At least fifteen Sri Lankan fishermen have been taken into custody by Indian Coast Guard today near Kanyakumari sea of Indian sea under the charges of engaging in fishing activities in Indian territorial waters. Two of their fishing boats were also seized by the Indian Coast Guard and handed over to local authorities.
Last month, five Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested by Indian Coast Guard under similar charges when they trespassed into Indian sea. All of them are scheduled to be produced before courts tomorrow.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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