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Region named for mandarin cultivation

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June 8, 2023

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The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to establish a mandarin orange cultivation zone in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla.

Although oranges are already cultivated in these areas, there is a high demand among locals for imported mandarins which leads to the loss of significantly high cost.

With tests proving to be successful, it has now been decided to take measures to provide funding to locally cultivate mandarins.

Minister of Agriculture – Mahinda Amaraweera has instructed ministry officials to take measures to establish mandarin cultivations within this year itself.

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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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