- Last Update 2025-06-08 16:36:00
Two Lankan fishing boats detained in Maldives released
Two Sri Lankan fishing boats detained by Maldivian authorities while navigating in international waters have been released today, the Fisheries Ministry said.
The fishing vessels IMULA0780CHW and IMULA0710KLT were released due to the swift intervention of Minister of Fisheries, Ramalingam Chandraseker, and the cooperation of Maldivian authorities, the Ministry said.
Furthermore, the Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, S.J. Kahawatta, stated that the Ministry of Fisheries stands firmly in support of Sri Lankan fishermen who engage in legal fishing activities in international waters while adhering to proper navigation routes. "We urge all fishermen to comply with international laws and regulations to ensure their safety and avoid unnecessary legal complications."
The Ministry of Fisheries also extended its gratitude to the Maldivian High Commission in Sri Lanka and all involved parties for their prompt action in resolving this matter.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- May 31, 2025 - 488 - 0
Flt Lt Kasun Cumaratunga , more than a pilot, a guardian remembered on his 37th death anniversary
Kasun, was born in 28th Sept 1964, the grandson of the legendary author and linguist Munidasa Cumaratunga and son of SSP Bindu Kumaratunga and Winifred
- June 2, 2025 - 458 - 0
National Tax week launched
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) backed by the Excise and Customs Department today launched a fresh drive to collect taxes including some Rs.780 billion listed as ‘collectable defaults’.
- June 2, 2025 - 364 - 0
SriLankan Airlines’ new A330 Fleet to perform low fly past over Colombo on Wed.
- June 3, 2025 - 203 - 0
Krishanthi Kumaraswami convicts FR dismissed by SC
The Supreme Court today unanimously dismissed a Fundamental Rights petition filed by five convicts in the 1996 Krishanthi Kumaraswamy abduction, rape, and murder case.
- June 6, 2025 - 199 - 0
SriLankan flight grounded in Indonesia
A SriLankan airlines flight has been grounded in an airport in Indonesia due to a technical defect leaving 93 passengers stranded, an official said.
Related Articles
Presidential power to pardon prisoners misused
- 08/06/2025 - 44 - 0
Four drowned in Aralaganwila
- 08/06/2025 - 60 - 0
Police probe theft of Macaw from Zoo
- 08/06/2025 - 55 - 0
Discarded soft toys make garbage tractor appealing
- 08/06/2025 - 82 - 0
Leave Comments