Arrack and beer prices hiked

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The prices of both arrack and beer have been increased consequent to the rise in the Excise Duty.

Accordingly, the price of all varieties of beer has been raised by Rs. 300 per bottle, while the price of arrack has been elevated by Rs. 50.

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Spartacus Saturday, 01 July 2023 05:38 PM

This is typical method in countries where their policies are more towards making it sound okay to a ignorant population. In such acts, the benefit to State is reduced while various other illegalities sprout, govt servants such as Police get more corrupt etc. Governance and Policies need to be at a balance to develop, progress and make it successful.

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Sam Silva Saturday, 01 July 2023 07:38 PM

Those two could be increased to maximum

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Aram Saturday, 01 July 2023 07:38 PM

So middle class working class cannot take it these also to relax out of the labor

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ANTON Saturday, 01 July 2023 08:55 PM

IDEAL TIME TO QUIT SMOKING AND STOP CONSUMING LIQUOR AND THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE A GOOD LESSON TO DAMN RULERS.

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ANTON Saturday, 01 July 2023 08:58 PM

VERY SOON THERE WILL BE A HELL OF A LOT UNEMPLOYMENTS IN TOBACCO AND DISTILLARIES COMPANIES.

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countryman Saturday, 01 July 2023 09:10 PM

Very soon you will see,that the kassippu sellers will be a lot richer than before with out paying any Taxes.

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Citizen k Saturday, 01 July 2023 09:40 PM

Tax on a bottle of beer Rs 300?.is it correct?Someone has got their wires crossed.

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Aruna Wijesinghe Saturday, 01 July 2023 09:57 PM

This is completely wrong. Price increase of Arrack by 300/= and Beer by 50/=

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Ram Sunday, 02 July 2023 02:51 AM

Beer increased by 300 will ruin the industry. Government dos not want us to quench our thirst with a glass of beer. Even the foreigners will feel the pinch and slowly look for cheaper locations to holiday. Rising Hotel prices too will be a concern for the foreigners

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DOT Sunday, 02 July 2023 05:26 AM

Please give same attention to control the illicit alcohol market where the rural sector is suffering a lot!

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Kingsley Wijesinhe Sunday, 02 July 2023 06:32 AM

Wasn't it only a couple of weeks ago that liquor manufacturers complained of falling sales due to high prices? This further increase coming so soon after looks as if the Excise Department is trying to say "up yours!" to the legitimate liquor industry.

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Sambo Sunday, 02 July 2023 08:15 AM

The government is trying to meet it's deficits by increasing the price of arrack and tobacco and will soon see the results. Daily mirror your column is wrong. Arrack by 300 and beer by 50.

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dana Sunday, 02 July 2023 08:26 AM

Without collecting due tax from distilleries do not raise price of liquor,it’s unfair and unethical

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Dee Sunday, 02 July 2023 01:35 PM

As usual, people will adjust to the increase. Good and bad! If you look at it from a broader perspective! People who cry will still cry! Even if all essentials (not alcohol or tobacco) are given free of charge! That’s how we are. People who cry about being left out of this social benefit scheme have multiple mobile connections and generate a thumping bill. But they still want social benefits. The government should focus on those who are really down and out. Because even the stupid GS has no clue as to who they are - they are actually off radar (no name in voter list) and are really helpless. High time we scrapped the GS system. Today- even after an increase in liquor and tobacco prices- the so called ‘majority low income’ are having a party- this time to celebrate the last shot at the old price!

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Ron hardy Sunday, 02 July 2023 01:59 PM

It's better to stop drinking and eat we'll people should give up drinking its effect the daily drinkers the most .eat we'll live we'll...should encourage people to minize or stop using alcohol....

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