The Navy rescued six local fishermen onboard a multi-day fishing trawler “Suranga” drifting 405 km East of Trincomalee due to an engine failure, a statement from the navy said. Promptly responding to the request made by Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, the Navy dispatched Sri Lanka Naval Ship “Shakthi” patrolling in Northern seas to assist the trawler in distress on August 21. Upon arrival, the ship’s crew extended technical assistance, and since the attempt was unsuccessful, the trawler was brought safely to Trincomalee harbour amidst rough sea conditions yesterday after 48 hours of towing.
The Finance Ministry has released full details of the removal of the suspension on Importation of Motor Vehicles.
Two school girls were killed after the car driven by their father crashed on to a lorry on the southern expressway, a coroner’s court inquiry was told today in Galle.
Speaker Ashoka Ranawala whose educational qualifications have been questioned has decided to step down from the post of Speaker
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