More than 450 shops face legal action for selling rice at higher rates

News

Legal action will be taken against 450 retail outlets raided today (Dec 23) for selling rice at higher rates than the stipulated price, the Consumer Affairs Authority said.

CAA Director General Mohamed Fawzer said that around 13,000 shops were inspected by CAA officials across the country today.

The maximum retail price for White and Red Samba and Nadu has been fixed at Rs 98 a kilo.

(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)

Comments

Still No Comments Posted.

Leave Comments

Most Reviews

March 30, 2026

- 448 - 0

Scheme to provide free visas to 40 countries coming through

April 2, 2026

- 200 - 0

Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards

March 29, 2026

- 200 - 0

Sri Lanka braces for more hot weather as experts warn of El Niño risk

March 27, 2026

- 159 - 0

Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’

The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.

March 30, 2026

- 156 - 0