Maintain annual growth of eight to 10% for sound economy Prof. Indraratne

An annual growth of eight to 10 percent in the next ten years is the only way for a sustainable economic growth in Sri Lanka which needs a disciplined, efficient, honest and patriotic leadership to direct it, said the Sri Lanka Economic Association President Prof. A.D.V. De S. Indraratne at the annual session of SLEA held at the BMICH on Friday.

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Total tonnage handled in Colombo Port increased

The Total tonnage handled in the Colombo Port during the first six months this year has increased to 16,746 as against figures of 14,755 in the corresponding period in 2004 reflecting an increase of 13.5%, the Ports and Aviation Ministry said.

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