According to Indian media reports Sri Lankan naval personnel today allegedly hurled petrol bombs at a fishing boat from Thangachimadam causing damage to the boat The five occupants of the boat escaped unhurt and managed to douse the fire and bring the boat to the shore, according to a report in Outlook India. Indian Police who are investigating the matter alleged that Lankan naval men allegedly hurled bottles and wood to chase the fishermen fishing near Katchatheevu.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The Editor, of Lankaenews website Sandaruwan Senadheera was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while returning from UK.
A QR Code for fuel distribution for vehicles has been implemented from today.
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