Price of Nadu and Samba rice reduced from tonight

The retail price of Nadu and Samba has been reduced from tonight, the Finance Ministry said.

It said the decision was taken following a discussion held with large-scale rice millers at the Presidential Secretariat.

As such, a kilogram of Nadu rice has been reduced to Rs.98 and a kilogram of Samba rice had been reduced to Rs.98.

Following the discussions with the large-scale mill owners, rice will be available in the market during the festive season without any shortage. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)