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52Rice 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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50Rice 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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68Rice 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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79Rice 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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87Rice 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...
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118Edible Oil News in EnglishSri Lanka Palm oil industry optimistic on cultivation ban reversal
Sri Lanka's palm oil industry is hopeful that the government will reconsider the ban on oil palm cultivation. The ban, enacted in...
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100Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka’s rice industry held hostage by powerful mill owners: Rehan
Sri Lanka's rice industry is dominated by a few powerful mill owners who manipulate prices, exploit farmers, and create shortages to maximize...
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117Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka Government to import 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice
Sri Lanka will import up to 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice to address market shortages, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe announced. Imports will be...
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133Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka Rice monopoly continues to put farmers, consumers in peril
Sri Lanka faces growing challenges in rice production and consumption, with urban per capita consumption rising post-Covid. Despite claims of self-sufficiency, rice...
