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Expolanka’s EFL Global Freeport chooses Sino Lanka Power Gen as their solar PV partner
EFL Global Freeport (Pvt.) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of, Expolanka Holdings PLC, has signed up with Sino Lanka Power Gen for the installation of solar PV at their facility located at the Katunayake BOI zone.
Group CEO Expolanka Holdings PLC, Hanif Yusoof remarks “Sustainability is at the very core of our business operations and this initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to green our carbon footprint while fulfilling our promise to customers to provide sustainable logistics solutions. We selected SLPG as our partner to carry out the installation of a 1.1MW solar PV facility on our EFL Freeport facility in the Katunayake BOI zone. We were especially impressed with their technical prowess especially when it came to ensuring all the required safety protocols and efforts gone to protecting our facility.”
Sino Lanka Power Gen, a renewable energy company specialising in investing and developing solar energy projects in Sri Lanka has installed to date, 10MW of rooftop projects with 12MW in the pipeline. Their focus is on utilizing the best-in-class products, following a FIDIC approach to project management. They maintain IEC standards when it comes to installation, commissioning and maintenance of their projects, whilst adopting a proprietary monitoring software to track and correct any issues in real-time – improving yields as much as 5-8% compared to a conventional system.
SLPG’s team consists of over 25 years in rooftop installation experience, including high-tension rooftop projects and Sri Lanka’s tallest solar installation. SLPG uses some of the best Tier -1 products available in the market and will be utilizing the latest panels and inverters for this project.
Director Business Development of SLPG, Dhiren Kundanmal said this about the project “We are extremely proud and honoured to be selected as a partner with Expolanka Holdings PLC to assist them in their sustainability drive. It’s another great addition in our long line of prestigious corporates that have selected SLPG to be their partner of choice. We are focused on assisting these corporates on their mission to reducing greenhouse gases and to help Sri Lanka to reduce its dependency on importation of fossil fuels such as coal and diesel, especially during our current dollar crisis.”
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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