September 1, 2021 by Ruwani Fonseka No CommentsThe Government will take steps to impose price controls on rice and sugar from tomorrow (02), State Minister of Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection Lassantha Alagiyawanna stated today (01). This comes after the President’s declaration that emergency regulations on the provision of essential foods would come into effect. Earlier, the President’s Media Division stated that regulations apply to the supply, selling at higher prices, and hoarding of essential food including paddy, rice, and sugar.

Source: The Nation September 01, 2021 10:52 UTC