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Prez calls for report on delay in importing eggs!

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1 year ago

January 31, 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed Trade Minister Nalin Fernando to submit a comprehensive report to the next Cabinet meeting regarding the people who obstruct the process of importing eggs.

The President had expressed these views during the Cabinet meeting held yesterday.

The trade minister informed the Cabinet meeting that some parties are attempting to prevent egg imports.

Meanwhile, Government Veterinary Officers’ Association President Dr. Sisira Piyasiri said that they will join poultry farmers in a massive protest if eggs are imported without finding solutions to the issues faced by the farmers.

Dr.Piyasiri said several politicians expressed objections to the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) Director General during a COPE meeting for not allowing the import of eggs even when there is a bird flu spreading in several states of India.

The government veterinary officers went on sick leave yesterday (30) in protest of this incident and over the failure to provide solutions to the problems of poultry farmers.

Dr.Piyasiri said the local poultry industry will collapse if eggs are imported. He also said none of the proposals presented by the veterinarians to develop the industry have been implemented so far.

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Kottu, Fried Rice prices reduced

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8 hours ago

May 3, 2024

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The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to reduce prices of several food items, following the reduction in gas prices that was announced earlier today (May 03).

Accordingly, the Association announced that the prices of Fried Rice and Koththu will be reduced by Rs. 20 while prices of shorteats will be reduced by Rs. 10.

However, prices of plain tea and milk tea are to remain unchanged, the Association adds.

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Laugfs Gas also slashes prices

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13 hours ago

May 3, 2024

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Laugfs Gas has also reduced its LP gas prices with effect from midnight today (May 03) following the price reduction by Litro Gas.

Accordingly, the price of a 12.5kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs.275 to Rs. 3,840 while the the price of a 5kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs.110 to Rs.1,542.

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Litro gas prices reduced

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13 hours ago

May 3, 2024

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Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight today (May 03).

According to Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka – Muditha Peiris, the price of the 12.5 kg cylinder has been slashed by Rs. 175 to Rs. 3,940 while the price of the 5 kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs. 70 to Rs. 1,582. The price of the 2.3 kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs.32 to Rs.740.