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Bulk of imported Basmati rice failed quality standards!

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Tests conducted by the Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI) in Batalagoda have revealed that 162 out of 365 samples of Basmati rice imported to Sri Lanka in the last 03 years since 2021, are of substandard quality.

Accordingly, 203 samples had met import standards.

From the year 2021, Basmati rice has been imported to Sri Lanka from various countries including India and Pakistan.

Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries – Mahinda Amaraweera, had recently informed the RRDI to provide a quality report on the samples of Basmati rice imported to Sri Lanka from 2021 to date.

Accordingly, 109 samples of Basmati rice imported from India during this time were given to the RRDI. Of these, 68 samples were declared acceptable while 41 were rejected.

Similarly, 214 samples of Basmati rice from Pakistan were also tested with 121 samples deemed acceptable and 93 failing to meet quality standards.

Also, 42 rice samples from other countries were provided to the RRDI, of which only 14 samples were found to be of suitable quality.

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Colombo Stamp Show begins today

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The Colombo Stamp Show takes place from today (March 27) until March 29th at Philatelic Bureau premises, Colombo 10.

The event is organized by the Philatelic Bureau, Department of Posts.

According to that department, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a wide range of philatelic items, including local and international vintage stamps, first-day covers, commemorative postcards, as well as rare coins and currency notes.

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Special notice for Lankans in S. Korea

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has urged Sri Lankan nationals living in the country to remain vigilant over the wildfires originated in Central Uiseong County.
Issuing a statement, the Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has requested Sri Lankans to refrain from visiting the affected areas, as possible.

They have also been requested not to use flammable products such as barbecue equipment.

Sri Lankans facing any emergency or distress due to the wildfires have been urged to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy via the following hotlines;

    (+82-2) 735 2966
    (+82-2) 735 2967
    (+82-2) 794 2968

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High Court judge recuses from ‘Krrish Case’

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Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne today (March 27) recused himself from the ongoing ‘Krrish’ case.

The case is filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa over an alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to the Krrish transaction.

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