Fishermen and communities along the Southern coastal areas are advised to contact the Department of Wildlife Conservation if they spot an injured leatherback turtle.
The Department said there have been sightings of this rare species of turtles in Rekawa and Kalametiya beach areas. Leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) is the rarest species among the five turtle varieties.
The Department requested to immediately contact the Department's hotline number 1992 if one spots an injured leatherback turtle.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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