Sunday, March 18, 2012

Sparkling new gem mine surfaces in Ratnapura


A gem mine has been discovered in Weraluwa in the Ratnapura district.
Director General of the National Gem and Jewellery authority, Nimal Bandara, said reports of the find
were received last night.

He also said the Ratnapura area manager had been deployed to look into the report.

Meanwhile, residents say that a large number of people from various parts of the island had gathered at the location since last morning to mine for gem stones.

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