Fishemen who were arrested in Seychelles for poaching in its waters have been released, President Maithripala Sirisena said at a gathering in Colombo.
The President said the government of Seychelles agreed to release all Lankan fishermen following discussions with his Seychelles’ counterpart.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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