Colombo (News 1st): The Consumer Affairs Authority notes that there is no shortage of rice in the country. A senior official of the CAA noted that relevant reports have been obtained from island-wide Customer Service Officers.

He also said that large scale rice mill owners have sent rice stocks to rice shortage areas. Meanwhile, search operation continues to nab traders who sell rice beyond the control price.

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