Gem land in Kataragama auctioned

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The land in which gems were found recently in Kataragama was successfully auctioned for mining purposes by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority today. The Athourity had earned a total of Rs.270.9 Million for 29 blocks of land to be used for gem mining for a period of one year. The Chairman of the Authority Prasad Galhena said that over 500 enthusiastic members participated in the auction today.

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janessica n Thursday, 02 May 2013 07:10 PM

Thank you for this information!

ase Friday, 24 February 2012 10:18 AM

wellcome money for the bankrupped jem coop.

jack Friday, 24 February 2012 10:58 AM

before the auction. i witness for last 10 days many many load of gem soil loaded to vip tippers

Sri Lanken Friday, 24 February 2012 12:05 PM

Same kind thing happens in King Dutugemunu's era once he unit the country.It was mentioned in Mahawansa .Gem,gold and silver mines appears whole country.This time also after unite the country gem mines and black gold (Oil) appear. God bless

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