The Navy detected 65 water gel sticks(type of commercial explosive),18 non-electric detonators and a 155cm long safety fuse in a search operation carried out on 4 and 5 July in the lagoon of Allappiddi, Kayts and the beach area of Maniyanthottam, Ariyalai.
These items were seized while hidden in the sand of the beach and in between shrubs near the lagoon areas. These are used during illegal fishing activities and pose a serious threat to marine life. The cache of explosives has been kept in naval custody until they are handed over to authorities for onward legal action.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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