PARSA, April 15 -- Salt Trading Corporation has released the remaining 2,500 metric tonnes of sugar that had been lying idle at Sirsiya Dry Port following the import restriction imposed by the government after paying Rs50 million collateral on April 1.

The sugar had been imported targeting the Dashain, Tihar and Chhat festivals when demand for sugar increases significantly.

According to Animesh Kumar, financial head and information officer of Himalayan Terminals, the corporation had also deposited Rs10 million as collateral two months ago to release 10,000 sacks of sugar.

Kumar said that the corporation still has to pay Rs68.5 million in dues which includes warehouse fares and other charges incurred till February 27.

The corporation h...