Naval personnel attached to Eastern Naval Command in Nilaweli arrested 22 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices using unauthorized nets in Nilaweli sea area yesterday,Navy said.
Along with the fishermen 5 Fiber Glass Dinghies 3 fishing nets, 3 pairs of diving fins and 4 diving masks were also taken into naval custody. The arrested persons and the items were handed over to the Trincomalee Assistant Director of Fisheries for further investigations.
The Constitutional Council has approved four nominees, proposed by the President, to fill vacancies in the Court of Appeal.
The Election Commission has announced the plan for leave for both public and private sector employees for the upcoming presidential election on September 21, 2024, without loss of salary or personal leave.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will reduce fuel prices with effect from midnight today.
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