Two Russian Navy ships ‘Yaroslav Mudry’ and ‘Victor Konetsky’ arrived to the port of Colombo on a three day goodwill visit yesterday (4). The visiting ships were welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
Subsequently, the Commanding Officers of the two Russian Navy ships Captain Viktor Vasilyevich Kostriukov and Captain Mikchail Aleksandrovich called on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe at the Western Naval Command Head Quarters. During the cordial meeting they discussed several matters of bilateral importance and exchanged mementoes as well.
During their stay in the island the crew members of both ships are scheduled to take part in several events organized by the Navy. They will also visit some of the famous tourist destinations in the county. The two ships are scheduled to leave for their next port of call on 06th of this month.
Pix courtesy Sri Lanka Navy
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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