{"id":4500,"date":"2026-01-06T14:29:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T08:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/economictimes.lk\/?p=4500"},"modified":"2026-01-06T14:29:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T08:59:39","slug":"amw-extends-relief-assistance-to-1000-families-affected-by-ditwah-cyclone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/economictimes.lk\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/amw-extends-relief-assistance-to-1000-families-affected-by-ditwah-cyclone\/","title":{"rendered":"AMW Extends Relief Assistance to 1,000 Families Affected by Ditwah Cyclone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) extended timely humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the recent Ditwah Cyclone by handing over a consignment of essential relief packs to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), supporting ongoing national disaster response efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative is expected to benefit 1,000 affected families, with each family receiving a relief pack comprising essential food items, basic medication, and other daily necessities to address immediate needs during the recovery period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The handover took place in the presence of Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda (Retd.), ndc, IG, Director General of the Disaster Management Centre, who acknowledged AMW\u2019s prompt intervention and the role of private sector collaboration in strengthening disaster relief operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representing AMW at the event were Mr. Prasanna De Silva, Director \u2013 Sales; Mr. Sahan Jayawardena, General Manager \u2013 Planning & Product; and Mr. Udara Gunasinghe, Head of Marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMW representatives reiterated that the company\u2019s commitment to social responsibility is rooted in supporting communities during times of hardship. The organisation continues to work closely with relevant authorities to ensure its CSR initiatives deliver practical, on-the-ground impact where it is most needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMW remains committed to contributing positively to national recovery efforts and building long-term community resilience in the face of natural disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Standing left to right<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Sahan Jayawardena – General Manager \u2013 Planning & Product – AMW; Mr. Prasanna De Silva  Director \u2013 Sales – AMW; Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda (Retd.), ndc, IG, Director General Disaster Management Centre, Mr. Udara Gunasinghe, Head of Marketing – AMW . Mr HDG Priyantha Deputy Director (District) – Disaster Management Centre<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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