Keeping prices stable

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The government has decided to import chicken and eggs for the festive season to maintain stable chicken and egg prices, Minister of Co-operative and Internal Trade Johnston Fernando said in parliament today. (KB/YP)

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babu Saturday, 04 December 2010 10:58 AM

Why have the Chickens stopped mating

Dheen Saturday, 04 December 2010 11:10 AM

Dear Minister, in the first place control the price of the basic items like Rice, Dhall, Onions, Potatoes, Garlic etc. Do you know that Onions are sold between Rupees 170/- and 200/-. I suppose you have set a guiness record by selling onion at this price. True, due to bad weather there is a shortage but yet the government can give some kind of relief to the common man at this festive season.

suba Saturday, 04 December 2010 11:23 AM

I think this move benefits you more than the public, Mr. Minister!

Jane Saturday, 04 December 2010 11:52 AM

Good move minister but make sure the purpose is served

manno Saturday, 04 December 2010 11:56 AM

how can a minister of a Govt. promote people of a Dharma Rajya to eat Meat- Hela Urumaya where u all?

peter Saturday, 04 December 2010 12:08 PM

Johnston we don't eat only during the festive season, human beings have to eat everyday. Resign if you cant deliver.

Ramesh Saturday, 04 December 2010 12:10 PM

yo... one coconut is 67 rupees.. what stable u r talking abt?

citizen1 Saturday, 04 December 2010 12:48 PM

Stop talking shop. Nobody believes you guys anymore.

Cobra Saturday, 04 December 2010 01:45 PM

Is Johnny of stable mind in the first place?

Chicken Run Saturday, 04 December 2010 01:50 PM

How about importing some ostrich eggs as Mithrapala suggests?

kanthi Saturday, 04 December 2010 04:21 PM

well said. the minister thinks that people basic need is chicken and eggs. what a foolish thought!

oyage podi guru Sunday, 05 December 2010 02:15 AM

One ostrich egg = 24 chicken eggs

Yehiya-Doha Sunday, 05 December 2010 06:00 AM

After Mr. Lalith no one is meet the requirement of trade minister.

siri Sunday, 05 December 2010 06:28 AM

Stop complaining! He is a Minister because he crossed over, and not because he knows anything about his trade. He get it right only about 1%.

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