Lanka Sathosa has announced measures to ensure the sale of rice and coconuts at controlled prices as announced by the Minister of Trade recently to ensure continuous supply during the festive season.
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday that Rice Millers agreed to supply 200,000 kilos of rice daily, while one million coconuts will also be sold for Rs. 130 through Sathosa outlets.
Lanka Sathosa Chairman Dr. Samitha Perera announced that steps have been taken to distribute the stocks of rice and coconuts to Sathosa outlets today.
He further said that however, one customer will only be allowed to purchase 03 coconuts and 05 kilos of rice at once.
Dr. Samitha Perera said the public can obtain the rice and coconuts from Sathosa outlets in Colombo from this evening, and in the suburbs from tomorrow (Dec 06). (Islandnews)
