The President of the Bakery owners Association, N.K Jayawardena told the Times online that the shortage of flour has driven flour prices high therefore they are forced to resort to increase of bakery product prices.
He said that they have observed shortages in the markets as well as importing companies. Therefore had requested support from the trade ministry.
Mr Jayawardena added that the ministry too had pointed out that the government too is unable to make imports due to shortage of foreign currency.
He explained that he is to meet the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today afternoon to request him to raise their issues at the parliament.
“If the issue is to remain the price of a loaf of bread to Rs 300” he said
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Read this week’s Sunday Times for your interesting articles including the ’’5th Column’’.
In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
Leave Comments