
ví' ù' wdr®' tka' m%Nd;a
úl=Kqï yd wf,ú wxYh
iSudiys; fâúâ mS˙ia fudagr® iud.u
myiqlï ixlSr®Kh IV
uvmd;
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