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Customs seize 600MT of illegally imported brown sugar

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A stock of 600 metric tonnes of illegally imported brown sugar was seized by Sri Lanka Customs today (Jan. 06).

The consignment is believed to have been imported from India, under the guise of importing white sugar, owing to the ongoing ban on the importation of brown sugar.

Accordingly, a stock of 1,200 metric tonnes of white sugar had been imported, amidst which 600 metric tonnes of brown sugar was found.

The entire consignment of sugar has been estimated at a value of Rs. 241 million, while the stock of brown sugar is due to be confiscated, authorities said.

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, too, inspected the sugar consignment in question with officials belonging to Sri Lanka Customs.

During his inspection, Siyambalapitiya stated that there is a ban in place for the importation of brown sugar, as it is manufactured in Sri Lanka, thus nullifying the need to spend on its importation amidst Sri Lanka’s acute dollar crisis.

Speaking to the media during his inspection, the State Minister urged the public to contact Sri Lanka Customs via their 24-hour hotline 011 2 481 471, or the Director General of Customs on  011 2 347 881 in the event any suspicions arise pertaining to the illegal stocks of sugar being sold.

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Dan Priyasad not dead – police (Update)

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The Police Media Spokesman says that political activist Dan Priyasad is not dead, but is in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit.

Previously, the police had stated that Priyasad had succumbed to his injuries after being shot at a housing complex in Salamulla, Wellampitiya.

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Political activist Dan Priyasad has been died after being fatally shot today (April 22).

According to the police, he was shot at a housing complex in Salamulla, Wellampitiya by two two unidentified individuals, who had arrived at the scene on a motorcycle. They had fired at Priyasad before fleeing the scene.

Priyasad had passed away after being hospitalised.

Another person who received minor injuries in the incident, is being treated at hospital.

Wellampitiya Police are conducting further investigations.

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‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ Chief Editor’s mother passes away

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We solemnly announce the passing of Mrs. Pushpa Ranjani Liyanage, cherished wife of late Milk Board manager – Mr. L.S. Rodrigo and the beloved mother of ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ Chief Editor – Mr. Kelum Shivantha.

Remains will lie at Supreme Rest Funeral Parlour, Kelanimulla from 11.00am to 10.30pm on April 23 and on April 24 morning.

Final rites will be held at the Pilapitiya Cemetery crematorium on April 24 at 3.00 pm. 

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Country has sufficient insulin stocks – Nalinda

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Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that the government has already distributed sufficient insulin stocks for the next four months.

Therefore, he urged the public not to have any unnecessary fears over the matter.

Speaking earlier today (April 22) during the weekly Cabinet briefing, he assured that there is enough insulin available in the country until September this year.
He added that measures are taken to maintain medicine stocks sufficient for a period of four to six months to prevent any shortages.

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