An Indian fisherman was killed and another was reported missing when a Sri Lankan navy vessel and an Indian fishing boat collided off the Delft, Jaffna area last night.
A Navy Spokesman said two other fishermen were rescued and admitted to hospital.
Meanwhile, India's External Affairs Ministry summoned Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi today morning to register a "strong protest" over the incident.
"We expressed our shock and anguish at the unfortunate loss of life. Our High Commissioner in Colombo will also be raising the matter with the Sri Lankan government later today," according to a statement issued by India's Ministry of External Affairs.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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