Sri Lanka Customs has announced that since the government allowed the importing of rice, 167,000 MT of rice has been imported to Sri Lanka. Customs media spokesman Seevali Arukgoda said that this includes 66,000 MT of Red Raw Rice and 101,000 MT of Parboiled Rice. The deadline for importing rice has ended with effect from […]
Ada Derana has uncovered a concerning case of fraud in Sri Lanka’s rice import trade, where certain individuals exploit government-granted import permits to deceive consumers. An investigation by Ada Derana revealed that a type of rice, closely resembling Basmati rice, is being imported at low cost and sold in the market under the guise of […]
by Staff Writer. COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Customs reports that a total of 115,000 metric tons of imported rice has been released to the market so far. This includes 45,000 metric tons of raw rice and 70,000 metric tons of parboiled rice. The deadline imposed by the government for rice imports, will end tomorrow. […]
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The government has announced its decision to set a guaranteed price for rice, with the Ministry of Agriculture confirming that the price will be revealed next week. Currently, a special committee is working to determine the guaranteed price, with the committee being chaired by the Director General of the Agriculture Technology […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st); The State Trading Corporation says that another consignment of rice ordered by the government has arrived in the country. Its Chairman Ravindra Fernando stated that 520 metric tons of rice were received. This rice stock will be distributed to Lanka Sathosa and Cooperative outlets starting today. He adds that […]
The stock of rice ordered by the government will be distributed through Lanka Sathosa and Cooperative outlets starting today, the State Trading Corporation announced. State Trading Corporation Chairman, Ravindra Fernando said the first consignment containing 780 MT of Nadu rice has already arrived in the country. He further said that from the first consignment, 200 […]
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. […]
Sri Lanka Customs has cleared 75,000 metric tons of imported rice as of December 29, following the government’s decision to allow rice imports without permits. Customs Media Spokesperson and Additional Director General, Seevali Arukgoda said the cleared imports include 32,000 metric tons of Samba rice and 43,000 metric tons of Nadu rice. Arukgoda also said […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st): The Cabinet has approved the importation of rice until the January 10, 2025. This decision was made during the Cabinet meeting held yesterday. Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, said that the rice importation permit, which expired on the 20th of December, has been extended until the January 10. […]
