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Sathosa to sell rice at Rs. 220 per kilo

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1 month ago

December 5, 2024

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Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday that action will be taken to sell 200,000 kilograms of rice daily to the public through the ‘Lanka Sathosa’, at a controlled price of Rs.220 per kilo to the public from today.

The Minister also said that steps will be taken to provide a coconut to the people in the suburban areas through Lanka Sathosa at a price of Rs.130 a nut within the next two weeks. He said this while participating in the debate on the government’s policy statement presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently.

The Minister also said that rice mill owners have agreed to release 200,000 kilos of rice per day to be sold through Lanka Sathosa at a price of Rs.220 per kilo.

The Minister also said that considering the current demand for rice in the local market and the damage caused to paddy cultivation due to heavy rains, the rice import restrictions have been lifted until midnight on December 20. The Minister also stated that the Government has taken steps to provide solutions to this problem by making rice available in the market as a solution to the rice shortage that has arisen in the market. Steps have been taken to solve the coconut shortage in the market in the next two to three weeks and to prevent consumers from exploiting. For this, 1 million coconuts will be released to the market.

In the past, various individuals and institutions have intervened to create shortages of goods in the country. We are trying to resolve this problem through discussions with those individuals and organisations. Otherwise, we will take specific measures as a government to prevent the people from being inconvenienced and exploiting,” he said.

(dailynews.lk)

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SJB appoints committee for talks on working together with UNP

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2 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has approved a proposal for discussions to work together with the United National Party (UNP).

Accordingly, a five-member committee, headed by SJB General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has been appointed for the discussions.

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China pledges to back sovereignty, territorial integrity & independence of SL (Video)

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2 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, stated that China is committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.

This statement was made during a meeting between President Anura Kumar Disanayake and Zhao Leji, which took place earlier today (Jan. 16) as part of President Disanayake’s four-day official visit to China.

During the meeting, Chairman Zhao warmly welcomed President Disanayake, further emphasizing that working with Sri Lanka in a continuous and cooperative manner is a key expectation of the Chinese National People’s Congress.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism – Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation – Bimal Rathnayake, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Qi Zhenhong and Sri Lankan Ambassador to China – Majintha Jayesinghe, were also present at the event.

(President’s Media Division)

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SL President holds talks with globally renowned Chinese companies (Pics)

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3 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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During his four-day state visit to China, President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a series of strategic discussions with several globally acclaimed leading Chinese corporations following his participation in an investment forum organized by both public and private sector entities in China.

Among the prominent companies involved in these discussions were the China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC Group), Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd (MCC), Huawei and BYD Auto.

President Disanayake highlighted the investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka and assured these corporations that the government is committed to providing all necessary facilities and support to investors to foster a business-friendly environment.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake also participated in these significant engagements.

(President’s Media Division)