President Maithripala Sirisena today expressed his deepest condolences over the Katukurunda boat tragedy that took place in the sea area off Katukurunda, Kalutara yesterday, a statement from Presidential Secretariat said.
As soon as he came to know about the accident, President Sirisena advised relevant authorities, including Sri Lanka Navy and Police to take prompt and adequate measures to save lives of passengers on the boat.
"While expressing his deepest sympathies and condolences to the family members of the deceased, President also wished speedy recovery to the people receiving medical treatment." the statement said.
At least eleven persons died in the boat accident leaving five others admitted to hospital with severe injuries. Authorities engaged in search operations to find a person who went missing in the accident.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
The Government of Sri Lanka maintains that the allegation of genocide during the final phase of the conflict in Sri Lanka is unsubstantiated by any credible authority, either nationally or internationally, and is based on misleading information. Sri Lanka firmly rejects this false narrative and believes it has been propagated primarily for electoral gains within Canada.
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