Government to import salt amid 40% decline in production:
The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development states that the ministry will look into a reported decline in salt production within the country.
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Lak Sathosa to sell 200,000 coconuts daily starting from today
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said that coconuts will be available at concessionary rates at Sathosa outlets in Colombo and other urban areas.
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Customs warn public on the rackets of automobile smugglers
Do not fall prey to automobile smugglers and lose both wealth and the car, when vehicle imports are still strictly banned in the country! Sri Lanka Customs warned the public yesterday.
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Steps to ban the use of children below 12 years of age for trade advertisement from January 01st
Deputy Minister of Health and Media Dr. Hasanka Wijemuni says steps will be taken to ban the use of children below 12 years of age from January 01.
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Tourism earnings up 56% to $ 2.8 b in first 11 months
November earnings at $ 272.9 m reflect 33% YoY growth Month-on-month basis Nov. earnings up 47% in tandem with higher arrivals
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Japan provides aid worth Rs. 300M to Sri Lanka flood victims
The Japanese government has extended aid worth around Rs. 300 million to Sri Lanka to support people affected by the recent adverse weather conditions.
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Imported rice stocks to arrive in Sri Lanka next week
The Essential Food Commodities Importers & Traders Association says that the first shipment of imported rice will arrive in the island next week.
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Census 2024: Department urges public to cooperate with enumerators
The Department of Census and Statistics has assured the public that there is no cause for concern in providing information to enumerators conducting the ongoing Population and Housing Census 2024.
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CAA to inspect rice mills in Polonnaruwa
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that it will conduct special inspections at rice mills in the Polonnaruwa area today (08).
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Wide Angle Focus on Liquor Licenses, Speaker’s Credentials, and Foreign Relations
Weekly Political Review Efficient governance, economic reforms, and Indo-Lanka ties dominate political landscape. By Rohana Jith
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