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13 Sri Lankans deported from Australia after attempt to illegally migrate
Thirteen Sri Lankans who attempted to travel to Australia illegally by boat have been deported today (Aug 15).
It is reported that these persons had left the island as a group on a multi-day fishing trawler. They are residents of Chilaw.
The group had arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport at around 6:30 am.
They have been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) unit at the airport by Immigration officials for further investigations.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Former SIS chief Sallay hospitalised
The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after his medical condition was notified to the Magistrate.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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