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Talks on fishermen issues likely this month
Talks between representatives of fishermen’s associations from Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka are likely to be held in New Delhi this week. The State government is planning to reiterate its demand for sufficient allotment of funds by the Centre for the comprehensive deep-sea fishing package mooted by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, the Hindu reported.
Though the tentative date for the meeting is fixed as November 2, the Centre is expected to confirm details by Monday or early Tuesday, according to the report.
During the last meeting of the State Cabinet, the issue of attack on fishermen was discussed and it was decided that the stand of the State government would continue as for the comprehensive deep-sea fishing package.
A Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said, “ We have invited the Sri Lankan Fisheries Minister and we hope that the discussions would lead to some kind of mutually acceptable outcome.
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Two sisters killed in car accident on expressway
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.
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Sri Lanka Customs Launches Vehicle Verification Portal
Sri Lanka Customs has introduced an online portal to verify the authenticity of legally imported vehicles. This platform empowers the public to confirm vehicle legality by entering the chassis number and vehicle registration number into the portal.
- December 13, 2024 - 272 - 0
Speaker to step down
Speaker Ashoka Ranawala whose educational qualifications have been questioned has decided to step down from the post of Speaker
- December 12, 2024 - 232 - 0
Doctor provides free home visit service
A doctor attached to the Lunawa, Moratuwa District hospital has volunteered to offer her services to visit elderly patients at their homes and treat them.
- December 14, 2024 - 210 - 0
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