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Litro Gas chairman awarded ‘ceo of the Year’
Sri Lanka’s national provider of LPG, Litro Gas Lanka Limited was showcased on the international stage when its chairman and CEO, Anil Koswatte was awarded the ‘CEO of the Year’ at the Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Awards 2020 hosted by the World HRD Congress.
For the 15th consecutive year, The Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Awards has recognized and feted industry leaders for their exceptional leadership in empowering key stakeholders of their respective companies and the community.
One of the biggest HR award ceremonies in the world acknowledging dynamic business leaders across diverse sectors, the Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Awards were made on criteria set out by HR professionals and evaluated on core specialties and strengths within the HR sphere.
The award Ceremony was held virtually on November 24, due to the current global COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
Commenting on the Award, chairman and CEO of Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Anil Koswatte states that this award echoes the commitment and dedication of the management and employees at Litro Gas Lanka Limited, whose contribution towards the company’s success, made it all possible.
“The Litro Gas Lanka team is powered by the support of our customers who make everything a possibility for us, our channel partners and our key stakeholders. As a customer centric company, our focus is enhancing and improving the level of service and the product portfolio we deliver to our customers, thereby strengthening our core competencies as the industry leader.”
He further added that the company takes pride in being aligned with the government’s National Policy Framework, ‘Vistas of Prosperity & Splendour’ (Saubhagyaye Dakma) in providing economic benefits to the people.
Several other key awards under various categories and segments were presented to leading Sri Lankan companies and their personnel, highlighting the impact made by Sri Lankan HR professionals in their respective industries.
As the island’s leading provider of LPG, Litro Gas has consistently undertaken a national enterprise of keeping over 04 million Sri Lankan homes supplied with cooking energy, while ensuring the supply of LPG to industrial operations and business entities across various sectors.
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the Company contribute tremendously towards the economic upliftment of the people by mitigating rising global prices of LPG and maintaining lower prices for consumers thereby passing on a great economic benefit.
The combined efforts of the Litro Gas team and their exceptional dedication during the COVID-19 lockdown was globally recognized with the Argus/WLPGA Award for COVID-19 Resilience presented at the prestigious LPG industry Awards held recently.
The Company operates a wide reach of over 13,000 points-of-sale, 1,500 home delivery hubs and a network of 37 distributors, Litro Gas maintains a dynamic presence that combines with a seamless service of supply throughout the island.
In addition, the Company’s state of the art storage and filling facility at Kerawalapitiya is recognized as one of Asia’s largest filling plants. Litro Gas operates a cylinder refurbishment, cylinder requalification and bulk customer LPG delivery hub in Mabima, Sapugaskanda. The Company also manages a storage facility in Hambantota, giving it an edge in managing an efficient system of LPG delivery across the country.
With a market share of 76% , the Company generates a turnover of Rs 45 billion and operates in a unique position as a State Owned Enterprise enriched with a multinational heritage.
Company stresses ambition to surpass this milestone
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In a groundbreaking achievement for Sri Lanka’s IT and electronics manufacturing industry, EWIS Colombo Ltd, the country’s first and only local computer manufacturer, has successfully exported its first consignment of locally built laptops to Zimbabwe.
This landmark event not only positions Sri Lanka as an emerging force in global IT hardware manufacturing but also highlights EWIS’s commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence on the international stage.
This historic shipment, dispatched from EWIS’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Samajasewapura, Sooriyawewa, underscores the company’s dedication to delivering world-class technology solutions. With over 11 years of expertise in manufacturing and assembly, EWIS Colombo Ltd has played a pivotal role in driving Sri Lanka’s ICT sector forward. As a Board of Investment (BOI) Section 17-approved company, EWIS has established the country’s first and only local computer manufacturing plant, paving the way for the nation’s growth in high-tech exports.
Speaking on this momentous achievement, Sanjeewa Wickramanayake, Chairman of EWIS Colombo Ltd, said: “This milestone is not just for EWIS but for Sri Lanka as a whole. It proves that our country has the talent, capability, and ambition to manufacture and export high-quality IT products, competing confidently on the global stage. As we continue expanding beyond local markets, we take immense pride in showcasing Sri Lanka’s excellence in technology and innovation to the world. EWIS’s commitment to world-class quality is reinforced by its ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications, ensuring compliance with international quality, safety, and environmental standards.”
Speaking further he said:
“For nearly four decades, EWIS has been a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s ICT sector, delivering cutting-edge solutions for education, businesses, and government enterprises.
With over 11 years of local manufacturing and assembly expertise, EWIS has continuously refined its capabilities to produce high-quality, internationally competitive IT hardware. The successful export to Zimbabwe represents a bold step toward expanding EWIS’s global footprint, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s potential as a world-class technology and manufacturing hub.”
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), a pioneer in healthcare training for over 23 years, has partnered with the University of Surrey, UK, to revolutionise healthcare education in Sri Lanka and the broader South Asian region. This will create a world-class academic pathway for aspiring nursing and healthcare professionals, as well as young individuals seeking careers in the field. Under this agreement, IIHS and the University of Surrey will introduce a series of academic initiatives to enhance healthcare training and accessibility.
These include delivering internationally recognised nursing programmes that allow Sri Lankan and regional students to earn globally competitive qualifications in Sri Lanka.
Commenting on the move, Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, CEO & Dean of Undergraduate Studies at IIHS, said: “This MOU marks a significant step in our mission to deliver world-class healthcare education to Sri Lanka and the region. IIHS remains dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare professionals and fostering global healthcare leadership.” Dr. Shelini Surendran, Associate Dean (International) at the University of Surrey, emphasised: “Sri Lanka is establishing itself as a regional education hub, and this partnership ensures students across Asia can access top-tier UK healthcare education at IIHS. By bridging academic excellence with accessibility, we provide students with a clear pathway to their professional goals.”
Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s #1 Pay-TV service provider, has partnered with Emerging Media to enhance the convenience and effectiveness of advertising. This collaboration brings together Dialog Television’s world-class entertainment, featuring 18 advertisable channels across genres such as movies, edutainment, kids, music, sports, and local content, with Emerging Media’s expertise in digital advertising and targeted marketing. This synergy creates a seamless platform for businesses to maximize brand exposure across multiple channels.
With a reach of over 1.7 million households, Dialog Television provides advertisers with a powerful avenue to engage diverse audiences. Brands can place advertisements on leading international and local channels such as &flix, Star Movies, TLC, Animal Planet, AXN, Zee Café, Comedy Central, Star Plus, A+, Nickelodeon, Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, Star Sports, Ten Cricket, Sony SIX, ThePapare TV, Channel One, Citi Hitz and Channel C. Through this partnership, Emerging Media will facilitate advertising sales, allowing businesses to target specific viewer segments while simplifying the media buying process with a single point of contact.
Commenting on the partnership, Lim Li San, Group Chief Operating Officer at Dialog Axiata PLC, stated, “As Sri Lanka’s premier Pay-TV service provider, we serve more than 1.7 million households with over 6 million pairs of captive eyeballs across Sri Lanka. Today, we are excited to embark on this partnership with Emerging Media to avail our Dialog Television platform and brand strength to provide quality advertisement exposure and customer engagement to local businesses across Sri Lanka.”
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