Eleven Indian fishermen who were detained for engaging in illegal bottom trawling in Sri Lankan territorial waters were released today on a humanitarian basis today following a recommendation from the Attorney General department.
The AG's recommendation was conveyed to Delft Magistrate Court today and detained fishermen were released. The released fishermen will be repatriated to their hometown of Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu.
The release came in the wake of a scheduled visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modis who will be arriving in Colombo later today. (4)
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has expressed concern over the Reciprocal Tariff policy announced by the U.S government today saying the new tariffs could significantly disrupt the country’s largest export sector and put thousands of jobs at risk.
The Police Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women had arrested a suspect who had allegedly distributed child related pornographic images and videos via social media platforms.
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