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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