The six Lankan fishermen who were rescued from a distressed trawler brought ahore by the Navy today, Navy said. The fishermen were rescued by a tanker about 480 nautical miles (889km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo.
The tanker MT ‘TONEGAWA’ rescued all 06 fishermen, who were aboard the distressed, unharmed on 31st May, on being coordinated by MRCC Colombo, Navy said.
Six fishermen were brought to the Galle Offshore Patrol Limit (OPL) by the tanker this morning (02nd June). Upon arrival, they were swiftly brought ashore by Navy Fast Attack Craft.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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