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Special operation to nab traders selling rice at higher prices

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2 years ago

September 8, 2023

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has informed its officials to enforce strict rules against shop owners selling rice at higher prices.

Rice should be sold at the maximum retail price of 260 rupees per kilo of Keeri Samba, 230 rupees per kilo of Samba, 220 rupees per kilo of Nadu and 210 rupees per kilo of Red Kekulu.

In case of prosecution related to sale of rice at higher prices by ignoring the gazette which fixed the maximum retail price for rice, a fine of minimum Rs.100,000 to maximum Rs.500,000 can be imposed on an individual business, and a fine of Rs.500,000 to Rs.5 million on a private company.

The consumers are requested to contact the CAA hotline 1977 about traders selling rice at higher prices.

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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29 minutes ago

June 27, 2025

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile, efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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2 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).