At least 43 Indian fishermen among the recently released Indian fishermen who were waiting for their return home tested positive yesterday, officials from the Fisheries Department said.
The fishermen were arrested last month for engaging in bottom trawling practices at Sri Lankan territorial sea and handed in postponed jail terms by Magistrate Courts. Four of their trawlers were also seized. Altogether 56 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Navy last month.
Following their release by Courts, the fishermen were subjected to mandatory PCR tests before their departure to India via flights. (N. Lohathayalan)
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
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