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Distressed Indian fishermen repatriated
Four Indian fishermen whose distressed fishing vessel washed ashore off the Northern coast yesterday were repatriated back to India today, according to Northern fisheries authorities.
They were among the group of 18 Indian fishermen who trespassed into Lankan territorial waters yesterday without an adequate amount of fuel in the midsea.
The Indian Consulate General Office of India in Jaffna took necessary steps to provide fuel for the affected fishermen to return home. Pix by N.Lohathayalan
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Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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Housemaid gets off with pilot’s baggage at BIA
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
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Immigration Dept. to launch online passport appointment system
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch soon.
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