COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Customs says that the amount of rice imported during the time period granted for rice imports has exceeded 167,000 metric tons.This includes 66,000 metric tons of raw rice and 101,000 metric tons of parboiled rice.The deadline for rice imports ended at midnight yesterd...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Cabinet has approved the importation of rice until the January 10, 2025.This decision was made during the Cabinet meeting held yesterday.Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, said that the rice importation permit, which expired on the 20th of December, has been e...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation says that the government has delayed the importation of rice stocks that were ordered.This has been done to prioritize the rice stocks ordered by private importers.According to the Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporati...

COLOMBO (News1st): Imports for public transport vehicles, including buses, started on October 1.The Ministry of Finance has announced that light vehicles, including cars, will be imported in the first quarter of next year. Vehicle import process will be implemented in three phases....

COLOMBO (News1st); President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that vehicle imports will be gradually allowed from next year.The decision, according to the President, aims to bolster government revenue through customs duties. He emphasized the need for increased income to support the country's...