CAA Intensifies Islandwide Raids to Curb Overpriced Rice Sales

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Consumer Affairs Authority says that it will continue its islandwide raids to identify vendors selling rice at prices above the maximum retail price. 

The authority confirmed that its officers are actively conducting raids even today as part of ongoing efforts.

The CAA has set a maximum retail price for rice as follows.
Rs. 230 per kilogram for Nadu rice, Rs. 220 per kilogram for Kekulu rice, Rs. 240 per kilogram for Samba rice, and Rs. 260 per kilogram for Keeri Samba rice.