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Lanka IOC PLC bags the Best Corporate Governance & Trading Sector Award during the National Business Excellence Award (NBEA)
March 30, 2022 10:41 amLIOC bagged the National Business Excellence Awards under the category of Best Corporate Governance and Trading Sector during the National Business Excellence Award ceremony organized by the National Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka (NCCSL) held recently
“National Chamber of Commerce of Sri lanka” recognizes the top Corporate performers in Sri Lanka every year. Due to the pandemic situation during last two years, the award ceremony could not be organized. National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (established in 1948), has been holding this prestigious event since 2004.
Speaking on the occasion Mr Manoj Gupta, Managing Director, LIOC stated that “The National Business Excellence Award (NBEA) are widely regarded as one of the most sought after business awards, with a comprehensive and stringent criteria for selecting the best of businesses in Sri Lanka. These evaluation criteria are really helpful to improve the performance of a company at various levels. LIOC’s recognition at the “National Business Excellence Award is a reflection of the overall exceptional performance and excellent management & Corporate Governance practices in line with global standards that lead to the value creation of the organization.
Mr Gupta further added that Lanka IOC have always been committed to play a pivotal role in the economic development of the country with a strong commitment towards sustainability, the wellbeing and the prosperity of the nation. Our passionate and dedicated teams; within our organization and across our value chain network stepped forward to serve the nation with unstinted commitment.
The award ceremony was graced by many distinguished guests from Government & Industry across all sectors in Sri Lanka. H.E. Ambassador of France in Sri Lanka Mr Eric Lavertu was the chief guest of the programme.
Mr Manoj Gupta, MD, Lanka IOC receiving the award
Mr Manoj Gupta, MD, Lanka IOC receiving the award
Lanka IOC donated 100 Samsung make new smartphones to the ministry of Education, GoSL, in support of school education.
September 17, 2021 1:44 amSchool education during this Pandemic times have shifted to digital mode and is heavily dependent on smart mobile phones. Underscoring, the e-learning need of school children of the society, mainly coming from lower-income group families, Lanka IOC further stepped up their commitment by way of donation of 100 Samsung make new smart phones to Ministry of Education, GoSL.
Accordingly, today Mr. Manoj Gupta, Managing Director, Lanka IOC handed over this token of donation to Honourable Minister of Education, Mr Dinesh Gunawardana at Ministry of Education, Battaramulla. Hon’ble Minister highly appreciated this responsible corporate gesture of Lanka IOC and thanked for coming forward for the care and concern for underprivileged children of society.
Mr. Manoj Gupta extended his heartfelt thanks to the Hon’ble Minister of Education for giving this noble opportunity and assured them for continued regular empathy and assistance to the best possible extent for such a virtuous cause. Further, he added that our ongoing initiatives are in line with the current need for fighting challenges of COVID-19 and we shall continue to expand our support for the community during these unprecedented challenging times.
As a part of its ongoing efforts to support the Country’s endeavour to mitigate the challenges of the Pandemic, recently Lanka IOC came forward in the distribution of very hygienic dry ration stuff to numerous families of Sri Lanka Welfare Society of the Blind Women (SLWSBW).
Lanka IOC is operating with strong fundamentals and always endeavour for connecting with society in the various CSR activities by way of unique and effective projects that add value to the society.
Lanka IOC distributs very hygienic dry ration goods to numerous ‘Sri Lanka Welfare Society of the Blind Women’ families.
September 2, 2021 7:48 pm
Keeping in view of the fact that during this unprecedented time of curfew, life and livelihood are important for the underprivileged section of the society. Accordingly, Lanka IOC stepped up their commitment to giving back to society through CSR activities by distributing very hygienic dry ration goods to numerous families of ‘Sri Lanka Welfare Society of the Blind Women’. The same was highly appreciated by the President of Blind Women’s society, and they thanked Lanka IOC for coming forward during this pandemic time and taking care of Blind People.
MD Lanka IOC, Mr. Manoj Gupta thanked SLWSBW for giving this noble opportunity and assured them of their continued regular empathy and assistance to the best possible extent for the noble cause.
Lanka IOC is celebrating the Year 2021 as a year of empathy and has been conducting many such programs for the upliftment of the society by way of donation to hospitals, distribution of sanitisers to police depts, etc. Lanka IOC is operating with solid fundamentals and always endeavours for connecting with society through the various CSR activities.
Lanka IOC welcomes Hon’ble Minister of Energy Mr Udaya Gammanpila at LIOC’s facilities in Trincomalee
April 19, 2021 1:38 pmHonoured to welcome Hon’ble Minister of Energy Mr Udaya Gammanpila at LIOC’s facilities in Trincomalee recently.
His appreciation & guidance will encourage us to enhance our efforts to further strengthen Sri Lanka’s energy security.
Hon’ble Energy Minister was briefed about Lower Tank Farm developed with LIOC’s investment as a state of the art facility.
High Commissioner’s visit included a tour of LIOC’s lubricant blending plant at Trincomalee
March 14, 2021 2:15 pmHigh Commissioner visit included a tour of the LIOC’s lubricant blending plant at Trincomalee and an upcoming Grease manufacturing plant that will be the first such plant in Sri Lanka.
The High Commissioner of India participated in a tree planting ceremony at the LIOC premises at Trincomalee Terminal
March 14, 2021 2:00 pmOur sincere thanks to His Excellency High Commissioner of India for participating in a tree planting ceremony at the LIOC premises at Trincomalee Terminal and encouraging our green initiatives and adherence to the highest levels of environmental safety.
Karanduwa with Chudamanikkya replacement at Chinabay Sri Bodirajaramaya Temple
March 15, 2021 12:28 amSri Bodirajaramaya Temple, China Bay, Trincomalee was dedicated in the year 1964. The current Karanduwa (Pinnacle) on the Stupa of Sri Bodirajaramaya Temple, China Bay was positioned about 55 years back. Due to wear and tear, the current Karanduwa has got damaged. The employees of Lanka IOC China Bay Terminal conducted a Shramadhana for painting the Stupa of the Temple and contributed Rs. 300,000/- to renovate the Stupa and install a new Karanduwa with Chudamanikkya. In a holy function, The Head Priest, Aluthoya Saddatissa Thero of Sri Bodirajaramaya Temple, Chinabay received the Karanduwa with Chudamanikkya on behalf of the employees of Lanka IOC from the Managing Director Lanka IOC, Mr. Manoj Gupta.
The Karanduwa with Chudamanikkya will be placed in all the attached Temples of Sri Bodhirajaramaya Temple for devotees in nearby villages of Chinabay to seek blessings. The installation of the Karanduwa with Chudamanikkya on the top of the Stupa will be done at an auspicious time upon completion of the religious activities in the month of May’21.