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No chance for cheaper canned fish!

Published

11 months ago

November 6, 2022

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The local Canned Fish Manufacturers Association says that although it is possible to reduce canned fish prices by Rs. 300, products already released to the wholesale market at a higher price, has become a hindrance.

At present, a tin of canned fish is sold in the market for around Rs. 900.

Producers say that the price can be reduced to Rs. 600 as fishermen are now able to get the ‘Linna’ fish used for production, after receiving a proper supply of fuel.

Also, the cost of an empty can has also gone down by Rs. 10, they say.

Although canned fish is highly popular in Sri Lanka, skyrocketing prices have drastically reduced consumption levels.

This has led to more stocks remaining in the market and wholesale vendors are reluctant to sell them at a price lower than which they bought the stocks for.

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Student caught selling moonshine at school

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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A student of a popular school in Kalawana, has been nabbed for selling moonshine at his school.

Upon being discovered by a teacher, he had been handed over to the Kalawana police.

Police say that the Grade 09 student had brought moonshine into the school in his water bottle and sold cups of it to older students.

He had been released after being strongly warned.

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One dead in explosion at Kalpitiya Air Force firing range

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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An explosion reported at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Field Firing Range in Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya earlier today (26 Sep.) resulting in one death, Sri Lanka Police has confirmed.

Accordingly, an explosion which had occurred at the Air Force Field Firing Range in Kalpitiya, has resulted in the death of an 28 year old airman while injuring another, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa has said.

Investigations into the cause of the explosion are underway, he added.

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4 Excise officers interdicted for assaulting Beedi businessman

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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Four Excise officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer in Walasmulla have been interdicted by the Commissioner General of Excise.

The decision has been taken following the instruction of State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

The four Excise officers including the OIC of the Tangalle Excise station have been interdicted over the allegations of assault and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer for not implementing the law against him for possession of Beedi leaves without a valid license.