Special religious blessing ceremony at Laksala

Special religious ceremony was held today (31st)  at Laksala Thummulla to bless Laksala, its staff and suppliers. The programme was conducted in a manner where all religious blessings were summoned with the presence of Buddhists monks, members of clergy of Hindu, Islam and Catholic faiths. Before the ceremony began, flowers and gilanpasa were offered to Lord Buddha’s statue located on Thummulla premises and the five precepts (Pansil) were observed.

The ceremony commenced with the placing of the sacred relics at the special dais by Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General  of Laksala. After Pirith chanting, other religious prayers were conducted. Firstly blessed strings (Pirith Nool) and Pirith Pan (Pirith Water) were offered to Laksala staff and suppliers by Buddhists monks and subsequently , members of clergy of Hindu and Catholic faiths blessed Laksala staff and suppliers individually. Soon after the religious observances were over, a special morning treatment was  offered to those who attended the event.

Mr. Muhammed Hamza, Chairmn, Mr. C. N. Dahanayake, Director (Admin), Mr. Palitha Pathirana ,Chief Internal Audit, Mr. Kelum Jayawardena, Director (Sales), Mr. Allan Delilkan, Acting Director (Finance), Ms. Vajira Somaratne, Deputy Director (Purchasing), Ms. Devika Kumari, Assistant Director (Distribution),  a large number of Laksala Staff and suppliers  were present at the occasion.

Two legendary firms signed MoU to promote tourism

Laksala and Ebert Silva Holidays (Pvt) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a bid to promote tourism. The signing of the MoU with Ebert Silva Holidays (Pvt) will be instrumental in strengthening cooperation in tourism. Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala and  and Ms. Rajini De Silva Mendis, Chairperson, Ebert Silva Holidays (Pvt) Ltd signed the MoU yesterday (19th) at Laksala, Colombo 07.

Laksala presents a souvenir to the acting minister

Mr. Buddhika Pathirana, the Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training and Skills Development, who participated as the chief guest in the opening ceremony of the newly renovated Laksala purchasing center at Polgolla was presented a special souvenir by Ms. Vajira Somaratne, Deputy Director (Purchasing),

Mr. C. N. Dahanayake, Director (Admin), Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Mr. Allan Delilkan, Acting Director (Finance), Ms. Devika Kumari, Assistant Director (Distribution) are also in the picture.

Laksala team at the opening ceremony held at Polgolla

Laksala staff, who participated in the opening ceremony of the newly renovated purchasing center at Polgolla, are as follows.

From the left: Mr. Kelum Jayawardena-Director (Sales), Mr. Samantha Mallawaarachchi-Manager (Business Development), Mr. Palitha Pathirana-Chief Internal Audit, Mr. C. N. Dahanayake-Director (Admin), Mr. M. M. Vimal-Assistant Manager(Admin), Mr. Allan Delilkan-Acting Director (Finance), Mr. Sunil Rajapaksha-Sales Assistant, Mr. Madhura De Silva- CEO/Director General, Ms. Priyanka Pushpakumari-Assistant Manager (Distribution), Ms. Vajira Samararathne- Deputy Director (Purchasing), Ms. Dilini Nadeeshani- Senior Computer Operator, Ms. Ivonne Cooray-Manager (Purchasing), Ms. Devika Kumari- Assistant Director (Distribution) and Ms.Sumithra Nissanka- Senior Sales Assistant.

This team completed the project of resurrecting the dysfunctional central province collection centre 10 days prior to CEO/Director Genera’s deadline. One of the greatest achievements is  Mr. Silva as the CEO/ Director General  of Laksala  strengthens the team spirit and solidarity through tangible projects.

Laksala purchasing center at Polgolla declared open

The newly renovated  building at Polgolla was inaugurated as a Laksala purchasing center in the central province by Mr. Buddhika Pathirana, the Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training and Skills Development recently. Handicraftsmen living in the Central province could easy reach this  purchasing center at Polgolla with their products rather than coming to Colombo which cost money and time. Dozens of handicraftsmen arrived in Polgolla to handover their products  to new center.  Mr. Madhura De Silva,  CEO/Director General, senior officials and other staff at Laksala participated in this event.

HACGAM officials from Asia visit Laksala

Top naval officials from 17 countries participating in the High-Level Meeting (HLM) of the 15th Heads  of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in Sri Lanka arrived in Laksala , Thummulla today (11th) for shopping.Many of 35 Officers  who visited Sri Lanka for the first time  were delighted with handicrafts at Laksala.  Visitors purchased gems, batik and handloom clothing, tea, SPA, spices , wooden products and souvenirs.  

It is the first time Sri Lanka Coast Guard hosting this multilateral meeting .The HACGAM is a high-level multilateral meeting of Coast Guards and Maritime Law Enforcement agencies to ensure safe, secure and cleaner seas in the Asian region which originated through the initiatives of Japan in 2004. The meeting is considered to be one of the main events in the regional maritime law enforcement calendar.

Mr. Mangesh Keerthisena on Wehesa Niwana Hawasa

Mr. Mangesh Keerthisena, who has been working  for Laksala at Thummulla Branch,  participated in a special radio programme  at China Radio International in June 2019.