Traders across various regions have urged the government to reconsider the Rs. 65 per kilogram tax imposed on imported rice, advocating for a reduction to alleviate market challenges. Consumer organizations echo these sentiments, emphasizing that a lower import tax could stabilize rice prices and make it more affordable for consumers. The government has implemented several […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st) – The government has decided to extend the rice import permits until January 10, 2025, following discussions at the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Security. The permit was originally set to expire today. Meanwhile, Customs officials have confirmed that 35,600 metric tonnes of rice, ordered by private importers, […]
Colombo, Dec 20 (Daily Mirror) – The government has extended the temporary lifting of rice import restrictions, allowing private importers to bring in rice without a license until January 10. Earlier this month, the Cabinet approved the temporary lifting of rice import restrictions until December 20 due to a rice shortage in the country and […]
News Desk To ensure the country’s food security, the government will import 50,000 metric tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice from India through an international open tender. Indian company M/s Bagadia Brothers Private Limited will supply this rice. The cost of importing 50,000 metric tonnes of rice will be Tk 274 crore 20 thousand, and the […]
By GMA Integrated News. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that envoys discussions are ongoing with envoys from Pakistan and India on securing commitments to supply the Philippines with a combined two million metric tons (MT) of rice. Agriculture Secretary Tiu Laurel said that he had met with the Pakistani Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad […]
Around 16,000 metric tonnes of rice has been imported to Sri Lanka as of 3:30 p.m. today (18), following the relaxing of import restrictions on rice. Additional Director General of Customs and Customs Media Spokesperson, Seevali Arukgoda, stated that this total includes 6,000 metric tonnes of Red Raw Rice and 10,000 metric tonnes of Nadu […]
by Stefano Vecchia. For the third year in a row, the Philippines is the world’s leading importer, with domestic production continuing to fall, due, among things, to La Niña. Food absorbs 40 per cent of expenditures among low-income, resulting in greater social inequalities. Consumption has increased from 14.8 million tonnes in 2020-2021 to 17.4 million […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation says that the government has delayed the importation of rice stocks that were ordered. This has been done to prioritize the rice stocks ordered by private importers. According to the Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation, Ravindra Fernando, preparations are […]
The Customs Media Spokesperson and Additional Director of Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, said that 4,800 metric tons of rice has been imported as of yesterday (16). The imported stock includes 3,000 metric tons of Samba rice and 1,800 metric tons of Kekulu rice. Arukgoda also reported that a portion of the imported rice, deemed unfit for […]
Sri Lanka Customs has instructed private importers to re-export 50,000 kilograms of rice unsuitable for consumption and 25,000 kilograms of rice with altered expiry dates, which were recently imported from India by private traders. Two of the inspected rice consignments were found to contain weevils, while the third had a new label pasted over an […]
