By Bernama / Bernama. BUKIT GANTANG (Jan 1): The government is considering importing white rice from Pakistan to address ongoing issues with supply and pricing. National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol) Task Force (Food Cluster) chairman Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal said the proposal, submitted to Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas), […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st): The State Trading Corporation has announced that the distribution of the rice stock ordered by the government will begin today through Lanka Sathosa and Cooperative outlets. The Chairman of the State Trading Corporation, Ravindra Fernando says that the first consignment of rice ordered has already arrived in the country. […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Consumer Affairs Authority has announced that it will conduct inspections in large-scale rice mills and warehouses to investigate the shortage of raw rice in the market. Its Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon stated that inspections will be carried out in the areas of Hambantota, Matara, Monaragala, Embilipitiya, and Ampara. […]
