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Tea plantation workers in the island's hill country, a majority of whom are Malayaga Tamils staged a token strike demanding that their daily wage be increased to Rs.1700 in keeping with the rising cost of living. They accused the tea companies of ignoring a directive from the Sri Lankan president who assured that their daily wage would be increased to Rs.1700 per day. The
According to Marketresearch.biz, the tea market is witnessing significant growth driven by the rise in ready-to-drink (RTD) teas. The convenience offered.