CAA to submit rice stock report to president

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7 months ago

October 30, 2024

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that it will submit a report on the country’s rice stocks to the President this week.

The CAA is currently conducting an investigation into the stocks of rice and paddy.

This investigation is being carried out in several districts, including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Ampara.

The CAA is assessing the stocks held by small and medium-scale rice mill owners as well as those held by large-scale mill owners.

The CAA also stated that raids have been initiated to identify locations selling rice above the controlled price.

The controlled price for Nadu rice has been set at Rs. 220. The CAA emphasized that legal action will be taken against those selling Nadu rice above this price.

Following a recent discussion with rice mill owners regarding the shortage of Nadu rice in the market, the President instructed the CAA to prepare a report on the market’s rice and paddy stocks.

(News1st)

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1st stock of imported coconut milk to undergo clearance, lab testing today

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26 minutes ago

May 31, 2025

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The first consignment of imported coconut milk under the Government’s raw material importation programme is scheduled to undergo clearance and laboratory testing today (31), as part of a coordinated initiative by the Plantation Industries Ministry.

This initiative, approved by the Cabinet, aims to supply essential raw materials to industries linked to the coconut sector, aiming to reduce domestic coconut prices and support local manufacturers. The consignment currently under clearance includes products equivalent to 200 million coconuts. They are in the forms of frozen coconut milk, coconut milk powder and chunked coconut with testa (non-copra), imported as part of the programme initiated in March 2025. The stock will be used primarily in the coconut milk powder industry, which has been facing raw material shortages. The Plantation Industries Ministry expects this move to reduce the pressure on local coconut supplies and contribute to a drop in retail coconut prices.

(dailynews.lk)

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Ministry denies Sevanagala sugar factory closure rumours

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37 minutes ago

May 31, 2025

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The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development states that reports circulating on social media about the possible closure of the Sevanagala Sugar Factory are false.

The ministry adds that neither the government nor Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. (LSCPL) has discussed such a move.

The ministry further states that the Sevanagala Sugar Factory, which operated at a loss under the previous government, is now continuing operations under a new marketing plan and has begun implementing measures to transform it into a profitable institution.

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Youth killed in sword attack

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40 minutes ago

May 31, 2025

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03 individuals were attacked with a sword near the railway line at Nedurana Junction in Eheliyagoda last night (May 30).

A 22-year-old resident of Gatahetta, Iddamalgoda, died after being admitted to the Eheliyagoda Hospital with serious injuries, while the other 02 victims have been transferred to the Ratnapura Hospital for further treatment.

Eheliyagoda Police are conducting further investigations to apprehend the suspects.