The Essential Food Commodities Importers Traders Association says that the first shipment of imported rice will arrive in the island next week. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (2:57 PM)
Two individuals who were in the possession of 04 rare conch shells (Valampuri) intended for sale have been arrested in the Madampe and Wennappuwa areas. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (6:58 PM)
The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development states that the ministry will look into a reported decline in salt production within the country. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (12:47 PM)
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) says that a programme has been initiated to inspect food and beverages sold in areas with high public foot traffic, in preparation for the upcoming festive season. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (11:52 AM)
Hundreds of fishermen went on a strike in Rameshwaram on Saturday condemning the arrests of 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the seizure of their boats. MORE..
7 Dec 2024 (11:55 PM)
Sri Lanka has yet to conduct the necessary tests prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure food quality, Bio-Medical Scientist Dr. Kamal Gammanpila says. MORE..
8 Dec 2024 (1:10 PM)