Sri Lankan produced 'water gel' to replace dynamite
'Water gel' the innovative environmental friendly Sri
Lankan production is to replace dynamite explosive chargers. The product
is to soon take its place in the Sri lankan market cutting of costs
prevailed over the use of dynamite for industrial purposes.
The product came to light following instructions given
by Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa in substitute for the
expensive and environmental hazardous dynamite. This new explosive
cracker is manufactured at the Kelani Fire Works Limited, factory
located at Meerigama.
A comparative experiment into the industrial use of
the new explosive charger along with dynamite explosives was conducted
at a quarry located at Kotadeniyawa in the Diwulapitiya area, on 27th
July.
Additional Secretary Ministry of Defence Mr. Jagath
Jayaweera, Deputy Forensic, Deputy Cotroller for explosives, Kelaniya
Fire Work Managing Director Mr. Rajith Fernando and the Gampaha District
Assistant Explosive Controller were also present at the site.
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