Two fishing boats that were left on the shores of Vadamarachchi in Northern Jaffna were set ablaze by a group of individuals yesterday (29), fishermen claimed.
The incident had occurred after the fishermen returned from fishing last night.
One boat was burned halfway while the other was completely destroyed by the fire. The boats worth nearly 200 000 were damaged beyond repair.
Upon filing a complaint to the Maruthankerny police, investigations are being carried out by the police.
By Romesh Madushanka
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today he wholly rejects the Batalanda Commission report and that it was appointed wholly with the intention slinging political mud at him.
Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) and one time Propaganda Secretary of the JVP Wimal Weerawansa accused the Government of bringing back the “Batalanda Commission” for a media spectacle instead of a genuine concern for those who suffered during the 1988-1990 period.
Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne to announced to the Parliament regarding the vacant seat created in Parliament due to the resignation of Mohamed Sali Naleem from his position as a Member of Parliament.
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