A Ukranian national has been arrested for engaging in fishing using illegal fishing gear at the White Jungle Beach in Rumassala, today (Mar 04).
According to navy officials, the suspect a 53-year old Ukranian national, had been engaging in fishing using a spear gun that is banned from being used for fishing activities.
The suspect and his catch along with the fishing gear have been handed over to the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources in Galle for further action.
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.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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