Thirteen Indian fishermen who were enaged in poaching in Srilankan waters in South of Delft Island and East of Veththalakeni were arrested by the Navy yesterday, a statement from the navy said. Along with the Indian fishermen 2 trawlers were also taken into naval custody.
Having brought the arrested Indian fishermen and boats to the naval bases SLNS Uththara and SLNS Elara, they will be handed over to the Jaffna Assistant Director of fisheries for onward legal action.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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