The import duty on a kilogram of rice has been increased to Rs 50 rupees from Rs 35 with effect from midnight Sunday Jan.31,. Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake said.
The government has taken this decision to protect the local farmers due to a surplus in local paddy stocks.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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