Srilanka, May 23 -- Acting Director General of Health Services, Dr. T.B. Ananda Jayalal, has firmly denied recent media reports suggesting that the Ministry of Health and Mass Media or its affiliated institutions are obstructing the importation of salt into Sri Lanka.In an official statement, Dr. Jayalal clarified that no barriers have been imposed by the Ministry or its agencies regarding salt imports. He noted that misleading reports circulating in the media have inaccurately alleged interference by the Ministry.Providing further clarity, Dr. Jayalal stated that as of May 22, 2025, a total of 117 importers had submitted requests to the Ministry's Food Control Unit seeking permission to import salt. He confirmed that approvals have alre...