Litro Gas Lanka, Sri Lanka’s leading LPG provider, has announced significant developments in its supply and distribution network. As per the Sales & Marketing Plans for 2024, areas are identified for supplier and distribution expansion. The company has undertaken a series of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the accessibility and reliability of LPG services across the country.

The existing distributor yards in Aluthgama, Panadura, Palamunai-Batticaloa, and Navalady-Batticaloa have been refurbished, featuring new office infrastructure and an expanded vehicle fleet. These upgrades are set to improve the quality of service and delivery efficiency.

In addition to these refurbishments, new distribution yards have been established in Wellawaya, Godakawella, Padeniya, Waradela-Kotadeniyawa, Walathapity-Ampara, and Mulamaldeniya. This expansion enhances service coverage, particularly in rural areas, providing better access to LPG for all Sri Lankans.

To support these operations, new staff members have been recruited from local communities, bolstering the workforce and promoting regional employment. The expansion also includes additional vehicles and infrastructure improvements, crucial for streamlining operations and ensuring efficient service delivery.

These efforts will integrate seamlessly with Litro Gas’s primary filling operations at Kerawalapitiya and the newly commissioned Mabima storage and filling facility. This integration is vital for maintaining a seamless supply chain and addressing the increasing demand for LPG across the country.

Litro Gas’s expanded and refurbished network will support the seamless supply of LPG to 4.5 million domestic households, 12,500 dealer points/sales points, over 16,000 HoReCa establishments (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering), and more than 6,000 medium and large commercial businesses.

Distributors have shown increased confidence in the company’s leadership and organizational sustainability, recognizing LPG as an essential service rather than just a commodity. This belief in the growth and future of LPG usage underscores the importance of Litro Gas’s role in ensuring energy security.

Mr. Muditha Peiris, Chairman & CEO – Litro Gas Lanka, highlighted the company’s commitment to ensure access to clean and safe energy for all Sri Lankans, stating, “Access to clean and safe energy is not a privilege but a fundamental right of every citizen. Our expansion efforts are a testament to our commitment to providing uninterrupted LPG supply to all parts of the country.”

These enhancements to the distribution network follow the successful commissioning of the state-of-the-art Mabima facility, demonstrating Litro Gas’s commitment to operational excellence and ensuring that all citizens have access to this essential resource.

Source: Lankabusinessnews

August 29, Colombo (LNW): Ambassador Andrés González expressed gratitude to Sri Lanka for its consistent support in the United Nations vote opposing the United States’ blockade against Cuba, according to an official report.

During a meeting in Colombo with Dayani Mendis, Director General of the United Nations and Human Rights at the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, González underscored Sri Lanka’s role within the group of 123 nations that signed a declaration at the UN Human Rights Council, advocating for the removal of Cuba from Washington’s list of State sponsors of terrorism.

The discussions between González and Mendis also touched upon the mutual support both nations provide to each other in international forums and United Nations organisations, highlighting the strong diplomatic relationship between Sri Lanka and Cuba.

This year marks a significant milestone as Sri Lanka and Cuba celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations, which were established on 29th July 1959, shortly after the Cuban Revolution.

The relationship was further solidified when Commander Ernesto “Che” Guevara visited Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon.

In recent days, the Cuban ambassador presented Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Ali Sabry, with a congratulatory letter from Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, commemorating the anniversary of bilateral ties.

In the letter, Rodríguez reaffirmed Cuba’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

August 29, Colombo (LNW): President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially launched his manifesto for the 2024 Presidential Election at a ceremony held at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo earlier today (29).

The manifesto, titled “Five Years of Winning the Country with Ranil,” outlines the President’s vision for the nation over the next five years and is built around five key pillars: “Theravada Trade Economy,” “Operation – Beyond 2025,” “Make a Radiant Society,” “Win the Motherland,” and “Unite Sri Lanka.”

The event, which drew significant attention, was attended by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Ministers Ali Sabry, Bandula Gunawardena, Nimal Siripala de Silva, other parliamentarians, political leaders, and religious dignitaries who support the President’s candidacy.

In a statement on his social media platforms, President Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to rebuilding Sri Lanka, emphasising his intent to deliver on his promises over the next five years.

He described the upcoming period as a “triumphant time for Sri Lanka” and assured citizens that he would only pledge what he could realistically achieve.

The manifesto, which was also made available online through the newly launched website www.ranil2024.lk, details several priority areas for the President’s proposed five-year plan.

These include addressing the cost of living, job creation, tax relief, economic growth, and the implementation of social programs such as ‘Aswesuma’ and ‘Urumaya.’

As part of the initial phase, the President has committed to creating 100,000 new employment opportunities, which will contribute to broadening the job market and enhancing income generation prospects for Sri Lankans.

The launch of this manifesto marks the beginning of President Wickremesinghe’s bid for re-election as an independent candidate, setting the stage for a competitive presidential race.

August 29, Colombo (LNW): Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry, has issued a stark warning regarding the potential repercussions of renegotiating Sri Lanka’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), labelling it a high-risk and potentially futile endeavour.

Speaking at a press conference titled ‘Two Years of Progress and Advancement’ at the Presidential Media Centre, Minister Sabry cautioned that reopening negotiations with the IMF could endanger the disbursement of the next tranche scheduled for December.

Additionally, he highlighted that such a move might also jeopardise further funding from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

“If these negotiations are disrupted, Sri Lanka stands to lose between USD 1.2 billion and 1.3 billion from December 2024 to January 2025, which could plunge the country into deeper economic instability,” Sabry asserted.

The Minister also reflected on the challenges faced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2022, noting that the department had been tasked with repairing fractured international relationships and restoring global confidence in Sri Lanka.

“Over the past two and a half years, we have worked tirelessly to stabilise the nation by strengthening our foreign relations and leveraging them to boost the economy,” he stated.

August 29, Colombo (LNW): A former Western Provincial Councillor has been apprehended on charges of assisting and harbouring individuals implicated in the high-profile murder of businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, alias ‘Club Wasantha’.

The suspect is accused of providing shelter to both the second gunman and the getaway driver involved in the fatal shooting, which also claimed the life of another individual.

Authorities have been intensifying efforts to track down and apprehend all those connected to the crime.

The ex-councillor’s involvement raises concerns about the extent of support networks available to those engaged in organised criminal activities, particularly when individuals in positions of influence are implicated.

The murder of Surendra Wasantha Perera, a prominent businessman with a well-known public profile, has drawn widespread attention, prompting a swift and thorough investigation by law enforcement.

Certain individuals are currently in the authorities’ custody and it is determined to bring all perpetrators and accomplices to justice.