Garment factories running below capacity due to economic crisis
Garment factories in the island run on less than 25 per cent of their capacity as a result of the economic crisis.
Garment factories in the island run on less than 25 per cent of their capacity as a result of the economic crisis.
A distribution of ‘Kalama Sutta’ took place on Adi Esala full moon poya day yesterday (03) in a campaign in support of stand-up comedian Natasha Edirisooriya.
A health sector trade union warns of strike action if the retirement age is extended for specialist doctors only.
Dr. Kassapa Ellepola, a Sri Lankan researcher working at the University of Illinois in Chicago, USA, has been presented an award by the International Dental Research Association for his dental research innovation.
Pointing out that the opposition’s allegations regarding the restructuring of local debt have been proven false, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of avoiding misleading arguments and instead urged the entire opposition, led by the opposition leader, to join the government in addressing the country’s challenges.
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith accuses the rulers of ruining the country and its economy to a state of beggary.
Health minister Keheliya Rambukwella admits a shortage of 190 varieties of medicines at the central medicines storage.
Excise revenue is on the decline as illicit liquor is fast spreading in the island, said additional excise commissioner general Kapila Kumarasinghe.
The High Commission of India organised a special exhibition showcasing India’s rich Buddhist heritage to mark the sacred Esala Poya Day at Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today (03).
A law will be adopted by parliament to guarantee a minimum nine per cent interest for contributions from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in the next three years, labour minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.