Colombo (News 1st): Sri Lankan handloom industrialists claim their industry is facing a serious threat as a result of the import cheap cotton-based products.

The handloom industrialists based in Kurunegala allege the market does not provide a proper price for their products to meet higher standards.

They request the government to intervene to safeguard this industry which has survived for many centuries.

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