Laksala focuses on products at Yugayata Nimavum

Mr. Silva, Ms. Athukorala and Ms. Samararathne are eagerly checking the quality of products 

Laksala was  paying close attention to novel handicraft designs at “Yugayaka Nimaum 2019”  which  exhibits the talents of local artisans and facilitate new market opportunism . On behalf of  Laksala, Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General,  Ms. Vajira  Samararathne, Deputy Director (Purchasing) and  Ms. Devika Athukorala, Assistant Director (Distribution),  looked for new designs at the event. Products chosen at this exhibition will be introduced to both local and foreign markets. This annual exhibition, which has been continuously organized by National Design Center,  was held at the  City Center, Kandy recently.

Laksala CEO/DG at the Certificate Award Ceremony

Craftsmen participated on the new design training programme received certificates from Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala CEO/Director General at the Certificate Award Ceremony of “Yugayata Nimavum 2019” which was  held at the City Center, Kandy recently. 

This annual exhibition, which  aims to display  attractive new handicrafts products from local craftsmen,  is continuously organized by National Design Center. The programme comprises of a variety of traditional items for sale

This was held under the patronage of  Hon. Buddhika Pathirana, State Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training & Skills Development .Web: www.laksala.gov.lk

Laksala at “Yugayata Nimavum 2019”

Laksala participated in the Yugayaka Nimaum 2019, the Handicrafts New Design Exhibition held at the City Center, Kandy recently.  Representing Laksala  Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General attended the event. This annual exhibition, which  aims to display  attractive new handicrrfts products from local craftsmen,  is continuously organized by National Design Center. This programme comprises of a variety of traditional items for sale

This was held under the patronage of  Hon. Buddhika Pathirana, The State Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training & Skills Development .

Web: www.laksala.gov.lk

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.