Economy stable

Times lists Lanka as top tourist destination:

USA Chamber of Commerce speaks of investment benefits in SL:

The prospects for Sri Lanka’s economy is bright and optimistic with much potential for massive scale growth and development, as revealed by various independent economic observations.

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Moves to strengthen LTTE abroad - PM

Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka told Parliament yesterday that there were international forces unfavourable to us attempting to strengthen the LTTE terrorist organisation abroad.

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No reason for N-E fishermen to grumble any more

Fishermen are now allowed deep sea fishing during the whole day and to the full extent of the country’s territorial waters. This is due to the peaceful atmosphere prevailing in the country.

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Footwear industry has great potential

Government policy leads to industry’s survival :

The Sri Lankan footwear industry can reach higher, similar to the apparel industry with more recognition for young industrialists. The footwear industry in Sri Lanka has greater potential as Sri Lanka is intense with labour, especially trainable labour.

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