Colombo Gazette

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s capital markets, has been recognised as one of the Great Workplaces for Young Talent in Sri Lanka for 2026 by Great Place To Work® Sri Lanka, reflecting its commitment to creating a workplace where young professionals can grow, contribute, and thrive.

The recognition is based on the globally recognised Great Place To Work® For All™ model, which evaluates organisations through the Trust Index™ Employee Experience Survey and Culture Audit™. The Trust Index™ measures employees’ experiences across trust, pride, and camaraderie, while the Culture Audit™ evaluates the people practices that support and sustain a positive employee experience.
The 2026 study covers organisations assessed between June 2025 and May 2026. Eligible organisations must be registered in Sri Lanka, have more than 20 employees aged 35 or below representing at least 10% of their workforce, meet the qualifying criteria for Great Place To Work Certified™, and demonstrate people practices that support a Great Place To Work® For All™.

At First Capital, the recognition reflects a culture that encourages young professionals to take ownership, develop their capabilities, and contribute to the organisation’s growth. Through learning opportunities, collaborative practices, and a focus on employee development, First Capital continues to create an environment where young talent can build meaningful careers.

Chamara Pussella, Head of Human Resources at First Capital Holdings PLC, commented, “Being recognised as a Great Workplace for Young Talent affirms our commitment to creating an environment where young professionals can learn, contribute, and progress. We place strong emphasis on development opportunities, collaboration, and a culture where employees feel respected and empowered to take ownership of their growth. We will continue to strengthen our people practices, ensuring First Capital remains a workplace where young talent can build meaningful and rewarding careers.”

“Being part of First Capital has given me the opportunity to continuously learn, take on new challenges, and contribute to meaningful work. What I value most is an environment where ideas are encouraged, collaboration comes naturally, and young professionals are given the space to thrive. This recognition reflects the workplace we experience every day and the opportunities we have to grow both professionally and personally,” said Amaya Gunasekara, Assistant Vice President – Brand and Partnerships, First Capital Holdings PLC.

As First Capital continues to grow, it remains committed to creating a workplace where young talent is empowered to shape what comes next.

Sri Lanka’s representative at the 73rd Miss World pageant, fashion designer and model Prathibha Liyanarachchi, has secured multiple top placements in the fast-track rounds of the competition, strengthening Sri Lanka’s presence on the international pageant stage.

Competing against representatives from around 100 countries and territories, Liyanarachchi has placed in four major fast-track challenges. She was named among the Top 24 in Beauty With a Purpose (BWAP), Top 23 in Talent, Top 24 in the Sports Challenge and Top 60 in Top Model.

The placements recognise her performance across a diverse range of challenges that form an important part of the Miss World competition. They also highlight Liyanarachchi’s ability to represent Sri Lanka beyond the traditional pageant platform, combining fashion, creativity, purpose and advocacy throughout her journey in Vietnam.

A fashion designer, model and founder of HOOP The Label, Liyanarachchi has built her Beauty With a Purpose project around the empowerment of underprivileged women in Sri Lanka through craft. Through HOOP, women artisans are provided with training, mentorship and income-generating opportunities, while their traditional and creative skills are developed into products with the potential to reach wider markets.

The initiative has become a central part of Liyanarachchi’s Miss World journey and was shortlisted among the Top 24 Beauty With a Purpose projects worldwide. It was also recognised among the top six representatives from the Asia and Oceania region, placing her work among a select group of purpose-driven projects presented at this year’s competition.

Beyond the competition itself, Liyanarachchi has used her time in Vietnam to promote Sri Lankan creativity and craftsmanship, wearing and carrying products created by local designers and artisans as she takes part in the various events and challenges.
“I am incredibly proud to represent Sri Lanka on a global stage. Being part of the Miss World competition has always been a dream, and it is both an honour and a huge responsibility to represent my country here. I am delighted with these placements and will continue to work hard to make Sri Lanka proud,” said Fashion Designer and Model Prathibha Liyanarachchi.

She said one of the most meaningful aspects of the experience had been the opportunity to meet women from different parts of the world and share Sri Lanka’s culture, creativity and talent. Through HOOP, she hopes to draw greater attention to the capabilities of Sri Lankan artisans while creating opportunities for women to build sustainable livelihoods through craft.

