Cabinet Spokesman says Govt. to give incentives to strengthen local industry and boost agriculture sector Says all cultivable land to be used productively COVID-19 crisis has seen local innovators come to fore manufacturing PPEs and ventilators Says self-sufficiency is key to survive the crisis and beyond The Government will expedite programs to revive local industry … [Read more...] about Boost for local industry, agriculture with Govt. focus on self-sufficiency
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Govt. kick-starts program to deliver household goods
Head of the Presidential Task Force on Continuous Supply, Operation and Coordination of Essential Services Basil Rajapaksa (centre) chairs a meeting yesterday Initiative aimed at empowering domestic farmers, national economy Effective mechanism to distribute rice, vegetables island-wide Govt. says no shortage of fish, eggs, chicken Collaborative effort between Co-Op … [Read more...] about Govt. kick-starts program to deliver household goods
Apolitical approach to COVID-19 crisis
PM chairs party leaders’ meeting on COVID-19 Members of all parties represented in last Parliament present Attendees subject to mandatory health precautions, including temperature checks and distanced seating Calls to reconvene Parliament get lukewarm response Officials brief on latest situation in country Agree to work together on future programsA party leaders’ … [Read more...] about Apolitical approach to COVID-19 crisis
No panic
People displayed discipline when supermarkets were opened briefly after curfew was lifted in select areas yesterday. As advised, people maintained physical distance, wore masks and did their shopping in an orderly mannerSource link … [Read more...] about No panic
All set to supply public with goods when curfew lifts
People who venture out shopping, banking or to engage in other tasks are urged to maintain a physical distance of one metre when shopping or queuing up and encouraged to cleanse themselves meticulously upon returning home to ensure other household members remain protected – Pic by Shehan Gunasekara Retail shops including supermarkets and cooperatives stock up on … [Read more...] about All set to supply public with goods when curfew lifts
Enhanced private sector contribution to the economy
As in many countries in the world, in Sri Lanka too the private sector is a key stakeholder in economic development. The private sector provides much contribution to the national income and is also a primary job creator in the country, providing almost 90% of employment. As per Government statistics in 2018, the total number of private sector employees was 8.3 million, … [Read more...] about Enhanced private sector contribution to the economy
Women's Chamber transforms to face emerging challenges
... to economically empower the women of Sri Lanka, to be powerful nation builders by participating in transforming the economic growth of the nation.Source link … [Read more...] about Women's Chamber transforms to face emerging challenges
Poland keen on FTA with Sri Lanka
Poland is keen to enter into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka to boost the current trade volume but before that certain bureaucratic hurdles need to be addressed for both countries to benefit fully from the FTA, said Polish Ambassador to Sri Lanka Adam Burakowski last week. The ambassador was addressing a seminar on ‘Bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Poland’ … [Read more...] about Poland keen on FTA with Sri Lanka
Oil prices drop | Sunday Observer
Oil prices dropped for a sixth straight session on Friday and were on track for about a 12% weekly fall, the biggest in over four years, as the spread of the coronavirus outside China raised fears of slowing global demand. The virus, which has killed over 2,700 people in China, has been found in another 46 countries and caused 57 deaths. Investors worry the epidemic could turn … [Read more...] about Oil prices drop | Sunday Observer
Colombo Port City: Competing with international financial centres
The Colombo Port City (CPC) spanning 269 hectares of reclaimed land from the sea will be South Asia’s premiere residential, retail and business destination offering unmatched planned city living. The development will comprise five precincts including the financial district, central park living, island living, the marina and the international island. When completed the Port City … [Read more...] about Colombo Port City: Competing with international financial centres
