- Last Update 2025-03-13 20:26:00
Nine local fishermen held for illegal fishing
At least nine local fishermen were arrested for enaging in illegal fishing activities on two separate incidents in Mannar, Navy said. Naval personnel attached in Northwestern Naval Command apprehended three local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing practices without valid permits, in the sea area of Sinnapadu yesterday.
During the arrest, a dinghy, 10 oxygen cylinders, 2 pairs of diving fins, 2 diving masks, 7 kg of sea cucumbers and 55 conch shells were also taken into naval custody. The apprehended persons and items were handed over to the Assistant Director of Fisheries, Puttalam for onward investigations.
On the same day, 6 more local fishermen who engaged in fishing activities without insurance and registration documents required for fishing, were arrested in Silawathurai Seas by naval personnel attached to SLNS Therapuththa located in Silawathurai belonging to the Northwestern Naval Command. Along with the fishermen; 3 dinghies, 3 fishing nets and 3 GPS units were also arrested by the Navy. The arrested persons and belongings were produced before the Fisheries Inspector, Mannar for further legal action.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- March 11, 2025 - 1341 - 0
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.
- March 12, 2025 - 444 - 0
Suspect involved in sexual assault of Anuradhapura doctor arrested
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
- March 11, 2025 - 333 - 0
Dutch authorities investigate companies suspected of paying bribes for Sri Lanka hospital projects
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
- March 6, 2025 - 314 - 0
Budget 2025: No plans to further revise public sector salaries and allowances
- March 8, 2025 - 229 - 0
Internationally funded projects only on Govt-to-Govt basis in future
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.
Related Articles
Two Lankan fishing boats detained in Maldives released
- 13/03/2025 - 4 - 0
UPDATE:- Police on hunt for ex- prison officer’s killers
- 13/03/2025 - 12 - 0
JICA, JFTC support policy reforms for fair trade in Sri Lanka
- 13/03/2025 - 24 - 0
Over 155,000 new voters eligible for 2025 Local Government Elections
- 13/03/2025 - 11 - 0
Leave Comments