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Perera and Sons donates Reverse Osmosis plant to Gamini Vidyalaya Kudawilachchiya under their CSR campaign – Manu Mehewara
Commemorating the value of the role that water plays in enabling and securing livelihoods, Perera and Sons donates yet another reverse osmosis (RO) plant to the Gamini Vidyalaya Kudawilachchiya, in the Anuradhapura district. This area is well known for the elephant human conflicts and an increase in kidney borne diseases due to the lack of clean drinking water. The reverse osmosis plant ensures that students, teaching staff and the general community alike, all obtain access to clean, safe drinking water, thereby reducing the incidence and spread of water borne diseases which is a wide spread concern in these areas. It also stands to act as valuable source of drinking water in an area plagued with continuous drought, and water scarcity that has caused great difficulty and stunted the local agriculture as well. The villagers pay Rs 2 – Rs 5 for a liter of drinking water, which is sold by those visiting door to door.
The Gamini Vidyalaya, founded in 1952, currently comprised of a teaching staff of 20 individuals, provides access to quality education for over 136 students, across different phases of education, from grade 1 to grade 11. The Principal, Ms Sandamalee and the Educational Zonal Director Nethranjana added that the RO plant enables higher efficiency water treatment and will allow the school to generate a steady supply of uncontaminated water for both general and public use, beneficial towards securing the health and safety of the local community.
The donation is part of Perera and Son’s efforts to support a request from the Sri Lanka Navy towards assisting the local communities. It also highlights the Company’s long-term commitment to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goals 3 – Good Health and Well-being, and 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, respectively under their CSR brand Manu Mehewara.
Reverse Osmosis is a widely-used water treatment process which removes contamination by passing pressurized water through a semi-permeable membrane. The membrane isolates pollutants and allows pure water molecules to pass through, while trapping and separating the contaminated molecules. The RO process filters out all possible contaminants, thus leaving behind clean drinking water for use. These units are manufactured by the expert engineers of the Sri Lanka Navy, and Ltcd Gamage from the Sri Lanka Navy mentioned that for every 20 liters of water, 8 liters is filtered for drinking purposes and the balance 12 is used for agriculture purposes. A 5000 liter storage tank is used to pump and store water from a tube well. The RO plant ensures communal access to clean, consumable drinking water to the villagers of Kudawilachchiya, with 3 taps installed outside the school gate.
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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