THE Government has initiated measures to ensure that all items are freely available to the Northern people at reasonable prices during the Sinhala and Tamil festive season, official sources said.
As an initial step, the Government has decided to permit leading Colombo-based business companies and business entrepreneurs to engage in business activities in the North.
Essential Services Commissioner General S. B. Divaratne has invited Colombo business leaders and entrepreneurs for a discussion tomorrow (31) in an effort to persuade them to join the humanitarian effort by expanding their business activities to the North before the festive season, sources said.
Divaratne has invited many companies including Abans Limited, Unilevers, Maliban Biscuit Manufacturers Ltd, Arpico, Elephant House, Lion Brewary, Pure Beverages and wholesale dealers in food items and textiles for the discussion at the World Trade Centre. Businessmen interested in joining the venture should get in touch with the Essential Services Commissioner General’s Office. (Courtesy: Daily News)
