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Import duty on rice increased

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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.

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