Logistics seminar

A seminar sponsored by Asian Development Bank (ADB) with the Academy for International Trade and Transport (AITT).

The event will take place on November 21 at the Water’s Edge, Battaramulla.

This seminar will discuss the current issues related to logistics, realistic facts and Sri Lanka’s global standard as a logistics centre.

Batticaloa Chamber wants more assistance

Ganga Pradeepa

President of the Batticaloa District Chamber of Commerce N. Suntharesan urged the Government to provide more assistance to develop agriculture, fishing, tourism and other small industries in the Eastern province.

Suntharesan commenting on the current situation in the East said that the business community in the East were looking forward to enhance their business activities in the region.

“Therefore, the Government should make the arrangements for the business community in the East to develop their activities” he said.

He said transport facilities were neglected in the East for a long period.

However, now priority has been focussed to develop the Eastern province.

The roads and highways connecting the other provinces and the cities should be properly reconstructed with new bridges and vehicle facilities, he added.