A Myanmar country boat with over 100 Rohingya refugees on board including children and women reached Mullivaikaal shore, Mullaithivu this morning after the vessel experienced distress due to bad weather.
Local fishermen and fisherfolk communities are assisting the refugees with supplies. Mullaithivu Fishermen Federation came forward to provide dry ration packages for the refugees.
Navy and police personnel are engaged in rescuing the refugees after providing medical assistance. The boat is still at mid sea. According to Naval authorities, Both Defense and Public Security Ministries have been informed about the situation and await for further instructions. (Pix:N. Lohathayalan)
Energy Ministry differs on proposed electricity tariff reduction from today.
The Energy Ministry has decided to go ahead with the PUCSL recommendation of reducing the electricity tariff by an average of 20 per cent, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said today.
The Anurdhapura Magistrate Court has granted permission to further investigate allegations of obstructing the duties of the Police, levelled against Member of Parliament Dr Archuna Ramanathan and report facts to courts on February 3.
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