Industrialists need to be socially responsible - CNCI
The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI)
has called upon industrialists to be more socially responsible by
maintaining good governance and transparency in their industries.
“Two major environmental pollution issues were reported in chemical
manufacturing industries recently in Weliweriya and Piliyandala.
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CHOGM expenses are long-term investments – IDB Chairman
CHOGM will definitely bring huge economic
benefits to the country and, therefore, the expenses for this
international event are long-term investments, said Industrial
Development Board (IDB), Chairman, Navaz Rajabdeen. This is the
biggest international event to be hosted by Sri Lanka after the 1976
Non-Aligned Summit in Colombo.
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'Branding Lanka as a knowledge service hub, vital'
The Sri Lanka Association of Software Services
Companies (SLASSCOM) has submittted a series of proposals for the
2014 Budget to accelerate development of the IT and BPO industry in
Sri Lanka, one of the top five export revenue earners. The
Association has called upon the government to brand Sri Lanka as the
fast emerging South Asian knowledge service hub for selected niche
services.
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Spice exports to EU increase
Sri Lanka's spice and herbal product exports
have grown steadily over the years, said Head of Mission, European
Union (EU), David Daly at the 10th Annual General Meeting of the
Spice Council last week. He said that the EU imports around 28,500
tonnes of spices from developing countries and added that imports
from Sri Lanka is on the rise.
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People's Bank Jaya Sri grand draw in December
The People’s Bank launched the Jaya Sri monthly
draw in April this year. The total prize money on offer for 2013 is
Rs 1,220 lakhs. The first prize winner at the monthly draw will
receive a Suzuki Alto motor car, while 24 second place winners from
each of the People’s Bank divisions receive Rs. 100,000 each.
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