The 73rd Miss World pageant is currently taking place in Vietnam, bringing together contestants from around the world for a series of cultural, charitable, talent, sporting and fashion-related events ahead of the final.

The grand finale of the 73rd Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place on September 5, 2026, in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where contestants will compete for the Miss World crown.

DIMO has expanded its specialized after-sales network with the opening of a new DIMO Diesel Lab branch in Kurunegala, bringing fuel injection pump repair and diagnostic services of the Bosch diesel service network closer to customers in the North Western Province and surrounding regions.

Using Bosch diagnostic equipment, genuine spare parts, and internationally recognized repair standards, the new facility operates as part of Bosch Diesel Service Workshop network, providing diesel injection pump repairs and diesel injector repairs. The workshop brings together trained technicians who deliver accurate diagnostics and reliable repair solutions for diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.

Commenting on the expansion, Mr. Mahesh Karunaratne, Chief Operating Officer - Automotive Engineering Solutions of DIMO, said, "A vital aspect of the value we provide to our customers is after-sales service. The DIMO Diesel Lab's opening in Kurunegala broadens our nationwide service network and provides customers in this significant economic region with quicker access to specialized diesel fuel injection knowledge supported by Bosch’s global standards. By making world-class diesel fuel pump repair solutions more accessible, we are helping customers keep their operations moving efficiently while fuelling the dreams and aspirations of communities and businesses that depend on reliable transport, agriculture, and industrial machinery."

Mr. Sandeep Kamat, Managing Director of Bosch Sri Lanka and Country Manager for Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives, added, "Bosch’s global diesel servicing standards are becoming more widely available throughout Sri Lanka because of our partnership with DIMO. In order to provide high-quality repairs that enhance the performance, reliability, and longevity of diesel fuel injection systems, the new Kurunegala workshop combines cutting-edge diagnostic technology, genuine Bosch parts, and experienced technical expertise.”

The new facility was officially inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Gahanath Pandithage, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of DIMO, together with representatives from Bosch and members of DIMO's management and staff. The Kurunegala branch is ideally situated to service a high concentration of commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and industrial fleets, given its location within one of Sri Lanka's major commercial and transportation hubs. The new facility reduces travel time, minimizes equipment downtime, and increases operational efficiency by offering specialized diesel repair services closer to customers in the region.

The Kurunegala branch's opening is another step in DIMO's continuous efforts to expand its nationwide after-sales network, helping customers maintain the optimal performance of their diesel-powered vehicles and equipment while increasing accessibility to fuel injection pump repair services under the Bosch Diesel Service network. Backed by 85+ years of Authority in Automotive Excellence, this expansion reflects DIMO's ongoing commitment to delivering world-class after-sales solutions closer to customers across Sri Lanka and fuelling dreams and aspirations of the communities it serves.

There is a version of Sri Lanka that most travellers never see. It sits along the northeast coast, past the crowds and the postcard beaches of the south, in a stretch of white sand where fishermen still push their boats out at dawn and the loudest sound most mornings is the tide. This is Pasikudah, and it is here, cocooned in a bay once known mainly to those who sought it out deliberately, that Sun Siyam Pasikudah has quietly become one of the clearest expressions of where wellness travel is heading in 2026.

The timing could not be more fitting. Sri Lanka has just been named the world's top trending wellness travel destination for the year, recording a 100 percent surge in global demand according to the State of Retreats 2026 Report by BookRetreats.com, as highlighted by Time Out Asia. Among the platform's tracked destinations, Sri Lanka posted the highest year on year growth in wellness travel interest anywhere in the world, a signal that the island's long association with holistic healing is translating into real, measurable demand.

The wider numbers explain why. A survey of 1,040 American travellers found that 49 percent plan to spend on wellness retreats in 2026, ranking the category above spa treatments, supplements and even gym memberships. The Global Wellness Institute projects the global wellness tourism industry will reach 1.4 trillion US dollars by 2027. Travellers, it seems, are no longer chasing itineraries packed with sights. They are chasing the feeling of slowing down, and Sri Lanka, with its doctor led Ayurvedic traditions dating back more than 2,000 years, offers something few destinations can claim: a wellness heritage that was never invented for tourism in the first place. Three to four day retreats on the island start at around 372 US dollars, a price point that puts genuine restoration within reach in a way the more established wellness capitals of Europe and Southeast Asia rarely can.

