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Unable to buy Yala season paddy anymore  – Agri Ministry

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The Ministry of Agriculture says that it is no longer possible to buy paddy of the Yala season as they are yet to receive loans requested from state banks for this purpose.
Ministry Secretary – Mr. Rohana Pushpakumara said that they have not been informed of a specific date to secure the loan.

According to Mr. Pushpakumara, the banks have informed the interest rate of the loan would be 28%. Further discussions are underway to reduce this as the rate is quite high, he further said.

Earlier, it was stated that a kilo of Nadu paddy in the Yala Season would be purchased at Rs. 120 while a kilo of Samba and Keeri Samba would be purchased at Rs/ 125 and Rs. 130 respectively.

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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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