The Cost of Living Committee that convened on Tuesday has decided to import essential food items and provide them to the general public. Member of the Committee, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said, limits set for the import of rice, dhal, sugar, potatoes, onions and canned fish will be removed.

These essential food items will be imported and sold at Sathosa outlets.He added that the public will be able to purchase these items at a lower price.

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