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SLSEA supporting households to replace energy-guzzling old refrigerators

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The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) has initiated a programme on the replacement of old inefficient refrigerators with new energy-efficient MEP-labelled refrigerators. A pilot project is implemented in the Western Province to replace 1,000 inefficient old refrigerators with new efficient MEP-labelled refrigerators, covering districts of Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara, with on-site measurements of households that are willing to test their refrigerators on energy consumption. Domestic household-type refrigerators in the capacities of 190L to 250L single-door and double-door capacities are considered for the project.

Saman Elvitigala, Director (Surveys and Research) Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority said,” The main stakeholders of the project are SLSEA, refrigerator vendors – Singer, Damro and Abans, National Ozone Unit, German TEC, waste management companies (Recotel) and INSEE for polyurethane disposal. SLSEA measures the 7-day energy consumption of old and newly replaced efficient MEP-labelled refrigerators, calculates the actual savings and provides the analysis in the reporting format.

Singer, Abans and Damro have done mass media campaigns/social media campaigns to attract such customers. Based on such lists SLSEA officers have shortlisted the households based on their willingness to change the old refrigerator and their willingness to take on-site measurements which take up to 7 days. SLSEA plans to visit interested households to measure the energy consumption of the old refrigerator, and if it is changed later, the new refrigerator will also be checked. Interested households are requested to contact Eng. Ravini Karunaratne and Sachini Wickramasinghe at SLSEA on 011 2575030 – extension: 412.



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ILO together with EFC launches pilot project to address employee grievances at the workplace

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EFC's team of trainers visited the selected companies and engaged in discussions with their management

Five companies volunteer to participate in the project

By Sanath Nanayakkare

Grievance handling in Human Resource Management (HRM) refers to the process by which employee complaints, concerns, or disputes are formally addressed and resolved. The goal is to provide a structured channel for employees to express their concerns or report issues they are facing in the workplace for the benefit of the company, the management and the employees.

True to those values, the International Labour Organization (ILO) recently invited the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) to initiate a pilot project to launch Grievance Handling Guidelines that were formulated through several workshops conducted in 2019 in consultation with ILO constituents.

Giriulla Mills Ltd, HNB Assurance Ltd, HNB General Insurance Ltd, Cambio Software Engineering and Taj Bentota Resort and Spa, volunteered to participate in this project. They represented the manufacturing, finance, IT, and hospitality sectors respectively. The pilot project was formally launched on 20th September 2022.

EFC’s team of trainers visited these selected companies and engaged in discussions with their management to gain insights into their existing employee grievance handling systems.

They also gathered feedback from employees to assess their satisfaction with present grievance mechanisms. Based on the findings, EFC team developed customised grievance handling policies aligned with each organisation’s culture and specific requirements of each company to ensure practical implementation of the same.

All these grievance policies were designed in adherence to the Guidelines on Grievance Handling which were established for Sri Lanka in 2019 through workshops conducted by the ILO.

Following the development of these policies, four training sessions were conducted for the management teams of the participating companies. During these training sessions, the policies were presented in detail. The sessions also aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes employee grievances, the importance of addressing them promptly and the potential consequences if grievances are left unattended.

In addition to policy dissemination, the training sessions also focused on equipping managers with the necessary skills to effectively handle employee grievances. This included discussions on communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and the importance of empathy and active listening when addressing employee concerns.

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Rage Coffee forays into Sri Lanka market

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The brand has secured investment from Virat Kohli

Rage Coffee, an internationally acclaimed coffee brand, was launched in Sri Lanka recently.

Originating in 2018 from the visionary mind of Bharat Sethi, Rage Coffee emerged to address the dearth of high-quality artisanal coffee in the Indian market. It fills the void with a unique plant-based, vitamin-enriched coffee selection.

A notable milestone for Rage Coffee was securing investment from Virat Kohli during its initial seed round. Kohli, known for his discerning brand choices, not only invested but also became the official brand ambassador, accentuating the brand’s quality.

Sourcing beans from Ethiopia and India, Rage crystallizes them, preserving a distinct nutty and earthy flavor profile. The brand’s proprietary blend, boasting 100% plant-based ingredients, eliminates harmful waste elements found in other leading coffees, prioritizing nutritional value. Each serving packs an impressive 120mg of caffeine, offering a superior boost to kickstart one’s day compared to standard brands.

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NSB Nawala branch relocated at spacious new premises

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The new premises is poised to deliver a supreme customer service catering to all the financial requirements of the public.

NSB Nawala Branch which was relocated recently, was first established in the year 2003 and had been renowned for its customer service over a span of two decades.

Anoma Gomes, Deputy General Manager of National Savings Bank graced the occasion of the opening of the newly relocated Nawala Branch at the new address No. 221, Nawala Road, Nugegoda.

Furthermore, the former General Manager / CEO of NSB, Eastman Narangoda, Dr. Anura Wickramasinghe of the Open University of Sri Lanka, Dr. Hector Jayawardane graced the occasion as special invitees.

Higher Management of NSB and invited guests including Asst. General Manager – Nalika Wijesinghe, Regional Manager – Charini Ekanayake, Branch Manager of Nawala Branch – Chaminda Piyathilake also attended this event.

Equipped with ATM facilities and state-of-the-art banking facilities the relocated NSB Nawala Branch is housed in a spacious premises to deliver a supreme customer service catering to all the financial requirements of the public.

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