At least sixteen individuals were arrested for engaging in light course fishing in the Eastern seas yesterday (22), the Navy said. The arrested persons were also charged for fishing without a valid license and for using unauthorized fishing nets, said the Navy.
The arrests were made following separate search operations that were carried out by the Navy in the sea areas of Nayaru and Alampil as well as the sea and lagoon areas of Kokilai in Pulmudei areas. Seven dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear were also found.
The suspects are residents of Puttalam, Kokilai, Padavi Sri Pura, Welioya, and Madurankuliya areas, from 22 to 44 years of age.
The 16 individuals with their equipment were handed over to the Assistant Directorate of Fisheries in Mullaitivu and the Fisheries Inspector of Kuchchaweli for further 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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