Business in brief

Tea production UP

PRODUCTION: The Sri Lanka Tea Board said the total tea production in February amounted to 22,932,598 kg as against 21,971,703 kg, produced during the corresponding month last year. This shows an increase of 960,895 kg or 4.4%.

Detailed information on tea production, exports and marketing in Sri Lanka is published in the Sri Lanka Tea Board web site at http://www.pureceylontea.com.

Japanese investor delegation here today

DELEGATION: A Japanese investor delegation will visit Sri Lanka from April 03 - 05. This visit is organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and Japanese Embassy in Colombo.

They will meet Ceylon Chamber of Commerce members on April 04, at 2.00 p.m. at the CCC. This is followed by One-to-One Meetings from 3.00 p.m. onwards.

SLT Citylink resumes operation

TELECOMMUNICATION: Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) resumed its CDMA service. The company sought legal redress against the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) directive regarding the telephone installation charges using CDMA technology.

The Appeal Court last week issued an Order staying the TRCSL's directive.

SLT accordingly has resumed provisioning of SLT Citylink CDMA services under the established terms and conditions, a release by SLT said.