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Two fishermen arrested as whale shark dies after being trapped by a net
Two fishermen have been arrested after a whale shark had died after being trapped in fishing nets off Pooneryn today (Jun 29).
It was revealed that the shark had weighed 2000 kilos.
They are due to be produced before the Kilinochchi Magistrate's Court today.
According to the Fisheries Inspector's Office, the species has been identified as one that is facing the threat of extinction.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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