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LNP – 200,000 metric tons of Nadu Rice to be imported

The Government has decided to import 200,000 metric tons of Nadu Rice to ensure the availability of required rice consignments in the open market.

In addition, 100,000 metric tons of GR 11 Short Grain type of rice will also be imported as a substitute for Samba Rice

The proposal was submitted by Minister of Trade and was approved by the Cabinet.

Tyronne Jayamanne

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  • What a country. I am a Indian my father was in Ceylon about 30 years back. He said beautiful country now. Gone for the !!!!!! why want important rice.