Five fishermen, who were fishing near Katchatheevu, were today arrested by Sri Lankan Navy and taken to Talaimannar, a functionary of a local fishermen's association said. The fishermen were asked to follow the Lankan Naval personnel when they were fishing, Rameswaram Fishermen's Association President S Emirit said. The arrest comes a day after 15 local fishermen were arrested by the Lankan Navy for allegedly poaching in that country's waters near Katchatheevu. (PTI)
Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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