All posts tagged "Sri Lanka"
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81Rice 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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80Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishSri Lanka minister wants price controls on maize ethanol to protect state enterprise
Sri Lanka’s Industries Minister Sunil Handuneththi proposes a floor price on maize ethanol to boost prices and help state-run Lanka Sugar clear...
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122Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : Purchase of Paddy for Maha Season to Begin After 20th January
Sri Lanka's Trade Ministry will begin paddy purchases for the Maha season after January 20, aiming to boost government rice stocks and...
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93Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : Mujibur urges Govt. to remove Rs. 65 tax on rice imports
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has urged the Sri Lankan Government to remove the Rs. 65 tax on imported rice,...
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74Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : Sathosa releases 300 metric tons of rice daily – Chairman
Chairman of Lanka Sathosa Ltd., Dr. Samitha Perera, announced that 300 metric tons of rice are being released daily to the market...
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Sri Lanka : 67,000 MT rice imported, Customs collect Rs. 4.3 bn in taxes
The deadline for rice imports permitted by the government expired at midnight on Friday (Dec 20) with private importers bringing in 67,000...
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75Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka Govt. extends rice importation period
The government has announced its decision to extend the period for rice importation until January 10, 2025, with the final agreement expected...
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78Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : 9500 MT of rice imported so far
A total of 9500 metric tonnes of rice had been imported to the country as at 12pm today (17), according to Sri...
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83Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka rice importers forced to cancel orders amid state food controls
Sri Lankan rice importers canceled orders due to a narrow import window ending December 20 and shipping delays caused by bad weather...
