Government to Import Several Essential Items

During the Cabinet meeting yesterday (17) several Ministers have pointed out  the fact that the cost of living has drastically increased.

The Cost of Living Committee has been instructed by President Maithripala Sirisena to import several essential commodities with immediate effect, as the prices of many goods have increased drastically .

A senior minister said, that the President gave this instruction during yesterday’s Cabinet meeting. Consequently, rice, fish, dried fish, sprats and big onions will be imported and distributed through CWE and Lak Sathosa outlets.