‘CCTV cameras malfunctioned when BBS came’
by Lakmal Sooriyagoda The Industries and Commerce Ministry today told the Colombo Fort Magistrate that the CCTV camera system set up around the Ministry premises had malfunctioned during the alleged trespassing was committed by a group of Buddhist monks attached to the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) on April 23 thismore
Rishad leading strong biz delegation to Kunming kick-off
As bilateral trade with China crossed $ 3 Bn, one of the biggest ever trade and business delegations from Sri Lanka is flying to grace the 22nd Kunming international Fair in China which kicks off tomorrow June 06. โSri Lanka has been taking part in this event when it wasmore
‘Lanka-Africa bilateral trade at $ 322 Mnโ-Rishad
โข โYour apparel & tea sectors have our attentionโ- (HE) Assran โข 13 Lankan firms in 14 African Projects by 2013! โข โLanka-Africa bilateral trade at $ 322 Mnโ-Rishad โข Trade with Africa grows by 2% in โ13 โข โOur officers actively promoting trade & investment in Africaโ-Rishad As Srimore
India world’s second largest textile exporter-UN
New Delhi: India has improved its ranking to emerge as the second largest textile exporter in the world beating competitors like Italy, Germany and Bangladesh in calender year 2013, with China retaining the top position, according to data released by UN Comtrade.more
Indian Muslims welcome Narendra Modi’s invitation to Nawaz Sharif
New Delhi: India’s Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi’s gesture of inviting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to his swearing-in ceremony has raised hopes of a long-lasting peace between the arch rivals among Muslims of this country.more
“Muslim IDPs had dreams of returning to their original places of birth”
April Letter to H E Mahinda Rajapakshe regarding Northern Muslims April 7th 2014 His Excellency Mahinda Rajapakse, The President, Office of the President, Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka, Temple Trees, Galle Road, Colombo โ 03. Your Excellency, As your Excellency is aware, the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) has beenmore
Jan-April exports trounce seasonal downturn, sustain Q1 surge levels
โAnnual dip did not stop us!โ– Rishad 2014 Jan-April exports at $ 3.51 Bn Apparel exports up by 21% to $ 1592.8 Mn Fisheries, industries, & apparel sustain Q1 growth trend Despite the regular annual seasonal pullback, Sri Lankaโs January-April exports have successfully sustained its Q1 surge. โThe usualmore
Indiaโs Shia Muslims seem to support BJP
Not All Indian Muslims are Skeptical of Modi and the BJP (By Akhilesh Pillalamarri) According to BJP party spokesman Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, around 14-15 percent of Indiaโs Muslims voted for the BJP. This is a vast improvement over the 2-3 percent garnered in previous elections.more
Driver of the economy left in the cold-Ceylon Today
Driver of the economy left in the cold-Ceylon Today Ceylon FT: The banking sector continues to neglect the one sector that contributes more than 75% to the economy and generates jobs for 23% of the workforce, the small and medium enterprises sector (SME), the Ministry of Industry and Commerce said.more
‘Stronger, newer India to bring more trade, investments’ -Rishad
‘Stronger, newer India to bring more trade, investments’ -Rishad โข โWe laud HE the President Rajapaksa for accepting PM Modiโs inviteโ-Visiting Indian Delegation โข โ$ 2 Bn Indian FDI for us in next two years!โ-Rishad โข Wants entry in to Lankaโs heavy infrastructure โข 2013 import bill from India fallsmore
Leader of All Ceylon Makkal Congress