All posts tagged "Sri Lanka"
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80Sugar News in EnglishSugar export to Sri Lanka, Afghanistan amid dip in domestic production
India has exported a significant portion of its sugar to Sri Lanka (41%) and Afghanistan (22%) despite concerns about reduced domestic production....
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59Maize News in EnglishSri Lanka likely to resume maize imports?
The government may need to resume maize imports despite the current suspension, Minister K.D. Lalkantha stated in a recent parliamentary committee meeting....
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68Rice 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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77Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka state agency to buy rough rice at Rs120 a kilo: Minister
Sri Lanka's state agencies will buy rough rice (paddy) at floor prices ranging from 120 to 132 rupees per kilogram: Nadu at...
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97Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka rice hub traders say new paddy coming to market, prices to fall
Rice mills in Sri Lanka’s Marandhagahamulla are receiving new Maha harvest paddy, which will be released to consumers soon. Industry officials confirm...
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74Rice News in English
Sri Lanka beer production not causing rice shortage, volumes tiny: Minister
Sri Lanka’s rice crisis is not due to the use of rice in beer production, as only 0.4% of the annual rice...
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65Sugar News in EnglishSri Lanka sugar, rubber production rose, while fish, tea and coconut declined in Oct: CBSL
Sri Lanka’s sugar and rubber production rose in October 2024, with sugar up 109.8% and rubber 38% year-on-year. However, fish, tea, and...
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80Rice News in EnglishRice shortage disrupts Sri Lanka’s Hindu festival
Sri Lanka's rice shortage has disrupted the Hindu Thai Pongal celebrations, with many struggling to prepare the traditional dish, Pongal. Red rice...
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87Rice 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...
