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Four local fishermen held for illegal fishing
Naval personnel in Silawathurai Naval Command arrested four local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using monofilament nets in the sea area of Silawathurai yesterday, navy said. The fishermen also did not possess valid permits required for fishing practices.
During the arrest; a dinghy, a monofilament net, 4 diving masks, 3 pairs of diving fins and a GPS unit were taken into naval custody. The apprehended persons and belongings were handed over to the Directorate of Fisheries, Mannar for further investigations.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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