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Prez calls for report on delay in importing eggs!

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2 years 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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Cargills Bank issues statement on cybersecurity incident

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6 hours ago

April 2, 2025

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Private bank in Sri Lanka – Cargills Bank PLC has today (April 02) released another statement, updating the situation over a recent cyber security incident.

Cargills Bank PLC notes that despite the incident, the bank’s core operations remain fully secure and functional.

It adds that all banking services continue to function normally, and customers may carry out their transactions with complete confidence.

Previously, the bank had stated that an unauthorized party had claimed access to some of the bank’s data and subsequently published them.

The matter is said to be possibly the largest data breach in the country’s history.

The matter was also taken up by journalists at today’s cabinet media briefing. Responding, Cabinet spokesman – Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that although the issue wasn’t taken up by the Cabinet Ministers yesterday, he believed that it may have been addressed by the Security Council.

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23 supermarket outlets raided

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6 hours ago

April 2, 2025

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided 23 supermarket outlets yesterday (April 01) as a part of their special raid and investigation program ahead of the upcoming festive season.

16 such outlets include prominent supermarket chains such as Cargills, Arpico and Keells, reports say,

‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ learns that these outlets face charges such as selling expired goods, not displaying prices, selling overpriced goods and misleading consumers and that the CAA is seeking legal action against these errant outlets.

According to a media release by the CAA, legal action has been taken against 172 supermarket outlets during the past year, resulting in courts ordering the culprits to pay Rs. Rs. 6.5 million in fines.

The CAA also urges the public to exercise caution and check details including the expiry date, when purchasing goods from supermarkets.

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Milco slashes prices of fresh milk & yoghurt

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2 days ago

April 1, 2025

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Milco (Pvt) Ltd has announced a price reduction on Highland yogurt and fresh milk products, effective today (April 01), to provide relief to consumers.

Accordingly to new prices are :
Highland yogurt: Reduced from Rs. 80 to Rs. 70 (by Rs. 10)

450ml long-life liquid milk : Reduced from Rs. 225 to Rs. 200 (by Rs. 25)

450ml fresh milk pack : Reduced from Rs. 200 to Rs.170 (by Rs. 30)