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Alpha Apparels named winner at National Business Excellence Awards
The Alpha Apparels was named ‘Winner’ for ‘Manufacturing- Apparel Textile and Leather Products Sector’ at the recent National Business Excellence Awards 2021, organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL).
It was also recognized as the ‘Best Exporter- Apparel’ under ‘Medium’ category for the year 2019/20 at the 24th Presidential Export Awards.
Alpha Apparels and collectively the Omega Line Group has undoubtedly been a frontrunner and a significant contributor to both the domestic and export economy. The group is only growing stronger with a total workforce surpassing 13,000 across all its other locally associated companies, exhibiting increased responsiveness and resilience despite the many challenges.
Since its inception in 2006, Alpha Apparels continues to provide a platform for over 2,400 youth to realize their potential and dreams, fondly dubbed as “the best place to realize your dreams”.
‘‘We take great pride in sharing this incredible achievement with every individual involved in our company’s value chain, beginning with our employees who have been an inspiration for all of us. Our employees are our most valuable resource, and we do everything in our stride to ensure a well-balanced environment that values their wellbeing and happiness. We are also honored to be part of an industry which tirelessly not just brings in forex into the country but also uplifts the lives of hundreds of thousands spearheading an equitable and inclusive economic growth.’’ said Felix A. Fernando, CEO/Director of Alpha Apparels Ltd.
Much of its growth and success can be attributed to its valuable human capital, with the leadership recognizing and investing in them individually. The vibrant, energetic, and youthful employees at Alpha Apparels are assured of a friendly workplace culture and are encouraged to take on continuous learning, training and career development opportunities that benefit both their work as well as personal life. The company also provides many other employee benefits such as free transport facilities, housing and vehicle loans, career guidance, and counselling, among others.
The Polgahawela-based apparel manufacturer is part of the group operating under the flagship of Calzedonia S.p.A in Italy which manufactures and specializes in women’s undergarments, stockings, nightdresses, socks, and swimwear, and has over 5,200 single-brand stores in over 50 countries around the world, under Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Tezenis, Falconeri, Intimissimi Uomo, and Atelier Emé.
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Advisory for severe lightning issued to the Districts of Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara
Advisory for Severe Lightning
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
at 12.30 p.m. 13 December 2025 valid for the period until 11.00 p.m. 13 December 2025 for Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara Districts
The public are warned that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara Districts.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
ACTION REQUIRED:
The Department of Meteorology advises that people should:
Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms.
Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.
Avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc.
Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.
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Pregnant Mothers to receive Rs 5000 Nutrition Allowance in December
Based on the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season, arrangements have been made to provide a nutrition allowance worth Rs. 5,000 to pregnant mothers.
This allowance, which will be provided only once, will be given to pregnant mothers who were registered at maternal clinics on or before 30 November 2025.
The distribution will take place through the Divisional Secretariat offices from 16 December, as a program of the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs.
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640 deaths, 211 missing as at 6:00AM today (13)
The Situation Report released by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) at 6:00 AM today (13th December 2025) confirms that 640 persons have died and another 211 persons are missing due to flooding and landslides that took place in Sri Lanka within the past two weeks.

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