After failing to meet the quorum at the last meeting of the wages control board for Tea Growing and Manufacturing Trade to consider the objections against the Rs.1,000 proposed daily minimum wage for plantation workers, the Labour Ministry has set a fresh date for the next meeting, vowing to move ahead with the wage hike, despite the industry objections.
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Oil rises above US $ 67 in fifth day of gains on demand hopes
Oil rose above US $ 67 a barrel yesterday, gaining for a fifth session
Maldives to offer holidaymakers vaccines on arrival
CNBC: The Maldives will soon offer visitors vaccinations on arrival as part of its three-pronged initiative aimed at reviving the country’s hard-hit travel sector, according to its tourism minister.
Eco Team becomes first post-Covid certified sustainable wildlife accommodation
Eco Team has achieved another ‘First’ in the Sri Lankan Tourism domain by being the first and only Tented Safari Camp operator to receive approval by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority as level 1 certified safe and secure accommodation.
‘Minsara Galerie' bookstore opens in Gampaha
Minsara Bookstore, one of the leading book publishers in Sri Lanka, opened its latest branch in Gamapaha named ‘Minsara Galerie’.
CINNAMON CIGARETTE - A GATEWAY DRUG TO OTHER HARD DRUGS
Given the situation, NATA organised a press briefing with a panel of experts on the subject, to discuss the problem, to gather their opinions and then come to a conclusion.
NDB conquers Global Banking & Finance Review 2021 Awards with 5 accolades
National Development Bank (NDB) was recently felicitated with five accolades by the Global Banking and Finance Magazine of UK 2021 for the bank’s exceptional performance in various categories, including empowering women in business, digital transformation and leadership.
Textrip of Elasto Group launches corporate website
Sri Lanka’s premier manufacturer and exporter of natural latex-based progressive resistance bands and exercise-sports products, Textrip (Pvt.) Ltd of Elasto Group, has launched its corporate website embedded with exclusive e-commerce features to everyone around the world.
Litro Gas Lanka introduces new Premium Hybrid 18-litre cylinder
As the national LPG provider, with a legacy of 150 years, Litro Gas Lanka has always sought to keep in step with the expanding consumer needs by providing innovative LPG solutions, said Litro Gas Lanka Chairman and CEO Anil Koswatte.
Metabolic Syndrome: An Overview
Metabolic syndrome, formerly known as Syndrome X, is the combination of factors that increase the risk of an individual to go on an develop Ischaemic Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Stroke. Although it is not a disease in itself, the risk factors come together to form the metabolic syndrome.
ISRAEL'S RECKLESS NUCLEAR TERRORISM: DISARMAMENT THE ONLY SOLUTION
When Israel last Sunday attacked Iran’s premier nuclear plant, it is not nuclear rivalry. Rather, it is outright nuclear terrorism requiring worldwide condemnation. For, it could have caused a catastrophe killing a large number of people, while having a long term adverse impact on the environment.
