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Poultry producers agree to reduces Chicken prices

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Local poultry producers have agreed to reduce the price of chicken by Rs.100 per kilogram, the Ministry of Agriculture says.

According to the Ministry, the producers have stated their assent during a meeting between the Minister of Agriculture and the Poultry Producers Associations.

Pointing out that one of the reasons for the hike in chicken prices was the Rs. 75/- import tax imposed on maize, the poultry producers have requested that the tax be reduced to Rs. 25/-.

The minister had informed them that he would raise the matter with the president.

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Colombo International Book Fair 2023 kicks off

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September 22, 2023

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Sri Lanka’s largest book exhibition, ‘Colombo International Book Fair’, commenced today (22) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). 

The book fair organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association will be held until October 1 from 9.00 am – 9.00 pm.

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Import tax on powdered milk increased

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September 22, 2023

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Port and Airport Levy (PAL) on imported milk powder has been increased by 10%, says Trade Minister Nalin Fernando.

The tax increase comes into effect today (Sept. 22).

However, the prices of powdered milk in the local market will not be increased following the PAL hike, the Minister has assured.

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Price of chicken reduced from midnight today

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September 21, 2023

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Local poultry producers have agreed to reduce the price of chicken by Rs. 100 per kilogram, with effect from midnight today (Sep. 21).

The agreement was reached following a discussion with the Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security, Nalin Fernando, this afternoon.

Accordingly, a kilogram of chicken will now be sold at Rs. 1,150.

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