The Mawbima Surakime Jathika Balawegaya, today held a news briefing at Sri Vajirashramaya in Borella against the leasing out of the Hambantota Port to China and several other issues. Ven. Iththekande Saddathissa Thera, who said the prices of essential goods including rice had been increased, is seen displaying a bag of rice at the news briefing. Pix by Nisal Baduge