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Big Onion prices rise sharply

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Big Onion wholesalers in Dambulla have called for government intervention after the prices of imported Big onions already in warehouses were suddenly spiked from Rs. 250 – Rs. 300.

The prices had suddenly increased after India announced that they are halting big onion exports until March 31, 2024, in a bid to curb the surging prices in their local market.

Speaking yesterday (Dec. 12), a group of imported Big Onion distributors in Dambulla has said that a kilo of Big Onions were priced from Rs. 190 – Rs. 230 before the announcement.

With the importers suddenly increasing prices from Rs. 450 – Rs. 500, businessmen as well the public have been severely inconvenienced, they say.

Noting that it was obvious a mafia was in motion with importers selling already imported Big Onions stocks at a higher price and reaping excessive profits in return, they have called the government to intervene.

They have also warned of a plot set in motion to destroy the local Big Onion farmer in this backdrop.

Meanwhile, leader of the National Consumer Front – Asela Sampath has stated that large stocks of Big Onions have been imported from India after a recent tax.

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1st stock of imported coconut milk to undergo clearance, lab testing today

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The first consignment of imported coconut milk under the Government’s raw material importation programme is scheduled to undergo clearance and laboratory testing today (31), as part of a coordinated initiative by the Plantation Industries Ministry.

This initiative, approved by the Cabinet, aims to supply essential raw materials to industries linked to the coconut sector, aiming to reduce domestic coconut prices and support local manufacturers. The consignment currently under clearance includes products equivalent to 200 million coconuts. They are in the forms of frozen coconut milk, coconut milk powder and chunked coconut with testa (non-copra), imported as part of the programme initiated in March 2025. The stock will be used primarily in the coconut milk powder industry, which has been facing raw material shortages. The Plantation Industries Ministry expects this move to reduce the pressure on local coconut supplies and contribute to a drop in retail coconut prices.

(dailynews.lk)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by dailynews.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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BoC employees to strike over unpaid incentives

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Employees of all Bank of Ceylon (BoC) branches have decided to walk out of service at 12.30 pm today (May 29).

The decision has been taken over the current management not taking the initiative to provide them with the 06-month incentive package approved by the Board of Directors, according to the Bank Employees’ Union.

Central Committee member of the Bank Employees’ Union – Najith Wijeratne, stated that they will initiate a token strike if this issue is not resolved by June 06.

BoC employees have also held lunchtime protests yesterday (May 28) in front of 22 branches in major cities islandwide.

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Imported salt released to market

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The National Salt Ltd. says that 2,800 MT of salt imported from India have been released to the market.

It says the food-grade salt stock, which arrived on May 23, is being distributed to the market through local salt sales agents for consumer sale.

The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development states that Lanka Salt Ltd. is importing 10,000 MT of salt, while over 100 importers, including those from Pettah, are bringing in an additional 100,000 MT.

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