COLOMBO (News 1st); Cement prices have risen with Tokyo cement increasing the price of a 50 kg bag of cement by 350 rupees.

Accordingly, the new price of a bag of cement will be Rs. 1,850.

The price of a bag of cement remained at Rs. 1,500 so far.

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