Indian authorities in Tamil Nadu seized golden bars weighing 14.8Kg that were smuggled from Sri Lanka to India via Palk Straits following a tip-off given to officials of the Directorate of Revenue attached to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu branch yesterday, according to Indian reports.
The officials carried out a search operation near Kalmankundu beach, Keezkarai of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu yesterday. One suspect was taken into custody over the incident. (Joseph Nayan)
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.
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.
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