December 15, Colombo (LNW): The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund, established to restore livelihoods and support national recovery following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditvah, continues to attract steady financial support from both domestic and international donors, including leading companies, entrepreneurs and well-known philanthropists.
Further strengthening this nationwide initiative, Senura Civil Engineering (Pvt) Ltd and Rank Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd made a combined contribution of Rs. 50 million today (15). Each company pledged Rs. 25 million, underscoring private sector confidence in the programme’s mission and its long-term impact on the country’s recovery.
The cheques were formally handed over to the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, during a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat. Representing the two donor institutions at the occasion were Mr. Ravi Wijeratne, Mr. Shahen Wijeratne and Mr. Shantha Ilangamudali.
Rank Container Terminal operates under the ownership of Rank Holdings, a diversified conglomerate chaired by billionaire businessman Ravi Wijeratne. The group plays a significant role in Sri Lanka’s economy through its management of the RCT Container Terminal, alongside wide-ranging interests spanning the hotel and entertainment sector, energy, construction, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Through this latest contribution, Rank Holdings and its affiliates reaffirm their commitment to national development and post-disaster rehabilitation efforts.