Sun Siyam Pasikudah sits inside this story as something closer to a case study than a coincidence. Part of the Sun Siyam Privé Collection, the resort was built around the idea that true luxury on this coast does not need to announce itself. Its 34 suites, spread across garden and beachfront pavilions, favour space and privacy over spectacle. Interiors lean into bold, monochromatic tones softened with warm timber and woven detailing, the kind of design language that feels considered rather than curated for a photograph. Outdoor bathrooms open onto private plunge pools. Terraces face a coral reef that sits just offshore, close enough that guests can be snorkelling above it within minutes of leaving their room.

Pasikudah itself is part of what makes this possible. The east coast has none of the density of Sri Lanka's more established southern beaches, and for years it remained something of an afterthought on the tourist map, better known to divers and marine biologists than to holiday planners. That is changing, but slowly, and deliberately. The bay is sheltered enough for calm, glassy water most of the year, the reef just offshore draws reef sharks, turtles and reef fish within easy reach of the beach, and the surrounding region still moves at the pace of the villages and lagoons that back onto it. For a resort built around wellness, that quiet is not incidental. It is the raw material.

What makes the property a genuine wellness address, though, is less about amenity and more about rhythm. Days here are shaped around the coast rather than a schedule. Mornings tend to begin early and unhurried, with the option to walk the beach as the fishing boats return, or to move through a sunrise practice before the heat sets in. Ayurvedic treatments at the resort's boutique spa are built for restoration rather than indulgence, drawing on the same doctor led traditions that have put Sri Lanka on the global wellness map, but delivered without the clinical distance that word sometimes implies. Every Ayurvedic journey begins with a personalised consultation with the resident doctor, before moving into rituals such as hot oil hair treatments, ayurvedic hand massages and herbal soaks, alongside therapeutic options like lymphatic drainage and Thai massage, and nurturing body wraps that range from a cooling aloe vera application to a coffee scrub. Guests can extend the experience through the spa's hydrotherapy area, steam room, sauna and plunge pools, included with any treatment booked. The aim is not to fix anything. It is to give guests the space to notice what they have been carrying, and to put a little of it down.

That sense of place extends well beyond the spa. Sun Siyam Pasikudah has leaned into the idea that this coast still holds a version of Sri Lanka that feels unmediated, and it builds that into the guest experience deliberately. Cooking sessions with the resort's chefs move away from formal demonstration and into something closer to shared cooking, guests working alongside local cooks to build coconut based curries from scratch, learning to balance spice, acidity and richness the way it has been done in this region for generations. Curated excursions push further still, into national parks, past UNESCO heritage sites, and into the fishing villages that line this part of the coast, where craftsmanship and daily life have continued largely unchanged by tourism.
It is this combination, a resort designed around restraint rather than display, set inside a region that has largely escaped mass development, that positions Sun Siyam Pasikudah so precisely within the moment Sri Lanka now finds itself in. The island is not simply benefiting from a passing trend toward wellness travel. It has the underlying substance that trend requires, an authentic healing tradition, a coastline still quiet enough to offer real stillness, and a growing cluster of properties built to match that promise rather than merely market it.

For travellers weighing where the next wellness journey should take them, the appeal is not hard to see. Sri Lanka now carries the recognition to match its reputation, sitting at the top of a global trend that shows no sign of slowing. And on its northeast coast, in a bay most visitors still have to be told about, Sun Siyam Pasikudah offers a version of that story that feels less like a getaway and more like a return to something guests did not realise they had been missing.

Infinite Grace Foundation will host the inaugural I SEE YOU Gala 2026 on 13 September at The Forum, Cinnamon Life. The event is expected to bring together approximately 500 business leaders, philanthropists, diplomats, public figures, artists and changemakers for an evening created to entertain, connect and fundraise. 100% of proceeds will go towards supporting the Foundation’s islandwide work across mental health, education, prison rehabilitation & second chances, underserved communities and humanitarian responses. Tickets are priced at LKR 30,000 per person, and the Gala will combine a five-course gastronomic experience with international and local entertainment, immersive storytelling, art and a live charity auction.

For companies, families and groups wishing to experience the evening together, tables of eight [08] are available at a special rate of LKR 200,000, offering an opportunity to host leadership teams, valued clients, friends or loved ones while directly contributing to work that continues long after the Gala ends.

