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61Rice News in EnglishSri lanka : Ditwah forces importation of some rice varieties?
Sri Lanka’s agriculture minister said Cyclone Ditwah damage may require limited rice imports for certain varieties, though no immediate shortage is expected....
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258Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka : Govt. sets sugarcane purchase rates
Sri Lanka’s Industries Minister Sunil Handunnetti warned sugarcane farmers against political influence and burning crops, stressing that burnt cane fetches only Rs....
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298Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka Govt. Braces For Possible Rice Shortage By Year End
Sri Lanka’s Commerce Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe warned that the government may import 40,000 t of rice to counter any artificial shortage of...
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493Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka : Pelwatte, Sevanagala sugar factories in a crisis due to mismanagement
Sevanagala and Pelwatte sugar factories face severe operational and financial crises due to mismanagement, technical failures, and poor sales. Farmers can’t sell...
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421Rice News in EnglishNo change in raw rice price limits: CAA confirms
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka confirmed that the maximum retail prices for raw rice remain unchanged, countering reports of...
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250Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka Govt. to act against Polonnaruwa rice mill owner for overpricing: Minister
The Government will take special action against a rice mill owner in Polonnaruwa who has repeatedly sold rice at a rate higher...
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447Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka’s red rice shortage: a clash of demand, supply challenges and political colouring
Red rice, a culturally significant staple in Sri Lanka, is in short supply due to factors like increased demand, reduced cultivation, and...
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452Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : Rice shortage not linked to free distribution: Wajira blames poor governance
UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena rejected claims that the free distribution of rice in 2024 caused the current market shortage. He explained that...
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454Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : Increased Customs tax prevents selling rice at controlled price: Importers
Rice importers in Colombo face challenges due to increased Customs duties, with the price now set at Rs. 65 per kilogram. This...
