A consortium of companies led by John Keells Holdings PLC has made a financial contribution of Rs. 400 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
The contributions were made as follows: South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) Rs. 100 million, Nations Trust Bank Rs. 100 million, Lanka Marine Services Ltd. Rs. 50 million, Jaykay Marketing Services Ltd. Rs. 50 million, Union Assurance Rs. 50 million and Elephant House Rs. 50 million.
The relevant cheques were formally handed over JKH Group Chairman Krishan Balendra, NTB Director/CEO Hemantha D. Gunetilleke and SAGT CEO Steen Knudsen.
Representing the wider John Keells led group of companies, Deputy Chairman and Group Chief Financial Officer Gihan Coorey along with several members of the Board of Directors, were also present on the occasion.