Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The next few weeks could be a crucial period for Sri Lanka in light of the military situation that has emerged in the Middle East due to the on-going conflict, Defence Deputy Minister Major General (retd) Aruna Jayasekara told Parliament.Sri Lanka manufacturing

Addressing the House yesterday (6) during the opening speech of the debate on the extension of the State of Emergency under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance, the Deputy Minister said that accordingly, there may be some delay in the provision of essential services in the future which has compelled the Government to continue the State of Emergency.

The Deputy Minister stated that restrictions have been imposed on shipping and air traffic due to the ...