A ship named Sri Lanka Glory that washed ashore in Rummassala, Galle yesterday (Jul 18) with a large quantity of fuel could now pose a threat to the Buona-vista Coral reef, a Marine Protection Authority official said.
The Marine Environment Protection Authority’s General Manager Dr. P.B. Turney Pradeep speaking to media said the 10 to 15 tonnes of fuel onboard the vessel was similar to diesel.
“Severe environmental damage will be caused if the fuel in the vessel leaks out as a result of any damage to the ship’s hulls,” Dr Pradeep said after carrying out an observation on the ship today.
Accordingly, he insisted that the fuel in the vessel must be removed in order to prevent the Bonavista Coral Reef from being damaged.
Nine crew members who were aboard the ship which capsized owing to rough seas had been rescued by Navy officers last night.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
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Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
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