Minister Rishad Bathiudeen (third from left) handing over a certificate to a SLITA diplomat, joined by Chairman of Joint Apparel Associations Forum (JAAF) Sharad Amalean (far right) JAAF Secretary General Tuly Cooray (second from right) and Ministry of Industry and Commerce’ Additional Secretary Textile Development M.A. Thajudeen (second from left) Having successfully … [Read more...] about SLITA will soon expand services to South Asian region: Rishad – Daily Mirror
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SLTDA partners UDA to expedite tourism projects – Daily Mirror
UDA Chairman Dr. Jagath Munasinghe and SLTDA Chairman Kavan Ratnayaka exchange MoUs in the presence of SLTDA Director General P.U. Rathnayake (extreme right) and USAID Acting Mission Director Elizabeth Davine-Easton (third from right)Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi Plans to cut investment approval time by half SLTDA plans to partner with over 40 State agencies By Nishel … [Read more...] about SLTDA partners UDA to expedite tourism projects – Daily Mirror
Bus strike — Failure says minister, a success says ACPBWA – Daily Mirror
The bus strike launched on last night by the All Ceylon Private Bus Workers Association (ACPBWA) against the new spot fines is a failure, Transport Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva said today.But the ACPBWA claimed that 80 per cent of buses had stopped operating their services.The minister told a media briefing that no one could oppose the new traffic fines once they were … [Read more...] about Bus strike — Failure says minister, a success says ACPBWA – Daily Mirror
Alumex announces aggressive plans for future with new manufacturing plant – Daily Mirror
By Nishel Fernando Sri Lanka’s largest aluminium extrusion manufacturer, Alumex PLC, a subsidiary of the Hayleys group, on Tuesday announced aggressive plans to sharply increase its aluminium extrusion exports to 10 percent from the current 2 percent and to tap into the local residential housing market with a marketing strategy to capture 50 percent share in the window and door … [Read more...] about Alumex announces aggressive plans for future with new manufacturing plant – Daily Mirror
Poor policy coordination blamed for agri sector poverty – Daily Mirror
Sri Lanka has 17 ministries responsible for the country’s agriculture sector, whereas many regional peers have only one ministry Online software system considered to enhance coordination among govt. agencies under agriculture modernisation programme By Nishel FernandoThe poor coordination of agricultural policies among government agencies, disharmony between agricultural and … [Read more...] about Poor policy coordination blamed for agri sector poverty – Daily Mirror