At the heart of the evening is one simple question: What becomes possible when we truly see another human being? The Gala forms part of the Foundation’s I SEE YOU Movement, which works to make mental health support more accessible through education, community programmes, public conversations and practical support.

The programme will feature Jeff Timmons, founding member of 98 Degrees, flying in from Las Vegas, USA, specifically for the Gala, performing live and joining an intimate conversation exploring identity, success, pressure and resilience. Guests will also experience Dushyanth Weeraman, a 70-piece Junior Philharmonic Orchestra and Yasas, the Mentalist from Dubai, with a special experience exploring perception and what we do not always see.

A deeply personal highlight of the evening will be the official premiere of Stephanie Siriwardhana’s original song I SEE YOU. Born from her own journey of healing, the song became one of the catalysts for the wider I SEE YOU national mental health movement.

Guests will experience a specially curated five course sit down gastronomic journey, international and local entertainment, immersive storytelling and art installations, a Red Carpet arrival, and a live charity auction. The evening is thoughtfully curated to bring guests closer to the heart of the cause, even extending to the dress code: “Black Tie Glamour, with your interpretation of ‘I See You.’” The evening is designed to move beyond entertainment and celebration, inspiring empathy, hope, and meaningful action.

The Gala is being supported by a network of Event Partners, including City of Dreams, home of I SEE YOU; JMed Supplies USA, Upper Class Travel, Universal Sounds; Coconut Rock Events; Flower Park and Kingsman Suits. The Foundation’s Long-Term Partners include The Optimist and Cha Organics, whose continued support contributes to the wider work of Infinite Grace Foundation and the I SEE YOU Movement.

The Gala will help fund the Foundation’s ongoing work. In 2026, the I SEE YOU Movement reached more than 675 children through its mental health curriculum, while its free Mental Health & Wellbeing Carnival in Galle brought together more than 1,500 people across approximately 36 wellbeing experiences. The Foundation also draws on approximately 12 years of prison rehabilitation and reintegration work and humanitarian initiatives, including support for approximately 1,500 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Founded by Stephanie Siriwardhana, the Infinite Grace Foundation is built around the belief that every human being deserves love, dignity, purpose, opportunity and hope. Its programmes are designed, wherever possible, to remain completely free and accessible to the communities they serve.

The inaugural I SEE YOU Gala takes place on 13 September 2026 at The Forum, Cinnamon Life, Colombo. For ticket purchases - call +94 77 502 8880, or purchase via gala.infinitegrace.foundation.

Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka's No. 1 solar solutions provider, has completed a major solar energy transformation for Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited, installing a combined 3.3 MWp of solar generation capacity across four of the automotive group's key facilities nationwide. The rollout is expected to generate roughly 4.6 GWh of clean electricity a year, enough to supply close to 1,900 average Sri Lankan households annually, while cutting an estimated 2,300 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

The project spans four facilities: Toyota Lanka Head Office (640.15 kWp), the Toyota Lanka Body Repair and Paint Centre (461.97 kWp), the Toyota Lanka Ratmalana facility (432.47 kWp), and the Toyota Lanka Fulfillment Centre, delivered in two phases (585.28 kWp and 1,194.75 kWp), totaling 3,314.62 kWp. Designing and delivering a phased build-out of this size for a single client group showcases Hayleys Solar's ability to plan, sequence, and execute large, multi-site commercial solar programmes, not just individual installations.

Mr. Manohara Atukorala, Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Lanka, described the project as a reflection of the company’s long-term commitment to sustainable operations and its contribution to Sri Lanka’s transition towards clean energy.

“Partnering with Hayleys Solar has enabled us to move beyond a single-site initiative towards a coordinated, company-wide solar strategy. This marks an important step in Toyota Lanka’s long-term sustainability journey. As we continue to expand our islandwide presence, with the goal of establishing a network of 30 branches across Sri Lanka by 2026, we are equally committed to integrating renewable energy solutions across our operations. Through initiatives such as this, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint and ensure that our business growth goes hand in hand with greater environmental responsibility.”

For Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons Limited, the project is a clear example of what's possible when a leading Sri Lankan business partners with the company on a long-term, group-wide clean energy strategy. "Toyota Lanka's decision to scale solar across four of its facilities reflects the kind of ambition we want to see more of in the corporate sector, and it reinforces Hayleys Solar's position at the forefront of large-scale commercial and industrial solar in Sri Lanka."

