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Navy rescued 32 individuals from an Iranian vessel, over 100 missing

The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 32 individuals from an Iranian war ship in distress off Sri Lanka’s southern seas. Over 100 are reported missing.

SriLankan Airlines resume limited flights to Middle East

SriLankan Airlines today announced that the airline is resuming Middle East operations on a measured and limited basis.

Report regarding nine coal shipments for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai submitted

A report on investigations into the importation of nine coal shipments for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has been handed over to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development as directed by the Committee Chairman Parliamentarian S.M. Marikkar.

Police arrested an individual for selling Diesel at inflated prices

In Pulmoddai, Diesel has been sold at inflated prices at a retail outlet which does not have a valid license. Police arrested an individual over the incident.

Gunman related Jithupitiya shooting case was arrested

A 24-year-old gunman with 11 grams and 830 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) who was part of shooting and killing an individual and injuring two children in Jinthupitiya was arrested by the police.