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Traces of heavy metal in rice samples from India!

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5 months ago

December 14, 2023

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Traces of heavy metal have been detected from 05 out of 06 Ponni Samba rice samples from India.

The samples were tested ahead of importing 50,000 MT of Ponni Samba rice from India as a solution to the prevailing Keeri Samba shortage in the local market.

The rice was to be imported via a state owned institution.

However, speaking with ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’, a bigwig in the Agriculture Ministry has said that the discovery has raised suspicions of a farce, as the Trade Ministry, led by the minister himself, is now pushing to import the rice through the private sector.

Initially, the Trade Minister – Nalin Fernando had sought cabinet approval to import 300,000 MT of Ponni Samba rice to ease the shortage, but the Agriculture Minister – Mahinda Amaraweera had firmly stated that the imported stock should be no more than 50,000 MT.

Meanwhile, allegations are raised that the Trade Ministry is also behind the increase in the prices of eggs and big onions.

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Kottu, Fried Rice prices reduced

Published

1 day ago

May 3, 2024

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The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to reduce prices of several food items, following the reduction in gas prices that was announced earlier today (May 03).

Accordingly, the Association announced that the prices of Fried Rice and Koththu will be reduced by Rs. 20 while prices of shorteats will be reduced by Rs. 10.

However, prices of plain tea and milk tea are to remain unchanged, the Association adds.

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Laugfs Gas also slashes prices

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1 day ago

May 3, 2024

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Laugfs Gas has also reduced its LP gas prices with effect from midnight today (May 03) following the price reduction by Litro Gas.

Accordingly, the price of a 12.5kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs.275 to Rs. 3,840 while the the price of a 5kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs.110 to Rs.1,542.

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Litro gas prices reduced

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1 day ago

May 3, 2024

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Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight today (May 03).

According to Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka – Muditha Peiris, the price of the 12.5 kg cylinder has been slashed by Rs. 175 to Rs. 3,940 while the price of the 5 kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs. 70 to Rs. 1,582. The price of the 2.3 kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs.32 to Rs.740.