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Direct mineral exports resume after 30 years

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2 years ago

September 5, 2023

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A vessel carrying the first cargo of 30,000 tons of ‘Zircon’ left for China on Sunday (03) from the Trincomalee Port belonging to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) resuming the direct export of mineral sands which was halted for three decades due to the war.

SLPA Acting Resident Manager and Deputy Harbor Master Captain Sriyantha Arampath said that after the cessation of direct exports, mineral sand exports were done for three decades through an intermediary party.

The Acting Resident Manager said that Lanka Mineral Sands Ltd located in Pulmude will benefit by resuming direct exports and the SLPA will also receive a large income from these operations.

He said that 60,000 tons of ilmenite will also be sent to China in two more vessels in the coming days.

(Ada)

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New Chief of Staff appointed to SL Army

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15 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective today (June 26).

He succeeds Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, who retired after serving in the post.

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Indictments filed against 12 including Keheliya

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23 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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The Attorney General has filed indictments against 12 individuals, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, at the Colombo Permanent Three-Judge High Court today (June 26) over the procurement of substandard antibody vaccines.

The charges relate to a controversial vaccine deal that allegedly involved irregularities and compromised public health safety during Rambukwella’s tenure as Minister of Health.

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Ex- Health secretary arrested

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26 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health – Janaka Sri Chandragupta, was arrested today (June 26) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

He was taken into custody after appearing before the CIABOC this morning to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation.