Tag: Rice

Customs says rice imports on hold until Gazette notification issued

SMW Kodithuwakku- December 23, 2024

Sri Lanka Customs has announced that rice imports into the country will not be permitted under any circumstances until the relevant Gazette notification is issued. ... Read More

Gazette issued on wholesale and retail prices for local and imported rice

SMW Kodithuwakku- December 10, 2024

A Gazette notification has been issued stipulating the maximum wholesale and retail prices for both local and imported rice. According to the gazette notification issued ... Read More

Millers agree to supply rice at controlled price to market

SMW Kodithuwakku- December 4, 2024

Rice millers have agreed to supply 200,000 kilograms of rice daily to the market through the ‘Lanka Sathosa’, at a controlled price effective from today ... Read More

Cabinet approval to import 70,000 MT of rice

SMW Kodithuwakku- November 20, 2024

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the import of 70,000 metric tonnes of rice as a short-term solution to address the existing shortage ... Read More

Rice shortage, price surge fueled by increased beer production?

SMW Kodithuwakku- November 7, 2024

The Small and Medium Scale Rice Mill Owners’ Association stresses that the growing rice shortage in the market is caused by the increased use of ... Read More