Thirteen Indian fishermen who were poaching in Sri Lankan waters were apprehended by Naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command during their patrol in Northern seas yesterday, Navy said.
Accordingly, five Indian fishermen aboard a trawler at the seas North Western to Karaithivu island and eight fishermen aboard two trawlers at the seas West to the Delft island were taken into naval custody.
The apprehended Indian fishermen were brought to Karainagar and after a basic medical test they are due to be handed over to Kankasanthurai Police for onward legal action.
Thirty one such Indian poachers into Sri Lankan waters along with five trawlers have been apprehended during past time of this year.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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