COLOMBO(News 1st): The State Ministry of Batik, Handloom Textiles, and Local Apparel Products has requested public and private sector employees to come to work one day a week dressed in batik and handloom fabrics.

Public and private sector employees should do so on every Friday of the week, according to State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara.

A circular in this regard will be issued through the Ministry of Public Service in the future as well, he further added.

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