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.
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).
Acting Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe, was appointed as the Attorney General of Sri Lanka a short while ago.
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