Sri Lanka loses apparel and tea orders to India Source:Dailymirror Worst fears of exporters come true The regional peers are starting to reap the benefits of the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, a development which threatens the island nation’s most established industries. The worst fears of the tea and apparel sector have become a reality, as they are beginning to lose orders to competitors. One of the beneficiaries of Sri Lanka’s economic mismanagement is neighbouring giant India.  ...

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Ella Odyssey luxury train service soon-by Shirajiv Sirimane Source:Dailynews For the first time in Sri Lanka Railways and travel trade history a super luxury train will be introduced from next month from Kandy to Ella and back. The train will operate daily from Kandy to Ella in the morning and return in the evening. The interior of the new luxury train    This will have around 176 AC first class seats and over 144 second class seats in this train branded as ‘Ella Odyssey’ which will be operated by Sri Lanka Railways. Sri Lankan Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) said they were delighted to learn of the launch of the new train from Kandy to Ella on a daily basis. “This is an excellent opportunity for tourists to travel on this scenic route . The train will have AC first and second class seats and also a restaurant serving buffet ...

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