Profits of Rs.40 million and Rs.20 million from the Kurunegala and Chilaw plantations respectively earned during the year 2013 were handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the ceremony.

It was also discussed the progress achieved by these plantation companies since they were acquired by the government and action to be implemented in the future.

Minister Jagath Pushpakumara, Chairman of Kurunegala Plantation Company Dr.Sunil Jayasekera, Chairman of Chilaw Plantation Company Panduka Jayasinghe and Board of Directors of the Plantation Companies participated on this occasion.(kh)