Sri Lanka imposes new price ceilings on imported rice to protect consumers from rising costs.

In a decisive move to curb inflation and ensure affordability of staple foods, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka has announced new maximum retail prices (MRPs) for several varieties of imported rice. The regulation, effective from October 21, 2025, was issued under Gazette No. 2459/12 and is legally binding for all importers, distributors, and retailers across the country.

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M. Abdul Salam Mohamed Fayis Honored in Mutur for Prestigious Appointment and Promotion

Mutur, October 19, 2025 — A grand felicitation ceremony was held today in Mutur to honor Mr. A.S.M. Fayis for his prestigious promotion to the Special Grade of the Sri Lanka Planning Service (SLPS) and his appointment to the Ministry of Digital Economy, Colombo. Mr. Fayis is noted as the first officer from Mutur to achieve this distinguished position in an All Island Service.

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