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Ideal Motors supplies state-of-the-art Mahindra Powerol generators to two Nawaloka College of Higher Studies
Ideal Motors, a fully owned subsidiary of the Ideal Group specializing in Mahindra Vehicle Assembly and Mahindra Vehicles, and also as the importer and distributor of Mahindra spare parts, supplied two Mahindra Powerol generators to the education arm of Nawaloka Holdings, Nawaloka College of Higher Studies locations in Colombo and Kandy to meet their energy requirements.
Currently, Mahindra Powerol generators are available in 28 models, ranging from 5 KVA to 625 KVA and can be purchased at extremely attractive prices from the Ideal Motors branch network located islandwide While Powerol generators are equipped with the formidable Mahindra engine, the power production unit is through the world-renowned European technology of Leroy-Somer. In addition, Mahindra Powerol uses world-recognized brand of DPC (Digital Power Control) modules in its generators to provide better fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and reliable power output.
The Powerol generators launched into market are available in distinct categories. The convenient and bcompact, easy to handle 5 KVA single-phase portable generator set, the 10 KVA to 30 KVA single phase generator set, and the 10 KVA to 625 KVA three phase generator set. In 2017, Ideal Motors was awarded the sole distributorship for Mahindra Powerol diesel generators in the country. Since then, Mahindra Powerol has been a mainstay in catering to the power needs of both large and small-scale companies and to-date has earned an enviable reputation as a leader in Sri Lanka’s generator market.
Commenting on Mahindra Powerol gensets, Janaka Kulathunga, Senior Manager – Powerol Product,
Ideal Group stated, “Today, Mahindra Powerol has become Sri Lanka’s leader among the Indian generator category. We are extremely pleased to note that we have been able to achieve this unique victory within a short period of time due to our excellent after sales service. Furthermore, Mahindra Powerol is a proven well-known and respected international brand loved by consumers worldwide. Currently, Mahindra Powerol generators offers a portfolio of generators suited to various niches and supplies leading manufacturers, factories, hotels, banks and service stations in the country as the preferred choice among these institutions.”
He added, “Notably, the Mahindra diesel generators operate with low noise levels, offers higher fuel efficiency, and assures users of years of hassle-free operations, manufactured to ensure proven performance and reliability. Within a very short time, Mahindra Powerol generators has achieved nationwide popularity among customers. We believe the excellent customer and after sales service provided by Ideal Motors are among the reasons we have attracted a large customer base. We are committed to offering exceptional customer service. Our 15 Ideal First Choice workshops located islandwide, and according to the customer’s requirement, efficiently ensure superior service with greater convenience at affordable rates. Prioritizing the welfare of our customers at all times, saving their valuable time, we offer the added advantage of sourcing the required spare parts through Ideal Motors.”
Protesting Development Officers continued their hunger strike near the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo yesterday (01), for the seventh consecutive day.The protesters, who are members of the Lanka School Development Officers’ Association, are demanding that they be absorbed into the teacher service as they have served as teachers in state-run schools for nearly seven years.
Secretary of the Association, Viraj Manaranga, said the protesters were seeking an urgent meeting with the President. He added that a presidential aide had visited the protest site and offered to arrange for a meeting with the President on 03 Feb., but the union insisted on an earlier date. Manaranga warned that failure to grant a meeting could trigger a massive protest in Colombo today (02).
Four officers participating in the hunger strike have been hospitalised due to deteriorating health, while two more joined the fast on Saturday (31).
In a bid to raise awareness of their grievances, on 30 January a delegation of the All Island Development Officers’ Association visited Most Venerable
Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera, Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter, and subsequently with the Chapter’s Registrar, Ven. Dr. Medagama Dhammananda Thera. The prelates said promises that had been made to them should be fulfilled.
The protest began on 26 January as a satyagraha, after authorities failed to respond to repeated requests to integrate the officers into the teaching service. The escalation into a fast-unto-death underscores the protesters’ frustration over the prolonged delay
by Pradeep Prasanna Samarakoon
The long-vacant post of Auditor General would be filled on 03 Feb., after months of controversy and delays, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake said on Friday (31) in Kandy.
The Constitutional Council met at the Parliamentary complex on Friday to discuss the appointment but failed to reach a decision on a suitable candidate. The President had previously proposed four names on four separate occasions, all of which were rejected. The Council is now set to consider the fifth nominee.
The post has remained vacant since April 2025, following the retirement of Chulanta Wickramaratne, who served as the 41st Auditor General. More than 10 months have passed without a permanent appointment.
Sources said a female officer in the Auditor General’s Department has been nominated again, though her previous recommendation was rejected due to some allegations against her.
Meanwhile, senior audit officer Dharmapala Gammanpila, with 31 years of service and the department’s most senior official, has received backing from the Mahanayake Theras of the three Nikayas, the Maha Sangha, and several civil society groups for appointment as the 42nd Auditor General.
Sources noted that the three civil society representatives on the Constitutional Council will play a crucial role in the final decision.
by Chaminda Silva and SK Samaranayake
Two 18-year-old youth were arrested by the Southern Division of the Western Province Crime Division on 31 January for allegedly aiding and abetting two murders carried out in Dehiwala and Kohuwala. ICE (crystal meth) was found in their possession at the time of arrest.
The suspects are residents of Mount Lavinia and Boralesgamuwa, according to the police. They are accused of having helped carry out a murder at a hotel in the Dehiwala Police Division on 9 January, 2026, and an attack on a person travelling in a three-wheeler at Bodhiyawatta, Kohuwala, on 12 December, 2025.
Police said the charges included sending photographs of the victims to a criminal living overseas.
Investigations revealed that the youth had acted under the direction of a criminal known as Sando.
Under the guidance of Janaka Kumara, Director of the Southern Division of the Western Province Crime Division, investigations are being led by Police Inspector Hemanta Kumara, assisted by Sub-Inspectors Prasanna Gunathilaka and Prasanna (40248), and Constables Chaminda (72987), Anil (79598), Kumar (88762), and Senanayake (19363), who are continuing the probe.
by Norman Palihawadane and Chaminda Silva
Showers expected in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Western, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Central provinces
Development Officers threaten to intensify their protest
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Two arrested for aiding and abetting murder
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