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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.
The High Court has convicted 14 of the 24 men accused of being directly involved in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.
The three-judge bench read out its decision on Tuesday after a five-year trial and said sentencing would take place later, the AFP news agency reported.
The charges included murder and conspiracy to commit terrorism.
Nine others were acquitted, while another defendant was found guilty of only some of the charges, the court said.
[Aljazeera]
By Shamindra Ferdinando
The ruling NPP yesterday (21) dismissed claims of a widening rift, within the government, over the proposed 22nd Amendment. Asked whether the NPP was concerned over a section of the Opposition alleging Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and two dozen MPs taking a view contrary to that of the party in this regard, authoritative party sources said some persons were propagating speculation for their own interest.
Declaring that there was absolutely no issue regarding the controversial Amendment, sources emphasised once it was tabled in Parliament, it would be passed with 2/3 majority.
Sources dismissed claims that out of its 159-member parliamentary group a section of NPPers was opposed to the government move. According to an influential Opposition activist, there are 57 JVPers and 66 NPPers in the government group and the rest contested the last parliamentary polls, having aligned with the JVP.
Ministerial sources told The Island that the government was confident of going ahead with the 22nd Amendment and Judicature (Amendment) Bills. Sources said that the NPP was not bothered about the Opposition protests in and outside Parliament.
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickremaratne is expected to disclose the confidential ruling that he received from the Supreme Court in respect of more than 65 petitions for and against the 22nd Amendment and Judicial Amendment Bills. The enactment of the 22nd Amendment would pave the way for extending the retirement age of Supreme Court judges, from 65 to 67 years, and Court of Appeal judges, from 63 to 65 years.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Court of Appeal Judge Mayadunna Sri Mevan Anthony Edirimannasuriya Corea as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal.
The appointment has been made as President’s Counsel Nalin Rohantha Abeysuriya, who currently serves as President of the Court of Appeal, will be overseas until the 24th.
Accordingly Justice Mayadunna Corea was sworn in as Acting President of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential secretariat last morning (21).
Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was also present at the occasion.
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