With funding support from The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF), the Sevalanka Foundation has launched a humanitarian relief programme to assist communities affected by recent floods in Biyagama.
The initiative focuses on restoring access to safe water, healthcare, and essential public facilities during the critical post-cyclone recovery period. Working closely with the Divisional Secretariat, the programme prioritises the cleaning and rehabilitation of contaminated dug and tube wells, addressing the urgent need for safe drinking water in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
In addition, the intervention supports the cleaning and reopening of essential public spaces, including schools and Grama Niladhari (GN) offices, enabling authorities and communities to resume daily activities safely. As part of the initial response, the Sevalanka Foundation and TCCF also donated water pumps to the Divisional Secretariat to assist with immediate water extraction and clean-up efforts.
The programme further extends support to healthcare facilities under the guidance of the Medical Officer of Health (MOH), restoring access to emergency and essential medical services. Customized nutritional relief packs, including fresh fruits and vegetables, were distributed to registered beneficiaries in coordination with GN offices.
“Access to safe water, healthcare, and essential services is critical in the aftermath of flooding. Through this collaboration with Sevalanka Foundation and close coordination with local authorities, we aim to support immediate relief efforts and help stabilise daily life for families affected by the floods in Biyagama,” said Carlos Pagoaga, President, The Coca-Cola Foundation.
Sevalanka Foundation Managing Director Kaushalya Navaratne added, “Floods disrupt communities in profound ways—from water safety to health and access to public services. With support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, we are able to respond quickly on the ground, prioritising urgent needs while helping communities begin their journey toward recovery.”
WealthTrust Securities Confirms Trading Halt Due to Isolated Erroneous Trade, No Company Involvement
WealthTrust Securities Limited (WLTH.N0000) has issued a statement clarifying that the temporary market-wide trading halt on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 7 January was caused solely by an isolated erroneous trade executed by a market participant, with no involvement from the company or its pre-IPO shareholders.
The licensed Primary Dealer, which made its debut on the CSE’s Diri Savi Board following a successful Rs. 500 million IPO in December 2025, emphasised that the incident was “purely a market-driven event arising from this execution error.”
In its notice, the company stated: “The trading halt was not caused by any action, disclosure, or transaction initiated by the Company or its pre-IPO shareholders.” It confirmed that no shares have been sold by pre-IPO shareholders and that the company’s fundamentals, operations, and previously disclosed information remain unaffected.
Early trading reports showed unusual price activity, including an apparent trade at extraordinarily high levels, prompting the CSE to intervene. The exchange has announced it will cancel all pre-halt transactions and purge outstanding orders to ensure a fair market resumption.
Sevalanka Foundation and The Coca-Cola Foundation Support Flood-Affected Communities in Biyagama
