Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) and the Police today (Dec 20) have begun a joint operation to look into those who are selling rice at prices that are above the maximum retail price.
According to the Consumer Affairs Director General, the President had instructed the Police to assist in this crack down.
Retail and wholesale sellers were warned and from today a programme to crack down on those selling rice at higher prices will take place across the island.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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