Govt. nod to import 100,000 MT of rice from Myanmar

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The government has approved to import 100,000 metric tons of rice from Myanmar to keep sufficient buffer stocks.

The approval was granted to maintain a safe stock of rice without any shortage in the country.

The decision was announced at the weekly cabinet briefing at the Information Department, a short while ago

Accordingly, the proposal made by the trade minister, the agreement between the two governments was made to the value of US$ 460 per metric ton through the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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Lion Tuesday, 30 November 2021 10:56 AM

They have been importing rice for the last few months. Ministers make different different statements, no one knows who is telling the truth, I have never seen a bankrupt government like this in my life.

Kikazaru Tuesday, 30 November 2021 12:24 PM

Thanks to Nandasena, Ratana and Padeniya company.

Man Tuesday, 30 November 2021 12:25 PM

That is the prosperity brought by the Sir, with organic. Is it produced of organic fertilizer?

Concerned Citizen Tuesday, 30 November 2021 12:34 PM

Few clarifications: 1. Accordingly 1Kg of rice import cost is about 100 LKR (USD 460 x 220.00 / 1,000), so how much would be the selling price? 2. Is that rice is Organic? (Coz, local rice production is screwed due to Organic concept)?

Dee Tuesday, 30 November 2021 04:13 PM

Where is that retired MG who 'wowed' to bring the hidden paddy to the people? Gone for Farming in Myanmar? "Birds of a feather flock together"

Junta Wednesday, 01 December 2021 09:07 AM

We have a junta like Myanmar.

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