The Chairman of Lanka Sathosa M.K.B. Tennakoon said, that from today 28 Sathosa outlets island wide will sell rice at pre-determined concessionary rates.
Accordingly a kilogram of Nadu rice will be sold at 73 rupees while a kilogram of White Kekulu rice will be sold at 65 rupees. Furthermore steps have been taken to provide 8 variety of rice at 370 Sathosa outlets under concessionary rates. Consumers will be able to buy 5 coconuts per person for Rs 65 at Sathosa outlets, he concluded.
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