A 21 year old woman was taken into naval custody for possession of a type of commercial explosive and non-electronic detonators used for illegal fishing activities in Kasimnagar of Kuchchaweli, Trincomalee yesterday, Navy said.
During a Navy search operation carried out in the area, the woman was arrested with 54 water gel sticks and 50 non-electronic detonators that are used for illegal fishing operations.
The suspect was identified as a resident of the Kasimnagar area. The suspect and explosive items were handed over to the Kuchchaweli Police 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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