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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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Russian Embassy, Russian House, unveil plaque at Public Library in honour of 80th anniversary of victory day
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Russian House in Colombo unveiled a plaque at the public library Colombo today (29th April) in honour of the 80th anniversary of victory day.
Victory Day is celebrated on the 9th of May, the day Nazi Germany was defeated in World War II. It is an important date in the Russian calendar and an integral part of Russian culture.
The plaque was jointly unveiled by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka Lenav Dzhagaryan and Ms Maria Popova Counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and Director of the Russian House in Colombo
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Ministerial committee appointed to review and further enhance ‘State Commercial Enterprises Management draft bill’
It has been recognized that the state enterprises should be re – structured and maintained with proper administration with the assistance of local or foreign investments without being a continuous burden to the General Treasury and the country’s economy. Therefore, it is the policy of the new government to introduce an efficient and accountable mechanism in the regard. An initial draft named “State Commercial Enterprises Management Draft Bill” has been already prepared to introduce a new legal framework required for maintaining after performing necessary restructuring and with proper management of government owned business companies. Thereon, it will be possible to totally free the state entrepreneurship establishments from political influences and appoint professionals with proficiency for its board of directors.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Plan Implementation and Economic Development to grant policy approval of the Cabinet of Ministers for the said initial draft and appoint a special committee with the following composition to submit appropriate proposals for further enhancing after reviewing the initial draft:
• Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and the Deputy Minister of Economic Development – (Chairman)
• Hon. Sunil Handunneththi Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship
• Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co – operative Development
• Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Sooriyapperuma Deputy Minister of Finance Plan Implementation
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Justice and National Integration to appoint Thilak Nandana Hettiarachchi, a special grade officer in Sri Lanka Administrative Service who served in the post of Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Buddha Shasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, to the post of Commissioner General of Official Languages with immediate effect.
Russian Embassy, Russian House, unveil plaque at Public Library in honour of 80th anniversary of victory day
Ministerial committee appointed to review and further enhance ‘State Commercial Enterprises Management draft bill’
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