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One Galle Face has partnered with the Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) and Make-A-Wish Sri Lanka to create meaningful and memorable “Wish Experiences” for children with critical illnesses in line with Children’s Day.
As a leading lifestyle and retail destination, One Galle Face recognizes the importance of creating experiences that extend beyond shopping and entertainment. Through this partnership, the mall will host special Wish Experiences, welcoming a child and their family for a specially curated day at One Galle Face Mall. During each visit, the children will have the chance to enjoy personalized shopping, exciting entertainment, and different lifestyle experiences designed to bring their heartfelt wishes to life in a joyful, immersive, and dignified setting, thereby creating meaningful moments of happiness, connection, and lasting memories for the child and their loved ones.
One Galle Face partnered with selected tenants including Burger King, Delifrance, Popeyes, Playdium, Yah Empyrean, Tea Tang, Toytopia, Food Studio, Nolimit, Red N Pink and AVR to contribute discounts, gifts, donations, or unique experiences. This partnership with ICT will allow for children with critical Illnesses to enjoy these offerings with their families.
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Lakdhanavi Limited, a subsidiary of LTL Holdings, has secured a US$75 million (approximately Rs. 25 billion) turnkey contract to construct a 57 MW natural gas-fired power plant in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marking the Sri Lankan engineering firm’s debut in India’s power plant Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) sector.
The agreement was formally signed on September 21, 2026, at the NTPC Office Complex in Noida, New Delhi, following an international competitive tender conducted by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly owned subsidiary of India’s state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited. Lakdhanavi emerged as the lowest-priced bidder (L1) in the tender.
Under the contract, Lakdhanavi will execute the engineering and project delivery for the facility – to be located at Hope Town, Port Blair, on Andaman Island – while Finland-based Wärtsilä Oy will supply the power-generating equipment. Once operational, the plant is expected to bolster the island territory’s grid stability and long-term energy security through liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure.
Eng. Nuhuman Marikkar, Chief Executive Officer of Lakdhanavi Limited and LTL Holdings Limited, noted that the contract reflects the company’s technical capacity and execution track record in complex power infrastructure, adding that Lakdhanavi will work closely with NVVN to ensure timely delivery.
Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilake, meeting with the company’s management, welcomed the contract award, highlighting the strategic importance of domestic engineering enterprises competing successfully in major regional markets as Sri Lanka looks to expand service exports.
Founded in the late 1990s, Lakdhanavi operates as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) and provides Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services across thermal and renewable energy assets. The Indian contract expands an overseas footprint that already spans Bangladesh, Nepal, and the Maldives.
Parent entity LTL Holdings – Sri Lanka’s largest power sector group, in which the state-owned National Transmission Network System Provider (NTNSP) (Pvt) Ltd holds a 35 percent stake – also recently picked up five accolades at the 2026 Asian Power Awards and Asian Water Awards, including Independent Power Producer of the Year and Innovative Power Technology of the Year.
On November 13, 2026, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) officially launched RESPONSE, a new electronic fundraising initiative designed to make charitable giving more accessible and part of everyday life through digital payment technology.
Unveiled at Cinnamon Grand Colombo – the campaign’s hospitality partner – under the patronage of SLRCS Senior Vice President Jagath Abeysinghe, the project operates under the core slogans “TAP TO RESPOND” and “Every Need Deserves a Response.”
To bridge the gap between digital convenience and humanitarian action, SLRCS partnered with Mastercard and Payable. By integrating electronic Tap & Pay mechanisms, RESPONSE empowers both individuals and organisations to effortlessly donate toward community support projects. Shashi Madanayake, Chair of the RESPONSE Campaign Committee and Director of Account Management at Mastercard Sri Lanka, delivered the keynote address, highlighting how private-sector collaboration can expand public participation in charitable giving.
To broaden its reach and foster a culture of shared social responsibility, the campaign also introduced two key figures. Popular media personality Danu Innasithamby was officially appointed as the project’s Brand Ambassador, focusing on engaging audiences across generations – especially youth – to promote empathy, kindness, and active community support. Alongside him, SLRCS unveiled RAY, a friendly mascot designed to give the campaign an approachable identity. Featuring a heart-shaped body representing compassion and colourful arms symbolising unity and diversity, RAY embodies the message that even small acts of kindness create meaningful change.
With roots dating back to 1936 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1951, the SLRCS operates as an independent humanitarian organisation and an autonomous auxiliary to Sri Lankan public authorities. Guided by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s seven Fundamental Principles – Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality – SLRCS leverages its nationwide network of branches and volunteers to alleviate suffering and build community resilience.
Through RESPONSE, the organisation invites the public and corporate sector alike to turn simple digital transactions into lasting humanitarian impact.
Former Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has formally ruled out any return to active politics, stating in a reflective social media post that he has permanently moved on to a full-time career in the corporate sector.
Writing on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on November 15, Wijesekera marked two personal milestones: the 84th birth anniversary of his late father – the first since his passing – and the second anniversary of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections, in which he was defeated.
Reflecting on his exit from public life a month after that election, the former Power and Energy Minister stated that what began 23 months ago as a part-time corporate engagement has now evolved into a full-time commitment that he finds deeply fulfilling.
“I have moved on from politics, and I have no intention or interest in returning to political life or political activity,” Wijesekera wrote, adding that he is content with his current path. He noted that stepping away from the political arena has afforded him greater privacy, opportunities to travel, a renewed focus on health and fitness, and quality time with his family, alongside exposure to diverse industries and trades.
Expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him – by the then leaderships during his tenure – he remarked that he remains proud of his contributions to public life.
The announcement drew immediate reactions from supporters and observers online, many of whom had hoped for his eventual return to the political fold.
Responding to the post, prominent media personality and corporate figure Pradeep Amirthanayagam praised Wijesekera’s capabilities, commenting, “People of your courage and ability are a rarity. I know that you will succeed in whatever you choose to do.”
Meanwhile, another follower, posting under the name Christian JR, urged the former minister to reconsider his stance in the future, attributing his 2024 electoral defeat to what the commenter described as “poor political literacy” rather than any shortcoming on Wijesekera’s part.
Despite the calls from well-wishers, Wijesekera’s statement serves as a definitive closing of the door on his political career, signaling his focus on private-sector endeavors going forward.
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