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Sathosa imports 48 rice containers unsuitable for consumption! 

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A large stock of rice in 48 containers imported by Sathosa between January and July this year was unsuitable for human consumption, sources said.

Accordingly, sources at Sathosa said a stock of 156,000 kilograms of imported rice cannot be sold due to inferior quality and stocks of Nadu, Samba, Keeri Samba, Super Samba and Basmati were among them.

These imported rice stocks are stored in warehouses at Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Welisara and Ratmalana.

According to Sathosa’s internal sources, these stocks are unfit for human consumption due to fungal infections and worm and pest infestations etc.

In response, Trade, Commerce and Food Safety Minister Nalin Fernando said that some rice containers were already damaged during the process of importation.

Source – Aruna

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Colombo International Book Fair 2023 kicks off

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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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