– The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has dismissed social media posts circulating as “BREAKING NEWS” that claim prices of several dairy products, including milk powder, cultured milk drinks and yoghurt, have been increased.The CAA said the price hike information contained in the widely shared post is false and urged the public not to believe or share such claims without verifying them through official or reliable sources.According to the circulating post, the price of a one-kilogram packet of milk powder had allegedly increased by Rs. 260, while the price of a bottle of cultured milk drink had risen by Rs. 40 and a yoghurt cup by Rs. 20.

The CAA requested the public to exercise caution when sharing information on social media and to verify such claims before spreading them.

It also urged consumers to report any suspicious price changes or other market irregularities to the Consumer Affairs Authority.