Commenting on the project, Roshane Perera, Deputy Managing Director – Energy of Hayleys Fentons, said, “This project reflects the continued confidence that leading corporates place in Hayleys Solar to deliver reliable, high-quality solar solutions across multiple locations. Our proven technical capabilities, strong project management expertise and island-wide ex*****on capacity enable us to support organisations such as Toyota Lanka in advancing their long-term sustainability goals through scalable clean energy solutions.”

As rooftop and ground-mounted solar become increasingly central to Sri Lanka's clean energy transition, Hayleys Solar continues to expand its footprint in the large-scale commercial and industrial segment, positioning multi-site, phased programmes like this one as a blueprint for how Sri Lankan businesses can decarbonise at scale.

For more information on the above solar project, call Hayleys Solar on 011 2 102 102 or visit www.hayleyssolar.com.

The new United States Ambassador-designate to Sri Lanka, Eric Meyer, met the Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. on 20 August 2026 at the Embassy, prior to his departure for Sri Lanka.

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between Sri Lanka and the United States and to discuss priorities for further strengthening bilateral ties.

Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C., Wickramarachchi,briefed Ambassador-designate Meyer on recent developments in Sri Lanka and the Embassy’s ongoing initiatives to further strengthen relations in the political, economic,defence, security and educational spheres.

Ambassador-designate Meyer appreciated the updates provided on Sri Lanka and reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Government of Sri Lanka to further advance the strong partnership between the two countries.

Deputy Director of the South and Central Asia Bureau of the State Department, Sarah Aldrich, and diplomatic officers of the Embassy also attended the meeting. Embassy of Sri Lanka

Long before modern grills, electric ovens and digital temperature controls entered professional kitchens, cooks across South Asia, Central Asia and parts of the Middle East relied on the tandoor.

The centuries-old cylindrical clay oven remains central to some of the region’s most distinctive culinary traditions. At Charcoal Tandoor Fire Grill, this time-honored cooking method forms the foundation of a menu defined by intense heat, carefully layered spices and the unmistakable character of charcoal fire.

A traditional tandoor is heated by burning charcoal at its base. As the fire strengthens, the thick clay walls absorb and retain heat, transforming the oven into a powerful cooking chamber. Food is then exposed to several forms of heat simultaneously.

Meat, seafood and vegetables placed on long skewers cook through radiant heat from the clay walls, hot air circulating through the chamber and direct heat rising from the charcoal below. Flatbreads are pressed against the oven walls, where contact with the clay produces crisp edges, blistered surfaces and soft interiors.

The combination creates results that are difficult to reproduce using a conventional oven or standard grill. High temperatures quickly brown the exterior of ingredients, developing caramelized edges and light charring, while the shorter cooking time helps reduce moisture loss. Smoke from the charcoal contributes further depth, giving each dish a distinctive aroma and finish.

However, authentic tandoor cooking depends on far more than simply placing food over a fire. Without thermostats or automated controls, chefs must judge the condition of the charcoal, the heat stored within the clay and the airflow moving through the oven.

They must also consider the size and texture of each ingredient, the composition of its marinade and the precise position of every skewer. Even small variations in timing or temperature can affect tenderness, colour and flavour.

“At Charcoal Tandoor Fire Grill, the tandoor is not simply another piece of kitchen equipment. It is at the center of our culinary identity,” said Charcoal Founder Rohit Sachdev. “Working with a traditional clay oven requires patience, knowledge and respect for the fire. There is no temperature control, no digital display telling the chef when the heat is right. It is judged by instinct, experience and an understanding of the fire. Our chefs learn to control that intensity and use it to create the textures, aromas and depth of flavour that define our menu.”

Founded in Bangkok in 2014, Charcoal has built its culinary identity around North Indian tandoor traditions, Mughlai influences and flavours inspired by the historic Spice Route. Its Colombo restaurant brings that philosophy to the 50th floor of Capitol Twin Peaks.

Local partner Bathiya Jayakody said preserving the technique was essential to creating an experience grounded in genuine craftsmanship.

“Colombo diners are increasingly interested in understanding how their food is prepared and what makes an experience authentic,” Jayakody said. “The tandoor allows guests to discover a tradition shaped by generations of knowledge, presented with the precision and refinement of a contemporary restaurant.”

