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.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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