(UPDATED) - One hundred and three of the Myanmar nationals who were rescued off the northern coast over the weekend have been remanded until January 2 in addition to a 14 day quarantine period, officials said.
They were remanded by Mallakam Magistrate who visited those rescued by the Navy on Sunday and placed at a Navy camp in Kankesanthurai.
The quarantine order was issued earlier by health authorities.
The total number rescued were 105, but three of them are in hospital receiving medical attention.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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