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Lankan Navy arrests Indian nationals allegedly involved in drug smuggling
Sri Lankan navy on Sunday arrested six Indians for allegedly smuggling 13.5 kg drugs into the country, a statement form the Navy said.
The Sri Lankan ship on patrol detected a suspicious movement at IMBL (International Maritime Boundary Line) from Indian waters to Sri Lankan territorial waters in the wee hours, the Sri Lankan navy said in a statement.
"The suspected boat movement was continuously monitored by the patrolling ship," the navy said. The drug parcels believed to contain heroin were taken to the Kankesanthurai harbor. The six Indians will be handed over to the Kankesanthurai Police for further investigation, it said.
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Rapist of lady doctor at Anuradhapura identified as army deserter, parliament told
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
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Budget 2025: No plans to further revise public sector salaries and allowances
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SL rejects UNHRC resolutions including external evidence gathering mechanism
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The Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that in the future, internationally funded projects, such as power projects, will only be carried out through government-to-government (G2G) agreements and competitive procurement.
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