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TPP trade deal to challenge Sri Lanka’s apparel export sector
Thursday, 28 April 2016 11:55In today's world of Instagram and fast fashion, Sri Lanka's garment exporters have found a nice niche thanks to their design-to-deliver supply chain. But the industry could get caught out by challenges from a fast-changing global trade environment.
Basil's actions are hindrance - Wimal
Thursday, 28 April 2016 11:45The leader of National Freedom Front (NFF) Wimal Weerawansa said that he and several others requested the former Minister Basil Rajapaksa to engage in organizing activities while remaining behind the screen as the public opinion towards him is not very positive, though he posses exceptional organizing skills.
Beijing ambulances to get taxi-style meters
Thursday, 28 April 2016 11:41Ambulances in Beijing will be fitted with taxi-style meters in an effort to allay public concerns about overcharging.
Maithri too, doesn’t want websites? Final warning to be issued
Thursday, 28 April 2016 11:05Web media was not invited for yesterday’s meeting at President’s House between president Maithripala Sirisena and newspaper editors and heads of other media institutions.
Basil’s return creates crisis in joint opposition
Thursday, 28 April 2016 09:03The return of Basil Rajapaksa to politics has created an internal strife in the joint opposition, and Vasudeva Nanayakkara has left the country as a result, says state minister Dilan Perera.
Geetha removed as SLFP organizer
Thursday, 28 April 2016 08:34MP Geetha Kumarasinghe will be removed immediately from her position as the SLFP organizer for Bentara-Elpitiya electorate, according to a decision taken by party leader, president Maithripala Sirisena.
Police find Dematagoda Chaminda’s pay-list!
Wednesday, 27 April 2016 19:54The underworld leader by the name Dematagoda Chaminda, who is in remand custody in connection with the killing of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra, has bribed police and prison officers to the tune of more than Rs. 01 million in the past five months alone, police say.
No one would shoulder such debt
Wednesday, 27 April 2016 16:19The national carrier Sri Lankan airlines is incurring a loss which is similar to an amount that would cost to build four ports similar to the Hambantota port, says deputy minister Ajith P. Perera.