Santhush Weeraman added that consistency remains one of the clearest measures of tandoor expertise.

“The ingredients may appear simple, but achieving the right balance of smokiness, tenderness and char requires considerable skill,” Weeraman said. “That discipline is reflected across Charcoal’s menu and is central to the experience we want to offer Colombo.”

In a dining landscape increasingly shaped by modern equipment and accelerated preparation, Charcoal Tandoor Fire Grill positions itself among Colombo’s few restaurants committed to preserving authentic charcoal-fired tandoor traditions.

Its setting may be contemporary, but its defining flavours continue to begin with three elemental components: charcoal, controlled heat and clay.

For more information and reservations please call +94777 600611.

JETOUR, represented in Sri Lanka by Euro Motors, has been named the Main Sponsor of The Next XV Rugby League, supporting a new platform that will bring together 140 Under-19 rugby players in a structured franchise-based competition.

Organised by Sri Lanka Rugby in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association, The Next XV features four franchise teams, giving young players an opportunity to compete outside the traditional school rugby environment while developing their skills, game awareness, teamwork and ability to perform under pressure.

For JETOUR, the partnership goes beyond supporting a sporting event. It reflects the brand’s commitment to ambition, performance and progress, while supporting opportunities for young Sri Lankan talent to take the next step in their sporting journey.

Zameer Imtiaz, Executive Director of Euro Motors, said:

“What happens to the players is the most important part of this league. The Next XV gives these young players an opportunity to compete, make decisions under pressure, learn from their coaches and discover their potential. These are experiences that can shape a young player’s journey, and JETOUR is proud to support a platform that gives 140 players the opportunity to take their next step.”

The franchise format also provides players with the opportunity to adapt to a new competitive environment, work with different teammates and coaches, and demonstrate their abilities beyond their individual school teams.

Looking ahead, The Next XV forms part of a longer-term ambition to strengthen Sri Lanka’s rugby talent pool and support the development pathway towards the Sri Lanka Under-19 programme, while contributing to the country’s wider aspirations for the Rugby World Cup 2035.

With 140 young players taking the field across four franchises, The Next XV gives the next generation a platform to compete today while developing the talent, experience and ambition that could shape the future of Sri Lankan rugby.

Lanka IOC PLC marked the commencement of its 25th year of operations in Sri Lanka with a market opening ceremony on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) trading floor earlier this week, highlighted by the ringing of the Market Opening Bell. The event celebrated the company's enduring contribution to Sri Lanka's energy sector and its role in supporting the nation's economic growth and development as it approaches a quarter century of providing its services.

Established in 2002 as the Sri Lankan subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Lanka IOC has grown to become a leading player in Sri Lanka's downstream petroleum industry with position on the S&P Sri Lanka 20 index. Over the past 24 years, the company has played a significant role in ensuring energy security for the country through its nationwide retail fuel network, lubricant business, bunkering operations, and storage infrastructure.

Today, Lanka IOC operates an extensive network of fuel stations across the island and manages strategic petroleum storage facilities, while continuing to invest in operational excellence, service innovation, and sustainable business practices. The company has consistently contributed to the nation’s energy security and demonstrated resilience, reliability, and commitment as well as contributing to the advancement of Sri Lanka's energy sector through long-term investments and partnerships.

The ceremony’s keynote speaker, Mr. K. Raghu, Managing Director of Lanka IOC PLC, remarked “As Sri Lanka's energy landscape continues to evolve, we remain committed to driving sustainable growth, delivering operational excellence, and contributing meaningfully to the country's economic and social development providing energy security. As LIOC looks toward the future, the company remains focused on supporting Sri Lanka's transition towards a more sustainable energy future while continuing to uphold the highest standards of business excellence and stakeholder trust.”

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Chief Executive Officer of the Colombo Stock Exchange, congratulated Lanka IOC on the milestone, remarking “On behalf of the Colombo Stock Exchange, I congratulate Lanka IOC PLC on its 24th anniversary and the commencement of its Silver Jubilee Year. This milestone reflects the company's strong leadership, resilience, and lasting contribution to Sri Lanka's energy sector. We wish the team continued success in the years ahead.”

The commemorative bell-ringing ceremony brought together representatives from Lanka IOC PLC and CSE to celebrate a milestone that underscores the company's longstanding presence and contribution to Sri Lanka's economic and industrial landscape.